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Author Archives: Elaine Hay
Presenting the 2012 BBB Mainland BC Student Ethics Scholarship
This afternoon, I am priviledged to be presenting the 2012 BBB MBC Student Ethics Award scholarship to an amazing Gr 12 student ( shhh…. the name is still secret!!)This is a scholarship eligible to students in grades 11 and 12 … Continue reading
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What the heck is a CPC designation???
I was speaking with a new client yesterday, and when I presented him my business card, he noticed my professional designation. He asked me what it meant, and that gave me a perfect opportunity to explain the difference between highly professional recruiters and … Continue reading
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Don’t have time to check references??? Do you have time to make a bad hire??
OK , I know it’s not much fun having to track down references for what seems like simply verifying what your gut tells you - but is worth the time - providing you do it right! Some of you, dear readers are … Continue reading
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Tagged hiring, reference checking
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BBB Alert – Counterfeit Luxury goods – How do you know you have one? Can you tell??
Great advice from the BBB on how to check that great new Designer handbag that you paid a lot of money for is legit!! When in doubt about any business and service – get in the habit of checking … Continue reading
Posted in BBB, Business networking, Food for thought, General Info, Managers
Tagged Buyer beware, consumer advice, consumer alert, Counterfeit Luxury goods, scams
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How to Avoid One of the Biggest Email Hacking Threats
I spotted the article by Riva Raymond in the latest BBB Trust Brief - I seem to get a lot more of these types of emails lately - what about you? Even emails from people I do know are suspect, now … Continue reading
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What dog owners already know……
Hi everyone and a belated Happy New Year! Today’s blog is a reprint of an article that proves we dog owners are not crazy! Like all other owners, I have lots of anecdotal proof about how smart my Bella, Brooklyn … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Food for thought, GSRBC, General Info
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Black Friday is coming – Buyers beware!
Latest to watch for from the BBB! It’s time to start planning your Black Friday, that special day after the US Thanksgiving when retailers gear up to offer their best. Our past experience tells us that all deals are not … Continue reading
Posted in BBB, Business networking, Food for thought, General Info, Networking, Retail sales
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Please take a moment and Vote for the German Shepherd Rescue Society of BC on Joeys Restaurants Community Revival project
Hi all, Many of you know that I support this organization, even though I do not have a German Shepherd. Some even know the story why - I adopted our special needs girl Brooklyn from them about 4 years ago. … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, Food for thought, GSRBC, General Info, Networking, Uncategorized, charity, social media
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BBB Alert – $100 dollar bills
Counterfeiters Target Small Businesses Protecting your employees and business from getting ripped off by bogus bills Vancouver Police Financial Crime investigators are concerned about a spike in the passing of counterfeit bills in the last four months. Since April, police … Continue reading
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Ahhhh….the “Dog” days of Summer – some wise words to live by – and a favour to ask….
Summer is always a bit quieter around the office, and with it brings some time for reflection. As some of you know, Shelby, Brooklyn and Bella have jobs in our office that they take very seriously ( except when they’re napping!) … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, canine rescue, dogs, German Shepherds, raffle
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