We all know the cold calling sucks, but as Armand Farrokh and Nick Cegelski explain in their book, it actually works... If you do it right. Cold Calling Sucks (And That's Why It Works) outlines the different ways to make cold calling work for you. What to say and what not to say to get past the first 30 seconds of a cold call, and even book the meeting.

Don’t worry about doing it well, just do it! We spend so much time in our lives in our comfort zone, a safe space that is familiar and routine. But by avoiding the things in life that make us feel uncomfortable, we miss out on the life we are supposed to live. 

This mother daughter duo have always worked well together. They are a proud local business creating bath bombs that burst with vibrant color, beautiful fragrance and playful design, turning ordinary self care into an immersive, relaxing experience. They sell their bath bombs at The Kelowna Farmers & Crafters Market from April to end of October every Saturday, as well as over 100 locally owned store across Canada and USA.

It’s Time to No Longer Accept a Life You are Unhappy With. Do you feel as though you are stuck in a life that is not what you hoped it would be? The only person who has put you into this position in life is you. The reality is most of us hold ourselves back without even realizing we are doing so.

Straume Equipment Repair is a local business that comes to you. Repairs big or small, Liam is here to help. Completing fixes on everything from farm equipment to wineries, oil and mining equipment, Liam has you covered.

There is a special madness to the trial and error method of building your business, but if you can embrace the mistakes as learning opportunities and roll with the punches, you will come out stronger on the other side. There is so much beauty in the chaotic life spinning all around us, I do not believe it is possible to state with such certainty that we cannot thrive or build the life we want without first forcing that chaos into routine and mundane daily life.

Retirement plan options for the small business owner.When operating a small business, it is easy to get lost in the day to day expenses, but it is very important to plan for a secure future for yourself. Here are some of the best ways a business owner can set themselves up for success in retirement.

BoostBC founder Alecia Streleoff has been nominated for the 2026 Kelowna Chamber Top 40 Under 40, recognizing leadership, achievement, and community impact in Kelowna, BC#BoostBC, #AleciaStreleoff, #KelownaBC, #KelownaBusiness, #KelownaChamber, #Top40Under40, #Top40Under402026, #BCBusiness, #BritishColumbia, #WomenInBusiness, #FemaleFounder, #EntrepreneurLife, #SmallBusinessBC, #SmallBusinessCanada, #CanadianBusiness, #BusinessAwards, #CommunityLeadership, #LocalBusiness, #Ke