The hidden costs of downtime

The hidden costs of downtime

One scenario that we see occasionally is the sudden urgency a business feels when it is experiencing an outage, a failure or a crypto-attack.  When such scenarios happen, companies are faced with a number of costly, previously-not-considered issues aggravating an already tense situation. Unable to generate revenue If the backbone of your system is down,...

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Next Wave member profile Cyndi White: Grannies On The Go Senior Services

Grannies On The Go Senior Services is a unique and personalized service for seniors in the Comox Valley, providing assisted transportation, help with errands and companionship to suit the individual needs of each client. For Cyndi, who has 20 years’ experience working with seniors, it’s about building strong relationships and promoting quality of life. Why...

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Kayla Greenwood — Kickin’ it in a man’s world

How did you come into your career? Are you one of those ‘River People’ Earl Nightingale talked about? The kind who knew when they were 10 what they wanted to do? Did your parents recommend it? Did you just, kinda, ‘fall’ into it?  Kayla Greenwood sells cars and trucks at Bill Howich Chrysler. She owes her career genesis...

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Colour will improve your business

Wondering how to pack more punch into your printed material? Nothing hits home like a splash of colour. Colour is, and has always been, more effective than black and white. Period. It catches the eye and helps people connect with their feelings and emotions. Research has shown that colour improves brand recognition by more than...

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What to do if the Easter Bunny steals from you?

March is here. The daffodils are blooming, the herring are spawning and Spring is right around the corner. And that means so is Easter. Unless your children saw the movie Donnie Darko at a young age, they love the Easter Bunny. And why not? He leaves them colourful, candy-filled eggs and small gifts. But what...

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RealStream acquires downtown Courtenay property

Comox Valley-based RealStream™ Income Properties LP has just acquired another local income property for its investors. Its latest investment, located at 519 Fifth St. in Courtenay, is consistent with RealStream™’s focus on finding high-quality, tenanted properties with expectations to hold those investment properties for at least 5 to 20 years. “This is another superior property...

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Above & Beyond Tree Service ‘No tree too small; no job too small’

As far as living up to its name, Above & Beyond Tree Service certainly delivers. For nearly a decade, owner and founder Chad Lewis and his team of professionals have been working throughout the Comox Valley and Campbell River offering high-quality residential, commercial and regional tree services. Whether it’s manicuring a hedge, dangerous tree removal,...

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Chambers working across BC to support businesses

February 15 to 19 was Chamber of Commerce Week – an opportunity for BC’s more than 125 Chambers of Commerce to showcase our hard work on behalf of businesses across the province. The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is working hard to actively strengthen local businesses through networking events, mentorship opportunities, professional development activities and...

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Going the extra mile (for your customers)

All of us have, at some point, had a terrible customer experience. Who hasn’t been left waiting on the phone – usually after struggling with a complicated series of telephone options – before finally reaching someone in a call centre who can’t really help? Don’t let this happen to your customers! Proving outstanding customer support...

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Boutique residences with ocean views Avril Homes latest success

John Verrier, owner of Avril Homes, is one of the top builders in the Comox Valley and has achieved acclaim for constructing “The Portside”, “Quay’s I and II” in Comox plus “Ridgeview” in Courtenay. The developers, Dane and Jacqui Human, along with the architect, Carsten Jensen, designed these appealing townhouses to offer owners a unique...

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