You may be wondering: “As a self-employed individual, do I have access to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits?” The answer to this is: “Yes, as long as you pay into the program.” To obtain EI benefits as a self-employed individual, you must enroll into the EI Special Benefits Program Service Canada offers. Do you own your own business? […]
Neighbors in Business is a series of interviews with Kelowna business owners, entrepreneurs and community leaders. Each article is an opportunity for us to get to know the people behind the local businesses: their story, their vision, and their challenges. It is our way to recognize their hard work and their daily contribution to […]
What did you do before you began your career at Simply Computing? Prior to managing this store, I was an Assistant Manager for Walmart for eight years. I was in charge of a number of departments and involved with the opening of the first Supercenter store in Duncan BC. When did you start working for Simply […]
What did you do before starting Sim‘s Jewelry? I used to work as a Commercial Insurance Broker. I did enjoy it but it had its challenges. How did you get the idea? I worked with a lot of business owners and I always knew I wanted to own my own business one day. I was on […]
What did you do before starting Pinot and Picasso? I ran an Art Gallary here in Kelowna. How Did you get the idea? We started to offer painting workshops to drive traffic into the gallery. The workshops gained popularity and it all transpired from there. When did you start this business – […]
Neighbors in Business is a series of interviews with Kelowna business owners, entrepreneurs and community leaders. Each article is an opportunity for us to get to know the people behind the local businesses: their story, their vision, and their challenges. It is our way to recognize their hard work and their daily contribution to the […]
