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Exciting Collaboration for BBI and CBDC Bluewat...
Exciting Collaboration for Black Business Growth in Nova Scotia: BBI and CBDC Bluewater Sign Memorandum of Understanding We are thrilled to announce that The Black Business Initiative Society (BBI) and CBDC Bluewater have officially...
Exciting Collaboration for BBI and CBDC Bluewat...
Exciting Collaboration for Black Business Growth in Nova Scotia: BBI and CBDC Bluewater Sign Memorandum of Understanding We are thrilled to announce that The Black Business Initiative Society (BBI) and CBDC Bluewater have officially...
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Why You Should Join the CBDC Blue Water Board
Why You Should Join the CBDC Blue Water Board: Insights from Current Members Are you passionate about entrepreneurship and looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Becoming a...
Why You Should Join the CBDC Blue Water Board
Why You Should Join the CBDC Blue Water Board: Insights from Current Members Are you passionate about entrepreneurship and looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Becoming a...
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A Summer Internship Like No Other!
A Summer Internship Like No Other: Loren’s Experience with CBDC Blue Water Meet Loren, who acted as CBDC Blue Water’s Client Engagement Coordinator for the summer of 2024. “My job...
A Summer Internship Like No Other!
A Summer Internship Like No Other: Loren’s Experience with CBDC Blue Water Meet Loren, who acted as CBDC Blue Water’s Client Engagement Coordinator for the summer of 2024. “My job...
Success Stories
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Monarch Denture Clinic - Your Reason to Smile A...
Monarch Denture Clinic - Your Reason to Smile Again Finding that working for different companies limited her access to products, her ability to engage with clients, and her work flexibility,...
Monarch Denture Clinic - Your Reason to Smile A...
Monarch Denture Clinic - Your Reason to Smile Again Finding that working for different companies limited her access to products, her ability to engage with clients, and her work flexibility,...
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Venture Counselling & Therapy
Venture Counselling & Therapy Rose Degenhardt was a solo therapist for many years before deciding to expand her business to include an office space and bringing in other therapists. Noticing...
Venture Counselling & Therapy
Venture Counselling & Therapy Rose Degenhardt was a solo therapist for many years before deciding to expand her business to include an office space and bringing in other therapists. Noticing...
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Café l’Acadie, Your Cozy Little Restaurant!
Café l’Acadie is Your Cozy Little Restaurant Bringing Acadian Food, Music, and Cheer to Nova Scotia Already a seasoned entrepreneur, Gary leBlanc realized it was time for a new venture...
Café l’Acadie, Your Cozy Little Restaurant!
Café l’Acadie is Your Cozy Little Restaurant Bringing Acadian Food, Music, and Cheer to Nova Scotia Already a seasoned entrepreneur, Gary leBlanc realized it was time for a new venture...
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Crystal Crescent Charters Offers It All!
Fishing, Sightseeing, and Finding Adventure on the Sea: Crystal Crescent Charters Ltd Offers It All Dennis Garrison was a fisherman for many years before a critical injury made him reassess...
Crystal Crescent Charters Offers It All!
Fishing, Sightseeing, and Finding Adventure on the Sea: Crystal Crescent Charters Ltd Offers It All Dennis Garrison was a fisherman for many years before a critical injury made him reassess...
Finance
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Trade Uncertainty
How CBDC Blue Water Supports Local Businesses As global trade policies shift and new tariffs loom on the horizon, the potential impact on small businesses in Nova Scotia cannot be...
Trade Uncertainty
How CBDC Blue Water Supports Local Businesses As global trade policies shift and new tariffs loom on the horizon, the potential impact on small businesses in Nova Scotia cannot be...
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How Interest Rates Are Calculated ?
How Interest Rates Are Calculated for Loans at CBDC Blue Water. When applying for a loan through CBDC Blue Water, understanding how fees and interest rates are calculated is key to making...
How Interest Rates Are Calculated ?
How Interest Rates Are Calculated for Loans at CBDC Blue Water. When applying for a loan through CBDC Blue Water, understanding how fees and interest rates are calculated is key to making...
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Understanding CBDC Bluewater Services
Understanding CBDC Bluewater Services Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Bluewater, is dedicated to fostering economic growth and supporting entrepreneurship in Halifax rural communities. Let’s explore the services offered by CBDC...
Understanding CBDC Bluewater Services
Understanding CBDC Bluewater Services Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Bluewater, is dedicated to fostering economic growth and supporting entrepreneurship in Halifax rural communities. Let’s explore the services offered by CBDC...
Business Workshop | Training
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Tips to succeed as a woman entrepreneur
Did you know women represent 20% of small business owners? That’s a 1 to 5 ratio compared to men. In today’s modern working world, women still face gender inequalities that...
Tips to succeed as a woman entrepreneur
Did you know women represent 20% of small business owners? That’s a 1 to 5 ratio compared to men. In today’s modern working world, women still face gender inequalities that...
Marketing
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Canada's Digital Adoption Program
Did you know about the Canada's Digital Adoption Program? Digital technologies have become an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we work, communicate, and access information. In Nova Scotia,...
Canada's Digital Adoption Program
Did you know about the Canada's Digital Adoption Program? Digital technologies have become an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we work, communicate, and access information. In Nova Scotia,...
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How much should you spend on Digital Marketing?
How much should you spend on Digital Marketing? As a small business owner, you may be wondering how much you should budget for digital marketing expenses. Digital marketing can be...
How much should you spend on Digital Marketing?
How much should you spend on Digital Marketing? As a small business owner, you may be wondering how much you should budget for digital marketing expenses. Digital marketing can be...
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Marketing Basics for your Small Business
Marketing today matters more than ever. In order to separate your business or product from the crowd, you’ll need a solid and creative marketing plan. As your business continues to...
Marketing Basics for your Small Business
Marketing today matters more than ever. In order to separate your business or product from the crowd, you’ll need a solid and creative marketing plan. As your business continues to...
Social Media
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Facebook ads vs. boosting a post... What is the...
“What’s the difference between a Facebook Ad and a Boosted Post?” If you are new to advertising your business on Facebook, continue reading to find out! Boosted Posts: Boosting a...
Facebook ads vs. boosting a post... What is the...
“What’s the difference between a Facebook Ad and a Boosted Post?” If you are new to advertising your business on Facebook, continue reading to find out! Boosted Posts: Boosting a...
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Choosing the Right Social Media Platform For Yo...
With over 4.2 billion active social media users around the world, social media platforms have become the go-to place for marketing your small business. Use of social media platforms as...
Choosing the Right Social Media Platform For Yo...
With over 4.2 billion active social media users around the world, social media platforms have become the go-to place for marketing your small business. Use of social media platforms as...
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Creating Content For Your Business
After setting up social media profiles for your business, one of the most challenging hurdles is creating quality content to share with your audience. In order to fully take advantage...
Creating Content For Your Business
After setting up social media profiles for your business, one of the most challenging hurdles is creating quality content to share with your audience. In order to fully take advantage...
Business Plan
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Finding the Right Business Idea!
Starting a new business is an exciting venture, and finding the right business idea is a crucial first step. Successful business ideas often involve a combination of creativity, problem-solving, and...
Finding the Right Business Idea!
Starting a new business is an exciting venture, and finding the right business idea is a crucial first step. Successful business ideas often involve a combination of creativity, problem-solving, and...
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Starting a New Business in Rural HRM
Are you Starting a New Business in Rural HRM? CBDC Blue Water | Community Futures is here to help businesses through every step of their journey. Whether you’re in ideation...
Starting a New Business in Rural HRM
Are you Starting a New Business in Rural HRM? CBDC Blue Water | Community Futures is here to help businesses through every step of their journey. Whether you’re in ideation...
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Next Step? Industry and Market.
Next Step? Industry and Market. Last week we looked at what goes into starting a business plan. This week I want to look at the next steps of your plan...
Next Step? Industry and Market.
Next Step? Industry and Market. Last week we looked at what goes into starting a business plan. This week I want to look at the next steps of your plan...
Management
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Hire the Right Staff
How to Find and Hire the Right Staff for Your Business Hiring the right employees is crucial for the success and growth of any business. A strong team can boost...
Hire the Right Staff
How to Find and Hire the Right Staff for Your Business Hiring the right employees is crucial for the success and growth of any business. A strong team can boost...
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How to Manage Holiday Time Off
How to Manage Holiday Time Off "Ah, the Holidays, you are probably struggling with the multiple requests for time off or even if you are self-employed you don’t have to...
How to Manage Holiday Time Off
How to Manage Holiday Time Off "Ah, the Holidays, you are probably struggling with the multiple requests for time off or even if you are self-employed you don’t have to...
