|
LIVING THE DREAM
Aspire Self Employment Program Newsletter
Greetings!
Since January 2005 Aspire has launched over
50 new businesses on the Sunshine Coast.
New business owners
are 'LIVING THE DREAM'.
We invite
you to
WELCOME these new businesses in our
community by contacting them with
referrals.
Claudia Maledy and Niv Harris, Aspire Program Directors
THIRD EYE DESIGN
The success of your business is our business!
Third
Eye Design is a graphic design and marketing company, owned
and operated by Granthams Landing resident, Patty Young.
Patty was educated and trained in both Ontario and
British Columbia, spending the last 9 years working as
an art director for a large publishing firm in
Vancouver.
Last year, she decided to venture out on her own,
and LIVE HER DREAM of having her own
graphic
design company, at home, on the Sunshine
Coast.
Patty loves working with people and helping new and
established business' make more money! From logo's
to business cards, flyers to t-shirt design, no project
is too big or small for Third Eye Design.
Her passion and enthusiasm combined with over 15
years experience has helped her business develop
quickly and become successful.
It is her promise to offer clients the the same level of
product and service they would expect from any
reputable Vancouver based company, right here on
the Sunshine Coast.
T. 604.886.1348
STEFANIK MARKETING
Print on Demand
Living
the Dream for Rick Stefanik of Stefanik Marketing means successfully
producing printed marketing material for the corporate sector on
the Sunshine Coast.
He conceives, designs, prints, folds, trims and
delivers printed marketing materials.
Stefanik says, "It's all about service. Good service.
It's very rewarding to have customers that are totally
pleased with their completed project."
Many clients come to Rick with print ready files on
disk.
Others require him to assist with the layout and
prepress check.
Sometimes he does it all. From concept to the
finished product delivered to
their door.
Rick's experience and background enables him to
understand, manage and overcome obstacles that
commonly pop up in print jobs.
Added to Rick's expertise and great service is the
finest digital colour printer on the coast. 2400 dpi
output, 40 colour pages /min, with in-line saddle
stitch booklet maker.
To finish the mix he has digital paper finishing
machines.
Services Rick offers are:
- Concept/planning and pre-layout sketching
- Photography/illustrations and layout design
- Colour matching and editing
- Colour and Black digital printing
- Digitally controlled paper folding (6 folds + custom)
Products Rick offers are:
- Flyers
- Newsletters
- Brochures
- Posters
- Art Cards
- Custom orders
Contact Rick for your next print job.
Rick Stefanik
T. 604-885-8049
THE SWEET CHEF
Decadent Special Occassion Cakes
When
April Qureshi baked her first cake at the age of seven, she didn't
know she was beginning her career.
"I've always been interested in baking," says Qureshi. "As soon
as I was able, my mom and I would get together and bake cakes until
it was just me doing it."
Located in lower Gibsons April Qureshi, The Sweet
Chef, started LIVING THE DREAM earlier this
spring.
The Sweet Chef provides designer wedding cakes,
gourmet cookies and decadent special occasion
cakes to both the retail and wholesale markets. Some
of their local wholesale clients include The Gumboot
Garden Cafe and Restaurant, Cafe Sante, Mike's
Place and The Georgia Straight Cafe.
They also offer made-to-order designer cakes and
specialty desserts for pick-up Tuesday - Saturday
10AM - 3PM and are open for in-house service Friday
and Saturday 10AM -3PM.
The Sweet Chef's focus is to use all natural,
seasonal and local ingredients. "It has to be all
butter, fresh eggs and Belgian chocolate, " says
Qureshi. "It's the only way I can bake."
A few of their mouth-watering fall offerings include
Poached Pear and Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee, Landing
Crostada filled with carmelized apples, fall plums or
figs, and Brown Sugar Spiced Pumpkin Pie with Maple
Whipped Cream.
Give April a call to place an order - 604-989-2253.
THE COAST EXPO 2006
Business on the Coast has a Fresh New Look
Come explore local business on the coast
Friday, October 20th - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 21st - 10:00 AM to 5:00
PM
Chatelech School, Sechelt
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
- Shopping made easy
- Services available
- Food and beverages
- Kid's centre
OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS
- Workshops
- Guest speakers
- Networking
- Business to Business
- 2010 Winter Olympic opportunities
- Youth volunteers available
For more info contact your local Chamber of
Commerce
TAKE THE PLUNGE
Public Speaking Skills with James Redfern
James
Redfern is one of several workshop facilitators for the ASPIRE self-employment
program.
Fear of public speaking is the most common phobia
affecting 75% of all people. Public speaking is difficult
to avoid for business people that need to get the
word out about their products and services.
Fortunately, for Aspire program participants they
receive coaching and training in public speaking from
James Redfern. James' workshop covers the basics of
impromptu speaking so even the most reluctant
speaker discovers a leap in their confidence
level.
James owns Snug Cove Chairs in Gibsons - an
outdoor furniture company specializing in Adirondack
Chairs. He's a self-professed Toastmaster Junkie
attending both the weekly Sechelt and Gibsons
chapter meetings.
Aspire particpants tel us that because James
models excellent communication skills in the public
speaking workshop it encourages them to take the
plunge and improve their public speaking skills!
|
|
|
 |
Pass it on! Please forward our email newsletter
to other business people, family and friends that might
be interested in the Aspire Self Employment Program or contacting
the new businesses in our community.
Aspire is coordinated by M. Magas & Associates Inc.
The Government of Canada has contributed funding to
this initiative
|
|
|
