Business Columnists

Scott Peckford: The funny business of banks

Scott Peckford: The funny business of banks

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 | 4:18 pm

Banks routinely offer better discounts to new customers. In this video I share my opinion of this practise and offer a suggestion.

Fred Sarkari: What? What is that?

Fred Sarkari: What? What is that?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 | 9:49 am

“If you think your saying something about your product or service will have that impact, you have missed the entire point of consultative selling.”

SIFE: The 2010 Regional ACE Exposition

SIFE: The 2010 Regional ACE Exposition

Monday, March 8th, 2010 | 12:40 pm

Once again it was time for Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Okanagan to proudly present Western Canada with the unique and impactful projects we have been putting forth our efforts towards over the past year.

Weldon LeBlanc: Flexible options to both keep and find new employees

Weldon LeBlanc: Flexible options to both keep and find new employees

Friday, March 5th, 2010 | 10:07 am

Offering flex benefits for employees may be a creative alternative to holding onto and attracting staff.

Scott Peckford: Potential vs real value of real estate

Scott Peckford: Potential vs real value of real estate

Friday, March 5th, 2010 | 7:25 am

Scott Peckford hits downtown Kelowna to prove a point about speculative real estate. Check out Scott’s videos every week on our new look business page.

Fred Sarkari: What I learned from a world titleist

Fred Sarkari: What I learned from a world titleist

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 | 10:05 am

“I remember talking to him right after his World Title win, and his comment was, “This is something I have been dreaming of all my life.”

SIFE: Let’s Can Hunger charity gala

SIFE: Let’s Can Hunger charity gala

Monday, March 1st, 2010 | 4:25 pm

“The Lets Can Hunger™ Charity Gala is close to our hearts, and I believe this event will create a great opportunity for the Lake Country and Kelowna food banks.”

Scott Peckford video: Mortgage changes prompt Scott’s newest rant

Scott Peckford video: Mortgage changes prompt Scott’s newest rant

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | 3:27 pm

Watch my video and get my take on the changes to mortgage rules.

Fred Sarkari: What is this all about?

Fred Sarkari: What is this all about?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | 11:41 am

“Ask yourself this one critical question: What could I do that for the very first time my clients would go, “What? What is that?” and totally capture
their attention and curiosity.”

SIFE: Okanagan School of Business committed to supporting new leaders

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | 10:18 am

By Jennifer Stefansson

In my first few weeks as a member of SIFE Okanagan I was in awe of the student group I had joined. Their work to create an impact in our community, and be recognized on a national and…