• Sales Having been involved with several integrated marketing companies in the past, I have designed and implemented marketing strategies for some and worked at networking with others and gained experience in designing displays for and working in tradeshows. I have both retail and commission based sales experience.
• Managerial Accounting Previous accounting work as a controller and running several small businesses of my own, have given me a well-rounded understanding of various areas of marketing, their effectiveness and the associated costs.
• Administration I have worked in various senior management roles for many types of companies, primarily in the finance departments. I am adept at all areas of an office, my preference and skills lie in project oriented tasks. I have experience with companies in hotels, tourism, trucking, construction, manufacturing, printing, internet, consulting and various types of home based operations.

Starting a Small Business in BC: - Starting a Small Business Guide (2007-PDF) The guide provides information and resources useful to anyone considering starting a small business in the province.

1. Find your niche
2. and start (earn as you learn)
3. talk to people, family, and customers
4. Do you like the idea still?
5. Pick a name - Check it on the web too OneStop Business Registry

Note: “It is never too late to be what you might of been.”