November 2018

Issue 12

News

Thanks to everyone who RSVP'd to Tears, Fears, & Beers! See you tonight! The event is officially full. If you can’t make it, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, where we’ll be sharing insights and other goodies from the event.

Winter is here (hello snow!) and the holidays are just around the corner. Light Up Okotoks will kick off the season with cookies, wagon rides, fireworks and a visit from the man in the big red suit. Hope to see you there this Friday, November 16, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

And speaking of holidays, we’ve got giving on our minds. Rowan House Emergency Shelter provides crisis intervention and long term support for families affected by domestic violence. It's a great cause to support this holiday season. Check our blog post about Donating Responsibly to make sure you and your chosen charity get the most out of your dollars.

No holiday party? No problem.

Small business owners don’t always get enjoy the free drinks and swanky holiday parties that their corporately employed counterparts do. But that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate your year. Invite your colleagues and friends to gather at your home or a nearby watering hole and raise a glass!

Client Gifts Made Easy

Are you planning to get holiday gifts for your clients? We love 4Imprint, which can make all kinds of cool custom swag - from budget-friendly totes to hoodies. What’s the best company gift you’ve given or received? Post a picture on social and tag us! #findyourinnersanta

Shout Out to Community Partners

You started a business because you have a talent, product, service or some other passion to share. But building a successful small business is going to require knowledge beyond your expertise. This blog post gives a comprehensive look at what kind of support your business may need and where you can find it.

Getting a Brewery Off the Ground: an interview with Chris Carroll from Ol'Beautiful

We sat down with Ol'Beautiful to learn more about their journey as a small business and the community that’s making the Calgary craft brewery scene so awesome.