Entrepreneurship is at the heart of every economy, whether it’s a skill, a product, or a service, every great entrepreneur has to start somewhere. The number of Indigenous businesses has grown steadily since 2000 and this emerging sector is well-positioned to deepen its economic footprint. The 21st Century has fostered great change when it comes to the availability of information and technology making it easier now, more than ever, for young people to pursue their career goals.

NEDC has been a ...

As the NEDC continues to help Aboriginals and First Nations communities on Vancouver Island through grants and services it’s always important to celebrate the successes. Recently Christian and Carrie Olney received grant funding to aid them in becoming business owners. By working with a Business Development Officer they were able to receive ...

The NEDC has been continuing to develop and grow, helping Aboriginals and First Nation Communities on Vancouver Island become healthy, wealthy and socio-economically independent by offering a variety of workshops, helping to strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit across Nuu-chah-nulth territories.

If you’re thinking of embarking into the world of business but find the ins and outs of business to be overwhelming and a challenge, you’re not alone. Even people who have been business owners for years still face challenges in managing and ...

Since 2006 the five nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations have been fighting the Federal Government for Aboriginal fishing rights. In a 400-page judgement the federal government failed to justify its infringements of these five nations. The judge gave the federal government one year to make changes to government policies. Not only is this an historic win for the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, but the court’s decision will affect all of B.C.’s First Nations as there are other First Nations in ...

Poor or bad credit can close doors for you when you’re trying to qualify for loans.  Often you end up having to settle for less than desirable terms such as higher interest rates or insurance premiums.  Some employers even check credit reports before deciding to hire someone.

Rebuilding your credit doesn’t have to be a complicated process, whether you’ve been through bankruptcy, divorce, or just made a few of your own financial mistakes.  Starting with a simple step-by-step plan you’ll soon ...

If you have an idea for a business or product, taking on the hat of an entrepreneur can seem like a daunting task.  Having a great idea is half the battle.  But have no fear, anyone can become an entrepreneur.

Simon Sinek is probably one of the most outspoken people when it comes to the subject of business leadership and his talk on TED.com is the third most watched talk of all time.  According to Simon, the best advice is to ...

Marketing a product never comes easy, even if you have a team working behind the scenes for you.  In the 21^st century, if you’re just staring out, you don’t necessarily need to hire a team of experts.  With the internet at your fingertips, you got all the expert you’ll ever need.  Check out the top 7 ways to market your way to success online.

1. Blogging – If you aren’t already blogging, you need to! Having a blog associated with your business ...