Kicking off our August monthly Community Spotlight is long time members, and the newest addition to the Profile Labs division, CannSight Technologies Inc. CannSight Technologies is based out of our Downtown Profile location, and have grown exponentially as they inch closer to advancing their lofty goals.
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Tips For Managing a Remote Team
Working from home is becoming the new normal and many managers are in the same boat. The world is changing rapidly and managers are forced to push forward and tackle the day-to-day and strategic challenges of managing a remote team.
The concept of remote work from home is not new. It’s no secret that Millennials love working from home because of the increased flexibility of the working situation. According to a survey done by PWC, 64% of Millennials want a more flexible work schedule and 66% say they want to work fewer hours.
Read moreThe Profile Member Spotlight Series: Chester Ku-Lea of Qi Traditions
We’re excited to kick off something new today! Our first-ever Member Spotlight Series – a glimpse into the work and lives of our talented and oh so interesting Profile members!
We had the chance to sit down and chat with Chester Ku-Lea, Founder of Qi Traditions. Chester began his journey as a healthy living entrepreneur in 2004. He then launched numerous wellbeing enterprises, including the highly successful AstroNutrition.
Today, Chester will tell us a bit about how he started his company Qi Traditions, the most rewarding experiences of his organization, and why he loves being a member at The Profile.
Read moreHow To Manage Your Google My Business Account
Once you’ve claimed your Google My Business account, you need to manage and optimize it. There are multiple ways you can optimize your Google My Business page that makes it easier for your customers to get the information they need. Some optimization also helps Google to understand what your business services and products are, which will in turn help with your search engine rankings.
When entering your business information into Google My Business, make sure you add your website, phone number, photos, business description, address, service hours and service areas (if applicable), and timely updates.
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What is Google My Business?
Google My Business is an important online tool that helps businesses manage their Google business account. The importance lies with its ability to help your customers find your business easily and quickly. All businesses, whether online-based or with a storefront, should set up and optimize their google business listing.
Read moreHow Coworking Communities Can Help You During COVID-19
Many of us are hunkering down in our homes and obeying Dr. Henry’s stay-at-home orders while fantasizing about the good old days of attending sporting events and meeting up at a coffee shop with friends. We continue to optimize our perfect ‘home office’, until we realize that we miss our social spaces, including coworking spaces.
Read moreManning Elliott Solidifies Support for Innovation
If you’ve been to any major Vancouver Tech event, attended Vancouver Startup Week, or even come to any of The Profile’s three locations you would have noticed some familiar corporate logos and faces. Vancouver has a strong ecosystem with no shortage of corporate support from some great organizations. However, there has been one that consistently answers the bell in supporting The Profile Coworking Business Club; Manning Elliott Accountants & Business Advisors.
Exciting partnership between The Profile & The Canadian Securities Exchange means more meaningful events for all
Here at coworking and office space provider The Profile, we are true believers that being in good company can make for a good company! With this mantra in mind, we are delighted to announce (drum roll, please) that The Profile is welcoming The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), as a Gold Sponsor!
Fresh off the back of Megan Markle & Harry Windsor’s engagement, another long-lasting partnership has been melded; and our communities can expect a wealth of great events, expert advice, and a beautiful business lounge to call base.
The partnership will kick off with The CSE25 Index Celebration: Holiday Special Wednesday 6 December, 2-4pm, at The Profile Downtown. The event is a fantastic opportunity for capital markets professionals to mix and engage with entrepreneurs, and you’re invited.
#RaisingTheProfile: Vote Green Chair Recycling for BC’s Best Community Impact award
Keeping the areas clean in our lovely coworking spaces is a challenge in itself, but imagine what it takes to clean up after city-wide events while recycling as much waste along the way. Fuelled by people power (the cleanest energy there is!) #ProfileMember Green Chair Recycling has rocketed themselves into the press and into the local business awards.
Raising the profile: Build your own city with Mythical City Games’ new VR game, Skytropolis
Here at coworking and office space provider, The Profile, we talk commuter’s hell, the race to grab space, and the high-rising costs of skyscrapers. If you’re like us and have always wanted to put in your two cents about the design of Downtown, you can now put your money where your mouth is! Vancouver-based Mythical City Games has launched Skytropolis, a Virtual Reality (VR) vertical city building game where you create a mega skyscraper that contains an entire city inside of it.