The lost frontier

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Neo-cubism

The retail concept is delightfully simple, Japanese and profitable. more...

Silence is golden

It was 17 years ago that I moved my business address from Bay Street to Burrard Street. In 1991 I left Richardson Greenshields in Toronto to join Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management Ltd. in Vancouver. I am still asked by my eastern friends and clients what it is like working on the Wet Coast. Is it a good place for an asset manager to be?

Lotusland is a great place to manage money. There are trade-offs, but on balance Vancouver managers are in a good position to deliver attractive returns to their clients. more...

Backward business lesson

After spending three years and $18,000 on my bachelor of business administration degree at SFU, I’ve only discussed a green economy for a total of one hour. I’m appalled.
Canadian schools continue to teach that poisoned waters, fouled air, decimated forests and a warming climate are acceptable costs of doing business. more...

Editor's Podcast: Return to Vancouver

The BCBusiness editor on business and writing. more...

How to stay in business when disaster strikes

Not only has B.C. survived intense storms, flooding and power outages this winter, but now we’re also overdue for a major earthquake. Which begs the question: how do you save your business when everything has been smashed, washed away or burned? A full-blown disaster-preparedness and business-continuity plan is a must, but in the meantime, here’s some food for thought. more...