by Tony Gattari

What are the most important factors to consider when starting a business? Want to know

how to run your business better? Find out what business owners and operators consider the

most important tips for helping your business succeed.

Here is our selection of the top 17 business tips

1. Concentrate on your core business, use the most efficient tools available and be the best

at what you do!

2. Cash flow management is paramount. Always overestimate your expenses and

underestimate your income.

3. Do not commit to the impossible and always, always, deliver on promises - an

unreliable provider will not get return business.

4. Plan well ahead. Think outside the square with care. Back up any financial risk you take

with a safe fallback position.

5. Write a detailed business plan and review it regularly.

6. Failing to plan is planning to fail…

7. Always have a mile on your dial. Treat the customer as you would expect to be treated.

8. Love what you do and continue to learn as you earn.

9. It takes weeks to gain a customer, but seconds to lose one.

10. Believe in what you are doing and never lose sight of your goals.

11. Know your clients' needs well and understand the value your service/product adds to

their business and how to constantly improve it.

12. Begin with the end in mind. Your dream and vision is what will motivate you and

inspire others onward and upward to your business success.

13. Your own clients are your best sales tool. Look after them and they will look after you.

14. Don't be scared to change the direction of your business.

15. Have sufficient working capital to sustain the business for at least 12 months, only

draw the minimum to live off in that time.

16. Take advice from those who are where you want to be and ignore negativity from those

who are not.

17. Be determined, be focused, never give up, take negative feedback and turn it into a

positive, and never let anyone steal your dream.

About the Author Tony Gattari of Achievers Group is a business keynote speaker and guest speaker.

His passionate enthusiastic style makes him ideal as your next sales speaker, marketing speaker or keynote speaker. Tony Gattari has worked with over 120

businesses. See http://www.achieversgroup.com.au for more info.

“Top Tips” for Business Success

Highlights:

New Staff Announcement! pg 2

Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tours a

Success! Pg 6

Sagebrush Downs/Mount Paul

Centre OPEN for business! pg 9

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Winter Edition

January 2011

Staff Updates 2

Business Unit Updates 5

Management Training 10

Career Horoscopes 10

Business Links 11

Winter Works 12

efforts with the car wash were effective

in raising awareness and securing loyal

and repeat customers. Under

management contract, TJ Camille has

done a remarkable job of keeping

expenses under control and production

levels high at Spiyu7ullucw Ranch.

Chief and Council have given our

Department a great lift by approving the

addition of an Economic Development

Specialist position. Stacie Coutlee was

the successful candidate for the posting

and was promoted into her new position

effective January 24, 2011.

Kelley O’Grady will soon be our

Departmental Marketing Coordinator.

For the last couple of years she has

served at the Band’s Communications

and Events Coordinator. She will be a

most welcomed addition to our team!

Stay tuned for an open house

announcement. We would like to

introduce our growing team to the

community and give everyone an

opportunity to drop by and have a visit.

The increased training programs we’ve

received over the last while has really

helped us become a more effective and

cohesive team. The Smart Board

technology will take our staff and

planning meetings to another level. The

Thompson Rivers University Project

Management Program has us become

more organized than ever to meet our

workload requirements. We’ve

endeavored to take part in the many

courses offered by the Human Resources

Department and Finance Department.

Monthly variance and Strat Plan

reporting has helped keep everyone on

track of their projects and respective

budgets. Investment in the development

of our team members is as important as

the significant investments we make in

our businesses.

We are especially encouraged by the

number and quality of groups expressing

a keen interest in doing business with us.

Revenues from joint venture undertakings

could overtake leasing revenues in the

upcoming years. Marketing campaigns at

CANDO and at the AFN General

Assemblies are generating quality

business prospects and leads. We are

gaining good insights into the most

current business trends and strategies. It

is paramount that we be well positioned

to take full and best advantage of the

opportunities coming our way.

Life is good… take care for now, Neil.

Kukwstsetselp!

I thank you!

Weyt-kp xwexweytep!

Hello Everyone!

Wow...our Business Development

Department has been in existence for

almost two years already! The team has

been consistently working extremely

hard to provide the kind of services and

support required to help bring significant

gains and successes for our numerous

existing and upcoming ventures.

As we go head into the 2011\2012 fiscal

year, I am very pleased to report that the

efforts of our team leaders and team

members are really starting to pay off for

us all. Business Unit financials are

looking much better considering the flat

markets we experienced since late 2007

and signs of economic recovery are more

evident.

The gas bar continues to be a very

profitable proposition despite lower than

peak sales levels. Cross marketing

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Manager’s Message—Neil Leonard

Business Development

I would like to thank the Department for

all their hard work on behalf of our

community to move us forward in the

area of Economic Development. We

have a number of projects we are

working on as a team and will be

implementing these early in the spring

and throughout this new year. As always

we hope to expend any revenues

generated toward culture, education and

to further our existing and new businesses

for our people. The one other area I hope

to work towards is how can we assist our

people more in way of providing business

opportunities and funding and training to

help in developing new entrepreneurs. If

anyone has any input or thoughts towards

our direction and how we can assist in

any way please call us anytime. Thank

you!

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Portfolio Holder—Councillor George Casimir

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Chief Louis Centre Development

As part of a

broader Chief

Louis Centre

( C L C )

m a r k e t i n g

p r o g r a m , a

delegation from

the Business

D e v e l o p m e n t

D e p a r t m e n t

attended the

International Council of Shopping

Centers (ICSC) Conference in Whistler,

BC on January 23-25, 2011.

This event was attended by some 2,000

delegates and included most of the major

Canadian retail chains and developers, as

well as a few off shore retailers planning

on setting up locations in Canada.

The objective of the delegation was to

identify and attract potential retailers and

developers interested in doing business

on the reserve.

Wastewater System

A Wastewater System INAC funding

proposal resulting from a collaborative

effort between the Engineering, Lands

and Business Development Departments

is currently under development.

Phase 1 of the Wastewater System – the

installation of the main trunk line – will

be completed by spring.

Wind Turbine Project

A business plan has been received from

Windcor – a wind farm developer - that

could provide the basis for a joint venture

with TIB.

The plan would see the construction of a

turbine that would be jointly owned by

Windcor and TIB. Funding for the

project is contingent upon the Ministry of

Aboriginal Reconciliation’s Clean

Energy Program.

Economic Development Officer—Robert Corman

Quotes to Live By

Life is good. Neil Leonard Do or do not. There is no try. Yoda If you can DREAM it, you can DO it. Walt Disney Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Thomas Jefferson

Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total; of all those acts will be written the history of this generation. Robert F. Kennedy Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. David Frost The future depends on what we do in the present. Mahatma Gandhi

website is to increase visitors/revenues,

offer value-added services, create

opportunities for local entrepreneurs and

artists, consistent branding, etc. In

addition, the website will create a key

message that would motivate a customer

to visit the museum. We want to provide

a unique, informed experience for the

customer (i.e. have the information they

are searching for). More importantly, the

website will provide a stand-alone

domain name that is easy to remember.

This will increase the profile and

awareness of the museum. Lastly, the

domain name would be communicated on

all promotional materials in order to

achieve the maximum benefit.

Marketing Initiatives

Once more, the Business Development

Department has been promoting TIB’s

business opportunities. Neil Leonard and

I have been attending conferences in

order to set up trade show booths. This

year we attended the Assembly of First

Nations (AFN) 31st Annual General

Assembly (July 20 – 22, 2010) in

Winnipeg, MN. In addition to the AFN,

we attended the 17th Annual Council for

the Advancement of Native Development

Officers (CANDO) National Conference

and Annual General Meeting (July 27 –

30, 2010) in Niagara Falls, ON. During

these conferences, we continue to build

on our successes by maintaining and

developing new and effective

partnerships.

Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

In October 2010, Chief and Council, the

Business Development and Lands,

Leasing and Taxation Departments met

with the Kamloops Chamber of

Commerce. The Chamber is interested in

discovering how they can assist TIB

endeavors. With that in mind, Chief and

Council discussed available TIB lands for

development, progress on the waste water

i n f r a s t ru c t u re p ro j ec t , f u tu re

developments, where we see TIB in the

future, and potential partnerships. In the

end, the Chamber was pleased to further

their understanding of what TIB is

looking for and most importantly

obtaining an understanding of how to

build relationships and business with

TIB.

New Gold Museum Tour

In addition to the

R o c k y

Mountaineer Rail

T o u r

performances (see

Museum article),

a performance

was conducted for

New Gold Inc.

(who had heard of the show and

requested a separate performance). The

group consisted of 45 employees from

Canada (Kamloops and Toronto) and

USA (Boston and New York). New Gold

Inc. expressed a sincere thank you to

Chief Shane Gottfriedson for his parting

comments, Jackie for her thorough and

enthusiastic presentation, and Dan for his

captivating stories. As well, a BIG thank

you was expressed to the musicians and

dancers for their superb performance.

Website Development -

Secwepemc Museum and Heritage

Park

At this point in time, a website is under

development for the museum. The

purpose behind the creation of the

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Economic Development Specialist—Stacie Coutlee

Happy New Year!

It has been an

e x c i t i n g 1 0

months since I

came on board

the Business

D e v e l o p m e n t

Department. I

enjoy the fast

pace and working with this brilliant team

on the many current projects. It is

exciting to see the new business ideas

continually percolating and brewing.

The department still has some minor

growing pains and fine tuning is always

on the agenda, but it is amazing to see

how well this team works together as

they maintain order for all the business

units that fall under the umbrella of the

Business Development Department.

It is a good feeling at the end of each

work day knowing you have made a

difference for the community. Looking

forward to an exciting New Year!

Howa’a (a big Haida thank you)

Office Coordinator—Pat Lentowicz

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we

become.”

Buddha

Fisheries

This summer, the sockeye catchment was

the highest on record for the TIB.

Approximately 1,230 sockeye were

caught and delivered to TIB members.

TIB and the Skeetchestn Indian Band

partnered in a commercial fishery. Using

a beach seine, there was a catchment of

20,000 sockeye.

This year the 2010 Coho Stream Walks

were done in-house. Every Friday from

the end of October to the end of

November, Paul Creek and Tranquille

Creek were monitored to determine the

stream usage by spawning Coho.

Although Paul

Creek has been

home to Coho in

the past, no fish

were observed in

the lower reaches

this year. In

Tranquille Creek,

approximately six

spawning Coho

were observed.

Emergency Preparedness Planning

The TFDC has

been involved in

implementation

of the TIB

E m e r g e n c y

P r e p a r e d n e s s

Plan (EPP). Ron

Tronson, Mark Diffin, Jim McGrath and

members from various TIB departments

form the committee to ensure a solid

cross-section of personnel is available for

the development of the EPP. Training

courses are scheduled to bring the

committee to a level that is required to

begin EPP implementation.

Range Management

N o t a b l e

r a n g e

management

a c t i v i t i e s

w e r e

c o m p l e t e d

on IR#1 over the past few months

including:

complete fence inventory and

assessment on the Strawberry Hill

range;

controlled burning program;

noxious weed spraying program; and

wetland rehabilitation and protection

initiative.

TFDC also managed a grazing lease to

generate revenue to keep the range duties

at a break-even for the year. Additional

projects are planned for 2011 that will

further enhance the range management

activities on IR#1.

Forestry Projects 2010

Through -out

2010 and into

2011, TFDC

h a s b e e n

d e v e l o p i n g

and harvesting

Mountain Pine

Beetle timber and fire salvage timber.

Some of the projects are as follows:

Community Lake salvage;

Chuwels Mountain CP5;

Melba CP6;

Ridge Mtn. timber sale (bid sale);

CP3 FL73171 shared license; and

Lionshead fire salvage sales.

Much of the timber has been sold through

Tolko Industries, who has worked

diligently in partnering with TFDC to

achieve mutually agreeable solutions and

a respectful working relationship.

For more information please contact:

Jim McGrath, Forestry Manager

Tel: 250-314-1597 or 250-318-3639 E-mail: jmcgrath@kib.ca

Barry Bennett, Assistant Forestry Mgr.

Tel: 250-314-1563 or 250-851-1637

E-mail: bbennett@kib.ca

It has been a

busy year for

the Tk’emlups

F o r e s t r y

Development

Corpora t ion

( T F D C ) ,

m a n a g i n g

f o r e s t r y

l i c e n s e s ,

timber sales, harvesting contractors,

silviculture programs, fuel management

programs for forest fire risk prevention,

and operational planning. A multitude of

programs have also been conducted

involving recreation sites, fisheries,

wildlife and range.

The following are brief summaries of

only a few activities that TFDC has been

involved in over the past few months.

Douglas-fir Beetle Trap Tree Program

A Douglas-fir Beetle

Trap Tree Program was

initiated in May 2010.

The beetle population

has been expanding

throughout the Paul Lake corridor,

spreading onto IR#1. Douglas-fir trap

trees were baited to capture local beetle

populations. The bait trees were 100%

attacked, and were removed and burnt

this winter with other logging debris.

2010 Sheep Hunt

This 5-year pilot project between the

TIB, the Ministry of Environment, the

Wild Sheep Society of BC, the Guide

Outfitters of BC and the BC Wildlife

Federation is now complete.

The 5th hunt took

place on November 1,

2010 and generated

a p p r o x i m a t e l y

$91,000.00 USD. The

proceeds of the hunt

provide funding for

initiatives such as the

John Jules Memorial Bursary, research

programs and various natural resource

rehabilitation/preservation projects.

The sheep project will be put on hold for

2-3 years to keep the hunt unique and to

ensure mature rams are not being

overhunted.

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Tk’emlúps Forestry Development Corporation

Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tours with an

evening of live performances from local

dancers and the local drum group Sage

Hills. Traditional meals were served that

included bannock and candied salmon.

Tours were conducted by Dan Saul,

Museum Manager and Jackie Jules, STEP

Worker. This year there were six shows

scheduled; four in June and two in

September. Tourist feedback from all

shows was very positive and was the

highest scoring of all six pilot shows put

on by various tour companies in

Kamloops.

STEP Worker

The museum was

very fortunate to

h a v e b e e n

successful in

a c q u i r i n g a

t e m p o r a r y

position under the

Shuswap Training

and Employment

Program (STEP).

Jackie Jules, TIB member, began her 12-

week term with the museum at the end of

October.

Through training at SFU and

collaborating with volunteer trainers from

Australia, Jackie is qualified to catalogue

the many artifacts that are found within

or are donated back to the nation.

Cataloguing artifacts is extremely

significant regarding our archaeological

record and unraveling our history to

preserve our past for future generations.

Jackie’s contributions to the museum

during her term have been greatly

appreciated! Some of her responsibilities

It has been an exciting time for the

Secwepemc Museum. Tours were a

steady stream this season. Many guests

visited from around the world and there

has been a continual increase in visitors

from Europe, Australia and the United

Kingdom.

Both international and local students enjoy

the pit-houses, which are a focal point of

all tours, as this is where Secwepemc

culture is shared and Coyote legends are

told.

A V.I.P. tour on December 3,

accommodated Superintendants, District

Principals and the Merritt District First

Nations Principal Shelly Oppenheim. The

tour was to secure the Merritt and

Similkameen School District (SD) #84

schools. After a full tour of the

Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park,

which included story-telling around a fire

in the pit-house, SD #84 agreed to send

their K-12 students to the museum for

guided tours through-out the school year.

Rocky Mountaineer Rail Tours

In June, the Secwepemc Museum and the

Business Development Department

produced an authentic First Nations

cultural experience for guests of the

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Business Development

Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park

have been booking presentations and

tours of the residential school, museum

and heritage park. Her knowledge of the

Secwepemc culture, language and history

has been a huge asset to the museum, the

community and School District #73.

School District #73

This will be the third year in keeping with

the SD #73 curriculum regarding First

Nation culture and history. There was a

huge increase in school museum tours,

classroom presentations and visits to rural

schools. Over the past two years, over

10,000 K-12 students visited the

museum.

The district added the history of

residential schools to their curriculum,

increasing tours of the old Kamloops

Indian Residential School building.

The museum is making a very significant

and positive contribution to the level of

cultural education being received by

students in the district. Nathan Matthew,

Chair of First Nations Education Council

and School District #73, acknowledged

and appreciated the work of museum

staff. He was also pleased to announce

that the funding for the Cultural Educator

Program at the museum was renewed for

the 2010/11 school year. The current

program funding was increased by 20%,

for a total of $9,000.00 this year.

For more information

please contact:

Janet Deneault

Cultural Education

Liaison

Tel: 250-314-1506

E-mail:

janet.deneault@kib.ca

Weekly gas draws are ongoing. Fuel

must be purchased in order to enter the

draw. The winner, drawn every Monday,

receives a $20.00 gift certificate for use at

the Gas Bar. Soup and hot dogs are

available during the winter months, and

special prices are offered year-around on

certain drinks and combination items.

Cross-marketing with the Tk’emlúps Car

Wash continues and automatic car

washes can still be purchased at the Gas

Bar.

Sales levels continue to increase and

tobacco quotas have been increased over

the past two years to keep up with

demand. Tk’emlúps Petroleum continues

to be the most profitable band-owned

retail venture.

For more information, please contact:

Mindy Hall, Manager

Tel: 250-377-8684

E-mail: tkumlups@telus.net

Renovations at Tk’emlúps Petroleum

are 100% complete! The new addition

has created an organized, functional work

environment, and has eliminated safety

issues for vendors and staff.

The installation of a large delivery door

at the rear of the building and a loading

bay, has provided safety and convenience

for vendor deliveries. This has also

allowed easier access to the walk-in

cooler. A WCB compliant basement

stairway has also been constructed. The

addition provides extra storage and more

cooler space for supplies.

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Tk’emlúps Petroleum

Tk’emlúps Car Wash

The Tk’emlúps Car Wash continues to

provide a second to none car wash

experience!

New to the car wash is the windshield

rock chip repair service. There has been a

lot of interest in this service and many

customers have been calling to make

appointments. Repairing rock chips early

can save hundreds of dollars later.

The interior cleaning package has also

drawn positive attention. Call today to

book your appointments.

Cross-marketing with Tk’emlúps

Petroleum has proven successful and sales

continue to grow. December revenues

tripled from the previous month, leaving

the car wash with a surplus to start the

new year!

For more information, please contact:

Barry Hazelwood

Tk’emlúps Car Wash Manager

Tel: 250-828-6877

E-mail: carwash@kib.ca

Staff (left to right): Tye Moses, John George,

Mason Hill, Brad Anolik and Barry Hazelwood.

Staff (back, left to right): Bobby Paul, Rebecca Paul,

Allan Pelletier and Rhonda Ned. (front): Mindy Hall

Missing: Debbie Kenoras, Andrew Gottfriedson,

Robin Gottfriedson, Skye Gottfriedson, Jared

Thomas, Dailyn Swanson, Geraldine Rodgers, Shane

Gottfriedson, Simone Paul and Alicia Leonard.

In the spring of 2010, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Spiyu7ullucw Ranch

Corporation contracted a team of consultants to develop a business plan for the ranch.

The Board presented five goals from which the consultants created five

recommendations (formally adopted by the Board).

TJ Camille, TIB member, has been working diligently to ensure ranch operations run

efficiently. We are proud to report that both cattle and hay production have increased

and expenses have decreased for the 2010 season. We are looking forward to what the

2011 season produces.

Hay Production (2010 – 2011 Season)

Optimal weather conditions allowed for higher hay yields and extended the grazing

period for cattle. This year the ranch produced approximately 1,600 dry tons and 482

round silage bales. As of January 13, 2011, hay sales were approximately $103,767.00.

Hay Expenses

Hay expenses for the 3rd quarter of the March 31, 2011 fiscal year (2010 season) are

significantly lower than the 2010 fiscal year (2009 season). Since most hay expenses are

incurred in the first half of a year, total hay expenses for the 2011 fiscal are predicted to

be considerably lower than 2010.

Cattle Inventory (2010 – 2011 Season)

In October 2010, 36 cows, 1 bull, 72 steers and 62 heifers were sold (including wild and

late calves). After expenses, net amount totaled $139,059.99. The current cattle

inventory is 150 cows, 9 bulls and 5 calves.

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Business Development

Spiyu7ullucw Ranch Corporation

BOARD GOALS CONSULTANTS

RECOMMENDATIONS

Reduce or eliminate losses Increase hay production

Improve short term efficiency Sell cattle herd

Prevent loss of Crown licenses Create yearling (or cow/calf) herd in

preparation of 2012

Create member employment Install animal husbandry team by 2012

Capitalize on zoning & location Establish garden/greenhouse operation

Winter Edi t ion

Business Unit Updates

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Sagebrush Downs/Mount Paul Centre

TIB has been managing the Sagebrush Downs/Mount Paul Centre (SBD/MPC) for the past year. Although the Kamloops Exhibition

Association (KXA) no longer manages the facilities, they are providing free use of their non-fixed assets in lieu of extending their

residence on the grounds to September 30, 2011.

Salvina Holcomb, Coordinator, and Ernie Thomas, Maintenance, (both TIB members) have been busy managing the day-to-day

operations. Things are in full swing at Winners Café and the Teletheatre betting license has been renewed to provide customers with

great food and entertainment. The 1-mile track has been plowed and raked, and the barn stalls have been cleaned and re-surfaced.

Come attend a scheduled event or call today to book your own!

The Project Management Framework

Project Management Processes

The Project Manager

Building/Managing the Project Team

Project Manager’s Resources

At the end of the workshop, all

participants received a certificate of

completion. Credits received from

completing the workshop can be applied

to Thompson Rivers University business

programs.

The 1-day Strategic and Business

Planning workshop was attended by Neil

Leonard, Robert Corman, Stacie Coutlee

and Pat Lentowicz. The workshop was

customized for the Business

Development Team, focusing on

individual and departmental goals and

roles.

The workshops were very productive and

highlighted the importance of

communication and organizational

teamwork. The Business Development

Team strives to keep improving their

operations in order to dutifully serve the

TIB community.

Other training sessions attended included:

Success Strategies Workshop

Respectful Workplace

Variance Training

On November 2-4, 2010, members of the

Business Development team attended the

Project Management Tools and

Techniques and Strategic and Business

Planning workshops. The workshops

were facilitated by Janice Lawson of the

Management Centre at Thompson Rivers

University.

The Project Management Tools and

Techniques workshop was attended by

Neil Leonard, Robert Corman, Stacie

Coutlee, Pat Lentowicz, Barry

Hazelwood, Jim McGrath and Jackie

Jules.

Over a 2-day period the following topics

were covered:

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Management Training

Business Development

Aries (21 March—20 April)

Aries are very independent people so the job that has the independence can be a part of Aries career. Aries are the fighter and great entrepreneur and very impulsive. So these people will start their endeavor in business or in politics. They will initiate the things and let others to finish it. Also their career activities are mostly involved in protecting others and risk taking activities. Career astrology for Aries says that they will work in Armed forces, as athlete, blacksmith, dentist, firefighter, lawyer, mechanic, policeman, race car driver, trade union leader, self-employed businessman.

Taurus (21 April—21 May)

Taurus are very practical people with great determination. They look for the career that gives them stability hence the government jobs are best for Taurus. Career as per astrology for Taurus say that they can be very good accountant, engineer, lawyer and teacher.

Gemini (22 May—21 June)

Gemini are born with intelligence and great intuitions. You cannot keep Gemini in one job for a very long period of time as they look for a change. So anything related to travelling, technical support, writing, and creativity will go as best options for them.

Cancer (22 June—22 July)

Cancer people are very dramatic, optimistic, and philosophical people. Astrology career for Cancer are personnel, human resources and social working.

Leo (23 July—22 Aug)

Leo love the career in which they get recognition and applaud. They love to be admired. Leos are gifted with great aesthetic sense so anything related to fashion and design is the best for them. Leo can be a good actor or actresses, athlete, business manager, gardener, hairdresser, media or in public relation, interior designer or decorator, managing director, teacher, writer and promoter.

Virgo (23 Aug—21 Sept)

Virgo are the perfectionists, hard-working and look for detail in every task. So they are very good at writing, teaching, secretarial jobs, public service and detective works.

Libra (22 Sept—22 Oct)

Libra people are very charming and diplomatic. At the same time they also very social and easy going. They need everything luxurious and in a lavish style. Thus the jobs as ambassadors, customer service, travel agents and sales people are best for them.

Scorpio (23 Oct—21 Nov)

Scorpio people have analytical thinking, hard working and motivated. They get the jobs of highest level. The best jobs for them are of scientists, educators, surgeons and physicists.

Sagittarius (22 Nov—21 Dec)

9-5 office jobs are not made for Sagittarius as they do not like routine. Anything that includes physical work is the best for them. Sagittarius can work under pressure and feel the excitement of the job. Sagittarius works the best as anthropologists, bookseller, construction worker, gambler, jockey, paramedic, sociologist, travel agent, travel writer and Veterinarian.

Capricorn (22 Dec—20 Jan)

Capricorn are very goal-oriented, determined and clever people. They are great workaholics. Astrology jobs best for them are as bankers, managers, administrators or IT.

Aquarius (21 Jan—19 Feb)

Aquarius are very intelligent, visionary and progressive in life. They love to explore new things so can be a very good designer, musicians and scientists.

Pisces (20 Feb—20 March)

Sensitive, creative, artistic and spiritual fishes, Pisces love the jobs of nursing, physical therapists and of psychologists.

Career Horoscopes

All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO)

ANTCO provides developmental lending services, trust and agent agreements, and management/financial/technical advisory

services to Aboriginal communities through-out BC.

Phone: 250-828-9770

E-mail: antco@antco.bc.ca

Website: www.antco.bc.ca

All Nations Development Corporation (ANDEVCO) ANDEVCO is a subsidiary of ANTCO and offers business support and advisory services, business development and

training, Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC) services, and ABC Aboriginal youth entrepreneurship.

Phone: 250-828-9770

E-mail: antco@antco.bc.ca

Website: www.antco.bc.ca

Canada Business—Government Services for Entrepreneurs Canada Business provides a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations relevant to

existing and potential business entrepreneurs. Western Economic Diversification Canada delivers Canada Business

Services to BC residents.

Phone: 1-800-667-2272

Website: www.canadabusiness.ca

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) WD supports a wide range of initiatives targeting three inter-related strategic outcomes – innovation, business development

and entrepreneurship and community economic development.

Phone: 1-888-338-9378

Website: www.wd.gc.ca

Community Futures Development Corporation of the Central Interior First Nations (CFDC of CIFN) CFDC of CIFN provides the following community economic development support services to First Nations people within the

Central Interior area: Entrepreneurial Certificate Program, Self Employment Benefits Program, First Citizen's Fund Aftercare,

Cross Cultural Training, Community workshops, Artisans Catalogue and Native Artisan's Showcase and Sale.

Phone: 250-828-9833

Website: www.cfdcofcifn.com

Community Futures Thompson Country (CFTC) CFTC provides business loans services, business services, community economic development support and administers the

Self Employment Program (SEP) and a new loan program for an annual 4H project.

Phone: 250-828-8772

E-mail: info@communityfutures.net

Website: www.communityfutures.net

First Nations Agricultural Lending Association (FNALA)

FNALA is a subsidiary of First Nations Agricultural Association (FNAA) and provides financing for Aboriginal agricultural and

agri-food producers.

Phone: 250-314-6804

E-mail: info@fnala.com

Website: www.fnala.com

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) - Aboriginal Banking Department

The BDC Aboriginal Banking Department offers customized, long-term and flexible solutions especially designed for

Aboriginal Entrepreneurs. Some initiatives include the Aboriginal Business Development Fund (ABDF), Peer Lending, Growth

Capital for Aboriginal Business (GCAB) and E-Spirit.

Phone: 1-877-232-2269 or 250-851-4900

Website: www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/default.htm

Literature

Journey to Success—Aboriginal Women’s Business Planning Guide. www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/pubs/js/js-eng.pdf

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Business Links

Winter Edi t ion

Winter Works Museum Painting Project

From November 22-30, 2010, nine winter workers took part in the Winter Works Museum Painting Project. The front entrance, front

office, hallway and gift shop area were taped, spackled, sanded, primed and painted to bring a fresh new look to the museum.

A BIG thank you goes out to Hank Bennett, Caretaker, for securing the Winter Works positions, the Winter Workers (Harmony

Seymour, Rob Lampreau, Marvin Jules, Bill Paul, Cora Thomas, Dolly Thomas, Kara Thomas, Tony Larue and Gerald Peters) for their

hard work and Jackie Jules for her coordination assistance.

Winter Works

200-355 Yellowhead Highway Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT

Phone: 250-828-9802 Fax: 250-828-9758

E-mail: plentowicz@kib.ca

Wi th Teamwork We C rea t e A c t i on And P r i de

www.tkemlups.ca

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Bill Paul Marvin Jules Cora, Dolly and Kara Thomas Tony Larue and Gerald Peters

The Tk’emlúps Indian Band is an economically diversified First Nations organization and

government. By creating economic opportunities for our people through careful strategic

planning with high regard to the wisdom of our elders, and respect for our history, we ensure

the economic health and wellness of our reserve.