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Exciting news for entrepreneurs on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo VI Business Brokers has officially opened its doors in Nanaimo, creating a new hub for business buyers, sellers, and investors across the region. For many business owners, selling a company is one of the…
The M&A Advantage for Canada’s Entrepreneurs For many Canadian entrepreneurs, growth usually means hiring more staff, increasing marketing spend, or opening new locations. But there is another strategy that often delivers faster and more reliable results….
If you are looking for a restaurant to buy on Vancouver Island, there is one factor that should be near the top of your checklist. Delivery. Not Skip the Dishes specifically, but restaurants that already rely on delivery platforms as a major part of their business….
If you’re thinking about starting a business in Nanaimo, BC, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is: “Do I need a business license?” Whether you’re launching a brick-and-mortar shop, offering consulting services, or working from home, understanding the city’s…
Last night, while dining at a local restaurant, I noticed something interesting. More people were ordering from Skip or Uber Eats than dining in. The restaurant was buzzing, yet the majority of its customers were invisible to me, sitting at home enjoying the same…
How Lovable Dev Became the Fastest Growing Software of All Time and What We Need to Learn You may not have heard of Lovable.dev, yet the story of this startup’s meteoric rise is one of the most compelling in the history of software. In less than a year, Lovable not…
AI is transforming many industries and music is no exception. Lately you may have noticed more “AI music” everywhere, especially on YouTube and even on your Spotify playlists. From AI-generated soul vibes to remixes that sound eerily like familiar voices, technology…
A Historic Shift in Canadian Business Ownership Canada is standing at the edge of one of the biggest ownership transitions it has ever seen. According to a recent study from the BDC, nearly 300 billion dollars worth of small and medium sized businesses are expected to…
At VI Business Brokers, our mission goes beyond helping clients buy and sell businesses. We are building a long-term vision focused on investing in, operating, and growing a portfolio of strong local businesses on Vancouver Island. Introducing the VI Business Buying…
What Does “Zero-Click Search” Mean Imagine you type a question into a search engine and get the answer right there on the search page. No need to click. That’s a “zero-click search.” It means a user’s query is answered without ever visiting a website. Instead of being…
For years, I invested heavily in traditional digital advertising. Google Ads, Facebook campaigns, Instagram promotions, and more. These platforms can produce results, but over time I began to notice diminishing returns and rising costs. It felt like I was constantly…
It’s a bit wild to look back and realize that nearly 10 years ago, Facebook Ads were already a major part of growing an online business yet they were nothing like what we use today. Back then, I was running Facebook Ads in very small geographic areas. This made…
Over the years, I’ve sent more than 18 million emails. That’s a lot of campaigns, data, and lessons about what works (and what doesn’t) in digital marketing. When you operate at that scale, you start to see patterns very quickly. Some of the strategies that worked a…
Where Entrepreneurs, Buyers, and Sellers Connect Whether you’re preparing to buy a business, planning your exit strategy, or simply looking to grow your entrepreneurial network on Vancouver Island, strong connections are one of your greatest assets. At VI…