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2024
When to consider investing in a term deposit (Envision Financial, October 2024)
What to Think About Before You Start Investing (Valley First, September 2024)
Your Guide to Mutual Funds (Island Savings, August 2024)
Should I save, or invest, for the future? (Envision Financial, July 2024)
The Ultimate Guide To Your Credit Score (Island Savings, June 2024)
Saving Strategies to Prepare for Your Mortgage Renewal (Valley First, May 2024)
The Ultimate First Home Savings Blueprint (Envision Financial, April 2024)
Down payment under 20%? You need mortgage insurance (Island Savings, March 2024)
Gen X’s career path is different; retirement may be, too (Vernon Morning Star Sponsored Content, February 2024)
'Can I afford to be a snowbird?' A practical FAQ guide for retirees (Valley First, January 2024)
2023
Can I change careers if I am approaching retirement? (Valley First, December 2023)
Are You Ready For Retirement? (Envision Financial, November 2023)
Balancing act: How to save for retirement while paying down debt (Island Savings, October 2023)
Learn How to Elevate Your Gym, Studio at In-Person Events 2023 (Xplor Mariana Tek, March 2023)
Make Loaning Out Equipment Easier Than Ever At Your Parks and Recreation Centers (Xplor Recreation, March 2023)
The Value in Creating a Strong Community at Your Studio (Xplor Mariana Tek, February 2023)
Actionable DEI Examples To Use in Your Parks and Recreation Centers (Xplor Recreation, January 2023)
2022
Zenergy Cycling Amplifies their Message with Mariana Tek’s In-App Ads (Xplor Mariana Tek, December 2022)
5 Fitness Studio Trends That Will Dominate in 2023 (Xplor Mariana Tek, November 2022)
Manage Your Time, Grow Your Gym: 3 Processes You Can Automate to Save Time and Fuel Growth (Xplor Triib, November 2022)
How Sweat440 is Scaling Their Franchise-Focused Boutique Studio with Mariana Tek (Xplor Mariana Tek, October 2022)
Moments that matter in the customer journey (Xplor Mariana Tek, August 2022)
Play to Win: 4 In-Studio Gamification Trends for 2022
(Xplor Mariana Tek, July 2022)
2021
Take control of your marketing; let automation do the work (Xplor Technologies, December 2021)
Why technology holds the key to widening access in today’s world (Xplor Technologies, October 2021)
Case Study: Fitness Park (Xplor Gym, September 2021)
How Adding Payment Software Enhances Your ROI (PerfectMind, July 2021)
Risk Management for Sports Facilities (PerfectMind, March 2021)
Keeping Members Engaged With 2021 Fitness Goals (PerfectMind, February 2021)
5 Marketing Campaigns To Try This Year
(PerfectMind, January 2021)
2020
Planning For 2021: Things You Should Know
(PerfectMind, December 2020)Your Guide to Sports Facility Management
(PerfectMind, November 2020)How to Run A Summer Camp: A Helpful Guide
(PerfectMind, October 2020)COVID-19 Fall Forecast: What To Expect
(PerfectMind, September 2020)Why You Should Choose The Keywords On Your Website Carefully (PerfectMind, August 2020)
SEO Best Practices For Martial Arts School Owners
(PerfectMind, July 2020)Surprisingly Helpful Tools To Face COVID-19 Restrictions
(PerfectMind, June 2020)Getting Outside While Social Distancing: A Guide For Recreation (PerfectMind, May 2020)
Grande Prairie Launches Care Program with the Help of PerfectMind (PerfectMind, April 2020)
How To Work From Home Without Losing Your Mind
(Financial Diet, March 2020)Yoga Marketing Ideas You Can Try At Your Studio Today
(PerfectMind, February 2020)
2019
5 Super-Effective Ways To Stretch Your Grocery Budget Further & Eat Better At Home
(Financial Diet, June 2019)Why Flip Flops Are Bad For Your Feet
(Kintec: Footwear & Orthotics, May 2019)Three Big Ways To Relieve Workplace Foot Pain
(Kintec: Footwear & Orthotics, April 2019)Four Products to Help You Stay Active This Winter
(Kintec: Footwear & Orthotics, February 2019)The Right Shoes For Your Activity
(Kintec: Footwear & Orthotics, January 2019)
2017
Five Things To Avoid When Shopping For Kids’ Shoes
(Kintec: Footwear & Orthotics, August 2017)
2018
Which Type of Supportive Home Footwear Is Right For Me?
(Kintec: Footwear & Orthotics, November 2018)Five Reasons Why You Should Wear Compression Socks
(Kintec: Footwear & Orthotics, March 2018)
2016
What’s in a Name? SD60 to Establish School-Naming Policy
(Energetic City, March 2016)
2015
Local Passive House Opens Doors to Public Tours
(Energetic City, November 2015)LGBTQ On Campus: Students Seek To Reinstate Inactive Club
(Link Magazine, April 2015)Dodging For Dimes
(BCIT Magazine, March 2015)Bursary Program Gives Broke Students A Break
(Link Magazine, February 2015)Cutting The Cable
(Link Magazine, January 2015)Most Expensive Homes in Surrey, B.C. Will Cost You An Arm, But Not A Leg (The Huffington Post BC, January 2015)
ICBC’s Top Fraud Files Sure Are Head-Scratching
(The Huffington Post BC, January 2015)‘Old Faithful’ Photo Project Points Lens at Elderly Vancouver Dogs
(The Huffington Post BC, January 2015)
2014
VIFF Review – Just Eat It
(Link Magazine, October 2014)VIFF Review – Walking The Camino: Six Ways To Santiago
(Link Magazine, October 2014)Vancouverites with pets urged to keep them inside on halloween
(News1130, October 2014)Singer Bif Naked begins living off of $21 worth of food a week
(News1130, October 2014)WOMEN IN FILM: Vancouver film festival reflects a much-needed change in the industry
(Link Magazine, March 2014)Resolution Blues
(Link Magazine, January 2014)
2013
Pennywise Present Ideas
(Link Magazine, December 2013)Festival is Vancouverite’s Cup of Tea
(Link Magazine, November 2013)The Link’s Best TV Distractions
(Link Magazine, September 2013)