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responsible for tourism. other issues, Pullinger added. kaekkx log ical
Jan Pullinger, who toured the northwest Pullinger’s other ministerial responsibilities Pullinger also said small business owners disorder
recently, said tourists, especially those from off- include small business and culture, a mix that aren’t aware of a tax break they got in last
shore, have a fascination for native culture, his- | may sound strange but which does work. year’s provincial budget. that
tory and art. “There are may small businesses and entre- The provincial tax rate for smal] businesses CAUSES
The nalive Communities will have to make —_preneurs in tourism and they are turning out to — was. cut by one per cent to nine per cent and a ,
up their own minds as (o how they want to ap- _be a prime generator for jobs,’’ she said. two-year tax holiday given to new small Se1ZUrEeS.
proach it, but there is great potential,’’ she said. Pullinger added that tourism has grown from _ businesses.
Pullinger’s particularly impressed with Ksan $4 billion in 1991. to $7 billion last year. “That's to help get them on their feet,’* said
village, a long standing example of Gitksan She said B.C. remains an attractive place for _Pullinger.
heritage and culture located just outside of tourists because it is safe and clean. Pullinger is the MLA for Cowichan-
Hazelton, Yet Pullinger acknowledged that the challenge — Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, She was first BRITISH COLUMBIA 1-888-223-3366
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to the mix of native tourism potential.

KARLENE CLARK

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.. Images by Karlene

image salon with 14 employees. She is looking

e prepared to give it your all,” advises

Karlene Clark of Images by Karlene “‘at
east for a couple of years until you
are established.” All the challenges of trying to
strike a healthy balance home, family and work,
can be the most difficult part of any new
business.

Karlene received her post-secondary
education in Esthetics at the Dubarry College of
Beauty in London, England and apprenticed for
two years as a hairstylist. She started her own
business by renting one room to do esthelics,
This has evolved to it's present form of a total

forward to more growth in the future. .

“I've been very fortunate in having a
wonderful staff,” Karlene says. “They are all
excellent at their jobs, and get along very well.
This provides a pleasant, happy atmosphere.”

For someone looking to get into business,
Karlene says that it is challenging and
interesting. Her word of advice; Value and
appreciate your staff. ;

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4652 LAZELLE AVE. ¢ 635-4997

Colleen V. Nyce

colleen Nyce has many years of

business experience behind her,

A but when she opened Nyce Lady

Dress_& Bridal Shop on September 27,
1996, it was her first retail venture.
Her comment today, “It’s fun!”

Her financial and human resource
background is playing a large role in
guiding her towards success in this
field. Her natural tendency to enjoy

people and her sincere interest in
helping others gives her an edge in
providing friendly, true customer ser-
vice to her clients.

Nyce Lady Dress & Bridal Shop car-
ries a complete line of wedding attire
including jewellery, shoes, lingerie,
invitations and tuxedo’s. Colleen has
expanded the store since opening
date to include leisure and casual

wear. Colleen smiles when she
mentions that her line of formal
and evening wear has received rave
reviews from her customers.

Colleen’s goal is to carry fashions
that women int he North want to
wear. If she doesn’t have it - ask for
it - she will find if for you.

Vyce Lady Dress

-& Bridal Shop

#112 - 4710 Lazelle Ave. Terrace, B.C.
Ph: (604] 635-8118 ax: (604) 635-7896

SHARALYN PALAGIAN

fharalyn Palagian of Central Gifts feels that,
the size of the community we do business
#° in allows the small business to operate on a
very personal level, lasting friendships can be
forged with customers, which is very rewarding.

Sharalyn and her staff are commilled to
providing knowledgeable service and a friendly,
comfortable atmosphere for their customers.
These are the keys to success for any business,
Sharalyn's background is as varied as the
products she carries in her store. Her working
career started as a waitress, shake mill worker,
office manager and a three year apprenticeship

aS a partsman.

Sharalyn's goals are simple really, to
continue to operate a successful business and
stay in the community she was born and raised
in.

Sharalyn has been a steong member of the
business community since the tender age of 22,
with her hard work and keen business sense,
Sharalyn was awarded the Young Entreprencur
award in 1992 and in 1995 was awarded with
Business Executive of the year.

Sharalyn's advice to any woman considering
entering the business world, would be to get all

Central Gifts

the ground work done, and if it's viable on

paper, “GO FOR ITY! It’s the most rewarding
lifestyle you can live.

#106 - 4716 Lazelle Ave. © 635-3334

CHERYL PARKES

F ensuring that your goals are realistic so
they allow you to keep a handle on

tif everything that is important in your life,
and knowing when to take advantage of a preal
opportunity are key elements to any successful
business” says Cheryl Parkes of Sugar ‘N’ Lace
Wedding Cakes & Accessories.

Cheryl provides marrying couples with
friendly personal service that assures them thal
their special day will leave them with many
beauliful memories that will last a lifetime.
Cheryl received private lessons from her Father-
in-law, Brian Parkes, who taright the cake

decorating course through the Northwest:

Community College, where he was the cooking
instructor for more than 20 years.
Entering her second year at her Central Gift

location in the Lazelle Mini Mall provides Cheryl.
with great reason for optimism. Working hand

in hand with Sharalyn they provide a great
wedding shopping experience. Great gifts and
unique one of a kind decorations and
accessories.

Cheryl insists that she can help prepare a
standard wedding, However she prides herself
in making the wedding just right!

Sugar ‘N’ Lace

4, Ve,
Sugar ‘N’ Lace
WEDDING CAKES & ACCESSORIES
#106 - 4716 Lazelle Ave, © 635-2282