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Beauty, Buy Local, Health & Wellness, Local Economy, Natural Products, small business owners
Supporting local self-care businesses in Nova Scotia
01
Mar
Mar
Self-care is more important than some people might give it credit for. It doesn’t really solve your problems or give you solutions to big life dilemmas. However, you might feel […]
Buy Local, Fashion & Style, Food & Drink, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain, small business owners, Support Small Business
Tribute to Small Business Owners: Hardworking. Resilient. Supportive.
15
Feb
Feb
Ever look at all the small business owners at your local market, admiring their wares, and thought about how much work goes into them just being there? We think about […]
Buy Local, Food & Drink, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain, Support Small Business
Small ways you can support local BIPOC-owned businesses
08
Feb
Feb
Around two years ago, I came across an Instagram post about a group of white women creating a start-up business based on the traditional Chinese mahjong game. I remember feeling […]
Buy Local, Food & Drink, Local Economy, Local Produce
Halifax Guide to Local International Food Stores
01
Feb
Feb
Hey again! We all have heard of Gateway by now, living in and around Nova Scotia. It is inarguably the most well-known independent grocery store in Nova Scotia. But did […]
Buy Local, Health & Wellness, Local Economy, Local Produce, Local Supply Chain, Support Small Business
The Many Benefits of Buying Local
25
Jan
Jan
We’ve been hearing more and more about the benefits of buying local lately. And we’re one of the steadfast contributors to this important conversation here at vLife. Why? Because research […]
18
Jan
Jan
Big Corporate Local or Small Indie Local? “Supporting local” doesn’t necessarily mean supporting small local businesses in your community. “Local” is term that gets tossed around a lot lately. In […]
Buy Local, Food & Drink, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain
Supporting Local Wineries and Breweries: Nova Scotia Options
11
Jan
Jan
Local wineries and breweries play a vital role in your local economy. While many people will still go for your typical Budweiser or Barefoot selections, the increase in local drinks […]
Buy Local, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain, Small Business Tips, Support Small Business
Real Challenges of Being a Small Business Owner
28
Dec
Dec
They say money makes the world go round. For the most part, the phrase is true. But to say just big money turns the wheel is wrong. Small businesses and […]
Buy Local, Local Economy, Local Supply Chain, Small Business Tips, Support Small Business
Projected Recession Q&A: What does it all mean?
21
Dec
Dec
The projected recession looms large and we wanted to provide some helpful info – for context, and to help the small business owners we love prepare for what may be […]