We welcome Samantha Ferguson as one of our new virtual office clients

We welcome Samantha Ferguson as one of our new virtual office clients, and congratulate her on sharing her cost-saving strategies to other professionals who may be paying too much for their office space. Technology helps make commuting virtual – A Surrey-based lawyer has no problem serving her Houston-based clients from her home (or temporary virtual [...]

25 Years in Collingwood!

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On October 13th Central Park Business Centre threw a party at the company’s office in Boundary Plaza (Boundary Road and Kingsway), to celebrate its 25 years in business. Wow – that’s a quarter century! With helium-filled silver and blue balloons and beautiful floral arrangements, the everyday business environment was instantly transformed into a fun and [...]

October is Small Business Month

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By Diana Gray As the summer slips into the fall season and the children are getting settled into their back-to- school routines, it is now time to turn your full focus back to business.  It is perfect timing as October is considered to be Small Business Month across Canada. You will find several events, workshops [...]

Time for a Break!

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Now that summer has officially arrived, the focus for entrepreneurs often shifts from business to personal and family life. And, when some business owners are working 60- to 80-hour workweeks, a restful vacation is much needed! But how do you find the balance to take a break while keeping the business going? It can be [...]

A Website – Do I really need one?

A Website – Do I really need one? Is the Internet right for your business? What can it do to grow a local retail business? What if you have a convenience store or a printing shop? What if you have an accounting, law, or a medical practice, or a personal service like hair salon or [...]

Student Film Crew experiences the Shared Office setting

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The usually quiet and clear hallways at Central Park Business Centre were, this past week, anything but that!  They actually were transformed into a movie set! In case you were curious about the … lights, camera, action! … it was a group of students from The Vancouver Film School who were producing a short film [...]

Central Park Business Centre Shares the Love!

Valentine Flowers

As Valentine’s Day rolls around each year, it has become a favourite tradition to bring smiles to all those who come through our doors (especially the women) by greeting them with a flower. We start the day with a large bouquet of pink, red and white carnations adorning the reception counter. The sight of the [...]

Central Park Business Centre lends its support to those in need

When running from an abusive relationship, packing a suitcase isn’t an option.  In fact, leaving barefoot is sometimes a necessity. We’re lucky that we live in a country where women and children who need to escape can go to a “transition house” where they are protected.  What’s sad is that, because of the limited supply [...]

Is Your Work-Life in Balance?

Life Balance Brainstorming

Gillian Goerzen started off her Work-Life Balance presentation by changing the title of the workshop. She crossed out the word “WORK”, making it “life balance.” She said, “that is the problem that most of us have: we place too much emphasis on the ‘work’ part of our lives.” She quoted the fact that a shocking [...]

The office is helping families in need!

Helping Families in Need Society http://www.helpingfamiliesinneed.org Reaching out to our community and those in need especially at this time of year, Central Park Business Centre is once again collecting food, clothing and toys and household items for two local families. Would you like to join us by bringing in a non-perishable grocery item or like [...]

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