A Practical Wedding: Celebrating Meaningful Moments and Choices 

“A Practical Wedding,” authored by Meg Keene, is a treasure trove of wisdom for couples embarking on the journey of planning a wedding. This comprehensive guide provides a refreshing perspective on wedding celebrations, advocating for meaningful choices over extravagant displays. Within its pages, the debate of moissanite vs diamond takes center stage, embodying the book’s theme of intentional decision-making.  Revolutionizing Wedding Planning  In a world often saturated with opulent wedding fantasies, “A Practical Wedding” stands out as a beacon of authenticity. Meg Keene’s book challenges traditional notions of wedding planning by focusing on the significance of the celebration rather than…
How To Write a Business Plan To Start Your Own Business

How To Write a Business Plan To Start Your Own Business

Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship can be both exciting and challenging. One of the crucial first steps in this voyage is creating a detailed blueprint that maps out your vision, goals, and strategies. This comprehensive document, often called a ‘business plan,’ can help transform your ideas into a viable venture. This article will help you navigate this process, offering insights on everything from initial research to creating financial projections to give your business a firm foundation for success. Let’s delve into the steps in crafting this vital document, which could be the key to unlocking your entrepreneurial dreams. Understanding…
Oklo plans to go public and ‘accelerate business plan’ : Corporate

Oklo plans to go public and ‘accelerate business plan’ : Corporate

July 12, 2023 Oklo is to go public by merging with AltC Acquisition Corp – co-founded by Oklo chairman Sam Altman – in a deal which values ​​the company at USD850 million. How an Oklo plant might look (Image: Oklo) Altman is AltC CEO and has been chairman of Oklo since 2015. AltC, a special purpose acquisition vehicle, was co-founded by Altman and Churchill Capital in 2021 “to provide public investors access to a compelling ‘hard tech’ opportunity”. Oklo, founded in 2013, plans to commercialize its liquid metal fast reactor technology with the Aurora ‘powerhouse’, a fast neutron reactor that…
How to Write a Great Business Plan, According to Entrepreneur Cate Luzio

How to Write a Great Business Plan, According to Entrepreneur Cate Luzio

Coming up with the million-dollar idea was the fun part. But turning that idea into a successful company requires a business plan. Here’s why: A great business plan helps you plot your course and focus your efforts, which is what it takes to meet short- and long-term goals. It also demonstrates to interested parties—employees, investors, lenders, partners, yourself—that you’re committed to building the company and that you’ve got what it takes. A considered business plan also shows how you’ll generate revenue and handle expense management, gets honest about how long it will take to turn a profit, maps out how…
Kamloops cancer center business plan needed to jumpstart fundraising campaigns

Kamloops cancer center business plan needed to jumpstart fundraising campaigns

“We are obviously in the preparation stages. We are looking at what other cities have had to raise money for,” said RIH Foundation CEO Heidi Coleman. “We have been asked by a few donors who are holding their money, saying, ‘Do you need money for radiation?’ We know we are getting an MRI, a CT simulator and three linear accelerators in there, which is just fantastic. Will we be asked to pay for equipment? We’re undecided.” While uncertainty around specifics remains, Roth that a local campaign from the BC Cancer Foundation should be coming down the pipeline in the near…
Think tank says tax cars based on their weight

Think tank says tax cars based on their weight

Transport & Environment’s research results suggest that smaller cars could reduce the requirement for raw materials such as lithium, manganese, cobalt and nickel by almost a quarter. Smaller cars could ease the demand for battery materials such as cobalt, lithium, nickel and manganese by almost a quarter, according to the Transport & Environment think tank A green transport organization has alerted that the trend for cars with greater weight is boosting the call for metals required in electric car batteries. Transport & Environment, a think tank, has suggested that a reduction in the size of cars could reduce the predicted…
Thunder Bay strategic plan charts priorities through 2027

Thunder Bay strategic plan charts priorities through 2027

A 2023-2027 plan identifies truth and reconciliation, safety and wellbeing, prosperity and sustainability as key pillars. The City of Thunder Bay has released a new strategic plan, setting out a road map intended to establish top priorities for the 2022-2026 term of the city council, and measure progress in reaching those goals. The plan, titled ‘Maamawe, Growing Together,’ is focused around three “strategic pillars”: truth and reconciliation, safety and well-being, and prosperity and sustainability. The plan remains a draft until it is officially adopted on Monday by the city council, which has held numerous meetings to craft it in recent…
How To Develop A Business Plan: Your Ultimate Guide

How To Develop A Business Plan: Your Ultimate Guide

Starting a business is like embarking on a voyage. You wouldn’t set sail on a ship without a map, compass, and a clear destination in mind, would you? Just like a well-prepared sea captain, an entrepreneur too needs a detailed plan to navigate the choppy waters of the business world. That’s where a well-crafted business plan comes into play. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to develop a business plan and how to use it effectively. The Significance of a Business Plan The first thing you need to understand is what is a business plan and…