Growing up in a large city, I’d use any opportunity to escape into nature. That passion for the outdoors has led me to a career in energy conservation and climate change action planning. I collaborate with local and provincial level governments in implementing projects that lead to tangible greenhouse gas emission reductions and energy savings.
Rice & Co is a modern CPA firm based in Alberta and BC. We’re not old, we don’t want your shoebox of receipts, and we don’t want to only talk to you at tax time. We work with owners who want to do better, who want to innovate, and who view their accountants as a partner, not just a cost of doing business.
Why do those clients want us? Because we are experts in automation and efficiency. An online accounting platform that connects to your bank, payroll, inventory and sales systems? Making expense claims as easy as Instagram? We can do that. A system that auto-fetches and records your bills each month? We can do that too. Through all this, we drastically reduce the time you spend on accounting, so you can focus more on what matters most to you.
If you think we’re the kind of accountants you’d like to work with, we’d love to hear from you.
Mountain Mac Solutions provides computer/mobile device: repairs, training, networking, malware removal, data recovery, and technical consulting to small businesses and home users.
Johnathan Heckbert is the owner and technician of Mountain Mac Solutions. Being a guru in the customer experience, Jono to some, he provides an entertaining approach to technology repair. Using his technical service wizardry to provide home and small business technology support; with an attention to detail, he works with the customer to find the best solution, with fix it right & the first time approach. Johnathan realizes that we all know different things, he can’t garden, but he can fix your computer, phone, and game console. A person who is willing to work-trade for potatoes this Prince Edward Islander proudly calls Nelson, BC home.
His in-depth knowledge of technology is not limited to the Apple brand. Spending his earlier years as a Microsoft Windows and Android user, he would later dive head-first into the Apple eco-system. “I am not concerned with what people use, as long as it meets their needs and makes their life easier. Windows, Apple, Google OS, Android, Linux, it makes no difference to me what someone uses, as long as they are happy with it. I can fix a wide variety of technical issues.” Johnathan is an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician & Apple Certified iOS Technician. It is true that he did work with IBM for a couple of years, where he received multiple awards for customer service; he’s always had a love for the Mac. When he was working at Digerati Computing, which was an Apple authorized service provider; he obtained his certification before the business was closed down in May of 2015. His passion for helping people with technology never diminished, he’s happy to help others learn about their device or software.
Jono attended Northern Alberta Institute of Technology where he studied Computer Systems Technology. The diploma focused on the studied of database management, networking, organizational behaviour, system analysis, and programming. However, he would be advised in this 3rd semester to leave and start his own business. After discussions with multiple teachers, he would leave school in his last semester to start-up a multi-media Co-op. Jono has previous experience with another start-up in is early adulthood. He continues to assist other sole-proprietor business owners navigating setting up their companies for success, including designing and maintaining their website.
Catherine JEAN is a multi-certified professional linguist from France established in Castlegar.
Committed to providing polished TRANSLATION of web pages, flyers, longer print or web content into FRENCH.
The Kootenays can shine brighter on the bucket list of French speakers from Canada and beyond, both at the planning and local stages of their project. Some French enhances visibility with French speaking in-person or online visitors. Tourism & recreation, hospitality related businesses and services can reap short and long term benefits from adding some French to their communication.
Also available for individual goals are help with resumes and applications of diverse nature in French, PROOFREADING and FRENCH LANGUAGE COACHING (18+). LITERARY TRANSLATION is more than welcome – self-published or intended for a publisher.
Associate member of the Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC, En-Fr stibc.org
Serving the West Kootenays!
Let us help transform your home with high quality and affordable window coverings.
Create your outdoor oasis with a new Hot Tub Spa, embrace the world of Hydrotherapy and Relaxation.
Enhance your outdoor living space with a Patio Flame Table and Barbeque.
We offer free in home consultations and take pride in our prompt, friendly service.
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 – 4:30
Sunday – Tuesday: By appointment (call or email)
Financing available (o.a.c) through our partners at Financeit. Click the link below to pre-qualify online.
https://www.financeit.ca/s/yOreHQ
An authorized Graber Blinds dealer
An authorized H2O Spas dealer
An authorized Maax (Vita) Spas dealer
Selling Real Estate
Expert Guidance.
The listing process I provide is a streamlined full-service experience. It is my passion to exceed your expectations. Let’s work together to achieve your goals!
✅ Strategic Pricing
✅ 3D Virtual Walkthroughs
✅ Social Media Marketing
✅ Photography and Video Tour
✅ Hard Copy Advertisement Campaigns
Buying Real Estate
Results Driven.
I am your vision facilitator. We can find what you are looking for!
✅ Daily Market Analysis
✅ MLS Listings and For Sale by Owner
✅ Off-Grid Properties
✅ First Time Home Buyers
✅ Strategic Negotiation
Located in Nelson, BC ‘Sensible Solutions Inc.’ is a rapidly growing, energetic, customer focused, full-service technology company. Our team of experts assists clients across the Kootenays within our three interdisciplinary divisions. From Communications, Security and Smart Building Installations to IT Management, Consultation, and Support to Cloud Infrastructure and Hosting we meet the needs of nearly any technology consuming organization.
At Kootenay Views Property monitoring, we provide top shelf 24/7 property monitoring. Wether this is your primary home and you’re on vacation or it’s your secondary home that you only visit once in a while, we’ve got you covered!
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We provide keyholder services, as well as weekly, bi-weekly, as well as monthly checks. We can be liaisons for trades and services. If you are planning to be away, call us today!
Hi, I’m Bobbi Barbarich!
I’m an award-winning photographer from Nelson BC. I create brand-specific, engaging images for businesses who value authentic connection with their clients. I’m an event photographer for organizations who want to share the real feelings of their event.
Why do you need commercial photography tailored to your business?
- People connect with photos that are authentic to people behind the brand.
- Potential clients immediately see that your business is different from the others.
- Clients choose a business when they feel a personal connection to the people who work there and understand what they do.
- High quality photography attracts people to your website and social media.
Steer Environmental Associates Ltd. is a scientific consulting firm located in Nelson, British Columbia. We provide our clients with senior-level expertise in:
- hazardous building materials assessment and management
- asbestos analysis
- indoor air quality
- human health and ecological risk assessment of contaminated sites
- environmental monitoring
- technical and regulatory advice
- third-party reviews.
Steer Environmental has been in operation since 2009.
The world’s largest collection of authentic wellness retreats. Retreat Guru. Helping you find and book a retreat.
Our Vision
We believe human beings are innately wise, strong and kind. This wisdom, although not always experienced, is always present. Going on retreat is a beautiful way to reconnect to our basic sanity and health. Our aspiration at Retreat Guru is to inspire people to experience authentic retreats and reconnect with their innate wisdom, strength and kindness.
We strive to create clean, user-friendly designs on both the web and in print. We believe that
well-presented content supported by outstanding imagery is a great marriage. Over the past 18
years, our skill set has grown beyond only web design, to include photography, aerial imagery,
video production, print design, branding, and content procurement for social media. We have
a proven track record of building sites and empowering clients with clean, vibrant, and human
centric design. We love building lasting relationships and supporting our clients as they grow
and evolve.
AquaDiversities Inc. is a dynamic company providing innovative and economical water and wastewater treatment solution. Consulting, design construction, equipment sales, operation and maintenance are handles by a small qualified team in Nelson with low overhead allowing us to offer economical and professional services to our customers.
Book your next Automotive windshield repair for your Truck, Car, SUV or RV, any make any model, with a qualified ICBC certified technician, in our ICBC Glass Express windshield & autoglass repair shop
Windows, custom showers, sliding glass patio doors, mirrors, skylights, railing glass, table tops and screen doors and more
If you are a new contractor or building a commercial project, we know how tight your time is, please call us to meet with one of our Managing Glaziers.
First Aid Training in the Kootenays
Established in 1992. Full spectrum cloud-accounting boutique company serving small businesses in West Kootenay region.
Offering Bookkeeping, GST, and Payroll services
An alternative to the traditional design agency — Co-working & collaboration in Nelson, B.C,
Owned and operated by Kathryn Gardner, KDG Photography’s mission is to help small business owners, entrepreneurs and artists leverage the Kootenay lifestyle by supporting them in building a successful business.
Kathryn creates professionally crafted photographs that tell your story, showcase your products and services, and helps you connect with your clients. Photographic sessions are available at KDG Photography Studio located in downtown Nelson, BC or on location.
Services offered include:
- Assessment of Current Marketing Imagery
- Business Portraits & Headshots
- Sales & Portfolio Images
- The Visual Story
- Social Media Imagery
Cornerstone is a consulting, facilitation and training company specializing in management solutions that elevates performance and produces results for their clients – businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The Cornerstone mission is to help clients achieve their goals through finding innovative approaches, identifying competitive advantages and achieving significant bottom-line impact. Cornerstone combines extensive knowledge in business and non profit organizations excellence practices with experience to build and strengthen client capabilities.
Jeweler, entrepreneur and executive assistant at West Kootenay Regional Arts Council. Owner/operator of The Bench Jewelry Studio in Nelson; a collaborative space offering jewelry bench rentals in a fully equipped, safe, fabrication studio for trained metalsmiths. Custom jewelry available by commission from one of 4 talented in house artists. Please contact me at (604) 816-0811 to set up an appointment or to inquire about renting a workspace here.
Timberland Consultants (2001) is a resource management company that provides forest-related services in the field of planning, technical engineering, GIS, silviculture and inventory.
The Pinnacle PAC promise:
- Great Turn Around
- Accessibility
- Fixed Pricing
We believe that accounting is about much more than the numbers, and that to grow local businesses and economies, we must support and encourage culture and community.
Pinnacle PAC wants to help our community prosper economically through successful enterprise and spiritually through artistic endeavour. We believe our own business can contribute to the economic and social well-being of our community by nurturing start-up enterprises, coaching existing businesses, providing low-cost services to non-profits, offering secure, well-paid and meaningful work to our team members, setting a good example of best practices and technological innovation and supporting local artists and food providers.
Our passion at Pinnacle PAC is helping people succeed. Our clients tell us they value our relationship because we translate technical matters into plain English they can understand and use. We believe the accountant should be a coach, cheerleader and peer rather than simply the scorekeeper. We believe professionals should charge a fair price for the value provided to the client and that value is not a function of time spent. We believe an accounting office can be a fun and creative place for the team members and an open and non-threatening environment for clients.
A successful enterprise is one that exists to serve the objectives of the proprietor. Too often, the proprietor ends up chained to her own business with a lunatic for a boss. How does this happen? Can it be avoided? Can it be changed? We can help small business owners to identify their personal objectives and then take action to achieve them through the operation of their businesses.
We want to empower small business owners to help themselves – to understand their business, understand their financial position, measure their growth, interpret their financial results, build their operating systems, improve their teams and make themselves better leaders and community members to the enrichment of our whole region.
I offer a complete range of personalized accounting services and business advice for owner managed business in the West Kootenays.
New Business
For a new business I can help you decide whether the business should be incorporated or start off as a proprietorship. I can help you decide on share structure for your corporation and liaise with your legal team.
I can help the new business owner select appropriate accounting software and guide you through registering your new business with the various tax authorities.
Financial Statements
I can offer the business owner an appropriate level of assurance on their financial statements. I provide either Review Engagement Services or Notice to Reader financial statements. For many corporations, the main focus of preparing financial statements is to provide the information necessary to file the corporate tax return making the added expense of a Review Engagement unnecessary.
Corporate tax returns
I will prepare the corporate tax return as an integral part of the corporate year end.
Personal Tax Returns
I have been preparing personal tax returns for three decades. If you have a rental property, unincorporated business income, investment income or a simple tax return, I can help you when it comes time to file your personal tax return.
Procedures Manuals
Even if you have been in business for a number of years, it is a good idea to review your financial procedures. I can help you prepare a procedures manual to assist in training new staff and identify opportunities to streamline your bookkeeping workflow. I can teach you how to you analyze the information you need to manage your business effectively.
Nelson Banking Centre
CIBC Branch with ATM
Fax (250)352-7175
Toll Free 1-800-465-2422
Transit #00270
Monday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed