Business Coaching – Special Offer

AmyEarle

The Saboteur, Child, Seductress and Victim are some aspects of your personality. Everyone has these habits. Do you remember talking yourself out of an opportunity that sounded too good to be true?  What about feeling like you do ALL the work around the office? Are you occasionally giving away hard-earned knowledge for free? Amy Earle's Coaching helps you understand your personality from the archetypal perspective. You gain insight on making better decisions at work. You learn how to  have … [Read more...]

Avoid fraud: Password protect your phone

smartphonePass

The rise in popularity of smart phones with social media applications can put consumers at risk of fraud. The Province, Consumer Protection BC and the Better Business Bureau are teaming up during Fraud Prevention Month to provide tips to help British Columbians get smart about their smart phone usage. According to a recent study by Javelin Research and Strategy, smart phone users are at greater risk of identity theft and fraud than average consumers. Sixty-two per cent of smart phone … [Read more...]

Computer tech support scam targets British Columbians

Phone Scam

For several months, phone scammers have been targeting British Columbians by pretending to be with a reputable computer software company, asking to perform urgent software updates and requesting hundreds of dollars as a fee for their service. In response to this and other frauds, the Province and Consumer Protection BC are teaming up during Fraud Prevention Month to provide tips to help British Columbians fraud-proof themselves. Fraud Prevention Month is a national initiative with the goal … [Read more...]

Parents encouraged to talk to children about online safety

Safer Internet Day 2012

Children can use online technology in amazing ways to do amazing things. Unfortunately, by doing so, they also put themselves at risk of victimization. This year on Safer Internet Day - Tuesday, 7 February, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection is partnering with the Canadian government and law enforcement to remind parents, educators and anyone else with children in their lives about the importance of having an ongoing dialogue with their children tied to online safety. Safer Internet Day … [Read more...]

Social Media Workshop – Peaks Media clients receive 25% Off

social media

The organizers of Social Media Camp 2012 - Canada's largest Social Media event, are producing a smaller Workshop Series for cities around British Columbia. These are intended for people who are getting started with social media, particularly in a professional capacity (i.e. business, non-profits, professionals, government). A full-day Kamloops workshop featuring 4 speakers will be held this Thursday, February 9th - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Social Media Camp has partnered with the Kamloops … [Read more...]