strongly not only in what he does, but in the way he does it. He talks with energy about the value of building trust so that your relationships with customers are strong and long term. He has no interest in competing to just be the cheapest bidder: “it’s easy for a guy with a truck and a hammer to come in with a cheap price. But at what cost? What’s his warranty? What about insurance? What about experience and knowledge? Every- one knows it’s less expensive to get it done right the first time than to get it redone.” He talks about the challenges of be- ing a successful business owner in this region, where success is often greeted with suspicion. “As Maritimers, we have a reputation for often pulling each other down rather than helping each other up. I believe this is a key factor holding back prosperity in Maritime Canada. We are nice people as long as no- body gets too far ahead. Anyone who
achieves success or wealth is often dismissed as some- one who must have done something underhanded, or simply lucky. One of my favorite quotes is, “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” “We have to celebrate success. As the saying goes, “A rising tide floats all boats.” I believe we have so much opportunity to grow as a region and province.”
Small Loan, Big Impact CUA’s Microloan Program offers loans between $1,000-$5,000 so that you can start or grow your business in Halifax.
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