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 Tara's Businesses and Small Biz Programs + Projects 

Business Ventures
Now & Then

 

TLC Biz Consulting

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Small Business Consulting, Project, Program & Community Development for Small Business Owners and Economic Development Groups focused on Entrepreneurial and Small Business Sector Development

Canada Wide

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  • tarachristensen.ca

  • tlchristensen.biz

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Astraea Gems and Minerals

Speciality Gem Distributor

BC | Colorado (website coming soon!)

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New Moon ~ Gifts for the Spirit

Yoga Shanti & The Zen Den

Coombs, BC (2006 - 2016)

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The Garden Muse (1996-2018)

Sustainable Garden Design

Qualicum Beach | Victoria BC

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Current Projects, Instruction & Course + Curriculum Development

MicroCredential + Skills Based Curriculum Development & Instruction:

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NIC Comox - Winter 2025

Strategic Small Business Management - Microcredential

Course + Curriculum Development + Instruction

 

NIC Port Hardy - Fall 2024

Program Coordination 

Course + Curriculum Development + Instruction 

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NIC Port Hardy - Winter 2022

Employability and Workplace Skills

Course + Curriculum Development + Instruction

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NIC  Port Alberni - Fall 2020

Business Planning for Market Gardeners

Course + Curriculum Development and Instruction

 

NIC Port Hardy - Spring 2021 – How to be an Independent Contractor

Course + Curriculum Development and Instruction

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Projects 2021 - 2025

 

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​Community Partnerships Developed:

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NIC + Village of Gold River - 2022

​Small Business Development Training - Covid Response 

  • Economic Development Funding Secured: $160,000

 

NIC + CF Alberni + Clayoquot​​

Small Business Development Training - Covid Response

  • Economic Development Funding Secured:  $160,000

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NIC + Community Futures Central Interior First Nations, BC Canada

 Small Business Development Training - Covid Response

  • Economic Development Funding Secured: $300,000

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Services Utilized for Community Economic Development: ​

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  • Business Development and Program Promotion

  • Partnership development

  • Project Management

  • Course Instruction 

  • Employment Coaching

  • Application Research and

  • Development and Writing

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Past Projects & Affiliations

2017-2018 BC Fires Floods Business and Community Support

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Tara worked with the National Office of Canadian Red Cross and the BC CRC Leadership Team in the Capacity of Advisor for Small Business and Indigenous Livelihood Economic Recovery Programs.

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In this capacity, Tara supported program development and implementation stakeholder relationship and management, local program delivery and coordination, and one to one  business support throughout the East Kootenays, Central Interior and North Central BC.

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2020-22 Covid-19 Pandemic Business Support

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Both as a Freelance Consultant and In the capacity of Business Development Office with Community Futures, Tara served over 200 Vancouver Island and BC businesses with pivot strategy for business resilience through Covid 19 . As a BDO with CF, Tara assisted with and initiated programs for community development through Project Central (projectcentral.ca) the City of PA, and the Skate and MTB Park Association to name a few.

People Saying Good Things . . .

I met Tara in the Digital Education Expertise Program. Tara was teaching business fundamentals. It was clear from the beginning that Tara came in with experience and knowledge. Her kind way of offering helpful advice put me right at ease. Her perspectives and knowledge was incredibly helpful to me. She helped me lay out long and short term goals for my current business and my pivot project. I highly recommend connecting with Tara if you are in business or starting a business. She will give you fresh new insights and help clarify areas of business you may not be aware of. I am super grateful for her own expertise in Small Business.

 

Kirsten Werner, Owner of Cumberland Village Wellness 

https://www.cumberlandwellness.ca/

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More Good Things . . .

I have had the pleasure of working with [Tara] numerous times with several projects. I have required her professional guidance and expertise to help me navigate on which direction I should be moving towards within my businesses.

 

Tara knows her stuff and cuts to the chase. Tara is hard working and consistent in her delivery. It is always a pleasure to work with her and I'm always impressed by how she takes such care  listening to my needs. I'm also amazed at what she can accomplish in just a few short hours.I look forward to continuing our working relationship and I highly recommend her and her consulting firm.​

 

Jenn Gibb, Beyond the Fence

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