Charlene Hayter has 20 years’ experience working as a flagger for construction companies. Her life partner, James Gregory, worked as a labourer with construction companies for 17 years. In 2015, Charlene and James combined their years of work experience, knowledge, and skills and started Go with the Flow Traffic Control Inc. The company provides year-round traffic control ... [Read More...]
Self-employment leads to a rewarding business in animal care
Rebecca Profit opened Becky’s Boarding & Kennel in a perfect location in rural PEI. She works as a casual at a local post office and also helps out at her parent’s business, Race Trac Gas bar in Alma. “I really wanted to find something else that could provide an income,” says Becky, who admits running a home on her own can be tough financially. A few years ago when ... [Read More...]
Transitioning from employee to employer
Daisy a Day Flowers & Gifts has been a landmark in Souris since 1978. It’s changed ownership over the years but it has stood the test of time, and the business is still going strong. Louise MacKinnon is a former employee and the current owner. She is still providing the same level of professional services 40 years later. “People know the name and the shop, especially ... [Read More...]
YDAY 2018 gives a voice to youth to encourage living and working on PEI
The third annual YDAY recently took place in Stanley Bridge. The event brings young people together to connect, collaborate and contribute to the future of PEI. This year’s theme was about taking action. At YDAY, Moira Shaw, member of the Youth Futures Council, welcomed all who attended. Moira studied in United States and in 2015 she returned to live in Bloomfield, PEI. Her ... [Read More...]
Self-employment in forest management can be a great career choice
Dan Dupont has created his own employment, and is very happy with his choice. Since May of this year, he has worked with woodlot owners to manage their forests sustainably while making a profit. “Based on the reception from landowners, the Island could easily support the work of 12 more people doing what I do. “This is the most peaceful way to make a living there is, and it ... [Read More...]
