Shinning Knight Construction (opens in a new tab)
An award-winning, family-owned and operated Licensed Residential Builder and General Contractor on Vancouver Island.
Network of friends
A trusted network of lenders and professionals, one introduction away.
Running a business is easier when you have good people to call. We introduce you to lenders, accountants and specialists we trust enough to send our own clients to.
Our network of friends
Local businesses we work with.
This list is always growing, with people both local and from far away. Want to be added? Reach out and ask.
Pro Patria Coffee Company (opens in a new tab)
A Veteran-owned and operated coffee roasting company that gives its patrons a high-quality roast to wake them up the right way and keep them moving forward.
Black Rabbit (opens in a new tab)
Hidden in the Old City Quarter in Nanaimo, BC. Handcrafted dishes made with love and care, plus some of the best cocktails around.
Robinson's Outdoor Store (opens in a new tab)
Proudly bearing the name of the family that started it more than 95 years ago. The premier source for outdoor gear on Vancouver Island.
Bayview Brewing (opens in a new tab)
Ladysmith's own craft brewery, pouring amazing beer and serving out-of-this-world food.
KelsieRai Mosdell (opens in a new tab)
Royal LePage
Looking for a new home? KelsieRai Mosdell is the best of the best to help you through this exciting time.
Eclipse Helicopters (opens in a new tab)
From heli-skiing to wine tours over the Okanagan, Eclipse is the only choice you need for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Gorilla Property Services (opens in a new tab)
Window cleaning, moss removal, snow removal, graffiti removal, pressure washing and so much more. The guys at Gorilla will always have you covered.
The Society Barbers (opens in a new tab)
Ian and his team are next-level barbers, with two locations to choose from. The only people I trust to cut my beard and hair.
Love Shack Libations (opens in a new tab)
Meeting Dave at this nano brewery in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island is a must when visiting.
Principle Business Solutions (opens in a new tab)
Doedy and her team are a diamond in the rough. With 30+ years' experience as a financial controller, you'll be in good hands with your bookkeeping and financial management needs.
Kinsu Chocolates (opens in a new tab)
Handmade, artistically designed chocolate bonbons. Perfect as a gift, or as a treat for yourself. They must be seen and tasted.
Who's in the network
A network, not a directory.
A directory just lists names. We know who's worth calling, and we'll help you make the call.
Trusted lenders and professionals
Good people are hard to find when you need them fast. We know who to call, and we only introduce the ones we'd trust ourselves.
- Lenders and financing partners
- Accountants and advisors
- Specialists for the problems nobody else wants
The right introduction at the right time
Sometimes the fastest fix is one conversation with the right person. We make the introduction when it will actually help, not just when it's convenient.
- Introductions with context
- Timed to where you are right now
- No hard sell, no pressure
Referrals we would stand behind
Every referral carries our name, so we only pass along people we'd be comfortable recommending with our own reputation on the line.
- Recommended, not just listed
- Only people we'd use ourselves
- Our name goes with every referral
How introductions work
Three steps from problem to the right person.
Tell us what's going on
Describe the problem in your own words.
We find the right person
We work out who in our network can help, and whether they're a good fit.
We make the introduction
We make the introduction and fill them in, so you're not starting from scratch.
Need an introduction?
Let's connect you with the right person.
Tell us what you're working on and who you need to talk to. If we know the right person, we'll introduce you.