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Please be advised that as of April 1, 2008 Ontario Business Connects OBC (Business Name Registration Service) moved it's terminal to the Service Ontario Office located at 100 Dundas St. (Bell Canada Building, ground floor).
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Networking, more than meeting for lunch!
How to prepare for a Networking Opportunity
As a small business owner, contact building and establishing yourself within your community, is crucial to the success of your business. Networking is a key element to your business' growth and prosperity. If you have the opportunity to attend a Networking event, it is wise to make sure you are prepared for it. The following are some valuable tips on how to get the most from a Networking session.
1. Assess your Needs: What are you hoping to gain from this opportunity? Is there something that your business would benefit from that you are looking for? And when do you need it? (Read More)
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Dear Friends,
Hello and welcome to the April 2008
issue of the Small Business Centre Newsletter.
In this issue, we will give you updates on networking opportunities, seminars, and an editorial piece on how to prepare for your next networking opportunity.
Business Information Advisor/ Newsletter Editor
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 Clients in the News...  The following clients have recently been featured in the local media. Congratulations!
Who: Ziad Mahra of Cozy House Restaurant
Where: A-Channel Morning Show
When: March 2008
At the Cozy House in London, you can let yourself unwind in their relaxing gallery while enjoying their specialty coffee beverages. The gallery features a local artist each month and space is available to reserve for small functions.
Who: Meghan Anderson of The Chef's Hat
Where: How You Can Profit from E-Business published by the Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services.
When: March 2008
Meghan and her business were featured as one of the success stories in the newly published E-Business Guide. The Chef's Hat offers catering services to businesses and individuals in London and area. Customers can view menus and prices online, place orders, receive confirmation of their orders, obtain an invoice, all with a few keystrokes.
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 Networking Wednesday Wednesday,  May 7, 2008
SPRING NETWORKING
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: London Small Business Centre
Cost: $5.00 (cash at the door)
Pre-registration required as space is limited.
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 ABS Seminar:
Creating a Buzz for Your
Business with $0
Wednesday,  April 23, 2008
Time: 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: London Small Business Centre
Cost: $25.00+GST
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ABS Seminar:
Doing Your Own Bookkeeping
Monday, May 12, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: London Small Business Centre
Cost: $25.00+GST
Presented by Charlene Maginn, Business Advisor
Pre-registration required as seating is limited.
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 On Tap with The Entrepreneur's Club... 
Each month, members of The Entrepreneur's Club meet to learn from seasoned professionals, share knowledge and skills, and develop valuable business relationships.
During our March meeting, members participated in a roundtable discussion on how best to work efficiently. Here are a few of the tips mentioned:
· Prioritize what work must be done first.
· When a client requires a "rush job," which could bump other work in progress, charge a premium of 25% to 50% on top of normal fees - and be sure to explain the "quality sacrifice." And decide up front if the hassle is worth it - after all, a month from now all that will be remembered is that this was your work - not your work to meet a rushed deadline.
· Learn to identify good clients - watch out for those who start the conversation with "how much does it cost." A good client is one who asks questions to learn what he or she needs to know before making a decision.
Are you interested in becoming a member of The Entrepreneur's Club? Attend a Water Cooler meeting to find out what we're all about. All you have to do is pay for breakfast. You can attend two meetings without obligation and then we'd love to have you join us regularly.
Join us for our next Water Cooler meeting:
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Location: Cora's Breakfast & Lunch
Address: 395 Wellington Road South at Commissioners
Check us out and pay only for your breakfast.
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 Young Entrepreneurs: Summer Company Program
The Summer Company program provides hands-on business training and mentoring together with awards of up to $3,000 to help enterprising young people start up and run their own summer businesses. Summer Company is coordinated and delivered at the community level through the Small Business Enterprise Centres by way of community mentoring groups. Community mentoring groups consist of volunteer business advisors from the local community.
The application deadline is April 30, 2008 11:59:59 PM EST.
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