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Wednesday
January 13, 2010
Winter Golf Networking
Bring your golf clubs to try the leading PGA technology (Clubs available if needed)
Compete in a guess your distance challenge for a donation to Community Living London
Door Prizes
Food provided by Williams on Wonderland. Coffee provided by Van Houtte. Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Golf Without Limits
in conjunction with
Bob Martin's Golf and Fashion
Cost:
Registration Deadline:
Tueaday, January 12, 2010
To Register
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Tuesday
January 19, 2010
Make Your Networking Work
In this jam packed networking workshop, you'll learn:
» Simple strategies for making a connection
» Powerful image boosters
» To create a memorable elevator pitch
» How to easily position yourself as an expert
» Networking tips for branding trust
Plus, you'll come away with new contacts to help you get whatever it is you want...quickly.
Location:
Small Business Centre
Address:
316 Rectory St., 3rd Floor
Registration Deadline:
Friday, January 15
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Welcome to the January 2010 issue of the Small Business Centre Newsletter.
 Loose weight, join a gym, eat more organics ... all typical New Year's resolutions. But why not make a resolution you can actually keep - to make your business better this year? The Small Business Centre offers many services, seminars, and events that can lead you to a more prosperous and productive 2010. We're here to help, below are few suggestions for resolutions you can easily achieve:
#1 Expand your Network.
There's nothing like talking to other business people for sparking new ideas, refining old ones, and making contacts. Our services that can help you with this resolution include monthly Networking Wednesdays, the Entrepreneur's Club, and Bridges to Better Business Annual Conference.
#2 Learn Something New.
When you take the time to learn something new, you are adding value to your business. Plus, it doesn't have to cost a fortune, either. Our services that can help you with this resolution include monthly Advanced Business Series Seminars, Legal & Accounting Advisory Services, and Bridges to Better Business Annual Conference.
#3 Make Business Planning a Priority.
Planning is vital if you want a healthy, growing business. Business planning lets you take stock of what worked and what didn't work, and helps you set new directions or adjust old goals. Our services that can help you with this resolution include the Business Planning Workshop, Market Research Consultations, and Business Plan Review Session.
In fact, you can get started on your first two resolutions right away. Attend "Make Your Networking Work" seminar on January 19th.
All Staff and Board members of the Small Business Centre join me in wishing you a happy and successful New Year for 2010.
Maja Pental
Business Information Advisor/Newsletter Editor |
| Clients in the News... |
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 The following clients have recently been featured in the local media. Congratulations!
Where: The London Free Press
When: December 14, 2009
Who: Kendra Gordon owner of Little Red Roaster
The Little Red Roaster has opened its sixth location in North London at Masonville Place Mall. There are three stores downtown, one in Byron, and the original store in Wortley Village. The London based family run company was founded in 1997.
Where: The London Free Press
When: December 21, 2009
Who: Derek Morrison of Morrison Family Karate
Morrison Family Karate is committed to providing the highest quality Martial Arts programs to children, teens and adults. Both owned and operated by Derek Morrison, the centre offers health & fitness program consultants, martial arts & self-defense instruction.
Where: The London Free Press
When: December 21, 2009
Who: Rob Taylor of Braise Food and Wine
Braise Food and Wine is up and running! The restaurants menu focuses on fresh meats with 70% of the ingredients sourced from with in 160 km (99 miles) of London. Located at 125 Dundas St. the lounge-style restaurant is spacious and backs on to the Market Lane.
Where: Toronto Star
When: December 19, 2009
Who: Marie Bohm of Marie Bohm Art Glass
Marie Bohm Art Glass was featured as 2009's best products in the home décor section of the Toronto Star. Marie Bohm Art Glass is available at select galleries throughout Ontario; custom online purchases are also available through her website.
Where: The London Free Press
When: December 21, 2009
Who: Rick Lambert of in2communictaions.com
Rick's company has introduced a new business video communication system that will provide training and marketing services to more then 600 companies throughout North America. In2communications.com combines sales training services from selltowin.com and online video marketing expertise from bizzmail.com.
Where: The London Free Press
When: December 21, 2009
Who: Sue Regier of Vantage One Writing
Sue Regier along with Nancy Kirwin of Townsend Mutual Insurance organized the sold-out Wine, Women & Shopping event, which raised $12,300 for Wotch-My Sister's Place. The event included wine sampling from Carolinian and Pelee Island wineries and shopping at 30 vendor booths.
If you are a Small Business Centre Client and have been featured in the media recently, we would like to hear from you so we can pass it along. Send details to mpental@sbcentre.ca and we may include it in our next newsletter.
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| Advanced Business Seminar Survey Results |
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Advanced Business Seminar survey. Your choices, comments and suggestions will help us to plan our 2010 seminars based on what you, as a business owner, are looking for to help grow your business.
Implementation of the new HST, effective networking, increasing sales, and new marketing strategies topped your list of concerns. In the coming months we've planned a number of seminars, workshops and new services to assist in these areas. Watch our web site and your inbox for details.
Congratulations to Jim Hill of strataWORKS Canada. Jim's is the lucky winner of a $25 coupon for an upcoming seminar.
We appreciate and value your input. If you have any further suggestions regarding the Advanced Business Seminars or our other services, please contact Nancy Kopriva, Manager of Projects and Business Development Services.
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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.
At the December meeting, we had an open Q & A format directing questions to member David Sanders, Camberwell House Law Firm. We were able to have our questions answered regarding contract laws and how they can affect small business owners.
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. Attend two meetings without obligation...and then we'd love to have you join us regularly.
Check out our Searchable Directory. You can be included, too...simply become a member of The Entrepreneur's Club - it's part of your membership fee.
Join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, January 20th at 7:00 a.m.
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| How to harness alumni know-how |
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by Rick Spence, National Post
Former staff, clients often over looked as source of advice
Every ambitious entrepreneur faces the same challenge: How to get good advice for growing your business and fixing its shortcomings, on an annual budget of zilch.
Victor Fedeli of North Bay, Ont., found a unique solution by tapping into a resource no one knew he had. And on Boxing Day, no less! But you'd expect out-of-the-box thinking from a guy who founded his own marketing firm and then sold it to "retire" at age 35. (Read More)
Rick Spence is a writer, consultant and speaker specializing in entrepreneurship. His column appears Mondays in the Financial Post. He can be reached at
Source: Financial Post, Monday, December 07, 2009
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| Time for annual update of your Company Profile in the LEDC Business Directory |
The London Economic Development corporation (LEDC) Business Directory continues to get over 20,000 unique visitors each month looking for potential suppliers, partners and clients. The LEDC also uses this contact information to keep you informed of information that is of value to your business, such as new government programs, training initiatives, R&D opportunities and key networking events. Be sure your contact information and profile are up to date to benefit from this free service. To review your profile or to add your business to the directory (free of charge), click here.
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