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Wednesday
March 10, 2010
UNTANGLING
THE WEB
Whether you already have a web site or have been thinking about getting your business online, this full day workshop will provide the information you need for an effective online presence. Three experts in web development and online marketing will show you what your business needs to succeed in today's competitive and evolving market.
Time:
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Lamplighter Inn, London
Cost:
$50 (includes lunch)
Registration Deadline:Monday, March 8th
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Totally renovated for stage performances with 600 seats, state-of-the-art acoustics and many unique features.
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Monday April 5, 2010
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Welcome to the March 2010 issue of the Small Business Centre Newsletter.
We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners of the 2nd Annual Venture London Business Competition held last Tuesday at the Four Points by Sheraton in London.
Top prize of over $45,000 in cash and prizes went to Robert McCarter and his business - Advisor Briefcase - in the "Existing Business Category" and ENT Simulation Technologies Inc. in the "Proposed Business Category".
There are many exciting events and networking opportunities this month including Untangling the Web Workshop, Entrepreneur's Club Breakfast Meeting, Dragon's Den auditions, Tax Information Forum to name a few. Attend them all to make March your "SPRINGboard" to a very successful year.
Maja Pental
Business Information Advisor/Newsletter Editor
e-mail: mpental@sbcentre.ca
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| Clients in the News... |
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 The following clients have recently been featured in the local media. Congratulations!
Where: Business London Magazine
When: February 2010
Who: The Ant Firm
The Ant Firm's Haley Patterson, Melanie Lagrou, Tonya Constant, and Denise Matis., were featured in the Technology section of the Business London Magazine. The experienced video game analysts are providing quality assurance testing to video game developers and publishers. The Ant Firm sets out to stake a claim in the video game industry! For more information you can visit the Ant Firm online.
Where: The London Free Press
When: February 1, 2010
Who: Joe Walker
Joe Walker of Fresh Defense Mobile was featured in Biz Monday of the London Free Press. Fresh Defense Mobile use a Sani Sport ozone cleaner to kill 99% of harmful bacteria and moulds that burrow into equipment and are almost impossible to get out by simply spraying with cleaners and air drying. Fresh Defense Mobile will pick up sports gear for sanitizing or bring its cleaners to customers. Visit Fresh Defense Mobile website for more information.
Where: The London Free Press
When: February 1, 2010
Who: Meghan Anderson
Meghan Anderson owner of the Chefs Hat Catering Co & Eatery specializes in corporate catering but also offers an eat-in restaurant for breakfast and lunch. With a new expanded location and additional staff, Meghan is enjoying the success of her growing business. Be sure to visit in person or online!
Where: The London Free Press
When: February 1, 2010
Who: Brian Kliza
Brian Kliza, Owner of Steamers Auto, Carpet & Upholstery offers an experienced revamping of your carpets and upholstery or an interior detailing of your automobile. Visit Steamers website for more info.
Where: The London Free Press
When: February 1, 2010
Who: Kate Hall-Merenda
Kate Hall-Merenda is a professional integral coach who owns Future Creation. Kate also offers career management and organizational change services. For more information visit Future Creation online.
Where: The London Free Press
When: February 1, 2010
Who: Derek Allen
Derek Allen, owner of Mennonite Furniture Plus was featured in Biz Monday with his mentor Duane Marino. Derek was a participant of the Canadian Youth Business Foundation. The article mentions the importance of both mentoring and financing. Be sure to visit Mennonite Furniture Plus either online or in person.
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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| On Tap with The Entrepreneur's Club... |
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Each month, members of The Entrepreneur's Club meet to learn from seasoned professionals, share knowledge and skills, and develop valuable business relationships.
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At the February meeting, Susan Regier, Vantage One Writing & Networking Today, shared 13 lessons she has learned over the past 13 years of operating her business. (Read More)
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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, March 17th at 7:00 a.m.
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| Tax Information Forums (TIF) |
A one-stop information forum for small to medium-sized businesses.
A Tax Information Forum (TIF) is a FREE one-day event that provides you with an opportunity to access valuable information on key tax and business programs administered in Ontario.
- Ministry of Revenue
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Workplace, Safety and Insurance Board
- Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
- Service Canada
- Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
- Local Business Enterprise Centres and/or Chambers of Commerce
and more organizations
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| Are you Ready to Face the Dragons? |
Auditions for Season Six heat up in London on March 9th, 2010.
Do you have a hot new invention or the next million-dollar idea? Think you have the money-making chops to take on the savviest business tycoons in the country? Then Dragons' Den wants to hear from you! The DRAGONS' DEN production team will be in London scouting for Season Six of the hit series on CBC Television. The show gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian moguls for the chance to earn real cash and real investment - from the Dragons' own pockets! Open auditions are taking place on March 9th, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at The University of Western Ontario, Room 1139 in the Faculty of Education Althouse Building, 1137 Western Road.
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| Mining the golden years |
Canadians want to remain in their homes as they age, and that could mean a motherlode for entrepreneurs
"Aging is the largest growing business in the world," says Jane Barratt, secretary-general of the Toronto-based International Federation on Ageing. "It's going to happen to all of us."
It's going to happen to a lot of us at once, as baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1965, start to turn 65, a demographic shift known as the "silver tsunami." In 2001, there were 3.9 million seniors in this country, according to Statistics Canada. By 2021, that number will swell to 6.7 million.Add to that the fact that we're living longer than ever before, experts say, and what you get is a business opportunity no company can afford to ignore.
"The opportunity is huge," adds Peter Evans, an adviser to information technology companies at Toronto-based MaRS, an organization that helps science, technology and social entrepreneurs start and expand their businesses. A bulk of the business prospects exists around seniors wanting to stay in their homes. A recent survey showed that 70% of Canadians want to age in their own homes, a trend sometimes referred to as "age in place.
"The technology product market for "aging in place" - staying at home instead of relocating to an assisted-living facility - in 2008 in the United States was estimated at $2-billion (U.S.). It is expected to grow to $20-billion by 2020. (Read Full Articale)
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