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Sales Strategies for 2011
with Laurie Hawkins from FocalPoint Coaching
Learn how to set and achieve sales goals for your business.
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Location:
London Small Business Centre
Address:
316 Rectory Street,
3rd Floor, London
Cost:
$25+HST
Registration Deadline:
September 28th
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Networking
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Brewery Tour*
Join us at Labatt's Amber Lounge for an evening that promises great networking combined with beer, soft drinks, pizza, and a guided tour of the brewery.
*The tour is optional and requires flat footwear with closed toe and heel.
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Address:
150 Simcoe Street, London
Cost:
$7.00 (cash at the door)
Registration Deadline:
Monday, October 4th
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Welcome to the September 2010 issue of the Small Business Centre Newsletter.
We started the month off with our Networking Wednesday event at Junior Achievement. The BBQ was a huge success! Thanks to all who came out to support JA's youth programs. Be sure to register for our next event on October 6th at the Labatt's Brewery Amber Lounge.
The next two months will be packed with exciting seminar topics and networking opportunities. Coming up on September 29th we have a great seminar on Sales Strategies for 2011.
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend London's premiere business event on October 20th - Bridges to Better Business . Each year this conference is a highly anticipated professional development forum that attracts business owners , mentors, and professionals from London and area. Past participants have found Bridges to Better Business to be a valuable educational and networking opportunity. Register before September 16th and save 15%!
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Clients in the News... |
 The following clients have recently been featured in the local media. Congratulations!
Where: The London Free Press
When: August 16, 2010
Who: Rene Asen of Jennifer Naturals
Rene and her two sisters, Jennifer and Lorraine, have opened Jennifer Naturals salon at 796 Dundas St. The salon offers hair styling, teeth whitening, massage, and a full spa. Jennifer Naturals is a multicultural salon, able to handle a variety of hair types from straight and fine to super-curly.
Where: The London Free Press When: August 16, 2010 Who: Julie Mytka of Sound in Motion Sound in Motion is a music and dance studio that opens this month, offering classes to children and adults at all levels of ability. Dance and music classes include ballet, jazz, hip hop, piano, guitar, violin and voice lessons, along with musical theatre and choirs for both children and adults. Throughout September they are operating as an open house, so anyone can drop in and try a class or ask questions. Visit them at 1444 Glenora Dr. or on line at www.soundinmotionstudio.com. Where: The London Free Press When: August 25, 2010 Who: Ricardo Lopez of il Tenore Restaurant
il Tenore is a new Dundas Street restaurant that has both music and art on the menu. il Tenore's menu features Mediterranean and Latin American dishes. The restaurant also functions as a gallery with a monthly art show. For reservations call 519.438.2416 or visit www.iltenore.ca 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 info@sbcentre.ca and we may include it in our next newsletter.
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| Bridges to Better Business 2010 | |
Hosted annually by the Small Business Centre, Bridges to Better Business is an interactive approach to addressing the various business issues and challenges that you, as a business owner, experience on a daily basis.
The Conference Includes:Your choice of seminars and roundtable discussions, networking breakfast, lunch with a keynote speaker, a tradeshow with exhibitor tables and networking with other entrepreneurs....( read more)
Register before September 16th and save 15%!
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| Market Research for Beginners Session | |
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Thursday, September 9th
Thinking of starting up your own business? Do you know your competition or where your customers live? Can you find suppliers? Let business librarian Mark Richardson show you trusted library tools that help budding entrepreneurs find what they need. Q&A to follow.
Where: London Public Library
Address: 251 Dundas Street, London
Time: 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Cost: Free!
Please register by calling 519-661-5122.
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 Market Research Corner, Part IV |
This month, I would like to introduce you to a very popular directory available in our library:
Ontario Business-to-Business Sales & Marketing Directory 2010
This directory is the most comprehensive source for information about businesses in Ontario with listings for 571,000 businesses. It provides information about the number of employees, sales volume, and credit ratings. This directory is an excellent source for sales leads, direct marketing, credit decisions, and market research.
Hint: A limited on line version is available through the London Public Library. Bring your library card to the Centre and we can show you how to access it!
In Part I of this series, we covered "What is Market Research?" by CanadaBusiness.ca... (Read More)Our Market Research Consultations can help you discover and optimize research tools and resources. This service is free and confidential and must be booked in advance. To arrange an appointment, call 519-659-2882 ext. 227 or email. |
| Business Block Parent® Program |
A safe community is your business, too.
The London Block Parent® Program is excited to introduce its Business Block Parent® Program. This program provides the small business community an opportunity to improve safety for its customers, and the general public.
Each employee of the incumbent business will agree to undergo an application process which includes a police check and training on how to assist individuals in case of an emergency. We would also request assistance with fund raising, and marketing of the residential Block Parent® Program.
We will provide advertising on our London Block Parent ® Program website, mention in our newsletters and social media. This is an excellent networking opportunity and you will be rewarded with a wonderful feeling of being a partner in the safety and well being of our great city.
Volunteers are needed to distribute flyers and answer questions to area businesses. For more information please visit www.london.ca/blockparent . If you're interested in networking in the business community or have a small business that may qualify, please contact Tara Kovach at tkovach@london.ca or 519-661-5855. |
| Key Small Business Statistics - July 2010 |
The Small Business and Tourism Branch of Industry Canada would like to inform you of the on-line release of the July 2010 issue of the Key Small Business Statistics publication.
This semi-annual publication provides information on the most frequently asked questions pertaining to small businesses in Canada. The following sections have been updated with new data:
- How many businesses are there in Canada?
- Bankruptcy statistics.
- How many people work for small businesses?
- How many jobs do small businesses create?
- How much do employees of small businesses earn?
- What is the contribution of small businesses to Canada's gross domestic product?
- How many people are self-employed?
- How has self-employment contributed to job creation?
- Do the self-employed work longer hours than employees?
One new section has been added:
- What is the contribution of small businesses to Canada's exports?
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