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Targeting Your Ideal Customer
No matter what your hobby, there are tools of the trade. If you fish, you match the type of bait you use to the kind of fish you want to land. For knitters, there are specific needles to use for different kinds of stitches and patterns. Golfers employ clubs specific...
Emojis Are Tops For Business and Here’s How You Can Start Using Them
Emojis are unbelievably powerful in business and yes, it pains me to write this. I’m old school and maybe you are too. Maybe you see emojis as a dumbing down of business communication but the reality is that they are here to stay...at least until our AI assistants...
Tips for Having the Best Business Year Ever
Before you dismiss this as just another beginning of the year article on goal achievement, wait. Haven’t you been putting off your goals long enough? Haven’t you allowed “life” to just happen to your business? Meandering is fine for a walk in the park but if you have...
4 Ways to Relax During the Crazy Holiday Season
Maybe you read this title and thought I don’t have time to read that. I’m too stressed! If you are, take a moment and read this anyway. If you can cut down on your stress levels not only are you less likely to get ill this holiday season, you’ll enjoy it more. Come...
And the winner is….7th Annual Business Awards of Excellence
On October 18th, 2019 the Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce held their 7th Annual Business Awards of Excellence with an awards gala to celebrate to accomplishments of local business. This annual event was held at The Grand Hotel this year featuring...
Celebrate Small Business Week 2019 from October 20 – 26
Join us along with the Ontario Chamber Network from October 20 – 26 in celebration of Small Business Week 2019. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has teamed up with Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across the province for the 2019 Small Business Too Big...
Vote Prosperity
“While business is doing its part to make Canada more prosperous for more people, the federal government has a critical role to play. That is why the commitments each of the federal parties make during this fall’s federal election campaign will be critical.” — THE...
It’s still the economy, stupid.
It’s still the economy, stupid. For all of the talk about affordability this election season, it’s remarkable how little discussion there is amongst party leaders, candidates and the media about the most basic and effective way to create new jobs and wage growth as...
5 Advantages Small Businesses Have Over Large (And How To Capitalize On Them)
David and Goliath is a great story, but let’s be honest, when it comes to small business the story often doesn’t have the same ending. We’ve watched it as local bookstores go out of business thanks to Amazon and Barnes & Noble. We saw the local grocer close up...
Refreshing the Sale of Beverage Alcohol in Ontario – OCC
(Toronto — July 22, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a new report, Refreshing the Sale of Beverage Alcohol in Ontario. This report outlines how the Province could modernize the sale and distribution of beverage alcohol to responsibly promote...