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Now hiring – Membership and Events Co-ordinator!
Now Hiring - Membership and Events Co-ordinator About the job: The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce exists to support and advocate for business and improve the quality of life for all in our region. We’re a catalyst for dynamic job creation, policy...
Cheapest Ways to Advertise (and still get good results)
Your business will never bring in enough revenue if people don't know about you. Most businesses don’t fail because their service or product is inferior to everything else on the market, they fail because no one knows about them, or they don't differentiate themselves...
Don’t Be Scared: 4 Ideas for Halloween Marketing
Have you ever noticed the enormous amounts of Halloween décor that hit the stores right after Labour Day? Why are there so many items to dress up your home and yard for the creepiest of holidays? Simply answered...because they sell. Getting into the Halloween spirit...
3 Blogging Hacks for Non Writers
By now you’ve probably heard how important having a blog or at least some relevant content is for your business. People buy from people they know, like, and trust, and a blog is a perfect way to help people get to know you. It also serves as a resource for people who...
3 Proven Things to Make Your Audience Look Forward to Your Facebook Posts
If you're on social media for business, you’re one of many voices. It’s hard to stand out and cultivate an audience of people who want to hear from you...let alone look eagerly for your content, but that type of interest is essential if you’re hoping to get a return...
4 Email Marketing Ideas to Steal from Big Brands
Have you ever watched a Superbowl commercial and thought, “If I had a budget as big as that company, I could make the best commercial.”? It’s easy to assume a large budget means a lot more possibilities and I won’t argue that. Big brands can afford to hire the best...
5 Ways the Chamber Can Help Make You a Better Networker
Networking opportunities are everywhere. You no longer have to leave your house to be able to network, but studies now show that online networking doesn’t hold the same power as in-person networking. Networking can be critical to landing a job, learning about...
3 Powerful Principles to Achieving Success
3 Powerful Principles to Achieving Success Image credit via Creative Commons in 1832, George Muller arrived in Bristol, England to take charge of a small church called Bethesda Chapel where he served for 64 years until his death in 1896. Early in his work at Bethesda,...
4 Of The Most Effect Ive Ways To Sell Your Product Or Service
If you own a business, you probably spend a lot of time thinking of different ways you can sell your product or service. Maybe you’ve investigated neuro-marketing or tried one of these sales approaches. A hard, persuasive sell is getting more difficult these days,...

The Floral Boutique
Pictured above - Erica The Floral Boutique is a beautiful flower shop located in downtown Carleton Place. They offer chic & unique custom floral designs for all occasions, including weddings, birthdays, gifts, and even just a special treat for yourself! They also...