The Canadian process for clearing exports and imports through Canada will receive several changes next year. The Canadian Association for Importers and Exporters will be hosting an event this Friday in London, Ontario to education Ontario businesses on the modifications. Attendees will learn how these changes will impact Canadian businesses and what preparations to make…
Over 15,000 visitors and exhibitors will gather in late June for the world’s largest biotechnology conference in Washington, DC. Your company could attend, thanks to the International Trade Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, which will help eight Ontario biotech companies exhibit with affordable display space and shared conveniences and services. Chosen companies…
If you are an Ontario company in the photovoltaic sector, look forward to next month’s Intersolar 2011. The annual solar event in Munich, Germany plays host to the smartest minds in the global solar technology and photovoltaic sector. The event is currently accepting Ontario companies in these sectors to showcase their product offerings and innovations….
Traditional marketing efforts have demanded high expenses and time requirements – two large barriers to entry for small businesses with limited budgets. But consumers are becoming less convinced by these traditional marketing techniques. Television commercials that would have worked well 15 years ago just aren’t having the same effect today. Why not? With the advancement…
Research and development efforts are a resource-intensive activity. A common hurdle faced by Ontario small businesses is the lack of capital needed to carry out research and development efforts. The MITACS Accelerate program aims to solve this by creating partnerships between Ontario businesses and universities. By combining resources through partnerships, both parties can realize a…
It is no secret that the Internet is being harnessed by the commercial sector worldwide. It opens up the global market to anyone with a computer and Internet access. But more than that, the Internet hosts many precious tools that all small businesses should be tapping into. Here are my top picks to get any…
As online marketing continues to sweep the social media world like wildfire, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore its importance in business. Large companies are starting to create entire departments dedicated to managing their online presence. It’s not hard to believe that small businesses and entrepreneurs can fall into the gaping time pit that…
Hosted in collaboration with Sustainable Development Technology Canada and Cleantech Group, the SDTC Cleantech Focus Canada event aims to emphasize the importance of clean technology development to Canada. As the second largest country in the world, Canada holds a large portion of the world’s natural resources. Innovative minds are actively developing new technologies to harness…
Local food producers in Ontario are receiving backup by the Ontario Government. A funding initiative called The Ontario Market Investment Fund (OMIF) seeks to promote consumer awareness of local food, encouraging consumers to buy locally. Who is eligible? The funding initiative covers companies along the Ontario food supply chain, as well as organizations that focus…
As the owner and general manager of your company, you are both the compass and the map to lead your workforce to success. As you realize this, it is perfectly normal to initially feel overwhelmed by the responsibility. However, if you focus on honing a few valuable skills and implementing them into your daily activities,…