In Part 2 we explore the benefits of various CRM systems and help determine which one you should select as your CRM. (Read about common CRM Misconceptions in Part 1/2). Benefits of a CRM System: Each CRM software vendor makes a convincing case that their product is the best solution for your business growth strategy. As a…
SAP, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce, Salesnet, SugarCRM, Pipeline, and PipeDrive. These are a small sampling of the CRM vendors available on the market, each offering various solutions, bundles, and tiers. Undeniably, the selection process alone is a challenge, compounded by horror stories of implementation, adoption, and carrying costs. However even a basic CRM solution can provide…
The Ontario Government is continuing a fantastic program for entrepreneurial youth this summer, called Summer Company 2013. If you are a student between the ages of 15-29 years old, you have the opportunity to turn one of your ideas into a real business. The Summer Company Program provides up to $3000 in government funding for…
What is the Eastern Ontario Development Fund Program? The Eastern Ontario Development Fund is a four year, $80 million dollar fund aimed at helping to develop a more diversified and competitive regional economy. The fund is designed to help businesses create jobs, and invest in new technologies and innovation, equipment or skills for training of…
IRAP (Industrial Assistance Research Program) provides customized innovation and business funding grants particular to your business needs. Companies that in interested in the possibilities of government funding for business through IRAP should contact their local IRAP Industrial Technology Assistant (ITA). Although nothing has been officially announced in terms of IRAP small business funding grants for…
CME (Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters) SMART Prosperity Now is funded by Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and is built around assessment and project funding components. CME SMART Prosperity Now is beneficial for small and medium size businesses who are looking for business funding grants that will improve productivity and integrate innovative…
To help support the development of Growing Forward 2, a Canadian government funding program, the federal, provincial and territorial governments have engaged with a broad range of industry stakeholders. The many discussions and opinions have been heard and will be taken into account when creating this new five-year framework. Funding for Small Business Support The…
As we come into a New Year, many small businesses are evaluating their workloads and beginning the process to hire additional staff for their organization. Many are not aware of the various business funding grants available across all industries, for a range of positions from technical, engineering, marketing or even a general program. Business Funding…
Canadian small businesses are eligible for several types of Canadian government funding such as grants, loans, and tax credits offered by the Canadian and provincial governments to assist with a number of different strategic initiatives, including hiring, training, capital equipment, research & development, business expansion, and innovation. Bernadeen McLeod, Canadian Government Funding Expert Bernadeen McLeod,…
Process and operational improvements can take form in a wide range of applications, from lean manufacturing, system or software upgrades, implementation of new or improved ERP systems, advanced capital equipment, to employee training initiatives. Oftentimes, the transition towards reducing waste, increasing runtime, reducing equipment changeover time and improving throughput—amongst other efficiency metrics—can pose a significant…