Category Archives: business planning

E-commerce for Main Street Businesses – Part 1

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Halton Business

The who, what, why, and how. What is e-commerce In today’s economy? Simply put, e-commerce or electronic commerce is the process of buying and selling goods or services over the internet. This online network allows for the flow of business … Continue reading →

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Five simple steps to turn your business plan from good to great

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Halton Business

As the new year approaches and 2017 comes to an end, the topic of business planning is likely to be on the minds of many would-be (and established) entrepreneurs. Business Planning is crucial for the success of both new and … Continue reading →

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Running a Home-Based Business

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Halton Business

Operating a home-based business has many advantages.  You can avoid the stress of a daily commute and gain the flexibility of choosing your own clients and creating your own schedule.  Here are some things to consider when planning a home … Continue reading →

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Exploring Halton’s Q3 Economic Performance

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Halton Business

Halton Region Economic Development staff issues a quarterly report that provides a snapshot of Halton’s economic performance with respect to development, labour force, and real estate markets.  (Sign-up here to receive it in your inbox!) The following three measures highlight … Continue reading →

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Exporting resources for small business

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Halton Business

Many businesses, both new and established, look to increase revenues by exporting product to foreign markets.  Exporting for most businesses is an expansion of an existing enterprise, and developing a sound export marketing plan is vital for success. A solid … Continue reading →

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A Successful 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Halton Business

This month, the Halton Region Small Business Centre celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week – an event that is celebrated through local, national and global activities. To commemorate this week, the Halton Region Small Business Centre hosted a series of free events … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Halton Region Data Centre and Economic Development #DataInsights Blog Feature Series

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Halton Business

Good business decisions require good data.  But, finding and interpreting the right data can be a challenging and time consuming exercise.   That’s why we are excited to announce the launch of the new and improved Halton Region Data Centre along … Continue reading →

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How Important Are Strategic Alliances?

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Halton Business

Strategic alliances are also known as partnerships.  When you form an alliance with another business it can be a verbal or written agreement.  What the agreement entails is usually the exchange of information about the other business and they do … Continue reading →

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Protecting a business name

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Halton Business

Consultants from the Halton Small Business Centre often meet with clients to determine what business structure would best suit their individual and business goals.  One item that often comes up is how a business name can be protected or secured … Continue reading →

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Target Marketing – How Important Is It?

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Halton Business

When you are writing a business plan one section of that plan will be dedicated to target marketing.  You might wonder what target marketing is and how important is it?   According to the business plan template that is used by … Continue reading →

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