Tag Archives: online

Is Failure a Bad Thing?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Halton Business

We learn from a very early age that it is important to succeed in life and that  failure is to be avoided at all costs. First of all, let’s take a look at what the word failure really means. According … Continue reading →

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Are You Late To The Game? Getting Your Business Online

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Halton Business

In recent weeks I’ve seen a surge of new clients visiting our Small Business Centre to talk over their anxieties about building a first website for their business. While it is important that you first determine whether a website will … Continue reading →

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Low Hanging Fruit

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Halton Business

You are probably reading the title of this blog and thinking to yourself: what does this have to do with small business? Low hanging fruit is a metaphor for opportunities that are right in front of you.  It is such … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Online Social World Into Real Life

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Halton Business

As a business community, we seem to be putting a lot of stock into our online social media presence. We want to make sure we are seen and heard from. We want clients to know who we are and what … Continue reading →

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Looking To Take That Next Step In E-Business? Check Out The Small Business Internship Program

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Halton Business

A few months ago, we hosted an E-business series that included topics ranging from creating a website to selling products online and how to measure the success of your website.  Many of the participants left the series with hopes of … Continue reading →

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E-Business Seminars Off To A Strong Start!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Halton Business

The first of our E-business series got off to a great start last week!  Creating Your Online Presence – A Website was presented to 16 attendees in the Staples store at 320 North Service Road in Oakville.  Jemma Fong, partner … Continue reading →

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Compliance with the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (O. Reg. 429-07) by January 1, 2012 – Will you be ready?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Halton Business

Heard about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)?  Did you know you will need to meet accessibility standards for customer service by January 2012? The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Actwas enacted in 2005.  Under the act, all … Continue reading →

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