Tag Archives: target market

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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Developing a business idea: The importance of putting thoughts on paper

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Halton Business

Taking a business idea and turning it into reality can be a complicated task. When you are first starting to develop your idea, try putting your thoughts on paper. The Halton Small business Centre has developed a worksheet to help … Continue reading →

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How will you reach your customer?

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Halton Business

Our blog on April 27, 2015 – Key questions to consider when planning your business – introduced four specific questions that an entrepreneur can ask to help get a head start on a business plan. This week’s post will focus … Continue reading →

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Never Underestimate the Consumer

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Halton Business

According to Industry Canada and the Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) on average, Canadian consumers are more highly educated than ever before. They went on to say that over the last two decades, the proportion of Canadians 25 years of … Continue reading →

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The Five W’s of Business

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Halton Business

Before starting your own business, it’s important to take some time and reflect on what needs to be done to get a successful business off the ground. The planning stage is crucial, and will set the stage for how efficiently … Continue reading →

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Specific is Actionable

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Halton Business

I often try to have clients leave my office after a consultation remembering this one point: plans that are specific are the ones that are most possible to put into action. Entrepreneurs often have many ideas. Ideas about the new … 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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Are You Planning Now for Success in 2012?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Halton Business

Last year marked a year of change and a considerable amount of instability for business.  A recent Canadian Press Harris-Decima poll found that Canadians aren’t convinced that we have recovered from the recession.   How does that confidence level affect business?  It … Continue reading →

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What Small Business Owners Can Learn From Harry Potter

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Halton Small Business Centre Consultant

This past weekend, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, opened in Canadian movie theatres. This film represents the beginning of the end for Harry’s story, a story that has spanned seven books and eight movies. The Times … Continue reading →

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