As a consultant, it is rewarding to see how our customers do.
compare As a small business owner, it's good to connect with other owners for a sense of community and notes and gain some new insights.
and if you are a potential owner, it is inspiring to share entrepreneurs to hear their true stories from the trenches and to deliver your business plan seminar is a great opportunity to experience fellowship with like-minded people and be inspired some advice on how to start and prosper.
Our Tuning up. Learn about our business plan checklist and advice based on our many years of experience reviewing plans. Then take a group of small business owners who have successfully implemented their business plan and are willing to share their experiences and answer your questions about how to set up in business and be successful.
The guest panelists who participated in our Tuning Your Business Plan seminar on July 22 up instead were:
Lisa von Sturmer & Andrew Sutherland, co-founder of the city Growing her passion for urban sustainability, healthy living and community involvement unites them. founded her business in October 09. Since that time it has experienced by providing a solution for composting challenges of businesses and city dwellers. become
Dean Gagnon, an important part of the green economy Vancouver City Growing co. Founder and president of CityMax.com Dean and his former college classmate, Sunny Hirai, her company began with a simple goal - to create a simple website builder that entrepreneurs aspiring Internet capable with all the tools and training that they need to achieve their dreams. The technology has over 572,000 sites go since launched with hundreds more live each month.
Wendy Armbruster Bell, founder and creative director of Snugabell Mom & Baby Gear. Based sewn on their experience in the apparel and products industries and as a busy mom, Wendy began her business world only fashionable and provide organic handsfree pumping bras available. Since its launch in January 08 Snugabell profits have grown exponentially - as much as 250 percent per year
Our panelists shared these words of wisdom:
Do not you be shy .. Do not be afraid to say you are world class. Own your place in the market
market research is crucial You need to know your competitors, your customers and your industry ..; not only for your first business plan, but on an ongoing basis. You need to know what the current landscape looks, especially if you are in an industry that changes frequently.
Your target market could change from your initial assumptions. Growing City had originally private customer oriented, but found the commercial market more lucrative and easier to break into.
quality is important. very high quality standards in production care has translated to a reputation for quality in the market for Snugabell. Do not lower your standards. Also with local producers makes quality control more manageable and supports the local economy.
Align yourself with like-minded companies, organizations and individuals. Take believe our panelists strategic partnerships and community participation. City Growing understood as an important part of a sustainable community - as opposed to just a disposal solution - and therefore partners with several local organizations and charities every month. Snugabell supports breastfeeding organizations (Best for Babes and the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation) and provides information for mothers in their collateral material silent.
Be inspired! Join us on Friday, 1 October starts as a Small Business BC Small Business Month with the INSPIRE - the freshest business exhibition for 2010 event ! This dynamic afternoon of activities, entrepreneurs and exhibitors Education is your juices flowing with fresh ideas for your business!
See you there!
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