Super offer for small businesses

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Spring for success

Grand & Toy contest provides big tools for small businesses

Toronto, ON. May 8, 2007 – Entrepreneurs are constantly looking for ways to make their businesses more successful. From marketing to accounting, each aspect of running a small business is equally important. So too are the technological tools that will provide the small business owner the keys to success. That’s why Grand & Toy has launched a new contest giving these businesses a chance to win a premium technology package. Running between May 7th and June 3rd, contestants will have the opportunity to win a technology office upgrade valued at $5000 CDN. By springing into action, Grand & Toy will add the necessary tools to your technology toolbox that will add to your small business success.

“Having the right technology tools is key to a company’s efficiency,” says Lisa Xavier, Senior Director for Small Business Programs, Grand & Toy. “Small businesses especially need to have the most up-to-date technology in order to compete with bigger organizations,” continues Xavier. “By providing small business owners with a variety of opportunities to win a technology upgrade package, we are helping to level this very competitive playing field.”
Included in this technology package will be a Lenovo Think Pad R60, an NEC NP40 Mobile Projector and Microsoft’s Small Business Office 2007 package, among other items. In addition to this grand prize, Grand & Toy will also provide twenty daily prizes of a Lenovo ThinkPad R60, valued at $1200 CDN.

By logging on to www.grandandtoy.com/win, small business owners and employees can submit an entry to win the grand prize or a number of daily prizes. The grand prize consists of the following:

NEC NP40 Mobile Projector, approximate retail value $1520
Lenovo ThinkPad R60, approximate retail value $1200
Brother 5-in-1 Colour Multi-Functional Machine, approximate retail value $730
Microsoft Small Business Office 2007, approximate retail value $597
Fujitsu Scan Snap 5500, approximate retail value $595
Targus Computer Bag TCR-001-CA, approximate retail value $147
D-Link Wireless Print Server DPR-1260-0, approximate retail value $130
D-Link Wireless Router WBR-2310-0, approximate retail value $100

This latest contest is one of many continuing supports that Grand & Toy is offering the small business owner. In addition to providing the tools for success, the company also provides web creation and hosting services for the enterprising businessperson. As well, Grand & Toy has recently facilitated a number of small business seminars by industry experts that have occurred across the country. These events and this contest underscore the company’s ongoing commitment to the success of the Canadian small business owner. For more information, visit www.grandandtoy.com.

“Having the right technology is one way that a company can increase its functionality and efficiency,” says Xavier. “With the right tools, tricks of the trade and a little help from Grand & Toy, small businesses will be able to obtain greater profitability.”

About Grand & Toy: Founded in 1882, Grand & Toy has evolved from Canada’s leading supplier of office products to the nation’s number one source for complete business solutions. From office supplies, interiors, technology and business imaging, to a host of essential services, Grand & Toy is enhancing office performance by providing the tools and solutions needed to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced marketplace. Offering more than 10,000 products available through an award-winning web site, detailed catalogue and over 40 retail locations across Canada, Grand & Toy offers the resources, experience and insight to help Canadian businesses realize their full potential. For more information visit www.grandandtoy.com.

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Samantha Kemp-Jackson/Diane Medeiros APEX Public Relations 416-924-4442 ext. 248/234 sjackson@apexpr.com