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August is looking really awesome...
This month we've partnered with Wiley Press and are thrilled to present
Summer reading month.
Wiley press publishes a variety of books for business, for literature lovers, for information and for pleasure. You can look for the Wiley press name at places like Amazon, Chapters/Indigo and Barnes and Noble.
This month, the focus is on helping you take it to the next level come the fall. We're taking you on a journey. From creating a business plan that rocks, to tapping into the new rules of Marketing and PR...to knowing where to invest and really make money in the real estate market in Canada. Oh and talking about money...as you grow your venture you might need financing...we'll uncover where you can go for investment dollars too...and last but not least to get you totally primed and ready for the fall season...we will look at some selling secrets so you become a master at selling!
These are the topics and these are the books you can count on from Wiley Press...
You may know Wiley from their books "For Dummies" series, they are very popular and cover a number of essential titles. Log onto www.wiley.ca for more information...oh ya and enjoy the month of shows too!
August 3rd:
What are the secrets to longevity in business? What do you have to do to succeed each year for 25 plus years? Joining us on this show in a round table discussion are Joel Cadesky and Jim Sulyma...they will share the secrets to "Successful after all of these years". Jim heads up a few companies in Durham Region and you can contact him at leasearrangers.com and Joel is our insurance guru and can be reached at www.dot-if.com
Then...summer reading month kicks off with author Nada Wagner...as she will discuss Business Plans. Read her book...Business plans for Canadians in the "for Dummies" series...now is the time to review or re-visit your business plan while it's still quiet in the summer. You want to get on track and get going in the fall...but you better have a game plan...Nada and I will discuss the importance a business plan has in your success.
August 10th:
Iain Buchanan of Liberty Tax and Health and Harmoney www.healthandharmoney.ca and Peter Miller from Essential Communications www.essentialcommunications.ca join in a discussion the importance of giving back to the community. Business and community involvement make good sense and dollars and in this discussion you will learn what it can do for your bottom line...
Summer reading month continues with David Meerman Scott and the new rules of Marketing and PR. This should be a very fascinating conversation as David taps into the power of viral marketing and online social marketing that's really becoming the rage these days. Get engaged, get plugged into the what's working...because the rules are a changin' and you want to be playing by the rules on the court in your business.
August 17th:
Doug Lindeblom from the Region of Durham's Economic Development Office joins us to talk about the upcoming GreenStar Conference. If you are in the business of going green, then you want to hear what this conference has in store for you. Doug is passionate about the environment and making Durham the hub for alterntative energy and environmentally progressive business...log onto www.region.durham.on.ca and then go to the Economic Development site to see what's in store for you!
Summer Reading month is in full swing with Don Campbell...
We will discuss smart real estate investing techniques. Even though it's a bit of a bumpier market...long term investors always make good rates of return investing in real estate. You can get the goods on how you can maximize your money in the real estate market.
August 24th:
Diane McGee from networking group Wings and Hero's will preview a very positive project that this Ontario based networking group is taking on. Then...Mena Gagne will talk money with us...especially how our beliefs about money get in the way...and then summer reading month marches on and in the spirit of money...just how do you raise capital for your venture?
Jacoline Loewen will share the information in her book Money Magnet...How to Attract Investors to Your Business. You know there is going to come a time where you need to get some major cash for taking it to the next level. Jacoline will detail what steps you take to do that, who you should talk too and how you make it all happen. If you're looking to expand big time, then be informed and know how to get the dollars you need.
August 31st:
Katia Miller from Positively Fabulous Women joins us to talk about her growing networking group...http://women.meetup.com/736/
Then we wrap up summer reading month in fine style...talking sales...with Kelley Robertson...you can learn to get the goods you need to sell more professionally, and get way better results in your business. The key message about summer reading month is that we're getting you poised to take it to a whole new level for the fall...we have covered a lot of ground for you throughout the month...from business planning, to finding financing, to investing, to following the new rules of marketing and pr...we'll end the month on you becoming more expert and more confident in your selling capabilities.
Log onto to www.wiley.ca to learn more about their books and look for them whereever good books are sold.
This month we've partnered with Wiley Press and are thrilled to present
Summer reading month.
Wiley press publishes a variety of books for business, for literature lovers, for information and for pleasure. You can look for the Wiley press name at places like Amazon, Chapters/Indigo and Barnes and Noble.
This month, the focus is on helping you take it to the next level come the fall. We're taking you on a journey. From creating a business plan that rocks, to tapping into the new rules of Marketing and PR...to knowing where to invest and really make money in the real estate market in Canada. Oh and talking about money...as you grow your venture you might need financing...we'll uncover where you can go for investment dollars too...and last but not least to get you totally primed and ready for the fall season...we will look at some selling secrets so you become a master at selling!
These are the topics and these are the books you can count on from Wiley Press...
You may know Wiley from their books "For Dummies" series, they are very popular and cover a number of essential titles. Log onto www.wiley.ca for more information...oh ya and enjoy the month of shows too!
August 3rd:
What are the secrets to longevity in business? What do you have to do to succeed each year for 25 plus years? Joining us on this show in a round table discussion are Joel Cadesky and Jim Sulyma...they will share the secrets to "Successful after all of these years". Jim heads up a few companies in Durham Region and you can contact him at leasearrangers.com and Joel is our insurance guru and can be reached at www.dot-if.com
Then...summer reading month kicks off with author Nada Wagner...as she will discuss Business Plans. Read her book...Business plans for Canadians in the "for Dummies" series...now is the time to review or re-visit your business plan while it's still quiet in the summer. You want to get on track and get going in the fall...but you better have a game plan...Nada and I will discuss the importance a business plan has in your success.
August 10th:
Iain Buchanan of Liberty Tax and Health and Harmoney www.healthandharmoney.ca and Peter Miller from Essential Communications www.essentialcommunications.ca join in a discussion the importance of giving back to the community. Business and community involvement make good sense and dollars and in this discussion you will learn what it can do for your bottom line...
Summer reading month continues with David Meerman Scott and the new rules of Marketing and PR. This should be a very fascinating conversation as David taps into the power of viral marketing and online social marketing that's really becoming the rage these days. Get engaged, get plugged into the what's working...because the rules are a changin' and you want to be playing by the rules on the court in your business.August 17th:
Doug Lindeblom from the Region of Durham's Economic Development Office joins us to talk about the upcoming GreenStar Conference. If you are in the business of going green, then you want to hear what this conference has in store for you. Doug is passionate about the environment and making Durham the hub for alterntative energy and environmentally progressive business...log onto www.region.durham.on.ca and then go to the Economic Development site to see what's in store for you!
Summer Reading month is in full swing with Don Campbell...
We will discuss smart real estate investing techniques. Even though it's a bit of a bumpier market...long term investors always make good rates of return investing in real estate. You can get the goods on how you can maximize your money in the real estate market.
August 24th:
Diane McGee from networking group Wings and Hero's will preview a very positive project that this Ontario based networking group is taking on. Then...Mena Gagne will talk money with us...especially how our beliefs about money get in the way...and then summer reading month marches on and in the spirit of money...just how do you raise capital for your venture?
Jacoline Loewen will share the information in her book Money Magnet...How to Attract Investors to Your Business. You know there is going to come a time where you need to get some major cash for taking it to the next level. Jacoline will detail what steps you take to do that, who you should talk too and how you make it all happen. If you're looking to expand big time, then be informed and know how to get the dollars you need.August 31st:
Katia Miller from Positively Fabulous Women joins us to talk about her growing networking group...http://women.meetup.com/736/
Then we wrap up summer reading month in fine style...talking sales...with Kelley Robertson...you can learn to get the goods you need to sell more professionally, and get way better results in your business. The key message about summer reading month is that we're getting you poised to take it to a whole new level for the fall...we have covered a lot of ground for you throughout the month...from business planning, to finding financing, to investing, to following the new rules of marketing and pr...we'll end the month on you becoming more expert and more confident in your selling capabilities.
Log onto to www.wiley.ca to learn more about their books and look for them whereever good books are sold.
