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Q. I’m starting my own small business and need a business plan. Where do I start?

A. The old saying “if you fail to plan – you plan to fail” could not be closer to the truth. There is an extensive volume of literature covering all aspects of business planning and development.      ...>

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Design Your Life the Way You Want

Donna WillonDonna Willon’s passion is helping people succeed. She began Focused Networking™ Ltd. based on the principle of building solid business relationships first knowing this would automatically lead to quality referrals.

Most recently, Donna started working with people one-on-one through the highly successful Achieving Excellence Program. She helps people find out who they are, what their potential is and how to best use their talents.

 

ShunneyScott Billows
BelMar Consulting Group

BelMar Consulting Group was founded in 1996 to help small and midsized businesses enjoy the benefits of customer relationship management (CRM).

ACT.JPG - 4765 BytesThe company first focused on ACT! by Sage - an award-winning contact management system used by more than 2.7 million people at over 41,000 organizations. Over the past 12 years, the company has expanded to offer network systems consulting services and additional CRM systems, including SageCRM. Today, BelMar Consulting Group is Vancouver's premier CRM provider, employing a full-time staff of industry experts dedicated to exceptional customer service and support.

 

Software Training Specialist and Virtual Assistant

Bev Hoffmann
Bev Hoffmann is our Business Software Training expert – helping companies and individuals make the most of their software applications.

Bev focuses on fine-tuning a company’s small business accounting systems and business software to provide, in-depth reporting that means something; and systematic, time-saving activities to streamline business communications.

The result is software utilized for the company’s needs in a timely fashion, allowing people to concentrate on working in and on the business, spending less time on supporting administration duties.

She also provides virtual assistant services such as: computerized accounting; large document preparation; and PowerPoint presentations.

 

Kim EltonNet Benefits

Recognizing the power of the web, Kim Elton founded Mambo Net Communications Inc. in 2001, bringing with him over 30 years experience in broadcast, film and music production as well as advertising and marketing.

Mambo helps clients capture valuable customer and prospect information, so they can constantly profile their target market, retain customers and pro-actively promote their company and products.

Kim also authored the popular business publication entitled Net Benefits, a book about developing marketing strategies using the Internet medium.

A Definate Flair for Image

Bev HoffmannLilly Page of Flair Image Consulting www.flairimage.ca

A born advisor, Lilly Page knows the value of looking your best in every situation. She attributes her success in the business world over the past 20 years to her outgoing, charismatic personality and her personal flair. As a woman in the spotlight, Lilly knows the importance of first impressions. She’s performed opera around the world, and is passionate about experimenting with fashion, makeup and hairstyles. This image consultant has helped people from all walks of life be the best they can be.

 

Bob Garlick

bobgarlicksm.jpg - 2904 Bytes Over the past 30 years, Bob has been a successful entrepreneur, marketer, art director, designer, photographer, and illustrator.

Bob started in the communication business as a photographer for a Canadian weekly newspaper. He was a photographer, illustrator and designer in Toronto for 10 years before working in Asia for 14 years. Visit his website at www.garlickMarketing.com for more information and links to his Blog and portfolio.

 

ShunneyShunney Sidhu
Rogers Business Solutions

With almost 7 years experience is telecommunications, Shunney has seen technologies evolve, and has helped businesses evolve with it, so that they can use this techonology for organizational properity and success. With his specialty in wireless, Shunney has many solutions for you business to enable more effective and targeted communications within your progressive environment. From BlackBerrys, to iPhones, to Rocket Sticks, Wireless Area Networks and more, Shunney has almost any solution for you business needs.

Focused Networking Corporate Plan
Benefits to members:

  • Best corporate pricing for monthly plans and devices
  • Free phones
  • Monthly, 1, 2 and 3 year terms available
  • Latest technology and devices with our worldwide GSM network
  • Canada's fastest highspeed wireless network
  • Canada's clearest wireless network with the fewest dropped calls
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Joseph Willmott

Bev Hoffmann
Joseph Willmott is a financier, business manager and marketing expert.

Mr. Willmott also manages three companies, is a partner in a business consulting company and active as a management consultant. He has extensive experience in information management, strategic planning, marketing and financing gained over the last 25 years operating successful businesses in Canada and the United States.

Mr. Willmott has developed tens of millions of dollars of new revenue for companies, some achieving phenomenal growth and profitability.

Mr. Willmott has also been instrumental in locating, commercializing and financing new technologies and products in conjunction with governments, manufacturers and research organizations. He has been a policy advisor to politicians, guest lecturer at university conferences and has been a keynote speaker at important business seminars.

 

Focus, Plan and Dominate the Market

WandaWanda March of PhoneTalk Communications www.callphonetalk.com has built a very successful coaching practice in helping businesses and sales person learn how to schedule more appointments, plus how to sell more over the phone. Their businesses are seeing greater profits as a result of this coaching.