In Part 2 we explore the benefits of various CRM systems and help determine which one you should select as your CRM. (Read about common CRM Misconceptions in Part 1/2). Benefits of a CRM System: Each CRM software vendor makes a convincing case that their product is the best solution for your business growth strategy. As a…
SAP, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce, Salesnet, SugarCRM, Pipeline, and PipeDrive. These are a small sampling of the CRM vendors available on the market, each offering various solutions, bundles, and tiers. Undeniably, the selection process alone is a challenge, compounded by horror stories of implementation, adoption, and carrying costs. However even a basic CRM solution can provide…
The Ontario Government is continuing a fantastic program for entrepreneurial youth this summer, called Summer Company 2013. If you are a student between the ages of 15-29 years old, you have the opportunity to turn one of your ideas into a real business. The Summer Company Program provides up to $3000 in government funding for…
FedDev Government Funding for Small Business Much like many of the small business grants offered by FedDev, this initiative is aimed at developing a more diversified and competitive economy in Southern Ontario. FedDev has pledged $210 million to this program which will give businesses the tools they need to expand geographically as well as generate…
On January 14, 2013, Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, announced that the federal government will be moving forward with a new Venture-capital Action Plan to improve access to funding for small business owners across Canada. The Prime Minister befittingly chose to make the announcement while on the set of the French-language version of CBC TV’s…
What is the Eastern Ontario Development Fund Program? The Eastern Ontario Development Fund is a four year, $80 million dollar fund aimed at helping to develop a more diversified and competitive regional economy. The fund is designed to help businesses create jobs, and invest in new technologies and innovation, equipment or skills for training of…
Small businesses in Burlington interested in learning more about Canadian Government Funding Programs to help grow their business can do so at an upcoming workshop in February 2013. Bernadeen McLeod, the Owner and President of Mentor Works Ltd., will run through the best programs for Canadian businesses and take the mystery out of the available…
In August, we profiled the upcoming CDMN Canada 3.0 event. The CDMN is a national network of incubators and accelerators that bring together industry, academia, and government to accelerate the commercialization of innovation creating more wealth in the country. Registration for CDMN Canada 3.0 2013, Canada’s only national digital media conference focused on the commercialization…
IRAP (Industrial Assistance Research Program) provides customized innovation and business funding grants particular to your business needs. Companies that in interested in the possibilities of government funding for business through IRAP should contact their local IRAP Industrial Technology Assistant (ITA). Although nothing has been officially announced in terms of IRAP small business funding grants for…
CME (Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters) SMART Prosperity Now is funded by Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and is built around assessment and project funding components. CME SMART Prosperity Now is beneficial for small and medium size businesses who are looking for business funding grants that will improve productivity and integrate innovative…