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The Innovation Cluster is now among only 31 current business incubators across Canada designated to offer the Start-up Visa Program, and is the first rural orga...nization in Canada to offer the program, allowing immigrant entrepreneurs to build businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs for Canadians and that can compete on a global scale. We will start officially accepting applications early 2021. Learn more: https://innovationcluster.ca/startupvisa/

Sneak peek of our live event speakers at the The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Check out these incredible leaders who will be going live with us at 8:15 tonight until Thursday! #rawf20 #rawf #virtualrawf #leadership

A study was conducted to better understand purchasing decisions. - 69% of customers say convenience is more important than brand - 76% of customers expect consistent interactions... If you are a small business this is a great report: https://www.salesforce.com//15000-consumers-and-business-/

Small business funding

Salesforce launches Work.com for schools https://www.salesforce.org/work-com-for-schools/

Connect with a panel of business leaders including Arlene Dickinson Amber Mac and find your #PathToGrowth. Learn how some of the best minds in the industry are using technology to respond, reopen and reimagine business. July 16 at 1PM... https://www.salesforce.com/ca/campaign/path-to-growth/ See more

4 tips for first time entrepreneurs: 1. Have a solid business plan A great business plan will not only keep you on track, but it will also be a great resou...rce for your team members and an essential document for applying for grants, loans or when pitching for investment! 2. Prepare for financial challenges It happens, bumps in the road are inevitable. Just look at how COVID19 made major shifts in entire industries in a matter of weeks. It is always important to be aware of risks and how you might overcome them. 3. Dont be afraid to ask for help A major reason businesses fail is due to not reaching out for expert advice or assistance. Sometimes it can be easier for someone outside of the business to be able to see where problems are or efficiencies can be made. And many times, you just dont know what you dont know. This is also a reason why incubation programs are so great at pushing out success stories! 4. Build a team that shares your vision Surround yourself with people that believe in what youre doing and the mission of the business. This will make all the difference and you might also have a lot of fun along the way!

On June 3rd, I announced $150 million for #ICON, our program to improve broadband connectivity across Ontario. Now, the intake for applications for this fundin...g is OPEN! Visit Ontario.ca/Broadband to submit your application by August 21, 2020. #UpToSpeed

Retail Council is hosting an event with Greg Hicks Canadian Tire https://www.retailcouncil.org//in-conversation-with-greg-/

Apply for a $10,000 grant for your #smallbusiness by June 12th.

MANUFACTURERS! You are invited to an Economic Recovery Consultation with MPP David Piccini, Thurs, May 28, 5:00pm-6:30pm, via zoom virtual meetings. To register..., please email [email protected] (please mention in subject line - manufacturing sector) Mr. Piccini is hosting six sector specific consultations with industry stakeholders across the riding and he welcomes input from everyone. Ideas from these consultations will be reported into the Governments new Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee. The Committee will take in this feedback to identify how best to protect and support people and jobs, restart the economy and move towards recovery across Ontario. These consultations reflect a Team Ontario approach, working collaboratively with experts, local leaders, municipal and regional governments, and people across all sectors, industries and regions of the province. These consultations are an opportunity to hear about direct supports and identify any gaps, discuss local short-term and long-term needs and priorities, and work together on a plan to reopen stronger than ever. Northumberland CFDC BDC Venture 13

Small businesses can setup online shopping on Facebook.

Work.com will help business and communities safely reopen. Strexer Harrop is the only Registered Salesforce Consulting Partner in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes. www.strexer-harrop.com https://www.canadiansme.ca/salesforce-announces-work-com-t/

Webinar Starts At Noon Today: Stories Of Resilience: A Conversation With Brené Brown https://www.salesforce.com/video/9716231/ How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders and embed the value of courage in your company culture? Learn more in a live conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown, Common VP of Operations Eric Rodriguez, and Salesforce SVP of SMB Marketing Marie Rosecrans. Whether youre running a small business or leading a large team, ...heres your opportunity to explore resiliency strategies. Stories of Resilience is an ongoing virtual event series where small business leaders share true stories of how theyve navigated challenging times. Speakers will offer strategies for adapting and pivoting their businesses, and provide inspiration to forge a path forward. Featured Speakers: Brené Brown, Researcher and Author Eric Rodriguez, VP of Operations, Common Marie Rosecrans, SVP of SMB Marketing, Salesforce

What are Community Business Development Corporations? As CBDCs, we assist in the creation of small businesses and in the expansion and modernization of existin...g businesses by providing financial and technical services to entrepreneurs. We are not-for-profit community-based organizations run by volunteers from the local business community who firmly believe in improving the economic viability of their communities. Investment decisions are made by an independent Board of Directors sensitive to the needs of its community. The directors are volunteers from the business sector dedicated to helping make their community a better place in which to live and work. The strength of the CBDCs is in our volunteer boards. They have an intimate knowledge of the local markets, the business environment and the people in their communities. #CBDCDay #RuralAtlanticBusiness #ThinkCBDC

MEDIA RELEASE BRIDGENORTH, ON, May 5, 2020 Strexer Harrop Is a Pledge 1% Member. Companies From the Pledge 1% Movement Join Forces to Inspire Generosity on #GivingTuesdayNow This May 5th, organizations around the world are coming together for #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global day that celebrates generosity and unity in response to COVID-19. As a Pledge 1% member for the past 4 years, Strexer Harrop has committed to leveraging our assets to have an impact, providing pro-bono s...ervices to charities, non-profits and small businesses throughout Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes. Strexer Harrop would like to thank our many partners, customers, and team members who have been working behind the scenes to keep the supply chain moving during this crisis. Small businesses new to eCommerce can try Shopify free for 90 days and Salesforce Essentials is also free to try for 90 days: https://sforce.co/3dloGgi. For charities, Salesforce.org is free for 10 users to help fundraise and manage volunteers https://www.salesforce.org/nonprofit/. This pandemic is affecting every person on Earth. Only together, will we heal and recover. We encourage you to join us and other members of the business community in giving whatever you can to help. Together, we are a force for good. We are constantly inspired by the creativity and generosity of our members, says Pledge 1% Chief Executive Amy Lesnick. As a global community, our member companies are coming together to share ideas, tackle common challenges, amplify each others efforts, and to encourage their teams and partner ecosystems to do whatever they can to help in this immense time of need. This level of collaboration has the potential to drive significant social impact, unlocking millions in funding, product donations, and talent to support frontline workers and to address increasingly critical issues around food insecurity, mental health, small business viability, and education. To learn more about Pledge 1% or to access their tools and resources for companies to navigate this pandemic visit www.pledge1percent.org.covid19 ABOUT PLEDGE 1% Pledge 1% is a global movement that inspires, educates, and empowers every entrepreneur, company, and employee to be a force for good. Over 10,000 members in 100 countries have used Pledge 1%s flexible framework to ignite half a billion dollars in new philanthropy. To learn more about Pledge 1% and to take the pledge visit www.pledge1percent.org. ABOUT STREXER HARROP Strexer Harrop has a team of visionaries, strategic thinkers and brilliant designers. We solve complex problems and open the door to new opportunity. We partner with our clients to build brands and improve the customer experience. Strategy + Execution = Results. www.strexer-harrop.com MEDIA CONTACTS Tonya Kraan 705-875-5893 [email protected] Adrienne Harrop 705-768-6770 [email protected]

Dunk & Associates has created a workshop including a robust package of resources to assist employers plan on how to operate their businesses safely. Included in this workshop is a 3-hour webinar titled "COVID-19 Workshop: Open for Business" on Wednesday, May 6th from 9:00am-12:00pm. Included in the workshop will be access to a resource portal including forms, checklists, posters and more. www.systems24-7.com

Webinar Starts At Noon Today: Stories Of Resilience: A Conversation With Bren Brown https://www.salesforce.com/video/9716231/ How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders and embed the value of courage in your company culture? Learn more in a live conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Bren Brown, Common VP of Operations Eric Rodriguez, and Salesforce SVP of SMB Marketing Marie Rosecrans. Whether youre running a small business or leading a large team, ...heres your opportunity to explore resiliency strategies. Stories of Resilience is an ongoing virtual event series where small business leaders share true stories of how theyve navigated challenging times. Speakers will offer strategies for adapting and pivoting their businesses, and provide inspiration to forge a path forward. Featured Speakers: Bren Brown, Researcher and Author Eric Rodriguez, VP of Operations, Common Marie Rosecrans, SVP of SMB Marketing, Salesforce

Looking to build an online store? Here are some tips from BDC. We are also here to help. Our team works with: Shopify Salesforce Pardot Salesforce Marketing Cloud https://www.bdc.ca//how-get-your-business-online-quickly-k

As consumers continue to self-isolate and go all-digital, companies have new opportunities to connect with customers and reimagine their business models. Regardless of your organizations size, location, or industry, this crisis offers the opportunity for innovation. Here are some best practices for pivoting your retail experiences to digital and how brands are already tackling traffic challenges head-on. Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism ... https://www.salesforce.com//how-retailers-connect-digital-

In the past 25 days, PayPal has enabled 96% of its workforce to work fully from home. Sales reps are using Sales Cloud to sell with a data-first, customer-first approach unifying everything within Salesforce: https://sforce.co/39PcqCD #LeadingThroughChange

If you are a Salesforce.org customer, Conga is offering their eSignature solution for 6 months for free. There are no limits, and no strings attached. Theres no commitment to purchase, no limit on seats or on the number of documents you can send, and you get full core functionality. https://conga.com//how-conga-is-supporting-nonprofits-with

From Forbes Free Software That Businesses, Schools And Others Can Use During The COVID-19 Crisis: https://www.forbes.com//free-software-for-businesses-and/ If you want to try Salesforce they have offered it free for new subscribers for 90 days: https://essentials.salesforce.com/partners/referral

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Spend less time in spreadsheets, more time communicating with customers. Try Salesforce Essentials for free. https://sforce.co/39kNEtW Salesforce Essentials is the Worlds #1 customer relationship management (CRM) solution reimagined for #smallbusiness. Organize customer data, sell faster, deliver better customer support, and get a complete view of your business.

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Strexer Harrop developed a Knowledge Management System (KMS) for the Workforce Development Board - Local Employment Planning Council.

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