| Business Consultations - One on One |
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We offer one-on-one consultations to discuss all things business. Consultations can be held in-person, by phone or through Zoom.
All consultations are 100% confidential.
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| Business Plan Development |
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Whether you are in the planning stages of a business or you have been operating for years, having a strong business plan is a key component to ensuring business success. A solid business plan can also help to increase your success when applying to certain funding programs.
We are able to help you develop a strong business plan that identifies where you are at, where you want to be and how you propose to get there.
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| Communications and Publicity Assistance |
Whether you are looking to build awareness about your business in general or a specific product/service, communications can be effective without being expensive or complicated. We can help you;
- identify your communication goal(s)
- identify your target market(s)
- suggest free and/or cost-effective communication and publicity methods and tools
- create a simple, effective short or long-term communication strategy
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| Digital Marketing and Online Presence |
| We can help with getting your business online or building your web presence. Questions about improving your search engine optimization or what type of online advertising may be most beneficial? Reach out to us. |
| Federal, Provincial and County Government Liason |
| System navigation can be frustrating and time consuming for business owners. We can help you connect to the right people at the right levels of government in a timely manner. |
| Funding Opportunities and Applications |
| Our team can assist you with sourcing funding programs and your program applications. You can find a general list of funding opportunities on our Grants, Incentives and Funding page. |
| Licensing |
Applying for a Master Business License or incorporating your business does not have to be a complicated and confusing process. Our team can assist you.
Currently the Township of North Frontenac does not require a municipal business license to operate a business within its boundaries. |
| Research and Analysis Assistance |
| Struggling to find a certain piece of information? Need some specific market or industry numbers to help you make a key decision? We can help! |
| Site Selection and Local Intel |
| We can help you identify your site needs and assist to connect you available properties and local real estate professionals. |
| Training |
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We can connect you to workshops, courses, info-guides, literature, programs and information on a variety of topics such as:
- accounting/finance;
- management;
- marketing; and
- technology.
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| Workforce Development and Review |
The employees of a business are their most important asset and workforce trends are constantly changing. We are able to assist you by:
- identifying local workforce trends and expectations for your business type and/or industry;
- evaluating your existing workforce practices to ensure you are attracting and retaining the best talent;
- create effective multi-platform job postings;
- connect you with workforce training opportunities;
- understanding your obligations as an employer under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1;
and more.
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