We’re excited to be in Streetsville, the Village in the City! Can’t wait for our Grand Opening, in about 4 months time. Below is a selection of our latest designs...

The eSpot


OneSource Financial


TenantFinders.ca


Kristin Parker - Mortgage Agent


Liberty Junction Theatre Co. (www.libertyjunctiontheatre.com)

http://www.clube-spot.com/




Coming soon to Oakville, Ontario, the e-Spot™ is a membership-based club where entrepreneurial dreams come true. Imagine...over 2500 square feet of a loft-style space, high ceilings, windows everywhere, easy to get to and with tons of parking. As a member of the e-Spot™, here’s what you get:

• A space that functions as your office, whenever you need it,
• Options for meeting space where you can host clients, make presentations, or meet your team,
• Member events hosted on site, such as how-to seminars, inspirational talks or networking functions
• Resources and support. Walk down the hall and talk to resident experts with whatever questions you have.

It’s better than a coffee shop, better than a home office, better than renting commercial space, better than trying to run your business alone... the e-Spot™ is being created for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

Hey, do you or someone you know need wedding invitations that are super smart, ultra unique and totally custom? Well, the modern bride doesn’t want her invitations to look like all the other brides out there, so why not check out the latest addition to the Mod family of creativity: www.modinvite.com.

Check out some of our designs below...

These fit in a 9 x 4 envelope:
ultra modern


totally chic


cool classic


wonderfully wistful


These fit in a standard greeting card envelope:

We are now located in the beautiful and bustling district of Streetsville, “the Village in the City”. Lots of work to do in this hundred year old building, but it’s the fun kind! We are right next door to Crimson Photos, owned by photographer Nikki Charlton, and are uber excited to be neighbors with this talented creative lady.

Stay tuned for our GRAND OPENING EXTRAVAGANZA details!!

The view down our little street:

This article was originally published at:
http://oakvillenetworking.com/blog-news-articles

We all know that small and medium sized business owners have to cut costs in order to keep overhead low and cash flow, well… flowing. But one of the most important areas can often get cut too much, and too soon, and that is the area of Marketing & Branding.

Where do I begin?

When starting out, the first step after writing a business plan, is to sit down (preferably over a delicious Starbucks!) with a graphic designer who will guide you through the process of creating and establishing your brand. When choosing a graphic designer, make sure you check out their portfolio (the pride of any artist!) to see if you gel with his or her style.

Can I go cheap?

Don’t go for the cheaper option just to save a few bucks! The old adage is true: you get what you pay for. A logo is an investment and it will stick with you through out the lifespan of your business, so make sure your final decision on colour, font and image is one you’ll like 2 years from now.

Where do I put my new logo?

Carry your new logo throughout all your marketing materials. This includes website, business cards, letterhead and envelopes. You should be proud of your logo, and like any business owner, you should plaster it over everything related to your business. This will establish your presence in the market and your brand will become more and more recognizable to potential customers.

We are so pleased to be doing some work for one of our favourite local business, the Bean Ladies Gourmet Bean Products. Healthy soups, casseroles, snacks.... even desserts! Their product is truly delicious AND it’s all hand-packed by their team. Check them out here www.beanladies.com, or visit them at one of their upcoming shows.

I never thought I would say this, but I just love to meet new people. Coming from a person who is afraid of people, or least has been for most of her life, this is big! The thought of sitting across a table from someone I hardly know used to terrify me so much. But as I started doing it (action brings clarity!) the terror slowly started to fade, and I realized that it was just another human being sitting across from me over the Starbucks Coffee, who had a story to tell, just like me. Once I took out the “I am a salesperson” bit, I was left with “how can I get to know them, and potentially gain a new friend?” So now when I meet people, business us usually the last thing we talk about, and once you’re friends, it comes so naturally that you should ask how you might be helpful to each other.

Suddenly networking takes on a whole new term, more like friendmaking.

This is the coolest nicest bunch of people to meet with on a Friday morning! Unlike most networking groups it begins at the more manageable hour of 9 a.m.! A few coffee and muffins later and you’ve made new contacts and new friends. It’s set in the cutest little hotel restaurant on Bronte Rd. in Oakville. Check it out here at:

www.oakvillenetworking.com

Well, we took the big leap! Yup, on May 2nd 2009 Michael and I got married, and I officially got a new name! A most beautiful wedding day it was - first breakfast with the gals at the Hilton, then makeup and hair, then the aisle. At the end of which was the most amazing man I’ve ever known... After a week in the glory of the Caribbean, we are back and loving the business we’re in more than ever.

www.davidallanphotography.com