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Have you applied for the Digital Transformation Grant?
FROM HURON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Attention Small Businesses! Have you applied for the Digital Transformation Grant 2.0 yet? It provides grants of up to $2,500 to help businesses strategically adopt technology and meet their digital goals. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2020, limited funds available so be sure to apply early. To apply, you must: Register online and take a digital assessment. Complete the eligibility form, take the online training (now 3h) and develop a Digital Transformation Plan. Apply for the $2,500 grant. Need help applying to the Digital Transformation Grant? Reach out to the Huron County Digital Service Squad (economicdevelopment@huroncounty.ca) to learn more!
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Get the Help of the Huron County DIGITAL SERVICE SQUAD!
FROM HURON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — DIGITAL SERVICE SQUAD LAUNCH In partnership with Digital Main Street Ontario, Huron County Economic Development and our community partners are excited to launch our new Digital Service Squad (DSS) program and introduce our DSS team members! The Digital Service Squad will help you build your online presence and promote and sell successfully online. There is no fee for this service. Our DSS members will provide one-on-one support to small businesses in Huron County and can assist with a number of activities, including: A digital assessment of your business’ digital literacy Access to a free online video-based digital transformation training program Developing a basic web presence…
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Webinar: How to Be Heard Above the Noise
HOW TO BE HEARD ABOVE THE NOISEAnd Why It’s All About Chemistry (webinar) How do you build a business that can be heard above the noise? It starts with creating an authentically human brand – a brand that deeply aligns with your values and those of your ideal client. Now more than ever, your brand needs to be memorable and create chemistry with your audience so that your business is the ONLY choice. Join Laura Beauparlant for this engaging, interactive and thought-provoking talk and learn what a brand is, what your brand is really saying and why the key to success is chemistry. _____BIOOwner + Creative Director + Speaker +…
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Ensure your next website designer is a good fit for your business
In this age of wisdom and technology, a website is an absolute necessity for doing business. In fact, many people wouldn’t even consider you a credible business if you don’t have one. And even businesses that don’t sell much online, require a website so people can check them out before they come into the store. Unfortunately, having a website designed is still a large expense for most small businesses, and website technology changes so rapidly that almost by the time you get it built, something new has come out that could make it better, faster, more friendly, and easier to optimize. Web design companies are also prolific. Look in any…
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Holiday Shopping – Make it Easy
A NOTE FROM TINA – The 6 weeks before Christmas are some of the most profitable weeks for small business owners. It is time to get very focused on your selling skills. If you can’t help customers to buy from your company, someone else will happily help them buy from theirs. Customers are on the hunt for gifts for family, friends and coworkers. Companies are always looking for corporate gifts for employees and suppliers. Even if you don’t have specific gift items to sell, have a look at what you could create as a gift certificate for your services, that customers could buy and give as presents. Make sure these…