The Complete Start-Up Guide is a good start-up resource for Architects, Engineers, Dentists, Naturopaths, Chiropractors, Accountants, Lawyers and other professional practices. This won’t be your grandfather’s… practice. Building a successful… practice in today’s competitive market requires a solid business plan, a modern infrastructure and a polished marketing strategy. Start-ups that thrive do so by focusing […]
Start-Ups Can Maximize Opportunity – Cost Effectively
I receive lots of inquiries from start-up practices interested in assistance with everything from human resources to marketing. Understandably, although their list of requirements seems to be just about endless, they are just as concerned about budget. As a result, at my Toronto marketing firm, business coaching has become a best selling service among […]
Preparing to Meet with an Investor or a Bank to Generate Financing
The CBC’s new venture capital reality-show Dragon’s Den presents us with the ultimate meeting with an investor. Lessons abound for any start-up business or professional practice seeking to generate financing. Contestants are forewarned to be well prepared to meet with their ‘dragon’ a.k.a. their investor. Sean Wise, the show’s online host, provides them with […]