Those of you who have followed my journey as a business plan consultant helping people start, grow or exit their businesses will know that I am a runner. As much
Few things are more exciting – or more potentially rewarding – than starting your own business. We should know: at Opportunity Group, we’ve spent years as business plan consultants, helping
The world is full of opportunities for go-getters who want to start their own business – but you need a great idea to start with! Trends and customer tastes are
Using the tools in your tool kit or adding a tool to your tool kit is an expression that I use in working with clients that relates to this observation;
Because you just don’t decide one day to do it… I have been running off and on for the past 5 years… even 5 years ago I did a few
One of the most difficult challenges a business faces is articulating their USP (Unique selling proposition). Understanding your USP means that you know how you want your product or service
Getting involved is a business strategy. We built our first business by being visible and ongoing contributors in a small city of approximately 22,000 people in Eastern Ontario. We moved
Cole Solutions was formed in 2014. A Graphic and Website Design company that through building relationships and delivering a high standard of customer services has expanded and grown in a
Recently a fellow business owner posted a negative comment about poor customer service she received at a local business, in a local forum with over 1000 members. In my opinion,
An example of a new business that is meeting and exceeding her goals is Pembroke Pole Fitness, owned by Lorissa Splaine. Lorissa started her business in the fall of 2012.