NEW BUSINESS
Information and links to topics of interest to new businesses as well as small and medium business including setting up a business, tax information, important dates, audits and electronic services. – cra-arc.gc.ca/selfemployed

SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE – The Small Business Centre is the first point of contact for entrepreneurs to obtain free information, resources and services to start up or expand a business in Windsor Essex –  windsoressexsmallbusiness.com

WEEDC
Windsor-Essex Economic Development Corporation – choosewindsoressex.com

MENTOR WORKS
The Mentor Works team have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in Canadian government funding. Our team works directly with clients to discover solutions customized to their industry and current business challenges – mentorworks.ca

eSpaceListings WEBSITE
Since 2003, eSpaceListings is constantly innovating in new and advanced technology helping property owners, brokers and municipalities to adversities their vacant commercial space on the internet. With the inauguration of our new website , and we still innovating with 5 new directories.Full list of land, brokers and properties managers who advertise their properties on the site.  espacelistings.com/results.asp?property_group_id=3&state_id=62&firsttime=2&guidkey={31F579FC-9794-4A63-BB97-9668DD44A7AB}

HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Rider University Online wants to help marketers, small business owners, or non-profit organization managers understand how social media platforms can help you and your team accomplish your various campaign goals. This guide gives examples of successful social media campaigns, tips on how to create your own social media success, and common mistakes to avoid.  In today’s marketing world you can’t be apathetic about the power and reach of social media and its ability to further your cause and message.  – online.rider.edu/blog/create-a-successful-social-media-campaign

GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Explore opportunities to receive public funds to help springboard your business venture. Find out what type of government financing might be available for your business. – grantscanada.org    1-866-322-3376

A GUIDE TO GRANT WRITING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
BFS Capital are experts in the working capital needs of small businesses. Headquartered in South Florida, BFS Capital’s technology-enabled financing platform provides up to $2 million in small business loans and merchant cash advances to businesses in all 50 states and Canada, and through our affiliate, Boost Capital, in the United Kingdom. A direct funding source and industry leader since 2002, we’ve delivered more than $1 billion in total financing to small- and mid-sized businesses across more than 400 industries, helping entrepreneurs like you to access working capital for any business need. In today’s evolving and increasingly complex business environment, when small business owners must constantly seek new opportunities to remain competitive, our flexible financing solutions, caring support and in-depth financial expertise help to fuel the long-term growth and prosperity of your business.   bfscapital.com/guide-grant-writing-for-small-businesses

A GUIDE TO ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN BUSINESS 
Consumer trust is harder to come by now than ever as people take the initiative to research every company they do business with. Any blemish against a company’s record hurts them unless they have built a high level of trust and respect within the community, which is why it’s important that businesses hold themselves to high ethical standards. There are six core values of business ethics, and keeping all of these principles in mind within the workplace as well as in interactions with the public can bring great benefits to your business in the long run.  
josephsononbusinessethics.com/2010/12/12-ethical-principles-for-business-executives/

THE IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS WHEN RUNNING A BUSINESS
Sustainability is an increasingly important issue for many people, especially in the business world. Climate change continues to affect our lives as well as the fate of all other species around the planet. For business owners, leaders, and administrators, sustainable business practices are becoming imperatives. According to NASA, it’s more than 95% likely that human activity is causing the planet to get warmer. Human industry is a big part of the climate change picture because of its reliance on land, resources, fossil fuels, and non-stop production and consumption.
online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-environmental-awareness-when-running-a-business/

 

FEDERAL BUSINESS GRANTS:
Industry Canada – Canada Small Business Financing Program –  ic.gc.ca/eic/site/csbfp-pfpec.nsf/eng/Home
Canada Business Network – Grants and Financing –  www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2868/
Canadian Small Business Grants
– sbinfocanada.about.com/od/smallbusinessgrants/a/7-Canada-Government-Grants.htm

PROVINCIAL BUSINESS GRANTS:
Grants Ontario – grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortal/en/OntarioGrants/GrantOpportunities/GrantsbySector/index.htm

War of 1812 Southwestern Ontario
Read about the War of 1812 and the upcoming bicentennial celebrations- 1812ontario.ca/

TOWN OF TECUMSEH
The official website for the town of Tecumseh – tecumseh.ca
Information on the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and Main Street Renovations – tecumseh.ca/search/node/CIP

CROSSING MADE EASY
Information about crossing the U.S./Canadian border – crossingmadeeasy.com

CURRENCY CONVERTER – xe.com/ucc

THE ONTARIO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSOCIATION (OBIAA): www.obiaa.com/

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (AODA) – aoda.ca

PUBLIC RELATIONS: How to do PR for your Business

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: 250 Social Media Marketing Strategies

PROMOTION STRATEGY: How to Promote your Business in 2020

 

 

 

FESTIVALS

TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL – tecumseh.ca/residents/tourism-and-events/corn-festival

TASTE OF TECUMSEH – tasteoftecumseh.com/

TECUMSEH BIA NIGHT MARKETS – tecumsehbia.com/tecumseh-night-markets

SITE FURNITURE/BIKE RACKS/BENCHES/HOLIDAY DECORATING

HAUSER SITE FURNITURE – Established in 1949, Hauser is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom furniture solutions and we provide a broad catalogue of high quality outdoor furnishings and commercial amenities. Serving the architectural and design community and customers throughout the world our products are manufactured to exceed the requirements for extended use in a wide range of environments. We have installations on many continents and we are recognized for quality, reliability and design flexibility. – See more at: 
 hausersite.com/

 

MAGLINE SITE FURNITURE– Maglin is a leading North American manufacturer of public site furnishings. Through outstanding design and innovative use of recycled materials, we create high quality solutions that enhance the aesthetics and functionality of all environments. We manufacture benches, trash containers, bollards, bike racks, ash
receptacles, tables and seating, planters, and recycle units. With locations across North America – we continue to serve our clients to a level that exceeds their expectations. Our offering will look as good tomorrow as it does today. Whatever the challenge – sunshine, salt spray or skateboarders – Maglin Site Furniture will continue to perform and enhance the aesthetics of your space. We back our promise with a strong 5-year warranty.
maglin.com/products/bike/index.html

 

CLASSIC DISPLAY – Classic Displays started as a small operation in 1977 out of a garage in Mississauga, Ontario and has since grown to become one of the country’s leaders in Christmas Displays. Started when Wayne Tucker began producing Christmas/Holiday decorations with his father as a part time job, Classic Displays quickly grew as it earned the reputation as an up and coming business in the outdoor enhancement field.
classicdisplays.com