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	<description>by Vancouver Marketing Consultant and Small Business Coach Gregor Anton</description>
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		<title>Metro Vancouver, Kelowna small business owners happiest in Canada</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2010/08/25/metro-vancouver-kelowna-small-business-owners-happiest-in-canada/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Source:  Vancouver Sun
VANCOUVER &#8211; Desiree Dupuis is typical of small business owners in Metro Vancouver.
Happy, confident and a slave to no one, the 31-year-old Port Moody resident is not at all surprised by a TD Small Business Happiness Index that found people in Vancouver and Kelowna are happier than their counterparts in other Canadian cities [...]


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		<title>Profits expected to be down this year in most of six industries, says BDC</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/11/15/profits-expected-to-be-down-this-year-in-most-of-six-industries-says-bdc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadians should expect to see profits down by more than 20 per cent across most of six industries by year end, says a new report from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).


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		<title>Happy Birthday Radio and CBC!</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/11/02/happy-birthday-radio-and-cbc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On this day in history the first American Radio Broadcast took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1920 and CBC- The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was created i 19


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		<title>US Economy shows growth &#8211; has worst recession since 1930&#8242;s ended?</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/10/30/us-economy-shows-growth-has-worst-recession-since-1930s-ended/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Associated Press, the US economy grew at a 3.5 per cent pace in the third quarter, the best showing in two years, fuelled by government supported spending on cars and homes.


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		<title>Recession&#8217;s ease not helping job market</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/10/30/recessions-ease-not-helping-job-market/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article by The Canadian Press is all the more reason for professionals that find themselves suddenly unemployed to start a business. 


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		<title>Is Social Media a Fad?  Statistics Tell All</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/10/28/is-social-media-a-fad-statistics-tell-all/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Or do they?  Don't get me wrong, these statistics are eye opening and breath-taking but then again is social media too broad of a medium?


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		<title>You can&#8217;t teach a kid how to ride a bike at a seminar</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/10/22/you-cant-teach-a-kid-how-to-ride-a-bike-at-a-seminar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seminars are great but the ugly truth is that only 1% of seminar attendees actually implement what they learn. 80% walk away inspired and motivated only to let the real world kick in and the notes (if they took any) collect dust on a shelf.  20% attempt to implement but either do so poorly or never finish.

Simply put, you can't expect to teach a kid how to ride a bike at a seminar.  You can take a kid to a seminar, have him or her watch how to ride a bike, you can rent or buy books on riding a bike, you can put training wheels on a bike at a seminar and have the kid do a circle.  But you can't expect that kid to learn how to actually ride a bike.

You need real hands-on, here-is-how-you-do-it coaching, advice, and guidance.  A few pushes down the street, some scruffs and bruises, Q&#038;A, testing and measuring, bike selection, more training, supervised field trips, etc.  I think you get the point.

Seminars are great for spreading the word and introducing you to new or rekindling old, concepts, products, and strategies.  Seminars aren't great for learning AND applying what you've just learned (or re-visited).  If it were that easy then there wouldn't be such a thing as interns, co-op works studies, probationary periods, and apprentices.  (There wouldn't be a show called The Apprentice either. )  We'd all graduate from a place of higher learning and we'd be the expert immediately without real life experience.   Wouldn't that be nice?  Actually that thought scares me!

Whether you've attended a marketing seminar or not, I challenge you to put your business in the hot-seat with my Sales &#038; Marketing Audit.  The best business building process you'll ever take.  It includes a free butt-kicking session.   I dare you... take me up on my offer.  Better yet mention this blog entry and you get a Free 15 Minute Consultation to give you an idea what's in store.  Call 604.435.4459 NOW

PS:  You can still attend my marketing seminar if you like, it offers great information, and gives you a great insight to who I am and what I can do for your small business marketing efforts.  But now you know how I really feel about Seminars...  Mums the word!!



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		<title>American Economy Recovering but US Dollar At 14-Month Low</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/10/19/american-economy-recovering-but-us-dollar-at-14-month-low/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the 9th consecutive time the Core Consumer Price Index rose this week.  This is great news as this is a crucial indicator and one of the strongest signs that the American economy is recovering.  Canada, Europe, and Britain all have had positive economic reports and reported crucial indicators signaling economic recovery.
Why did the US Dollar Dropto a 14-month low against the Euro...
and weaken against the British Pound and Canadian Dollar?

It appears that the Dollar dropped due to positive data from the U.S economy.   Sound backwards doesn't it?  Well sometimes the most logical answer is a complete opposite...  In this case, positive data from the U.S economy is driving investors into riskier investments, and not yet into the Dollar.  Plus positive publications from the U.S help support the Euro, as the European nations rely greatly on U.S consumption.

Another theory is that the United States have a huge world debt, that is much easier paid when the dollar is low.   Perhaps no coincidence that gold is at an all time high.

I expect the trend of a weakened US Dollar will continue for another month until early to mid-November.  Seen by some analysts as a trend-reversal and rising of US Dollar.

How does this impact your small business?

First and foremost, positive economic reports from around the world and including right back home in your backyard in Canada signal an economic recovery making this the best time to work ON your business, not in your business.  Start by refocusing on your marketing plan, systems, and processes and get them ready now so you don't miss out when spending increases.
Market Now or Never, The Recession Won't Last Forever

Put your business in the hot seat with my Business Building Consultation designed to get your Marketing Motor Running and Get You Results as quickly as possible.  Book now and call 604.435.4459

Your Marketing Guide,

Gregor Anton



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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vancouver has the hottest real estate market in the country, according to figures released by the Canadian Real Estate Association.    That is a great sign for small business.  


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		<title>Happy Small Business Month</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/10/05/happy-small-business-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October is Small Business Month in British Columbia.   BC was the first province, 30 years ago, to celebrate small business week back in 1979 and 3 years ago the government expanded it into a 1 month-long celebration.   An Oktoberfest for Small Business of sorts that is now celebrated by other parts of Canada as well.

With about 384,300 small businesses operating in British Columbia, representing 98 per cent of all business in the province, this celebration comes as no surprise.

According to BCLocalNews.com "Small business employs over one million people and accounts for nearly 56 per cent of all private-sector jobs in B.C."
British Columbia leads the Country in Small Businesses
Per capita the province has 87.7 businesses per 1,000 people, making it #1 for small business in the country.  Close behind are Alberta and Saskatchewan, although Ontario due to its sheer mass has more small businesses than BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan combined.

How should you interpret these Small Business Statistics?

You will want to a stock-take on your business, more precisely your target-market and marketing strategy.  Given that 98% of all business in BC is small business, you must target and market accordingly.   Big institutional and often deep pocket tv, media, and advertising campaigns with pretty pictures will not attract small business. 
Marketing to Small Businesses in BC

Small Business is all about the bottom line.  First and foremost you need to get the attention of the small business owner and prove why you are the obvious choice.  Great product, superior service, and top notch quality aren't going to get you sales.   They are a must to stay in business.   Your marketing, what you say, who you say it to, and how you say it, are the most important factors.  Value beats price overall.  Unless your name is Bargain Bob and that is your target market.  Lowering pricing seldom will lead to success.

Keep reading to discover how you can ramp up your sales and marketing efforts...


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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[30 Second Spot from the Globe and Mail

The good news?  The second quarter of 2009 saw an increase of 37.5 per cent in spending on internet ads from the same period in 2006;  the Internet's share of the ad market doubled, to 19.2 per cent from 9.6 per cent.

The bad news?  According to a MediaPost analysis, traditional media spending, which includes radio, billboards, and newspapers declined 30 per cent over the same period.


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		<title>Must Read &#8211; Sales Statistics</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/09/09/must-read-sales-statistics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the #1 reason for a lost sale?   No Follow Up!
You'll want to print and post these Sales Statistics:
48% of Sales People Never Follow Up With A Prospect


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		<title>What are kids googling?</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/08/25/what-are-kids-googling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know what your target market is googling?  Do you know the keyword trends? You should... 


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		<title>What happens when You Don&#8217;t Market in a Recession?</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/07/30/why-market-in-a-recession/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[80% of Small Business Owners Were Dissatisfied with Marketing before the Recession... Many are now struggling to get results and stay afloat.  Research shows...


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		<title>What you put in your mouth could kill your business!</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/07/14/what-you-put-in-your-mouth-could-kill-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every knows someone that has killed their business by what is coming OUT of their mouth.  You may be killing your business by what you put in it!


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		<title>New Zealand Air Commercial &#8211; The Bare Essentials of Flight Safety</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/07/12/new-zealand-air-commercial-the-bare-essentials-of-flight-safety/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cleverly done, New Zealand Air's Commercials for their "Nothing to Hide" campaign, done by their staff wearing body paint!  This is a follow up commercial and...


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		<title>Metro Vancouver has highest rent in Canada</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/06/16/metro-vancouver-has-highest-rent-in-canada/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Living in The World's #4 City is Pricey!  According to the Georgia Straight, Metro Vancouver is the most expensive place in the country.   Not to mention downtown Vancouver where I don't recall seeing any two bedroom apartments below $1400.00.


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		<title>Internet Statistics released by The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/06/16/internet-statistics-released-by-the-interactive-advertising-bureau-of-canada/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:50:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<title>Build a Community Around Your Business</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/05/13/build-a-community-around-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 13:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The easiest and most cost effective way of communicating with your customer base is through a regular newsletter. The cheapest and most environmentally friendly way of sending newsletters is through email. In fact, it is too cheap and too easy NOT to communicate with your customer base this way.


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		<title>Canada added jobs in April: StatsCan</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/05/10/canada-added-jobs-in-april-statscan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 15:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Statistics Canada reports BC added 17,000 jobs in April, largely due to an increase in self employment.   This is not surprising at all as many small business owners start their business out of necessity


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		<title>World&#8217;s Best 20 Places To Live</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/05/07/worlds-best-20-places-to-live/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 02:42:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Small Business Owners are notorious for relocating to a destination of their choice and then setting up a small business. Today Forbes released the World's Best 20 Places To Live and
I am proud to say I was born and raised in pick #1 Vienna Austria and lived there until I was 15.  I highly recommend visiting!


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		<title>BC Small Business by the Numbers</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2009/05/03/bc-small-business-by-the-numbers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 17:04:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[2009]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Province published some very interesting statistics for BC small businesses as part of their article "Small Business Questions Leaders".


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		<title>Word Of Mouth</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2008/08/05/word-of-mouth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Statistics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loyal Customers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Referral Program]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Word of Mouth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you searching for the ultimate solution, which will cost you next to nothing, bring in a flood of new customers, generate heaps of sales and leave your competition wondering what happened? If you are, and you already have a stream of loyal customers in your business that you are doing nothing with backend… I have some great news for you.


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		<title>Google Research finds Newspaper Advertising Drives Online Traffic and Consumer Purchases</title>
		<link>http://marketingworkshops.ca/wordpress/2008/04/16/google-research-finds-newspaper-advertising-drives-online-traffic-and-consumer-purchases/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gregor Anton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Statistics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Advertising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Strategies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Newspaper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Target Market]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Website]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Skeptical about Newspaper Advertising?  Frustrated by Newspaper Results?  "Traditional" and "Modern" Marketing Techniques are the key, Google research indicates


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