The Centre for Business Success

We're pleased to have Arlene Dickinson as our Scotiabank Business Champion. Together we look forward to bringing you important resources, conversations and information to help your business grow and succeed.

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Grow your Business

Whether you're a start-up or an established business, here are some tips and articles to help with your success.

Start Up

Help in getting your business on its feet.

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Starting a Small Business

• Arlene Dickinson on Start-Ups View Video
• 5 Tips to starting a business Read Article
• Starting a home based business Read Article
• Registering your business name Read Article
• Types of financing Read Article
• Where do start-ups spend their money Read Article
• Launch your business for less Read Article
• Saving to start-up Read Article
• Small Business Borrowing Tool – find
  the right borrowing solution See Tool
• Podcast: Tips to start a Small Business Read Article

Growth

See where your business can go next.

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Growing your Small Business

• Arlene Dickinson on Growth View Video
• Road block to growth Read Article
• Tips for affordable space Read Article
• Keeping your customers for life See Video
• Low cost marketing strategies Read Article
• Protecting your business from fraud Read Article
• Managing Petty Cash See Video
• Managing Cash Flow See Video
• 4 ways to grow your business See Video
• Cash Flow Calculator See Tool

Established

Discover how to attain longevity.

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Optimizing your Established Small Business

• Arlene Dickinson on Established View Video
• Is partnering right for your business Read Article
• How Technology can help your business Read Article
• Avoid Email mistakes Read Article
• Is Cloud Computing good for Small Business Read Article
• Finding efficiencies in the way you do business See Tool
• Using Google AdWords to promote your business See Video

Succession

Ensure your business is in the right hands.

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What's next for you and your Small Business

• Arlene Dickinson on Succession View Video
• Do you have a nest egg? Read Article
• Make retirement planning easier Read Article
• Is it time to sell your business Read Article
• Advisors to help you sell your business Read Article
• An interactive tool designed to help you
  understand the process of selling your business See Tool
• Selling your business: Plan See Video
• Selling your business: Building Value See Video
• Selling your business: Preparing for a buyer See Video
• Selling your business: Negotiating the deal See Video

Arlene's Bi-Monthly Blogs

Tap into Arlene's perspective on relevant topics and themes.

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Blog Archive

• What investors are looking for from your business - Read Blog
• Networking is About Making a Connection - Read Blog
• A Different Approach to your Business Taxes - Read Blog
• Building a better nest egg - Read Blog
• Get all the advice you can - Read Blog
• Honesty is vital long term success - Read Blog
• Starting the New Year off right - Read Blog
• The secret to success - Read Blog
• Planning for the New Year - Read Blog
• Celebrating Canadian Entrepreneurs during Small Business Month - Read Blog
• Embracing authenticity in your small business - Read Blog