Durham Networking Association | Networking in Durham

Why Every Small Business in Durham Region Needs a Website

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

In today's digital age, having a website is not just a luxury for small businesses—it's essential. As a small business in Durham Region, your website is the first impression for many potential customers. Whether you're just starting or have been operating for years, a well-designed website can be a game-changer for your business. Here's why: 1. Gain Trust and Build Credibility A professionally built website makes your business look trustworthy and established. When cus...

Simplify your hiring process – attract and find qualified candidates

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Recruitment process outsourcing helps startups and small businesses thrive by leveraging flexibility, expertise, and efficiency, crucial for sustainable growth in a dynamic market. Outsourced recruitment specialists bring the following ten (10) things to help you unlock your business potential through recruitment. 1. Access to a Larger Talent Pool: Outsourced recruitment specialists can tap into a broader pool of qualified candidates. 2.&n...

DURHAM NETWORKING - The Benefits of Networking in your Community

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Networking is a great way to get out and meet other like-minded business owners. There are so many opportunities in the Durham region to strut your stuff. Here are a few benefits that I have experienced from networking. 1. You meet a lot of great people! Networking is about meeting people to find out what business they own. Most networking groups are super friendly and people want to get to know you. 2. Practice your pitch Polish your "sales" message to other business owners a...

STATE YOUR INCOME - The Self-Employed Advantage

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Guest Speaker Trevor Parry Oct 16th

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

The DNA will be hosting a Tax and Estate Planning Guest Speaker. Trevor is the Senior Tax and Estate Planning Advisor for Raymond James Ltd. Trevor works with
Raymond James advisors, their clients, accountants and lawyers in developing a broad range of tax
related strategies.
He was formerly National Sales Director of a national actuarial consulting company specializing in
creating retirement solutions for entrepreneurs and incorporated professionals. In that capacity he was
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3 signs you need to work with a mortgage broker

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0000

The BizMetrics Marketing Minute: Volume 8, Issue 4

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Profit Boosting Ideas For Your Business Increasing your profits might sound like it's an unattainable dream just out of your reach. But there are a finite number of ways that profits can be increased. Once you understand what they are, you'll have clarity on how to best reach your goals. There are two primary ways to increase profits: Raise revenue Lower expenses That's not particularly enlightening or instructional, is it? Let's look at four wa...

Increase Leads with a Bloomtools Website

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Once a year I get the privilege to speak about my company Bloomtools Durham and all of our web offerings at our bi - weekly Durham Networking Association meetings.At our last meeting I took the time to discuss my customer Graphics Production Group and the results they have been getting with their Bloomtools website. When I first start working with a client we walk them through our philosophy on the 5ps of a website. We use this to start the customer's online plan. ...

Eliminating Tax Debt

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Tax debt can be a crushing burden to carry and many believe it is a life-long burden. So, it may be surprising to hear that there are ways to settle or eliminate tax debt with the help of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee ("Trustee"). In formal proposals filed through a Trustee, the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") is open to accepting settlements for far less than the full amount, including the principal portion itself. This is something...

Accident Benefit Coverage

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:00:00 +0000

Auto insurance and accident benefits aren't exactly the most exciting topic, but we are very concerned that you may not be aware of the benefits that are available to you and that it could dramatically affect the financial settlement of your injury claim. It can also be pretty tricky to understand all of the terminology and choices available to you. However, it is very important for all drivers to understand these coverages and how they affect you. Recently, accident benefit limits i...

How to Qualify for a Mortgage using Commission Income

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Do you earn commission income? Having a hard time qualifying for the mortgage you want?
Real estate agents and insurance brokers are two common businesses that tend to be 100% commission based. Lenders consider commission income with a bit more risk than other types of self-employed business income. Three things to consider when seeking a mortgage using this type of income: 1.Some lenders do not accept commission income for qualifying purposes. It is important to realize this n...

Getting Results with Bloomtools Durham

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Bloomtools Durham Specializes in Getting Results For Their Customers. We Achieve results online for our customers by: Developing lead generating websites with the Bloomtools System Providing expert digital marketing strategies Providing Sales strategies and advice Leveraging an all-in-one digital solution for busy businesses (Content Management System, Database Marketing System and a Contact Management System) Expert advice on all print marketing p...

Darn IT Group: Cyber Threats To Watch Out For In 2018

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

As 2017 is winding down, news of major cyber hacks, threats, and data breaches still linger in our heads. Which begs the next question, what will 2018 have in store for us? 2018 The Cyber Security Arms Race Continues In 2017, the media dominated the airwaves of data breaches, cybersecurity threats, major hacks, which affected companies like Equifax, Verizon, Yahoo, and the WannaCry global incident. Which begs the question to organizations of any caliber are we next? Various org...

The BizMetrics Marketing Minute

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Eight Ways to Increase Your Profits Increasing your profits might sound like it's an unattainable dream just out of your reach. But there are a finite number of ways that profits can be increased. Once you understand what they are, you'll have clarity on how to best reach your goals. There are two primary ways to increase profits: Raise revenue Lower expenses That's not particularly enlightening or instructional, is it? Let's look at four way...

Ruppert Contracting Ltd. Services

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 23:00:00 +0000

We (at Ruppert Contracting) have been working with clients on their mostly residential projects for the past 16 years. Since my background is European and I am familiar with the typical European home construction, knowing the North-American stick frame systems I wanted to find something better. This is what led me to the ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) products. I was excited to learn that ICF is a better alternative to the traditional stick frame exterior walls, possibly even better than th...

Time to Pay Attention to your Mortgage - Refinance Now!

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

You probably have heard that there are changes to the mortgage rules that take effect January 1, 2018. Though, you might be confused on how these changes impact you. The most noticeable impact will be when you want to refinance your mortgage.

Starting January 1, 2018, when you decide that you want to refinance your mortgage you will have to qualify at a much higher interest rate. This higher qualifying rate, referred to as a stress test, is the greater of the five-year benchmark rate ...

Brian's Law Volume 4

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBOURS A few years ago, I moved into a brand new house here in Whitby. One of the reasons for the move was to find a good neighbourhood where there were plenty of children. We struck the motherlode. Between my house, my neighbours to the left, and the 2 houses behind us, there were 11 children. While we never actually spoke about it, no one put up a fence. We simply cut the grass to where we thought our lot ended plus one more foot....

Durham Networking Association Website Launch

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:00:00 +0000

Networking in Durham through the Durham Networking Association Bloomtools Durham and the DNA members are excited to launch the brand new website of the Durham Networking Association. The Durham Networking Association (DNA) was founded in 2007 as an alternative to the high pressure networking groups that want head tables, attendance reports with regular referral slips and mandatory weekly meeting rules. The focus of the group is about business and community. We each rep...