Topics include;

• complimentary colour schemes
• when and how to use pictures
• breaking up text so people read through your site 
• what not do to
• basic graphic design 

WHEN: Thursday October 15^th  at 7pm
WHERE:  Datatech Business Center  -  1095 McKenzie Ave / corner of Borden St
COST:$20

Start your path to effective networking in a safe, casual environment. 

Piece of Cake Communications and Strategic Insanity are teaming up to bring you"Networking for the Truly Terrified".

Effective networking is vital to your business success. Yet a lot of us stay away from networking because it is unfamiliar and intimidating. Most people just need a small push to get going. Join us for a friendly, casual breakfast that promises not to intimidate. At the meeting you will;

• Learn about effective networking venues that are right for you. 
• Learn proper networking techniques.
• Have a chance to promote your business.
• Learn why networking is more important now more than ever.
• Learn about online and social networking (Twitter and Facebook) 

WHEN: Thursday Sept. 17  7:30am (7:15 arrival)
WHERE: The Pantry 202-3214 Douglas St.
COST: $25 per person (buffet breakfast included)

RSVP or pre-payment is required for attendance.  

Click here to reserve your space.

Description: There is often a minefield of conflicting information and advice when you are learning to promote your business. Our Stilts course was created to take the fear, frustration, and confusion out of promoting your business. Not only does this course guarantee to save you thousands of dollars on your advertising costs it also shows you how to increase customer traffic immediately.

 This course is offered in two formats;
-Individual instruction / coaching - for those who want more in depth personalized coaching during the course. The advantage to individual instruction is that the course can be tailored to meet your most pressing needs first. 
-Class setting - Class size is limited to six people to ensure that your personal business needs are met. Advantage to the class setting is that the coaching session portions of the course are done in a round table discussion format so people can learn quickly form one another's experiences. 

At the end of the course you will also have a solid, easy to implement marketing plan for the future.

In this 8 week course we will discuss;

• How to create a strong brand image.
• How to create long term customers that actively refer you.
• How to get the most out of free ad production.
• Increasing sales and web traffic.
• Copy-writing 101
• How to negotiate a good deal when buying ad space.
• How to utilize the power of free advertising.
• How to work less while seeing more results
• and much more!

WHEN:
AUGUST -Wednesdays beginning Aug 12. Mornings from 8am to 9am or Evenings from 7pm to 8pm.
SEPT. - Thursdays beginning Sept. 10. Mornings from 8am to 9am or Evenings from 7pm to 8pm.

Individual instruction / coaching - COST $975 (+g.s.t.)  Click here to reserve your space.

Class Setting (min. 4 people required) - COST $675 (+g.s.t) per person Click here to reserve your space.