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We hope you enjoy our the articles we have put together this week to help you with your business. Also check out the exciting events coming up hosted by SOHO and our industry partners.

In this issue:
1. Article: Buying Local on a Large Scale
2. Article: No one likes to be sold

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Featured Article:Buying Local on a Large Scale

Tax Guide for Canadian Small Business "Buy local" campaigns normally encourage consumers to shop at small downtown stores—the funky café, indie bookseller, or boutique grocer. Getting big institutions to switch to local suppliers has rarely been part of the equation.
Read more| Source: Business WeeK

Article: No one likes to be sold

Tax Guide for Canadian Small Business "Everybody likes to buy things but no one likes to be sold" is not a new expression, but what does it really mean? Does it mean that people don't likes sales professionals or that they don't want a sales professional selling them something they cannot afford or do not want? People want to feel like they are making their own decisions, yet at the same time, people like having an expert who will help them make an educated decision rather than sell them.
Read more| Source: CPSA.com

SOHO Event: Live@SOHO! Refreshed

Sponsors We are proud to announce Live@SOHO! Seminar Series this year focused on connecting you with valuable information
and education to help grow your business. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to get all your HST questions answered! Limited to 60 participants.

Date: March 29, 2010
Ultra Supper Club 314 Queen St W Toronto, ON

HST for small business: 4:30-5:30pm
Networking Reception: 5:30-8:30pm

SOHOSME Business Conference & Expo

Calgary | May 27, 2010
Ottawa | June 16, 2010

In today’s changing business & economic climate, there is no better time than now to maximize opportunities to grow your customer base, grow your revenues and improve your bottom line. The 2009 SOHOSME Business Conference & Expo focuses on getting what you want so that you can plan your roadmap, execute your strategy and enjoy your success.

Industry Partner Events - Click for SOHO Special Rates!

BizLaunch Free Seminars

March 11 - The Art of Successful Networking Offline and Online
Webinar details

March 11 - How to Improve Your Website and Develop an Online Marketing Strategy
Ontario details

March 16 - 9 Steps to Building a Successful Website for Small Business
Webinar details

March 17 -7 Secrets to Building a Successful Business - A Growth Strategy
Webinar details

March 18 - Low Cost No Cost Marketing Ideas You Can Use to Grow Your Business
Webinar details

March 23 - Free Online Tools and Apps You Can Use to Accelerate your Business Growth
Webinar details

March 23 - 5 Small Business Strategies for Social Medial,
Ontario details

For more event, check Events Calendar

SOHO's Benefit Partners

Member's Spotlight

Darren Morrison
Canmoe Appreciation Marketing Advertising / Marketing
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Peter Sauer
Wildflowers Aromatherapy and Gifts
Medical / Healthcare
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Classified Ad:Canmoe Appreciation Marketing

Canmoe Appreciation Marketing
We help you show gratitude and appreciation to your customers, which will create and build stronger relationships with your clients, and thus generate referrals and more business. We provide an automated greeting card service that enables you to select a stock or design a custom card; add your personalized message in your own hand-writing and signature; insert, stamp and mail it for a fraction of the cost for you to do it yourself. In addition to cards, you can also send gifts to help you thank those clients that give you the lifestyle you have. We help you set up your own card/gift sending account, then you can do it on your own; or we will continue to do it for you – it's up to you!
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Classified Ad: Wild Flowers Aromatherapy

Wild Flowers Aromatherapy
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Ideal for those suffering from stress or just the weekend warriors needing some therapeutic products to ease the aches and pains.
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Classified Ad: Gh_stwriter

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Business owners rely on gh-stwriter to write compelling content that reflects well on their company’s brand. Let gh-stwriter be the invisible partner that helps you bring your company’s stories to life: web content, articles, a book, personal story and more.
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