Public Speaking Links
Toastmasters Meetings
Toastmasters allows members to learn presentation skills by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Clubs are available in most urban areas.
Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
An organization for experts who speak professionally, CAPS provides resources and
education to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members.
Media Links
Canada NewsWire
The CNW Group web site is the most frequently used and most widely accessed full-text news release site in Canada. CNW Group is also a national leader in audio/video webcasting, enabling thousands of communication professionals to broadcast their news and information in real-time around the world.
Canadian Press
The CP wire is the source that Canada’s newsrooms turn to for breaking and developing news and unbiased, timely reporting on what is happening throughout Canada and around the world.
Writing Links
Writers Circle of Durham Region
This group is dedicated to raising the profile of writers of all kinds, at all levels, and to offering a forum through which they can find support, education and ideas. Meets monthly.
Online Marketing Links
Web Marketing Today
This site provides a wide range of web marketing resources.
Nick Usborne.com
Online copywriting articles and tips to help improve online customer experience.
From Nick Usborne, author, speaker, and customer experience consultant.
Marketing Sherpa
Free practical know-how and case studies available on a weekly basis
Business Publication Links
Profit Guide
PROFIT chronicles the transformation of Canadian business.
Marketing Magazine
Marketing Magazine is Canada's national weekly publication dedicated to the businesses of marketing, advertising and media.
Inc. Magazine
Assistance, information, and resources for small business owners looking for financing.
Guerilla Marketing
Guerilla marketing is promotion that doesn't cost any money. Market research and development with minimal risk and maximum efficiency and speed.
Entrepreneur Magazine
Provides solutions for growing businesses.
Canada One
CanadaOne focuses on Canadian business. The website provides an online magazine, a Canadian business directory, Canadian specific business resources, a technology centre, and several other promotional tools designed to help Canadians grow their businesses.
Events
If you know of a trade show venue, chamber of commerce or networking group that isn’t listed, please send us a link
Trade Shows:
Direct Energy Centre Metro Toronto Convention Centre
International Centre Toronto Congress Centre
Chambers of Commerce:
Oshawa Markham Richmond Hill Toronto Whitby
Networking Groups
Association of Independent Consultants
Company of Women
Durham Home and Small Business Association
JumpStart Community
Halton-Peel Communications Association
Meet Me Monday Morning
Pride Business Network
Referral Quest
Society of Internet Professionals
Toronto Talks
Wings
Women in A Home Office
York Technology Association |