At But You Don't Look Sick, product Reviews are an excellent way to get the word out about a unique product or business. They work much like a testimonial, which we all know is a great promotional tool, but product reviews can actually be considered a "step up" from testimonials, since they go into more detail and are by far more personal.
(URL for this site: http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/category/book-and-product-reviews/prod...)
India's largest online B2B business directory, including numerous listings of suppliers and services.
(URL for this site: http://dir.indiamart.com/)
Established in 1987, the Indian Business Corporation (IBC) provides financing for Alberta's First Nations peoples.
(URL for this site: http://www.indianbc.ca/)
Through Industry Canada programs and services, the department is helping to build a dynamic and innovative economy where all Canadians have the opportunity to benefit from more and better-paying jobs, stronger business growth, and a marketplace that is fair, efficient and competitive.
(URL for this site: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/Home)
UVic Industry Partnerships is a subsidiary of the University of Victoria responsible for facilitating research partnerships between the private sector and the University. The office also manages intellectual property for the University, helping researchers evaluate, protect, advance and transfer innovations.
(URL for this site: http://web.uvic.ca/industry/)
There are many established sources listing the industry standards for financial ratios. You can use these to compare your business's operating results with those of competitors, and to identify your business's strengths and weaknesses relative to its industry. While many of these sources are U.S.-based, all provide valuable insight into how well your business is favouring in comparison to industry standards.
(URL for this site: http://www.bdc.ca/en/advice_centre/tools/calculators/pages/industry_stan...)
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is the provincial government agency with responsibility for apprenticeships and industry training programs in B.C. The ITA is working to support existing apprenticeship options, and to identify new training approaches.
(URL for this site: http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/industrytraining/)
This is the Internet's original and most complete index of online phone books, with over 400 links to Yellow Pages, White Pages, Business Directories, Email Addresses and Fax listings from over 170 countries all around the world.
(URL for this site: http://www.infobel.com/en/world/index.aspx)
InfoTech Trends - Reports and statistics on the information technology industry. Click on "free data" for free reports.
(URL for this site: http://www.infotechtrends.com/freedemo.htm)
The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) is a national association comprised of over 1,700 members from Canada and abroad. IPIC is the only professional association in Canada to which nearly all patent agents, trade-mark agents and lawyers specializing in intellectual property belong.
(URL for this site: http://www.ipic.ca/)
The toolkit is based on the top questions that entrepreneurs ask about Intellectual Property (IP) including patents, trade-marks, copyrights, and industrial designs. The toolkit provides an information component as well as a how to section.
(URL for this site: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/program/2543/)
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. Some free information in "New Research" under "Products + Services."
(URL for this site: http://www.idcresearch.com/)
Founded in 1974, the International Log Builders' Association is a worldwide organization dedicated to furthering the craft of handcrafted log building, to the advancement of log builders, and to the promotion of the highest standards of their trade. Use our website to locate Log Building Resources such as: magazines and publications; courses, seminars, and workshops; events; and our Member Directory. Members can also read Logbuilding News online or place a Classified Ad.
International Market Access Inc. (IMA) exists to help Canadian companies market and distribute profitably in the United States. Our objective is to help you overcome the "border barrier" by providing a low-cost, fully equipped, fully staffed extension of your Canadian office in the nearby United States. We can help you establish a foothold, then work with you as you "roll out" your product or service.
(URL for this site: http://www.ucantrade.com/)
Inventive Women! Get practical advice to help you develop your idea or business.
(URL for this site: http://www.inventivewomen.com/)
The Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia is a
non-profit organization that invests federal and provincial funds to
help the agri-food industry adapt to change. The Foundation is
industry-led; comprised of member organizations from across
the agri-food industry.
(URL for this site: http://www.iafbc.ca)
We are one of the world's leading survey-based marketing research firms. We live and work in the largest markets and do business anywhere we're called
Most reports are fee-based, but some free reports and free information available in report summary downloads.
(URL for this site: http://www.ipsos.ca/)
The 2012 edition of the Canadian Internet Fact Guide contains findings from our 2012 study and features the latest trended data on Canadians' access to, and usage of, the Internet.
(URL for this site: http://www.ipsos.ca/common/dl/pdf/Ipsos_InteractiveReidReport_FactGuide_...)
J.C. Williams Group is one of the largest and most thriving full service retail and retail-related consulting companies in North America. Click on publications for the National Retail Bulletin, a free monthly report on retail sales activity in Canada or the United States.
(URL for this site: http://www.jcwg.com/)
Junior Achievement (JA) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people about business and economics. Annually, in Canada alone, over 6,150 business people contribute their time to JA and over 11,000 firms and individuals provide funds.
(URL for this site: http://www.jacan.org/)
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