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Entrepreneurs in Residence

What Does Being An Entrepreneur Mean To You?

Being an entrepreneur means taking an idea and turning it into a reality. As a result, it gives an individual the freedom to express their creativity and explore beyond average boundaries.

Join Us!

We invite you to join us on Thursday, November 14th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the Aurora Public Library Living Room where four local entrepreneurs will share their stories and inspire others to take on the journey of becoming a self made entrepreneur. 

The Journey of Rosewood

The founder of Rosewood, Deanna Simone, will be sharing her journey as an entrepreneur and why Rosewood chooses to focus solely on serving entrepreneurs and small businesses. Deanna gets to know your business inside and out and finds the best ways to market it. Owning your own business is personal, and she believes in becoming a team to work together toward mutual success. She has made it Rosewood’s mission to provide online marketing strategies that reflect your business goals. Rosewood prides ourselves on honesty and transparency, translating technical concepts into terms that business owners can understand and appreciate.

Meet the Other Entrepreneurs in Residence Speakers

The speakers of the November 14th event will bring great background knowledge and experience that you can benefit from for your own business. Kimberley Smith is the Marketing Consultant, Instagram and Facebook Designer and Owner of Young at Heart Painting. Kimberley believes in “providing creative solutions to help improve the lives of others.” Another speaker of the event is Emily Chung, Licensed Technician and Owner of AutoNiche. Emily lives by the motto, “mental grit for the entrepreneurial journey.” Finally, Carl Milroy will be speaking at the event. Carl is the President and Managing Partner of Red Thread Brewing Co. Carl believes simply, “It’s what connects us.” 

Why Is It Important To Share Experiences and Learn From Each Others Mistakes?

It is important to share our experiences to not only learn from each other’s mistakes, but to understand that every entrepreneur will experience failure before success and to not feel discouraged in times of failure. Sharing experiences is a great way for entrepreneurs to bounce ideas off each other. It is also a great way to find some tools and skills that may work for you. Passing on knowledge from experienced entrepreneurs to those who are just starting out can be a great way to find yourself a mentor or even become a mentor for someone who is new to entrepreneurship.

 

This is a great opportunity to meet with new visionaries who share your same drive to succeed. There will be a Q&A with attendees after the speaking. We also have a Smartboard available for your use and refreshments for you to enjoy.

Click here to register for the Entrepreneurs in Residence event! 

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Networking Tips for New Entrepreneurs in Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury

Networking Tips for New Entrepreneurs in Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury

This may seem strange coming from online marketing specialists, however, in-person networking can be a great addition to an online campaign. Throughout our cumulative professional experience, Rosewood VA aims to inspire our clients in other methods of marketing including promotional marketing and, most importantly, networking. Why, you might ask? The more people you meet, the more potential clients who will visit your website. The more visits to your website increases your SEO. Then your website can close the deal!

I have been networking in the Newmarket, Aurora & East Gwillimbury communities for over 10 years.  If I can make one suggestion to new entrepreneurs and small business owners, it would be to NETWORK!  Step outside your comfort zone and get out there.

Our Networking Tips for New Entrepreneurs in Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury

Marketing is all about finding the best streams for your business. For Rosewood VA, in addition to our website and online leads, the other stream has been networking. We are a member of several local groups, and serve on the Volunteer Board of Green Connections Networking group, which focuses on promoting “green” business practices. We also attend some events as guests; paying for the meeting to see if you’d like to join the group.

Here are our top tips for networking for new entrepreneurs.

Things to Ask Yourself Before choosing a Networking Group/Event:

  1. Who is your target audience? (Demographic Information such as age, sex, income level, etc.)
  2. What is Your Cost of Acquisition for a New Client?
  3. What’s Your Yearly Networking Budget?

Once you answer these questions, you can narrow down the list of possible networking events.

Go Where Your Potential Clients Are

This is the number one factor I consider when looking at which networking groups to attend. As an entrepreneur, your time is valuable, and this can help eliminate a few groups right away. After you’ve identified your target audience, use that to compare the potential networking group options.  You want to ensure that your target audience will be in attendance.

Attend First Meetings as a Guest

Networking doesn’t have to break the bank either.  Instead of joining several groups right away, first attend those meetings as a guest. It’s a great way to meet the group members and see if the attendees align with your determined target audience. If they have a website or Facebook page, send a message to the host asking to attend as a guest.

In addition to that, there are several groups that have small annual fees. I prefer these ones as a new entrepreneur as some other group fees can be steep.  Always remember to record your ROI from Networking groups.

Some great local options:

Giving Back is a Bonus

I feel that there is a new wave of networking groups emerging with a philanthropic twist.  Most of these groups have been around for some time, but the awareness is growing.

Some great local options:

If you would like to attend any networking groups with Rosewood VA, please contact us below. Here is a blog we wrote with more networking tips.

I hope you enjoyed these networking tip for entrepreneurs in Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury.  Networking truly is a great way to increase your business’ visibility.

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Good luck and happy networking!

Deanna

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