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    Business on Plainfield AV NE?

    Whats become of poor Plainfield AVE NE ?  I grew up here and still live here. As a kid we used to walk up to North Kent Mall, Burger King, Butternut Budget Bakery and Seven-Eleven all gone now. Part of that may be that the bus doesn't come all the way out anymore, why not? It's a shame to see whats become of a once thriving business neighborhhood.The school district Northview is still good and so are the homes and people. Maybe we should all shop as close to home as we can! I shop at Triton Tech, Freds Italian Pizza,Prestige Floor Covering,First Class Auto,Bobs Transmissions and even Meijer. Lets all consider what happens when we spend our money out side or own area. No wonder most of us can't even afford to drive to our jobs with so many businesses going out in our own back yard. Who works in their own neighborhood? and who can we blame but ourseves if we don't shop at home, Any Ideas Please comment on this blog I'll pass along your thoughts as best I can. Thanks Karl of Plainfield AVE ...

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    Computers For Kids!

    Hello Everyone! I just wanted to put an article on here to introduce Computers For Kids - in case you have not heard of us yet. We are an amazing charitable organization who takes computers out of the landfills and puts them into the hands of school-aged children who otherwise could not afford a computer.  We do this free of charge!  We are also known as CFK Recycle because we have a recycling facility at our Sandwich Street location too!  We have specially trained people who responsibly recycle all electronic waste that comes through our doors.  So, don't be shy - give us a call at 519-253-5437 or come and drop off your electronic waste (except for televisions) at our 4150 Sandwich Street location.  Everyday is Earth Day at ...

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    How To Prevent Cute Little Critters From Causing Complete Chaos...

    Prevent "Rodent Rage". Use the Waterloo Data Fortress business continuity services to give you a safe, secure place to store computer servers and other equipment critical to your operations. With a state-of-the-art fire suppression system, redundant air-conditioning and a diesel generator for backup power, the WDF maintains the integrity of the equipment inside.

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    Quality Local Toys: BEKA Inc.

    Family owned and operated, local toy manufacturer BEKA Inc. makes wooden toys that inspire creativity and imagination. Just like the good old days!

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    Search Engine Marketing – the Basics

    Using Google Adwords and other search engine pay-per-click services is still one of the most underestimated methods of getting customers to your website – and your store’s site. Pay-per-click advertising is still revolutionary in its ability to pFor example, there are over 100 real estate agents in the Kitchener-Waterloo area; only six of them are bidding on the keywords “Kitchener real estate.” That’s one of many great opportunities where the market badly under-represents itself and

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    Leadership - The Next Generation

    Inevitably as the cliched Baby Boomer Bubble traverses the business landscape it leaves in its substantial wake and wash something of a skills and leadership vacuum where fewer people are equipped to pick up the reins. Consequently, it is of crucial Succession Planning essentially means encouraging those who currently occupy leadership positions in an organization to ask the question, "What happens when I/we are not here anymore? What happens to the organizational structure, the people who

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    Marketing Your Website: Search Engine Basics

    If you want to increase your ranking on popular search engines or increase the traffic to your site you have to remember a few simple things. Geared towards content writers and business owners (not programmers!), this article will give most of the basics you need to establish your site as an authority in your field.

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    The Best Family Restaurant in Town

    The Daily Grill, on the corner of Davenport and Northfield in Waterloo, has become one of my favourite restaurants in the region. So what is it about this restaurant that causes it to be the first one I consider when we feel like going out to eat?

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