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Small Business Advisory Centre

Smiths Falls | Lanark County

Imperium – August 2019

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Imperium provides high-quality Website Design and Digital Advertising solutions for businesses of all sizes.

They understand that every client has a unique set of requirements and challenges to overcome. Whether it’s a clean website design, a consistent brand identity, generating new leads, increasing sales or boosting traffic, their team will tailor a solution to your businesses needs.

After extensive market research for all of Ontario, they have strategically priced their services to be very competitive, while maintaining the high standards that businesses expect.

For any Web Design or Digital Advertising needs your business may have, contact Imperium today! https://www.imperium.social/

Also, be sure to request your FREE copy of their new eBook, “How to Conquer the World with your Online Business.” It covers the 3 essential elements your business must have to succeed online in today’s digital landscape!

Flint and Honey – January 2019

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Flint and Honey is a modern boutique shop located at 42 Gore Street in Downtown Heritage Perth, ON.

The shop carries a variety of quality baby clothing and accessories, women’s clothing and accessories and handmade natural body products. Flint and Honey’s focus is on carrying quality Canadian made products while offering unique services to the public such as a baby registry and a unique personal shopping service.

For more details, visit https://flintandhoney.com/

 

Angela’s Cookie Jar – December 2018

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Angela’s Cookie Jar is a new, home-based bakery located in Smiths Falls.

Angela’s Cookie Jar makes high-quality, bespoke cookies for all occasions and has a large selection of shapes. Perfect for any event such as weddings, new baby, birthdays, school, corporate events, sports and much more. Angela’s Cookie Jar cookies are made with love, creativity and much dedication to details. They are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

The business owner is Angela Hopkins, a passionate baker, mother and friend. In June of 2017, Angela and her husband Kevin moved to Smiths Falls from Hamilton, Ontario when she retired from the banking industry after thirty years of service. The business started as a part-time hobby soon after she moved to Smiths Falls and transitioned to a full time business in summer of 2018. Angela and Kevin are now much settled in Smiths Falls and love the beautiful country setting that surrounds this perfect little town.

If you haven’t yet tried her cookies, you should know they are delicious and beautiful! To find out more about these cookies, please visit https://angelas-cookie-jar.business.site/

Angela’s Cookie Jar

“Unwrap a Smile”

 

 

 

Rock-N-Horse Farm – September 2018

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Rock-N-Horse Farm

Arlee and Diane Sheets are farming land that has been in Diane’s family since 1922.  They raise Lynch Line Back cattle, Hampshire pigs, Canadian Horses, Percheron horses, Suffolk sheep, turkeys , Yellow Hungarian chickens.  They also grow heritage tomatoes,  potato and peppers along with other vegetables. They like to keep things as natural as possible so don’t use pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics or hormones.

If you’re looking for beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, eggs, jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup, preserves or fresh vegetables give them a call or check out their website at www.rocknhorsefarm.ca.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blind Fox Woodworking – August 2018

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About Blind Fox Woodworking

Blind Fox Woodworking is a design and build company located in Perth, Ontario, specializing in traditional joinery, heritage carpentry, and light timber frames. Founded in March 2018, Blind Fox has made a name for itself by producing high quality, custom woodwork that is durable, aesthetic and unique.

Founder, Designer and Lead Carpenter Christian Glas has always been interested in construction and design. Having studied Architecture at the University of Toronto and Heritage Carpentry at Algonquin College, Christian combines new design software with traditional building methods to produce beautiful pieces of authentic Canadian craftsmanship.

This focus on traditional woodworking methods is not just for the sake of nostalgia. In a world of disposable, single-use products and planned obsolescence, returning to those building practices which are long-lasting is more important than ever. Blind Fox Woodworking strives to create nothing but beautiful pieces of traditional woodworking which will last for generations.

Some examples of the work which Blind Fox loves to design and build are:

  • Harvest Tables
  • Drawers and Cupboards
  • Built-in Kitchens
  • Bedroom Sets
  • Craftsman Doors
  • Shelving and Built-in closets
  • Custom Millwork
  • Porches
  • Sheds
  • Gazebos

For more information, photos or to contact Blind Fox Woodworking about a custom build, please contact Christian Glas via…

E-mail: Blindfoxwoodworking@gmail.com

Telephone: 905-876-7894

Instagram: @BlindFoxWoodworking

Facebook: facebook.com/BlindFoxWoodworking

Add Blind Fox Woodworking on social media and see what projects are being worked on right now, and to stay up to date about future open houses and workshops! And feel free to come by for a visit at the shop, located at 130 Sproule Rd off Highway 511.

 

Beckwitch – June 2018

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About The Beckwitch

The Beckwitch is a small family farm and apiary. Their love for all things that grow enures that they just don’t stop to smell the roses – they eat them too! The Beckwitch is well known for their unusual and heirloom preserves –  flower jellies, famous crunchy dill pickles, honey, wild foraged nut free pestos, gourmet hot sauces, yogurt soaps, infused sea salts and eating weeds, LOTS of weeds!

The Beckwitch chooses seeds for the fullest flavour, for uniqueness and their gardens are tended to by hand. They have white and purple asparagus, ‘magic beans’, tomatoes in every colour of the rainbow, and super hot peppers.  They grow many of the common staples in addition to produce that is very rare. In fact, you may have to ask “what is that?” and then “can you eat that?” ….probably followed by “you first” Most of their plants have a unique history that they’d be happy to tell you about as well.

The Beckwitch expanded their gardens considerably in the fall and now boast ten hives in their apiary. Their market stand will be moving home to Beckwith where they will soon be offering in-season produce as well as their full line of preserved products. New this year – The Beckwitch is offering Honey Shares and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Shares, including single shares. The Beckwitch is also available for workshops, school/youth presentations, speaking engagements and for custom wedding and corporate orders. Sign up for The Beckwitch’s newsletter at www.thebeckwitch.ca

The Beckwitch from Beckwith!

 

More information should you want it:

You’ll find The Beckwitch at their new market stand opening soon and at these great local events:

26 May Lilac Festival, Franktown

2 June Dickinson Days, Manotick

9 June Heritage Day, Beckwith

13-15 July Osgoode Medieval Festival, Osgoode

4 August Bridge Street Summer Fest, Carleton Place

11 August Winchester Dairy Fest

11 & 12 August Perth Garlic Festival, Perth

9 Sept Lanark Harvest Festival, Beckwith

27 Oct Swirlicious and Friends Shopping Event, Carleton Place 

Nov St. Marks Craft Show, Metcalfe

 Nov German Club, Leitrim

24 Nov Beckwith Craft Show, Beckwith

Nov Goulbourn Museum, Goulbourn

 

Services & Products Offered

  • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Shares
  • Honey Shares
  • Artisan yogurt soaps, heirloom and unusual preserves
  • Custom Orders – Wedding, shower & corporate favours
  • Gift baskets
  • Meet our bees
  • Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Distributor
  • Foraging walks & talks
  • Teaching & workshops
  • Youth engagement, programming

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBeckwitch

Instagram: @TheBeckwitch

Twitter: @TheBeckwitch

Web: www.thebeckwitch.ca

Email: info@thebeckwitch.ca

Phone: 613.508.1199

Nobility Chiropractic & Wellness – May 2018

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Many business owners know their workforce is one of their biggest investments. However, that investment often has unforeseen costs associated with it, when employees are absent or come to work sick or in pain.  Nobility Chiropractic & Wellness works with businesses to help optimize their workforce and reduce costs associated with an impaired workforce.

Nobility Chiropractic offers onsite Employee Optimization programs suited to a business’ needs, and has an offsite clinic located in Smiths Falls as well, where Dr. Bryan Pankow serves businesses without a permanent location, as well as works with a mix of performance athletes, military personnel, and creatives.

Dr. Bryan graduated with his B.Sc. (Hons) in Kinesiology from Queen’s University with distinction in 2013, and his Doctor of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College with academic honors. Dr. Bryan received his certification from the International College of Applied Kinesiology in 2015 and has completed an additional 200+ hours in Applied Kinesiology training following attaining his certification.

Dr. Bryan is an avid athlete, having played football and soccer throughout his youth. He currently enjoys weight training, bouldering and martial arts.

Wild Oak Homestead – April 2018

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Looking for the tastiest fresh vegetable this season? Look no further than our business of the month: Wild Oak Homestead

Sarah, the owner/operator of Wild Oak Homestead was a Starter Company Plus finalist and has gotten the whole office hooked on fermented foods and fresh veggies.

Producing on a small acreage, this off-grid farm grows nutritious and tasty salad greens, assorted vegetables, mushrooms, herbs and teas. Always feeding the soil more than taking, and carefully selecting seeds are some of the fine details that go into the farm plan. Many of the farm’s vegetables go into making bubbly living ferments that are good for your taste buds and your gut health. With mountains of passion, Sarah from Wild Oak Homestead works towards producing high quality delicious food for friends, family and community.

Find Sarah’s products online: www.wildoakhomestead.ca/store 

At the Carp Farmers’ Market starting in May (Saturdays): https://www.facebook.com/events/139369933547114/

At the farm and at farm events: sign up for our email list to get updates http://eepurl.com/doRVJE 

Red Barn Naturals – March 2018

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Red Barn Naturals is a small, family run business located in Jasper, Ontario, owned and operated by Erin & Craig Theriault. The business specializes in creating all natural products that are good for you and the environment!

Our Story

5 years ago, two very dear friends suggested we try our hand at bee keeping. They very generously gifted us our first two hives. We quickly fell in love with the hobby and quickly began growing and expanding our hives.

After the first successful year with the bees, we had small amounts of honey and beeswax to work with. We began to research what we could do to make something “cool” with the honey and wax. We quickly became addicted to making and trying all sorts of natural products. 4 years later, we are still learning and growing. At this point we offer a wide variety of products! When you start to see and feel the success, the best thing to do id expand!! We are excited to announce that we are venturing into the world of bath bombs, cold pressed some and our own skin care line, including face washes, masks, toners and lotions as well as bath bombs and cold pressed soaps! Please keep an eye on our facebook page for progress updates and product launches!!

We would like to take the opportunity to thank the Small Business Centre and Valley Heartland. This would not be possible without all of their help along the way!

Hollywood Fit Studio – February 2018

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Hollywood Fit Studio is an all-women, child-friendly fitness studio in Carleton Place, Ontario.

 We focus on being a body positive environment where all women can have fun, get fit, create lifelong friendships, and be themselves without judgment.

With nearly two years in business, we have been helping improve women and children’s lives of all ages and fitness stages. We truly are a family!

We team up for events throughout the year including the Carleton Place Santa Clause Parade to which we’ve won 2 years in a row! This past summer we were also nominated for Community Involvement and People’s Choice Awards!

 Our class schedule is jam-packed with  fun for everyone! We will continue with our classes that are unique to Carleton Place with 4 types of Zumba, Drums Alive, headquarters designed fitness classes and so much more! 

Things to expect for 2018:

  • Personalized Nutrition Coaching with Meal Plans
  • Personal Training
  • Body Fat Analysis
  • Foam Rolling Classes
  • More certified instructors
  • and more…

Having been awarded a grant through Valley Heartland and Starter Company Plus, this has given us a huge leap into these exciting opportunities for our current and future clients here in Carleton Place and surrounding area! We can’t say thank you enough to Valley Heartland and The Small Business Advisory Centre teams for everything they do and have done for Hollywood Fit. Without your services and amazing team of experts, Hollywood Fit would not be as far along as we are with such a bright and successful future.

We are forever thankful!

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