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Musings: my time CMyk

as the Business Buzz writer

by kate McGregor a few commercial spaces still remain
vacant along Bank Street.
Now that I have officially hung up my While I recognize that no one busi-
Business Buzz hat I did not want to ness is the same or ascribes to the
sign off without writing a final column same business model, there were a
on what I learned about the entrepre- number of recurring themes that kept
neurs behind the businesses I covered. popping up during my time as roving
I have interviewed and photographed reporter. Here are 10 things I learned:
the management behind five eateries, 1. New entrepreneurs have a vision
one dance studio, two learning institu- for what they want to achieve,
tions, three personal grooming salons, whether it be through the develop-
one pet store, one men’s clothing store ment of a formal business plan or
and two jewellery shops since my first simply a dream they have shaped;
article on Pomeroy House appeared in 2. They have a passion for what they
the Glebe Report in October 2015. All offer and love to share their pas-
of the businesses I wrote about con- sion with others;
tinue to thrive and draw more customers 3. They do not shy away from hard
through their doors from the Glebe and work and understand that they
beyond with the exception of one café will be spending long hours away Photo: Batia winer
that closed its doors the same month my from family and friends to get
column about it was published. their new business up and run-
I took up the challenge as Business ning; Kate McGregor (with Lenny) muses on what she learned about business as the
Buzz writer for the Glebe Report at a 4. They see the advantages that Business Buzz writer for the Glebe Report.
time when people were still discussing diversification into new markets
the pros and cons of Lansdowne Park such as online shopping can bring fit from the influx of fans to the sonal note. I came to understand the
and what impact the introduction of to a brick and mortar presence; Glebe during sporting and other important role the Glebe Report plays
new restaurants and a cinema complex 5. They embrace healthy competi- events; to support and promote the local busi-
and an influx of sports fans during tion and recognize that a diversity 8. They understand the importance ness community during my time as
games would have on the commun- of services can attract more cus- of good customer service; Business Buzz writer. It was a delight
ity. I learned a lot about what it takes tomers to the Glebe; 9. They know their target audience to work with editor Liz McKeen who
to run a new business as I trekked up 6. They seek new opportunities for and how best to communicate was always open to new ideas and who
and down Bank Street and surround- cross-promotion with other busi- with them, whether through social gave me free reign to write about any
ing streets with my camera, notebook nesses in the community; media, formal advertising (news- new business I had heard about or to
and tape recorder. 7. They recognize the benefits paper ads and flyers) or good old choose from a growing list she had.
A whole new generation of young of promoting their services to word of mouth;
entrepreneurs has taken the plunge home owners and tenants who 10. They love the Glebe and appre- Kate McGregor is a certified Integral
and joined the ranks of more estab- have moved into the new con- ciate the unique qualities of a Master Coach™. To inquire about
lished business owners in the Glebe. dominiums and townhouses at community that embraces new her services: 613-884-1864;kate@
And that’s reason to celebrate in the Lansdowne Park and they explore businesses with open arms. kmcommunications.ca, www.
current economic environment where how they might be able to bene- Finally, I would like to end on a per- kmcoaching.ca.

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