It was a long time ago, since I have logged in, times are busy, and nobody probably expect  some carpet cleaner from Oakville to do some blogging, right?

But times are changing, and we are shifting into the digital age, with all online media, presence, and social Networking.

Yellow pages are good just as a paper weight…

I have some news to share with you, I have started collecting my clients testimonials, but not only written, but also video..

I have entered world of You Tube, check my videos,  feel free to comment, or rate it…

Here is my own first video, bit about Oliva Service:

it took me 5 minutes, right from iPhone …

and here is my REAL client testimonial, after the job in Burlington, 2 days ago…

Next video will include my whole cleaning process, what we do, and how we do it…

Yours

Olin Vanek

OLIVA SERVICE

In a survey conducted about 10 months ago, results show that the top three problems facing entrepreneurs in Halton  were:

1. isolation,

2. lack of meeting space and

3. difficulty getting good referrals to get the best help for themselves and their businesses.

I personally know this to be true as a home-based entrepreneurial coach for the last 5 years.

Sitting in my home office certainly has its perks but boy, there were some unbearable days where I had to pack my files and laptop and GET OUT as I could not stand the loneliness of being at home anymore.  I also know that I frequented too many Starbucks stores to name (hence my slight, ok, major addiction to soy chai lattes) because I had no place to meet my clients.  On top of it all, I have had my share of feeling lost and making poor choices when it came to outsourcing for help because I didn’t know where to go for a good referral.

Any of these feel familiar?

Well, that’s why I created the e-Spotâ„¢…. a much-needed community for entrepreneurs.  I just knew that if I was surrounded by energetic, creative, entrepreneurial minds, had a flexible, fun yet professional space to work and have meetings in and could get the help I needed, all in one spot, I would grow as a person and by extension, so would my business.

As many of you have heard me talk about over the last few months, the e-Spotâ„¢ is a membership-based community for entrepreneurs for the Halton and Mississauga area, located at 353 Iroquois Shore Road in Oakville (just off Trafalgar, north of the QEW) on the 2nd floor.  We are in the midst of designing this unique space that is unlike anything in the vicinity complete with gorgeous interior brick, an exposed, loft-style ceiling, an energy bar, and the most dynamic staff you’ll meet – this 3000 square feet space calls out “creative, cool and competent” and will WOW you and your clients.

Opening in December 2009, we are already gaining lots of interest from a HUGE entrepreneurial community.  I am writing you today to invite you to come and find out all about this new community.

We are hosting a short information afternoon on Friday, November 13th from 1 – 2pm.  I’d love to meet you and give you an overview of the opportunity so you can see for yourself whether this would be a good match for you and your business.

The meeting will be held at the location of one of our neighbours, The Little Gym (for whom we are very grateful for offering us space while our space in under construction!). It is located at 355 Iroquois Shore Road, Unit 2B, in Oakville.  Please RSVP to our e-Spot™ Manager, Elaine Geroche at elaine@e-spot.ca or by calling 289-291-5304 by Wednesday, November 11th to secure a spot at this information event.

And please feel free to forward this to anyone you know who you think might be interested in coming.  In the meantime, you can check out our blogsite at www.e-spot.ca

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Warmly,
Grace Yvonne Attard, Creator of the e-Spotâ„¢

I am so so grateful for the overwhelming generosity of this group.  Wow – talk about a group with a GIVERS philosophy.  Thank you to all of you who have agreed to make a donation for the silent auction of the Oakville Children’s Choir Gala, which is on Thursday Feb 12th.

Please remember to bring your donation, gift certificate, promotional material etc. to the meeting this Friday.  Unfortunately, I will not be there as I am in Toronto attending a two day workshop called “The Bigger Game” – www.thebiggergame.com.  Boris has kindly offered to help me collect donations and I will pick it up from him over the weekend.  If by any chance, you are not able to make the meeting on Friday also, just drop me a quick line at 416 909 7251 and I’ll find a way to pick it up from you.

Thank you all again so much.  On behalf of the choir and personally, this means a lot.

With appreciation, Grace

p.s. if you feel like coming to a fun dance, there are still tickets for the event – see here.  I’ll be on the dance floor….

The Rotary Club of Oakville West in partnership with the Oakville Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 14th Annual Oakville Awards for Business Excellence. Know of a business deserving to be honoured? Now is your chance to nominate that company for one of six prestigious awards:

- Oakville’s Entrepreneur of the Year
- Oakville’s Restauranteur of the Year
- Oakville’s Small Company of the Year
- Oakville’s Large Company of the Year
- Oakville’s Professional Service Provider of the Year
- Oakville’s Environmental Leadership Company of the Year

To nominate a business, please click HERE before Sunday, November 30th, 2008.
The 14th Annual Oakville Awards for Business Excellence will be held at the Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre on Thursday, April 2nd, at 6:00 PM. Watch for upcoming notices for further details!