More Support for Your Company's Growth
The ISCM has an accomplished team of mentors, advisors and staff who deliver a wide selection of additional services that can benefit your growing enterprise. Theses services include, and are not neccessarily limited to, the following:
Competitive and Market Intelligence Research
In order to survive in the marketplace, you must understand the market. That "bright idea" whether a new product or service may already exist, or have competitive solutions.You must know what competitive solutions are out there already. Customers do not usually buy just because your solution is new or novel, understanding your competitive advantage is critical. Great R&D efforts can be rendered useless unless there is a market for the results. This is often your money at risk, take care to know you can profit from your risk. Ask what ISCM can do to assist you in obtaining key market intelligence.
Marketing Advice and Branding Mentoring
A recent survey of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) showed that a significant percentage of small companies cited sales and marketing issues as their number one growth hurdle. Our experienced mentors can advise and guide you on these issues.
Business Events and Workshops
Often with the support and participation of our partners, the ISCM hosts a wide variety of seminars, workshops and other events that directly focus on the most pressing needs of small business.
Another benefit of our events is the opportunity to meet and network with your professional and business peers. Please refer to our Events Calendar for the latest information on current and future events.
Connecting with Government Programs and Resources
Do you know that there is a wide variety of Government programs that help companies such as yours? Which programs do you qualify for and how do you access them? An ISCM mentor or staff member may be able to guide you to the appropriate resources.
Links to Seneca College, York University and Technology Resources
A lot of expertise, innovation and Intellectual Property resides within Seneca College and York University. As key supporters of ISCM, both York University and Seneca College maintain liaison officers at the ISCM.
