Wow! It’s already halfway though March. This past month has flown by for me. Some really exciting stuff has been going on in my office. March 26th will be my third anniversary. That is a big achievement in the small business world.  I’m happy to report that KLC is doing better than ever thanks to my amazing support system and my loyal customers.

I’ve been working on some very fun projects and getting involved in some great conversations using social media.

Last month I held two, 2.5 hr seminars in Chesley. They both had great responses and I will definitely be doing them again.

The first seminar was on “Branding your Small Business” we discussed how various things effect your brand and how to build a better brand. I had put together a Branding workbook that gave each participant a space to fill in thier ideal brand and implement the ideas into their businesses. I have received great feed back from the course and will hopefully holding it again in the fall.

The second seminar was an introduction to Social Media, and wow! the response has been terrific from that night. I took the participant through the various forms of social media from facebook to blogging to Microblogging on Twitter. I was very much an introductory course as there is so much to learn and so many various social media applications out there. Finding the right one for your business can be a long and overwhelming, but it can be a ton of fun as well! I’m going to try to post about the various one I use in the next few weeks. And if you ever have questions please don’t hesitate to ask! I have a great list of Social Media resources I can give you.

Some really exciting news for Key Lime Creative. KLC was nominated for a S.C.O.B.E award! Jennifer Isber-Legg from ” The Bees Knees Flower’s and Cards.“  nominate KLC for “Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award”  Jennifer was last years recipient of the same award.

The award winners will be announced on May 6th at a Gala Awards Dinner. There were 41 nominations in all, 12 of them from Arran-Elderslie, 14 from Hanover, 9 from and six from West Grey. “The S.Co.B.E. Awards honour and recognize the excellence of businesses and entrepreneurs in Saugeen Community. The prestigious awards encourage community economic growth while at the same time promoting local businesses.” I can’t wait for May 6th to find out who the winners are. Thank you Jen, for the nomination. Good Luck to all the nominees!

Like I said I have been working away on some very exciting projects. My biggest project to date is passing it’s first phase and will continue throughout the year. Susan Hewitson (or “Susan the Horse lady” as she is known by in her industry) of EquiVisions Unlimited is doing an amazing, if, daunting job of launching a Equine resource website and Print Directory, the Rural Horse.com is an online and offline printed resource of all things equine in Midwestern Ontario.  We have just finished producing all the materials need to help her market her directory at the upcoming Can-Am trade show in London, at the Western Fair Gounds, next weekend.

Susan Needs your help !

If you know someone in the horse industry, wether they own a horse or are a provider of services for horses, she want’s to know who you/they are! Sign up for a Web directory listing on her site or refer someone you know to it. Building the resource will be a community effort! Go to Http://www.theruralhorse.com to see the new site . Ryan Wiseman of RJG Creative did an amazing job of building the site and directory.

It’s a beautiful day and my kids need to release some energy so I’m going to leave it at that and go for a family walk and enjoy the sunshine. I hope you do too!

Jennifer