Why choose to work with the Business Advisory Group?

Congratulations on getting through the difficult business climate caused by the pandemic. While there is uncertainty right now, we are optimistic about the future, despite inflation pressures and the threat of a possible recession.

We are receiving more requests from entrepreneurs and business owners. Many feel it is a time to revisit their business plan because of the economic headwinds. Consider meeting with us to discuss your business and plan of action.

Why choose to work with the Business Advisory Group?

Our clients cite two things that set us apart from other advisors:

• We provide invaluable business advice tailored to each client.
• We offer an independent viewpoint of your business.

The Business Advisory Group, founded in 1984, is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization of experienced business leaders, dedicated to assisting businesses and entrepreneurs overcome obstacles, explore opportunities, and achieve business goals. Our team of business experts volunteer their time to provide independent advice tailored to each client.

Our longevity and the strength of our value proposition clearly lies in the collective wisdom of our volunteer members, who typically have 30+ years or more of successful, hard won, practical business experience – we’ve likely faced many of the challenges you haven’t yet and can help you avoid! We offer an independent viewpoint of your business.

Our members also share a strong passion to give back to the community and hence, the modest fee for our services. Where else can you get years of experience dedicated to your business problems for three hours for only $195! Our nominal fees are designed to be well below “market value” and are used to cover basic organizational expenses.

We expanded our advisory sessions to meet with new and returning clients via online meetings. When meeting spaces re-open, we will provide the option for in-person advisory sessions.

In addition to our pre-scheduled online and in-person advisory sessions, some of the other activities and organizations that the Business Advisory Group supports include:

• Ontario Small Business Centres: Strategic Planning Workshop
• Hamilton Business Centre: Launch Local Entrepreneur Program and Starter Company Plus Program
• Milton Chamber of Commerce: Learning Series-Marketing Analytics
• Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre:  Business Starter Program
• Hamilton Enterprise Centre: Entrepreneur Program
• “Women as Career Coaches” – Halton Industry Education Council’s conference supporting female mentors to act as career coaches to empower young women to take control of their futures
• “Men as Career Coaches” – Halton Industry Education Council’s conference supporting male mentors to act as career coaches to empower young men to take control of their futures
• Milton Chamber Young Professionals – Successful Business Planning
• Junior Achievement – Management and Human Resources keynote lectures (an International Conference hosted by McMaster University)
• Summer Company Programs – Entrepreneurship education for college students (Mississauga and Hamilton Small Business Centre)
• “Ask The Expert” – Contributors (Halton Small Business Centre)
• “Start Up Business” – Workshop (Inaugural Immigrant Women’s Small Business Expo)
• Business Presentations – Community Colleges, local groups and associations including the Optimist Club and Mompreneurs

We invite you to review our members’ backgrounds as shown in the About Section. Our Client Success Stories may give you an insight into a business dilemma that you currently face.  When you are ready, give The Business Advisory Group a call to discuss your business.