The #Takeoff series is about crowdsourcing issues important to Canadian small businesses. They tell us about their defining moments and we write about their stories, the issues, and strategies for success or how to overcome obstacles.
Next week we look at a winery that deliberately makes less than is needed, in order to keep demand high. The Globe asked other small businesses about their #TakeOff moments or their blockages. Here are some of the responses from our @GlobeSmallBiz Twitter feed.
@GlobeSmallBiz The biggest hurdle is getting hired. Employers are reluctant to hire women in trades, or pay fairly. Customers love us though
— Small Jobs Plumbing (@SmallJobPlumber) May 7, 2014@GlobeSmallBiz #takeoff work, work, and more work! Customers first. Dedicated support team. Intense training. 0-29million in 2.5 years.
— Joseph Richard Group (@WEAREJRG) May 7, 2014More sales = more money RT @BastCanada: The thing that's holding us back is money, we don't have much of it
— Globe Small Business (@GlobeSmallBiz) May 12, 2014