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.
The Globe asked women in the trades what they found was a takeoff moment or what was a blockage point. Here are some of the responses from our @GlobeSmallBiz Twitter feed.
@GlobeSmallBiz @SmallJobPlumber advertising that isn't a complete waste of money.
— Jenn Gregory Photo (@JennGregoryDotC) May 3, 2014@GlobeSmallBiz As a startup with 0 dollars for paid advertising, social media has been fantastic for spreading the word about our new biz.
— Small Jobs Plumbing (@SmallJobPlumber) May 5, 2014@GlobeSmallBiz @globeandmail Being taken seriously
— Abby Huizing (@Franchisology) May 1, 2014