Clutch is the sister-company of auto/one, the high-end alternative to your usual car dealership. What auto/one offers to guys, clutch does with females...for females. Their dealerships are in BC.
When it comes to improving consumer experiences, buying a car has a lot of room to improve. Clutch provides services to make the experience better..improved customer service, zero dealership footprint, full-day test-drives are all part of the deal. Not sure how their pricing compares to traditional dealerships.
I guess in the high-end used car market such services will be of value where price isn't the main purchase driver.
10.17.2007
CLUTCH by auto/ONE - BC
10.15.2007
FP - Small Biz
The National Post has started a dedicated weekly Small Business focus in their FP section (every Monday). I read the first one today and found it pretty interesting. I'm not a seasoned entrepreneur by any means, but I've read enough top-ten-rules or best ways to be a successful entrepreneur so that portion didn't really add much value for me. I imagine they are great for people who are thinking of starting something new.
We will see how wide of an area this section covers. No matter what, it's a good a good sign that it has started and it will be a great channel for startups to get exposure through.
The odd thing was that online, there wasn't much (any) promo about it.
10.12.2007
Unlimited Magazine - Calgary
Saw this new addition on the shelves today. Their timing is a bit unfortunate but I was very intrigued!
The cover says it's "Canada's Hottest New Business Magazine", which I found a bit un-true since it was all about Alberta. This is either a strategic decision, or they don't have writers elsewhere in the country..or they think all new business worth talking about is happening in Albeta. All points for discussion I guess, which I won't get to here.
Some interesting content in the magazine, and I like that it's about new business in any field, not just web 2.0 startups, which is what most people think of new business these days. I do think they really need to cover the whole country if they want to keep it relevant - there is only so much I want to hear about what people are doing in Calgary ;)
I think magazines and blogs will co-exist and each have their own place in terms of content, but I'm sure they're also wondering if biz 2.0 is a sign of things to come.
10.11.2007
early reminder - (likemind) to
PFSK-started coffee-event is happening next week.
It's described as "an opportunity to enjoy coffee and conversation because drinking good coffee with likeminded people is fun"
I went to the first one and it was a nice get-together and I made some great contacts. Looking forward to this one next week.
Date: Oct 18
Time: 8am
Place: Over Easy, 208 Bloor Street West (at Avenue Rd), Toronto
(I think I'll talk to the organizers about changing up the location next time)
Sort of sad that this is the only city in Canada to take part. Montreal, Vancouver - anyone want to organize?
10.04.2007
Playing games at the movies - t.o.
People playing games as a group in movie theaters - this is what Time Play is hoping will take place in every theatre in the country. I haven't personally seen it at any theatres around town, but hope they start picking it up. I also hope it's not one of those great ideas that in practice just doesn't work well.
Cool concept, should have cooler site unfortunately - www.timeplay.com
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