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What comes first when I’m starting a business plan?
What comes first when I start planning for my business? #Businessplanningbasics #thesamblog So you’ve decided to kick your dream up a notch and start working on a business plan. You open the blank document, your fingers are on the keyboard… now what? Here’s what SAM has to say: Start with figuring out your revenue sources…… Continue Reading What comes first when I’m starting a business plan?

Tips for Successful Grant Writing: Part 2
Tips for Successful Grant Writing: Part 2 #grantwritingbasics #thesamblog And we are back for part 2 of our grant writing tips (did you miss part 1? Read it here!)! These general tips were collected from our team of expert consultants, so that you can write a great grant proposal and get the results you need. Ask for the… Continue Reading Tips for Successful Grant Writing: Part 2

Now Playing: #SAMspotlight on ViBeat Dance
Now Playing: #SAMspotlight on ViBeat Dance #SAMSPOTLIGHT #THESAMBLOG In our latest episode of the #SAMspotlight series, we sit down with our client ViBeat Dance Studio‘s AD Darshini Shah to talk about the communicative power of dance, the company’s journey since launching in 2015, and her strong commitment to anti-bullying and teaching empathy through arts and… Continue Reading Now Playing: #SAMspotlight on ViBeat Dance

3 quick website updates for 2021
Get your website in tip-top shape for the new year! Continue Reading 3 quick website updates for 2021

Top Three Graphic Design and Photo Editing Websites Anyone Can Use!
by Krista Tannahill, SAM Consultant When it comes to marketing yourself, your business or a non-profit organization there are a lot of great do-it-yourself resources. From marketing materials to social media graphics here are my favourite websites for creating professional looking graphics. Each of these websites are user-friendly with a variety of templates, photos, fonts… Continue Reading Top Three Graphic Design and Photo Editing Websites Anyone Can Use!

Now Playing: #SAMspotlight on “Woodlight”
Now Playing: #SAMspotlight on “Woodlight” #SAMSPOTLIGHT #thesamblog Strategic Arts Management clients Erin Donovan from Hear Here Productions and Susanne Chui from Mocean Dance have been working on an exciting project these past few months. Get ready to see this incredible short film, incorporating dance, poetry, music, and gorgeous visual storytelling. Coming soon in 2020! Be… Continue Reading Now Playing: #SAMspotlight on “Woodlight”