Occasions that have been unleashed in March 2020, and the associated restrictions that adopted, proved significantly daunting for each established and aspiring small enterprise homeowners.

For current entrepreneurs, it was very tough if not unattainable to remain forward of ever-changing guidelines and rules as they switched to survival mode. For aspiring entrepreneurs, it was equally difficult to think about transferring ahead with a enterprise concept throughout a time of fixed change and much more uncertainty.

However six Peterborough-area entrepreneurs noticed a possibility throughout the pandemic. Regardless of all of the restrictions and uncertainty, there remained a excessive demand for the providers they have been providing. Demonstrating ardour, dedication, and braveness, they determined it was the correct time to both launch or develop their companies.

These six entrepreneurs — Desiree Bandi, Karen Kearney, Jenish Odigineyev, Lyle Saunders, and Shawn and Jolene Morris — took the brave leap by collaborating in Starter Firm Plus, an entrepreneurial coaching program supplied domestically by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Financial Growth Enterprise Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario authorities.

Now, absolutely leveraging what they realized by way of their Starter Firm Plus participation and with the confirmed sound recommendation of their respective mentors ringing of their ears, Desiree, Karen, Jenish, Lyle, and Shawn and Jolene are steadily rising their companies whereas absolutely realizing a shared purpose of offering a much-needed service to their shoppers.

Discover out about their companies, in their very own phrases, beneath.

 

1.5 Levels Composting Options

Proprietor: Desiree Bandi
Web site: peterboroughcompost.ca
Social: Fb, Instagram

We offer an natural waste assortment service for Peterborough residents and companies to divert their meals and natural waste away from the landfill and rework it into high-quality compost that can be utilized to complement soil and develop wholesome crops.

We perceive that managing natural waste could be a important problem for folks in our group. That’s why we provide a hassle-free service that’s tailor-made to satisfy the wants of every particular person.

We offer a variety of assortment choices, together with weekly and biweekly pickups to make sure that our clients’ waste is collected at a time that’s handy for them. We offer conveniently sized six-gallon buckets, sealable lids and compostable baggage, making certain our service is as low upkeep as doable so our clients can spend much less time fussing over their rubbish.

No enterprise or group in Peterborough gives a service fairly like ours. So far as natural waste assortment goes, we have now pioneered the way in which, providing the primary service of its variety in Peterborough. We give again the completed compost within the spring to our group companions and area people gardens, making certain that our service comes full circle, nourishing the land in our group whereas diverting waste. By selecting our natural waste assortment service, you’ll be taking an necessary step in direction of decreasing your environmental influence.

 

K9 in Movement Wellness

Proprietor: Karen Kearney
Web site: k9inmotionwellness.ca
Social: Fb, Instagram

K9 in Movement Wellness was established in 2016. We’re a pet wellness clinic at present providing cell providers in pet rehab, retail pet specialties and residential train packages for animals in want.

Our providers supplied entail canine therapeutic massage, canine hydrotherapy, chilly laser remedy, specialty aids/mobility aids, residence train packages, pet first-aid, pet bereavement, and holistic well being merchandise for animals.

We’re distinctive as a result of there aren’t any different cell clinics like K9 in Movement Wellness within the Peterborough and surrounding areas inside Kawartha Lakes. We offer cell providers to canines or felines that can’t stroll, or are of their later senior years.

Their restoration is a lot better when pet homeowners are capable of take part of their care/rehab. We’ve a singular train program that’s particularly designed for every animal.

We care about our shoppers and we work with their veterinarians to realize the perfect outcomes for the animal.

 

Odigski Media

Proprietor: Jenish Odigineyev
Web site: odigskimedia.com
Social: Fb, Instagram

Are you on the lookout for gorgeous, high-quality movies that seize the essence of your model or occasion? Look no additional than our videography enterprise!

Our skilled workforce of videographers makes use of the newest gear and strategies to create visually gorgeous movies that may make your model stand out.

From company occasions to product launches and all the things in between, we work carefully with our shoppers to make sure their imaginative and prescient is dropped at life.

What makes our enterprise distinctive is we don’t simply shoot advertisements or explainer movies. We additionally assist to push these movies out by way of social media and paid advertisements to the correct audiences.

With our videography providers, you may inform your story in a compelling and fascinating method that resonates together with your viewers. Contact us in the present day to take your model to the following stage!

 

Peterborough Incapacity Tax Providers

Proprietor: Lyle Saunders
Web site: PtboDTS.ca
Social: Fb

We perceive the wants related to having a cherished one with a incapacity or particular want, and the planning and fear that’s concerned concerning their future take care of years to return.

After making use of for the Incapacity Tax Credit score and receiving all most taxable advantages for my oldest son Austin, I based Peterborough Incapacity Tax Providers to help different households with an area frontline service to assist maximize their taxable advantages in direction of enhancing their family’s high quality of life and financial savings alternatives.

After making use of for the Incapacity Tax Credit score and adjusting all allowable tax years, our family obtained hundreds in taxable advantages.

In flip, we used financial savings advantages such because the Registered Incapacity Financial savings Plan (RDSP) and the Tax Free Saving Account (TFSA) to double and develop our advantages. These saving constructions may even reduce authorities claw-backs for Austin’s future withdrawals as an grownup.

Peterborough Incapacity Tax Providers is an area enterprise based mostly in Peterborough since 2018. We’re a multi-year Chamber of Commerce member and Love Native sponsor as effectively a five-year sponsor/supporter of Peterborough Challengers Baseball. We’ve been awarded quite a few native awards together with the 2021 Enterprise Excellence Award ‘High-4-Below-40′; a 2022 PTBOToday.ca Spirit Award recipient for Finest Tax Service 2022; and a Platinum Readers’ Selection Award from each The Examiner and Peterborough This Week.

 

Trim Time

Proprietor: Shawn and Jolene Morris
Web site: trimtime.ca
Social: Fb, Instagram

Trim Time is a cell hashish trimming and processing enterprise. We trim, make hash and rosin and extra proper at your door.

We save the time and stress that may happen harvesting hashish crops, particularly bigger ones! Make it straightforward and belief your crops with our full service cell hashish trimming and processing service.

We’ve heard from our clients that they admire our skilled and educated workforce, in addition to the expertise and equipment we use to trim their crops.

So don’t waste your time, name Trim Time. Examine us out in the present day at trimtime.ca.

 

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