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Welcome to 411’s Entrepreneurs Club

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Become a 411 customer to get all the benefits of the Entrepreneurs Club. See how we can help your business grow with our Business solutions.

Every business faces struggles from time to time. Some happen in the early stages of a business, when trying to sort out finances and funding. Others come during the growth phase, perhaps when determining a marketing strategy to attract new customers. They may even arise when the business is thriving, but the owner is on the verge of a burnout. These struggles are often amplified for entrepreneurs because they simply don’t have as many resources as larger companies to work through them.

We’re here to help you succeed in all areas of your business. Whether you need help with accounting, financing, marketing or operations, we’ll make sure we find you the best solution for your business. That’s why we’ve partnered with Goodlife, Avis, Square, Law Scout, FreshBooks, Grasshopper, Thinking Capital, Vistaprint, Arnold Street Media, Regus and more to bring you the Entrepreneurs Club, your hookup to exclusive business benefits.

We get that entrepreneurs are super busy, so as a Club member, you’ll get a dedicated Business Advisor that will sweat the details, so you can get back to running your business. Why? Simply because we value our customers, and we want to give you something more for your business. 411 clients who spend over $150/month will automatically become members and will get access to Entrepreneurs Club benefits instantly.

Benefits for Entrepreneurs Club Members

  • You get exclusive offers on business products and services
  • There’s no extra work—just sit back, relax, and enjoy the perks
  • It’s comprehensive—there’s something for every type of business
  • It’s flexible—take advantage of deals from as many or as few of our partners as you’d like

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Here’s a list of our partners and an idea of the offers you’ll get.

Square

As the world continues to progress into a cashless one, getting paid as a freelancer, contractor or a professional service provider is becoming tougher. Invoices can take months to get paid and dealing with cheques can always be shaky. Everything would be easier if you can get paid upfront and fast. Heck, bonus if you can do it from your smart device. Well, it’s all possible with Square – you can get paid directly to your smartphone or tablet connected to your bank accounts with the square reader.

With our partnership with Square, Entrepreneurs Club members get $1500 of free transactions. You’ll receive a free Square reader, along with the Point of Sale app that connects to your smart device. Once you’ve set your free account up you can start getting paid via credit card immediately and on the go.

Goodlife

The toughest thing to do when running your own business is making time for yourself. It’s important to take even one hour per day to step away and take care of your health. This will significantly improve your life and increase longevity. Our partnership with Goodlife gives you just that. Being in the Entrepreneurs Club means an exclusive corporate membership with Goodlife.

With a Goodlife corporate discount, you’ll save 44% off regular rates of the all-access membership, giving you access to over 280 locations across Canada and the programs they offer. Some locations are open 24 hours, so you can go around your busy schedule. You can extend the discount to loved ones as well.

Golf Concierge

Golfing is still one of the most popular past times, for both business and leisure. The prices can be steep, however, especially for entrepreneurs operating on a tight budget. With 411’s personal Golf Concierge, you’ll get access to some of the best golf courses in the country all at exclusive rates.

Avis & Budget

Ever had an important client meeting, or an out-of-town sales opportunity but no car? It’s a tough predicament, but there is always an option. Showing up by hopping off the bus may not be the best look, so renting a car is your next best bet. Sometimes that means spending a little extra cash you did not intend to.

With our Avis & Budget partnership, you can save anywhere from 5-25% on car and truck rentals, anywhere in the world. If you really want to up your game, you’ll have access to the Avis Signature Series and save on signature rentals.  You’ll never miss an important meeting or opportunity again.

Vistaprint

With so much of our lives online now, we sometimes neglect print when it comes to marketing—but we definitely shouldn’t. Professional looking marketing materials communicate your brand message and give your customers something to hold on to. Tangible items like business cards or branded pens shouldn’t be overlooked.

Vistaprint creates and prints marketing material like business cards, letterheads, pens, mugs, calendars, and more—you name it, they have it. Entrepreneurs Club members get a 50% discount on business cards and 25-40% off on all the rest.

Grasshopper

Using a virtual phone system let’s you work from anywhere, makes your business sound more professional to your customers, and helps you save costs. Plus, having a local number on your site will help improve your local search engine ranking.

Grasshopper is a virtual phone system that lets you turn your smartphone into a business line, so you can run your business on the go. You can keep your existing number or get a new local or toll-free one. You’ll get a $75 credit to your Grasshopper account through the Entrepreneurs Club.

FreshBooks

One of the realities of running a business is that you need to keep track of all your expenses. You can hire a bookkeeper to handle it or you can make use of a simple, do-it-yourself solution. Cloud accounting is ideal for entrepreneurs because it will help you stay organized and avoid the scramble when it comes to tax time.

FreshBooks is an easy-to-use cloud accounting service that allows business owners to invoice, track time, and capture expenses both quickly and securely. Club members get 10% off on monthly plans or 20% off annual plans.

For more info about why cloud accounting is ideal for entrepreneurs, check out this post we wrote.

Thinking Capital

For many Canadian entrepreneurs, it can be challenging to grow your business all year long. Whether you are looking to renovate your shop, upgrade your equipment or invest in additional marketing, Thinking Capital offers business financing from $5,000 to $300,000 in as little as 24 hours to help you meet your goals.

Turn your business dreams into reality by learning more about the financing solutions they offer. Click here for more information.

Arnold Street Media 

In order to have an effective marketing campaign, you must make a connection with your audience. One of the best ways to grab your customers’ attention and tell your company’s story is through visual media. At ASM, their visual content producers work with marketers to bring your brand to life with professional videography and photography.

Having unique content is crucial to thriving online and this visual content is perfect to be used across your website, online listing and all of your social media channels. Our partnership will get you the best prices for professional visual content to maximize your online exposure.

Law Scout 

Our partnership with Law Scout makes legal services fast, convenient and budget-friendly to members of the Entrepreneurs Club. Law Scout makes it easy for business owners to get their legal done online.  With upfront fixed pricing, they connect entrepreneurs to experienced lawyers who will answer their questions, ensure the corporation aligns with their goals, and maximize the tax benefits of incorporating.

Together, 411 and Law Scout want to make sure our customers are set up for success, prepared for the unpredictable, and getting the best service at the best price, all while saving time, money, and reducing stress.

411 Social Media Management powered by Arnold Street Media 

411 Social Media Management powered by Arnold Street Media. Social Media Management makes it simple for your brand to have a strong online presence. Posting online and having an active brand helps businesses gain new customers, build a following of advocates, and market their products and services. Social media is the perfect place to maintain relationships with customers and to build new ones. With our Social Media Management product, small business owners know that their brand is actively engaging with customers online.

To learn more on why it is so important for your brand to be present online, take a look at this blog post we wrote.

Loran Insurance

Loran Insurance offers health insurance plans for business owners with Loran Health Plus. It’s a new plan for small business owners and entrepreneurs with affordable drug, health and dental coverage. In Canada, we’re lucky enough to have health care which covers doctor visits and hospital stays. Unfortunately, provincial health care is limited. Think about dentist visits, physiotherapy or serious health issues that may arise. Having health insurance is important for peace of mind and knowing you are protected. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late. Loran Health Plus is the best plan for small business owners, underwritten by Green Shield Canada & Beneplan Co-operative it will help you protect yourself, your family, and your team.

Staples Business Advantage

Staples offers customers a wide variety of products through the Staples Business Advantage program. The program provides members with a dedicated account team focused on providing and delivering the greatest value to your business. Entrepreneurs Club members get access to this program simply for being our customers. Access office products with customized pricing for core products your business relies on, with fast and free shipping. Take advantage of corporate-level discounts with Staples Business Advantage. Save up to 15% per order, saving hundreds of dollars a year.

Check out our blog on how to reorganize and revamp your office to learn how Staples can help.

Regus

Regus is our newest partner to the Entrepreneurs Club. Regus aims to help businesses conduct the best work of their lives by offering the right type of work environment and the flexibility for success without the risks of signing a long term commitment or lease. It makes sense for small business to take advantage of these shared workspaces because it’s an affordable and reliable option which will let you begin working the next day. Beside co-working spaces, Regus also offer a broad range of meeting rooms, private offices & suites, virtual offices, workplace recovery, a full lounge and kitchen (depending on location), and FREE Wi-Fi and coffee, what more could you need?

Become a 411 customer to get all the benefits of the Entrepreneurs Club. See how we can help your business with a business websiteGoogle AdWords plan, or advertising on 411.ca.

Laura has a B.A. in Honours Communications Studies from McMaster University and is currently enrolled in Humber’s Public Relations Postgraduate program. She is passionate about writing and local business, so this blog is the perfect combination of the two.