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Case Studies

Over the course of the Ontario wide Digital Main Project, we have had the honour to work with small main street business across the province. Here are a few of their stories. Check in here as we add more stories!

Visit digitalmainstreet.ca/Ontario to learn more.

Saddling Up for Success: Kenora Bed ‘n’ Bale’s Cloud Accounting Journey

Abundance Home’s Social Media Strategy: Rolling Out the Welcome Mat for the Youth Market

Bayfield Bed and Breakfast Says ‘I Do’ to Digital Transformation

Success in Every Sip: How Rose N Crantz Brewed a Winning Launch

The Little Brit Shop’s Digital Renaissance Brings a Taste of the U.K. to Its Customers

From Kernel to Cart: Uncle Bob’s Popcorn Paves Road to Online Success

Fancy That Cake Discovers Key Ingredient to Success With Automated Client Management System

Molloy’s Soap Scrubs Their Digital Presence to Launch Clean New Look

From Cradle to Cart: Stork + Bundle’s Journey to E-Commerce Success

Scythe and Sickle Tattoo Puts Skin in the Game with Digital Transformation

Defying Gravity: How Brass Belles Aerial Studio Soared to New Heights With A Savvy Digital Marketing Strategy

How Silver Fox Distills Future Success With New Software

How a Digital Makeover Helped Dear Me Cosmetic Clinic Reach its Target

Mastering Art in the Digital Realm: How An Artist For Hire Transformed Their Business With Virtual Education

Wesley Bates Gallery and Print Studio Brings Modern Marketing Approach to an Ancient Craft

Mountain View Resort Levels Up Their Online Presence

BuzzMasters Discovers That a Personal Touch Goes a Long Way

Vineland Physiotherapy Bounces Back With Education-Centered Social Strategy

Hyland Cinema Upgrades Its Retro Approach to Memberships

The Wolf Den Brings Brand Story to Life for Online Audience

The Atrium Launches Digital Campaign to Rebuild Community

AgriTech North’s Produce Business Experiences Massive Growth With Shift to Shopify

Creative Content Drives Social Engagement for Moon In June Studio

Michael’s Hair Design & Day Spa Proves Experience and Innovation Is a Winning Style

Pauline Gladstone – Artist Paints Bright Future Through Digital Transformation

Verellen Music Academy Creates Harmony With Authentic Digital Advertising

Dog-Eared Café Brews Success With Strong Digital Presence

Connected Living Yoga Finds Balance With Smart Technology and In-Person Practice

A10 Fabrication Wields The Power of Social Media To Generate Leads

Sweet Cherry Spa Leverages Technology To Engage Customers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Good Food Garden Sows Into Digital Marketing and Fosters Customer Relationships

Small Hooves, Big Hearts Invests in a Multi-Prong Digital Marketing Strategy That Puts Their Customer First

[DMS Case Study] London cheese shop finds the right groove with families as pandemic pinches large events

[DMS Case Study] Natural soap business takes advantage of rural setting to educate consumers

[DMS Case Study] Psychology practice focuses on getting its web presence right … from the start

[DMS Case Study] Carson’s Garden + Market parlays strong personal brand into online retail success

[DMS Case Study] Art studio shifts into high-growth mode as web-savvy product business with DMS

[DMS Case Study] Infinity North charts growth plan thanks to new website, digital marketing strategy

[DMS Short Takes] Cedars of Lake Eugenia – Flesherton, ON

[DMS Short Take] Cedar Creek Kennels – Amaranth, ON

[DMS Short Take] That’s What She Grows – Sarnia, ON

[DMS Short Take] Merinnade Market – Ottawa, ON

[DMS Short Take] Looks Hair Studio – Elliot Lake, ON

[DMS Short Take] Akasha Healing & Yoga – Kingston, ON

[DMS Short Take] Western Boot Corral – Petrolia, ON

[DMS Short Takes] Stephanie Trattner Photography – Belleville, ON

[DMS Short Take] Prince Edward County T-Shirt Company – Picton, ON

[DMS Short Take] Lalaland Glass Studio – Bloomfield, ON

[DMS Short Take] Garden Path Homemade Soap – Vankleek Hill, ON

[DMS Short Take] Couture Candy – Peterborough, ON

[DMS Short Takes] Lake of the Woods Brewing Co – Kenora, ON

[DMS Short Takes] Queen of Hearts Tea House & Gifts – Kitchener, ON

[DMS Short Takes] Play-A-Latte Café – Kitchener, ON

[DMS Short Takes] Delivery 4 All – Hamilton, ON

[DMS Short Takes] Ricci’s Printing – North Bay, ON

[DMS Short Takes] Goldsmith’s Farm Market and Bakery – Thornbury, ON

[DMS Short Takes] Endless Pawzabilities – St. Catharines, ON

[DMS Success Stories] Stylush Salon – Fort Frances

[DMS Success Stories] Portobello Home – Thunder Bay

[DMS Success Stories] Niffers – Bancroft

[DMS Success Stories] Ebb & Flo – Brockville and Ottawa

[DMS Success Stories] Cottage Toys – Lakefield and Peterborough

[DMS Success Stories] Children’s Art Factory – Guelph

[DMS Success Stories] Bluebird Café and Grill – Orangeville

[DMS Success Stories] Bloomers and the Brownhouse Chocolates – Thunder Bay

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Not Your Father’s Barber, Ottawa

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – The Wellington Butchery, Ottawa

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Rebel Petal, Ottawa

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – The Bridge Social, Uxbridge

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – R&G Auto Centre, Pickering

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Easy Math for Kids, Uxbridge

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – NorthStar Counselling Services, Peterborough

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – The Art Shop, Village of Lakefield

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Down to Earth Adventure Outfitters, Lindsay

DMS Short Takes – Studio Shanthaly (French)

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Solace Massage Therapy, Markham

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – NextDoor Restaurant, Markham

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Mona Home and Office Cleaning, Markham

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Ebb & Flo, Brockville & Ottawa

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Salamanders, Kemptville

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Fresh Organic Spa Bar, Brampton

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Little Dragon Corp, Brampton

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Russo Family Chiropractic, Brampton

Southern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Olde Magick Shoppe, Prescott

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Emily Shandruk Solutions, Thunder Bay

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – All About Massage Day Spa, Sudbury

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – StrongMom Coaching, Thunder Bay

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Pivot Consulting & Coaching, Thunder Bay

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Gorham Denture Clinic, Sundridge

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – PC Medic Computers, Thunder Bay

Online goes from Band-Aid fix to new growth opportunity for natural health clinic

From local vintage clothing and antiques store to global enterprise

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Split Ends, Fort Frances

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Bloomers and the Brownhouse, Thunder Bay

Natural health clinic weathers 2021’s rocky start with big shift online

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Bare Naked Beauty, Manitoulin Island

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – The FARM, North Bay

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Maja’s Garden Bistro, Mindemoya

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Kuppajo Espresso Bar, Sudbury

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Hoolio & Goober, Kenora

Online investment proving its worth for Toronto’s Gadabout Vintage

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Inglenook Art Studios, Kenora

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Vested Interest Trading, Callander

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Picture Yourself Well, Huntsville

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Belluz Concrete and Rentals, Fort Francis

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Martin’s Framing, Bracebridge

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – The Monique Legault Studio, Sudbury

Northern Ontario DMS Short Takes – Sugar Bush Canadian Coffee and Boo Bah Lou Candy Corner, Manitoulin

Natural health clinic diversifies its business online with Digital Main Street to drive future growth

Popular Toronto curio and vintage wardrobe shop reinvents itself online with Digital Main Street

Turning a popular food truck into a successful restaurant during a pandemic with help from Digital Main Street

Pandemic is just one more challenge to overcome for this entrepreneurial couple

Lessons learned from the frontlines of Digital Main Street

Online counselling becomes vital to COVID business survival for couples therapist

Digital investment pays off for Manitoulin Island during the pandemic

When crisis strikes, business owners must always be open to what they could do

Digital Main Street helps Georgetown gift and décor shop reinvent itself online

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London, Ontario business owner goes digital to connect with clients

Central Huron artisan boutique boosts online marketing to attract storefront shoppers

Cambridge medicine centre rebuilds its digital brand to draw patients

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Goderich café mastering SEO for small business strategic growth

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Port Rowan retail entrepreneur turns to e-commerce to level up

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Ontario Furniture Storefront & Design Studio Transforms Digital Marketing for Growth

No Udder Ice Cream

Here’s the scoop on Main Street: plant-based ice cream can go digital too

Women on the Move Entrepreneurial Forum

10,000 women making $1M each: Important mission goes digital

Sunny Jung Everleigh Gardens

How every merchant’s nightmare put this store on the path to digital success

Lisa Dickie at Dickie's Cooking School

Training is the Main Ingredient for Small Business Online Success

Staff in front of The Island Jar in Little Current, Manitoulin Island

Retail Small Business Can Thrive Even After the Tourists Have Gone Home

Mike George in Aurelius Food

Bricks & clicks: Digital Main Street shows how retail stores & digital can grow together

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