Proposal Writing · Strategic Planning & Facilitation
Hollett & Sons Inc. offers a variety of services, primarily in the "Information Brokerage" Field. Information Brokerage is the provision of information to a client that answers their specific questions based upon our research. We use mostly information from existing sources (databases, journals, archives, newspapers, Internet, Books) however we also conduct primary research (Interviews, Surveys, etc.) as required.
Information Brokerage is a new and growing field in North America, albeit more popular in the United States than Canada. In Canada, this field is still considered as "Business Research" or "Market Research". Be that as it may, as the knowledge and information based economy continues to grow, the Canadian market grows as well.
Hollett & Sons Inc. has been a player in the Information Brokerage stage since 1996. Our primary applications are to clients who may not have the time, resources or the expertise to undertake their own research.
Examples of Hollett & Sons Inc. services include:
Business Research
Whatever you need to know, Hollett and Sons Inc is your source for information. We are quick, we are efficient, and we are able to find the most current information - for you.The federal and provincial governments of Canada required an inventory of all Entrepreneurship Development Programs in the region. Hollett and Sons Inc developed a comprehensive 100 page inventory of all programs and contacts.
Evaluation
Evaluations may have a variety of goals - evaluations of a pilot project to give feedback on changes for the future; evaluations of organizations as part of a strategic planning process; or program evaluations for assessment purposes. Hollett and Sons Inc. is experienced in completing all types of evaluation.The Pilot Project "Bridging the Gap" had five provincial sites and need a thorough formative evaluation to assist the management team in their analysis of where the program could be strengthened, and in understanding the variables of where the program would work best - and why. Hollett and Sons Inc. gave them that.
Competition Analysis
To know your competition is to be competitive. An overview of existing competition provides you with insight into their marketing strategies, market sources, and financial information.A provincial consultant contracted Hollett & Sons, Inc. to investigate the international sector of eco-cultural tourism. Our competition analysis detailed this international market.
Proposal Writing
Hollett & Son Inc. have assisted in the writing of proposals for the following groups. All have been funded by public sources.- 2004 - The Faculty of Business at Memorial University of Newfoundland was seeking funding for an International Chair in Business Studies
- 2003 - Smokey Mountain Ski Hill sought a multi-million dollar enhancement of their resort facilities
Strategic Planning & Facilitation
Whether is be to animate the process or to assist from start to finish, HSI has assisted many organizations with its Strategic Planning and Facilitation skills.The Institute of Fisheries and the Marine Institute engaged Hollett and Sons Inc. to be their external expert planner to guide their "Vision2020" process, a future visioning research and consultation process.
The College of the North Atlantic required an external resource to facilitate and develop their Strategic Planning Process. HSI worked with the Board and then took it on the road to their 17 campuses, meeting with staff, students and stakeholders.
At Hollett and Sons Inc., we focus on providing more than just the information clients are looking for, we answer their questions and help them get where the want to go.
