Our Services
We’ll help you make your next big plan a success.
Whether you are a business, industry association, economic development group or university, we can help you with your growth initiative.
Our services are designed to support the growth of new and existing business enterprises, new sector clusters and strategic economic initiatives.
Each service includes research, analysis, strategy, representation and execution support so that you have access to all of the tools and resources needed to make evidence-based decisions and take your project over the finish line – getting you tangible results faster.
“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” – Winston Churchill
Are you validating a concept but do not know where to begin? Is your business focused in the right areas and the right markets? We can help.
You have a limited amount of time, money and human resources . If you use those resources on a specific area of focus, you will make more of an impact than if you apply them to many different areas. We build strategies that will help to focus your efforts and position you to get results. We’ll hone in on the right opportunities, messaging, and tactical solutions so you can maximize your outcomes.
Having a good strategy allows you to say no – even to the good ideas – ideas that may lead you away from your overall goal.
We’ll help you focus and develop strategies in the following areas:
- Feasibility review and analysis
- Opportunity analysis
- Marketing and business development
- Short- and long-term strategic planning
- Government relations
- Focus and positioning statements
- Value proposition development
- Market validation
- Competitor analysis
This suite of services is designed for start-up ventures, SMEs, industry associations, community organizations, and academia.
Does your community have unique sector strengths and capabilities that have the potential for national and international leadership? We can help.
Sector strengths and capabilities have the potential for the creation of focused clusters that can drive economic prosperity. Clusters are groups of interconnected businesses and institutions in close proximity that benefit from their mutual connections. Clusters stimulate innovation and new business formation in a key industry sector.
Stiletto supports the growth of clusters and niche sectors because we understand the impact their success has on the national economy.
This suite of services is designed for regional and national industry associations, and all levels of government.
We support cluster growth through:
- Reviews of sector ecosystems
- Stakeholder consultations
- Ecosystem mapping
- Gap analysis
- Opportunity identification
- Strategy, execution and implementation assistance
Are you ready to enter a new market, but do not know where to begin? We can help.
Exporting is a key driver of Canada’s economic growth and provides companies with a strategic way to expand their markets beyond the borders of Canada’s relatively small domestic market. While Canadian companies struggle to grow in our tepid domestic economy, the weak Canadian dollar is giving the advantage to export-oriented firms. According to HSBC, just 10% of Canadian companies are selling abroad and a mere 550 companies account for 70% of Canadian goods exports.
An export plan is an extension of your business plan. It allows you to evaluate the potential benefits and risks for your company and details the approach to achieve your international sales objectives. Capturing this information in a logical plan can provide you with credibility when dealing with lenders.
We have worked extensively in international markets, particularly the United States, Europe, Brazil and China and we have considerable experience with domestic federal and provincial programs for both investment and trade opportunities. We’ll support your enterprise through one or a combination of the following services:
- Market research
- Trend analysis
- Competitor profiling
- Competitor positioning
- Corporate position
- Target market analysis
- Export market strategy
- National and international business development
This suite of services is designed to help SMEs companies get to market or expand their domestic and international presence. It is also designed for economic development organizations, provincial governments and industry associations to mobilize foreign direct investment strategies.
Are you wasting hours writing proposals that are not resulting in sales? Are you unsure how to navigate government programs? We can help.
Proposal and grant writing is time consuming and requires specialized expertise. Experience in writing grant applications and proposals has been proven to increase the odds of success.
Stiletto will help you clarify your message and find the right projects and programs to pursue. We’ll show you how to maximize your output and minimize your investments of time and money.
This service is designed for industry associations, startup ventures, and SMEs.
We’ll support you through:
- Reviews of your existing materials
- Guidance and/or preparation of presentations
- Coaching on “perfecting your pitch”
- Strategic reviews of appropriate grants for your organization
- Undertaking government relations on your behalf – helping to shepherd your proposals through the government approval process to ensure the right information is presented to the right audience.
Our Case Studies
Our Team
We will tailor our team of professionals to your specific needs and project demands. Our associates are experts in their field, from seasoned consultants to up and coming talent. We have a passion for our work – and we deliver.
Laura O’Blenis
President & CEO
Sonya Shorey
Primary Collaborator & Communications Strategist
David Stewart
In-Market Representative, Silicon Valley, USA
Patrick McIntyre
Senior Policy & Business Analyst
Lynda Savoie
Chief Financial Analyst
Sarah Sloan
Director of Business Analysis
Ariella Lukach, Phd
Director of Corporate Research
Meg Cumby
Director of Communications
Austin Beggs
Research and Technology Park Strategist
Sherisse Redman
Trade Logistics Executive
Joshua Prescott
Researcher-Writer
Tiffany Chester
Senior Marketing Strategist
Patricia Presti
Chief Information Services & Lead Researcher
Silvia Valdman
Lawyer & Legal Research AnalystOur Clients
We have worked with over 100 companies and closed more than $300 million in grants, new revenue and deals since 2010.
Here are some examples of the great organizations we’ve had the pleasure of working with.
Think Stiletto
Get the guidance and tools you need to confidently move forward.
You’re faced with a big opportunity, but you may lack the resources, expertise, or capacity to seize it and make the most of it. Other consulting firms don’t offer the specific expertise you need to get the results you desire.
That’s where we come in. Our expert team operates where science and technology meet business opportunity on the national and international stages. We use evidence-based research and strategy to identify new markets, validate concepts and fine tune value propositions so you can make the best-informed decisions for your organization.
We’ll help you focus your business, position your offering and bring clarity to your message in order to captivate investors, clients and partners.
We’re a consortium of consultants and also bring in strategic partners to make sure you have access to all the right expertise for your specific needs. Specializing in knowledge industries, commercialization, technology transfer and innovation, we bring a team of professionals to the table as problem solvers to help you dig deeper into complex issues and industries.
With Stiletto, you get a partner that is invested in your success. We go beyond delivering plans and materials, giving you personal guidance and advice on how to confidently move forward. We keep engaged with our clients even after the project is complete to ensure that they have what they need to continue the momentum.