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Grand & Toy is starting 2007 with the underdog of makeovers:
the dream office with the launch of The "Your Amazing New Office" Contest

TORONTO, Jan. 30 /CNW/ -

The new year is prime time to be thinking of
makeovers: new eating habits, a new hairstyle, or maybe even a new kitchen.
New office space might not top the list for most people, but for small
businesses, experts advise that an office makeover can do wonders for their
productivity. That is why Grand & Toy is offering Canadian small business
owners the "Your Amazing New Office" contest for a chance to win a $20,000
dream office makeover.

"So many of us don't realize that a cluttered work environment may hamper
efficiency and can contribute to awkward working postures," says ergonomics
expert, Kathy Kawaja, Human Factors North Inc. "Having the right tools and the
right work space can really impact the bottom line, and Grand & Toy can help."
Seventy-three per cent of small businesses feel that increased
productivity is a major priority for their business(1).

Having the right
office design and supplies can provide a healthier, more inviting environment,
leading to less stress and greater efficiency during the hectic work week.
"With small business representing over 97 per cent of all Canadian
businesses(2), Grand & Toy knows how important it is to support the multitude
of office needs that the small business owner has," says Lisa Xavier, Senior
Director, Marketing Small Business Programs, Grand & Toy. "We also know that
investing in these resources can be difficult. By providing the opportunity to
win an office makeover, we are helping small businesses to get a 'leg up' on
2007."

To enter the contest, entrants must visit www.grandandtoy.com and click
on the "Your Amazing New Office" contest button. From there, they need to fill
out the entry form and submit a photo of their office space. The contest runs
from January 29th through March 11th, with winners being contacted by
telephone.

The grand prize winner will receive $20,000 in office related goods and
services that will provide the perfect setting for productivity and success.
These will include items such as:

- Office Supplies
- Technology
- Business Imaging
- Business Interiors
- Web Site Design Services

Three secondary makeover prizes of $7,500 will be awarded in Western
Canada, Atlantic Canada and Ontario.
In addition to the larger prizes, Grand & Toy will provide 30 random
instant-win prize packs worth over $770 each. Prize packs include a variety of
different items such as digital cameras, wireless headsets, CD storage discs,
DVDs, and more. No two prize packs will be the same.
For more information and contest details, go to www.grandandtoy.com or
www.grandandtoy.ctv.ca for contest rules and prizing.