The Basics of Starting A New Business*

In this seminar, participants will learn key points to consider when starting a business. Learn about legal structure, business registration, business licences and the importance of business planning in achieving long-term success.

Business Incubation and Your Business

At this FREE seminar, you will hear how a Business Incubation Program offers expert advisory support, starter office space and a range of other resources to help entrepreneurs achieve success. These resources include hands-on management assistance, education, information, vital business support services, networking resources and strategic linkages.

Developing a Business Plan*

One of our professional Business Advisors will review the key elements and the necessary steps in the creation of the business plan, something every entrepreneur should prepare. Useful insights and tips for each sections of your plan will be provided. You will leave with a framework for preparing a comprehensive, properly formatted business plan that will help achieve your business goals.

Marketing for Success*

A clear understanding of marketing concepts is essential to successfully promoting your product or service. Our Marketing Specialist speak about market research, identifying your target customer, positioning and the essentials of developing effective marketing strategies.

Tax and Cash Flow Strategies*

The facilitator of this seminar has a solid financial background. Topics include business registration, legal structures for starting your business (including tax implications), GST and PST information, tax saving expense deductions for small business, and record-keeping techniques. A good portion of the seminar will be devoted to showing participants how to prepare a cash flow forecast and techniques for managing cash flow, with the emphasis on collections.