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October 2021
Learning Lab: ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Sales
The holiday season offers boundless opportunities for local businesses to bring in new customers, increase sales and create momentum for the new year. As the festive months roll around, businesses should capitalize on the increased foot traffic and spending the holidays bring. Planning is essential to a successful holiday season – inventory, mental health, marketing and more. Join Tracey Baker and Denise Tucker, two local business owners, as they discuss tips to help you navigate this hectic, but profitable, season.…
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Starting Your Business Basics
Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship! The Starting Your Business sessions are geared towards those considering entrepreneurship and those who have already decided to start their own business and are ready to take the next steps. Sessions are held in a small group setting and led by a Small Business Consultant. Topics include: Assessing the feasibility of your business idea The pros and cons of different forms of business (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation) protecting yourself and the business HST Allowable…
Find out more »Business Plan Basics – Part 1
Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. The point of your plan is to articulate the concepts that inspired you to start your business as well as evaluate potential hurdles like competition and funding issues. Whether you are seeking start-up capital or just want a solid road map to guide you through the early years of your business, a workable small business plan will help you work toward your goals.…
Find out more »Business Plan Basics – Part 2
Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. The point of your plan is to articulate the concepts that inspired you to start your business as well as evaluate potential hurdles like competition and funding issues. Whether you are seeking start-up capital or just want a solid road map to guide you through the early years of your business, a workable small business plan will help you work toward your goals.…
Find out more »Starting Your Business Basics
Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship! The Starting Your Business sessions are geared towards those considering entrepreneurship and those who have already decided to start their own business and are ready to take the next steps. Sessions are held in a small group setting and led by a Small Business Consultant. Topics include: Assessing the feasibility of your business idea The pros and cons of different forms of business (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation) protecting yourself and the business HST Allowable…
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