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Learning Lab - Benefit from Benefits Being an Entrepreneur means you generate your own income through your own creativity and hard work. You reap the rewards but also assume all the risk. All too often Business Owners are too busy building their business to think about what would happen if they were to be hit with a serious injury or illness. Two representatives from Service Canada will discuss benefits for employers. They’ll cover: • EI special benefits • The Job…

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.…

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…