Starting / Planning Business Seminars

Pre-registration required. Seating is limited.
Please call 519-659-2882 x0 or email

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Starting a Small Business Seminar

Date	Time	Cost
Wednesday Aug 18	6:00PM - 9:00PM	$25.00+HST	Register
Wednesday Sep 15	6:00PM - 9:00PM	$25.00+HST	Register
Wednesday Oct 13	6:00PM - 9:00PM	$25.00+HST	Register
Wednesday Nov 17	6:00PM - 9:00PM	$25.00+HST	Register

Seminar Details

» Do I have what it takes to start and operate a small business?

» What's involved in getting things off the ground?

» What financial and advisory assistance programs can help me?

» What is a business plan, and why do I need one?

This seminar is the prerequisite for enrollment in the Business Planning Workshop.

*** Prerequisite for Enrollment in the Business Planning Workshop:
*** Completion of the Starting a Small Business Seminar (above)

Business Planning Workshop - Session I

Date	Time	Cost
Wednesday Aug 25	6:00PM - 9:00PM	$100.00+HST	Register
Wednesday Sep 22	6:00PM - 9:00PM	$100.00+HST	Register
Wednesday Oct 27	6:00PM - 9:00PM	$100.00+HST	Register
Wednesday Nov 24	6:00PM - 9:00PM	$100.00+HST	Register

Session I Details

Session I:

» Market Research, Industry, Consumer, and Competition

» The Marketing Plan

» Developing a Promotional Strategy and Selling Strategy

Prices include Business Planning Workshop Sessions II and III. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who attend all 3 sessions.

Business Planning Workshop - Sessions II and III

Date	Time	Cost
Friday Aug 27	9:00AM - 4:00PM	---	---
Friday Sep 24	9:00AM - 4:00PM	---	---
Friday Oct 29	9:00AM - 4:00PM	---	---
Friday Nov 26	9:00AM - 4:00PM	---	---

Session II & III Details

Session II:

» Networth & Contributed Equity

» Breakeven Analysis

» Operational Issues:
Start Up Costs, Production Process

Session III:

» Financial Considerations

» Sales Forecasting

» Projected Cash Flow, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet

Business Planning Forms

Right click an item and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As":

Calculating Breakeven Sales

Projected Cash Flow

Projected Income Statement

Marketing Plan

Opening Balance Sheet

Sales Activity Chart

General Seminar Information

All Seminars are held at the Small Business Centre.

Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to each start time to ensure that seminars start on time.

For Wednesday sessions, please note that the door to the building will be locked shortly after the evening seminar start time of 6:00pm.

Download a Printable Seminar Schedule

Payment for your registration can be made via PayPal using your credit card. Otherwise, you can pay in person (advanced registrations only, no payments at the door) at the Small Business Centre by debit or cash.

Refund Policy

Less than 48 hours:
A refund will NOT be given if the customer cancels within 48 hours of the seminar.

More than 48 hours:
Cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to the seminar will be refunded in the same manner as the payment was made, less a $10 administration fee.