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Small Business Seminars & events for Alberta's small business community

If you're starting or expanding a business and looking for direction, you can't afford to miss these great sessions designed to save you time and money.

Value for your money! For your investment of three hours and a little over $30, you'll walk away with practical information and ideas to help you in your business planning.

All of our presenters are both professionals in their fields and experienced speakers. Many are successful entrepreneurs themselves and all are eager to share their knowledge.

Would you like to present a business seminar or brown bag session at The Business Link? Send us a request by filling out and faxing us a request form.

All Seminars and Brown Bag presentations are held at The Business Link, unless otherwise noted.

Pre-registration for seminars is required, and payment must be made in advance in order to secure registration.

Currently, we have seminars relating to the following topics:

Business Start-up (3)
Taxation and Money Matters (3)
Marketing and Sales (2)
E-Business (1)
Exporting (2)
View list of all Events (including Small Business Seminars, Special Events and Conferences)

Business Start-up

3 Event(s)

	Preparing a Business Plan

	Preparing a good business plan will require a significant investment of time and research on your part. Attending this seminar will only be the start of a process that will lead to developing your own business plan. It will provide you with a good general overview and basic understanding of: The purpose and the components of a typical business plan The use of a business plan as an ongoing tool for business success How marketing, operations and finance are inter-related The importance of further information for your plan

	Date(s) and Time(s): Wednesday, Dec 06 2006, 01:00 PM Fee (non-refundable): $31.80 (including GST) Duration: 3.0 hr(s)

	Presented by:
Jim Ewing - Business Development Officer - The Business Link With 23 years experience in small business development and the financial industry, Jim Ewing blends practical application and crucial information into a motivational learning experience. He is an experienced member of Toastmasters International and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. Jim can also be frequently seen on both ACCESS and Canadian Learning Television. He is the Business Development Officer for The Business Link.

	Starting Your Business

	This is one of Edmonton's most informative small business seminars. It is packed with valuable information to help you start off right and increase the odds of your business being successful. The session will address: What are some of the reasons for starting a business? Why and how are business plans developed? What are the important marketing aspects of a business? What sources of financing are available? What are the pros and cons of the three common legal structures of business?

	Date(s) and Time(s): Thursday, Nov 09 2006, 06:00 PM Fee (non-refundable): $31.80 (including GST) Duration: 3.5 hr(s)

	Presented by:
Jay Krysler - Owner / Manager - Partners In Enterprise Jay Krysler is owner/manager of Partners In Enterprise - specializing in entrepreneurship and small business development, education and training. Over the last 25 years, Jay has taught over 1,200 potential or existing business owners in entrepreneurship, business planning and marketing courses at the post-secondary level. Jay has also delivered over 100 seminars or presentations in both national and international forums and conferences. Jay was a senior adviser on entrepreneurship and small business development for the Alberta government. He has been president of the Canadian Council for Entrepreneurship and Small Business and a past vice-president of the International Council of Small Business. Currently Jay is the project manager for VenturePrize with is one of the largest business plan competitions in Canada.

	Do-It-Yourself Incorporation

	You can save hundreds of dollars by taking this step-by-step "Do-It-Yourself" course on incorporating your business and limiting your liabilities. This course is presented in plain english by Dave Singleton, an experienced business lawyer and co-creator of the LEGAL EASEtm Kits and Guides. Topics covered: Instruction and materials on incorporating and organizing a corporation, including everything from choosing a name to selecting directors and shareholders Strategies on how to protect your assets and limit your liabilities through "Creditor Proofing" techniques Information on how to secure your business investment just like a bank does when it loans money Information on how to protect the value of your business with a "Holding Company" The seminar includes one LEGAL EASEtm Basic Incorporation Kit ($30 value)

	Date(s) and Time(s): Thursday, Nov 30 2006, 06:00 PM Fee (non-refundable): $58.30 (including GST) Duration: 3.5 hr(s)

	Presented by:
Dave Singleton - Lawyer and owner of LEGAL EASE - The Legal Ease Library Inc. Dave Singleton graduated from the Faculty of Law at The University of Calgary and has a total of 13 years experience in Corporate Commercial Law. In 1993, he and his wife started their own law practice under the name of The Business Law Centre TM. In addition to their law practice, they have created another company called The LEGAL EASE TM Library Inc., which offers do-it-yourself kits and guides that allow business owners to complete some of their own legal matters.

Taxation and Money Matters

3 Event(s)

	What is a Taxable Benefit

	There are many types of benefits and allowances that you may have to include in an employee's income. Whether or not they are taxable depends on the type of benefit or allowance, and the reason the employee or officer receives it. Add the taxable benefits and allowances to the employee's income each pay period to determine the total that is subject to source deductions. Help the payroll person in your organization learn about the tax consequences of giving these and other benefits to your employees: Do I need to include the costs of paying medical plans in the employee's income? How do I complete the T4 for an employee that I have paid vehicle expenses to? What happens if I give my employee a gift? Can I contribute to an RRSP on behalf of my employee? What happens with insurance plans? This session will teach you how to answer the above questions and many more; it;s a seminar you can't afford to miss

	Date(s) and Time(s): There are no classes scheduled at the moment.

	Small Business Bookkeeping

	The goal of this seminar is to show you how to take your shoebox of receipts, and organize them for your year-end. Learn how to set up a system to file and record your business transactions. Also learn what Canada Revenue Agency requires for your accounting records (time permitting). Attend this session and learn about: The importance of bookkeeping How to track income and expenses for your year-end How long you should keep your records

	Date(s) and Time(s): There are no classes scheduled at the moment.

	Accounts Receivable Collection

	It is your money - learn how to collect it. This session provides tools to collect your accounts receivable, and then the legal steps to take if you need to take the collection process through the court system. Topics covered: Unsecured debts for business operations Preventative measures for your unsecured debts Court process for collection Receiving a judgment to filling a writ through the court system

	Date(s) and Time(s): There are no classes scheduled at the moment.

Marketing and Sales

2 Event(s)

	Ignite Powerful Sales Growth

	Among the many challenges any sales representative faces are ?prospecting?, ?cold calling? and ?closing?. Most sales people simply do not have the training to prospect, plan the call, qualify the buyer, get an appointment and close the sale. Learn skills to build long lasting profitable relationships, open a sales presentation, handle objectives and close with ease. Increase sales, become more confident and make more money. You will learn about: Strategies for prospecting and qualifying customers Personality styles that influence the sales process Presenting the sale Recognizing buying signals and closing the sale Keeping your customers for life

	Date(s) and Time(s): There are no classes scheduled at the moment.

	Trade Shows 101 - Everything You Need To Know

	Calling all entrepreneurs? Join Alberta Women Entrepreneurs as they guide you through the world of trade shows. A valuable opportunity for any entrepreneur to make new contacts, sell products and investigate the competition. Trade shows can also be a disappointing experience if you don?t pick the right one, exhibit the right products or take the time to carefully plan your participation. This seminar will help you discover how to: Pick the right show Find the best booth location Display your product effectively Attract customers Investigate the competition Connect with distributors Sell your product

	Date(s) and Time(s): Wednesday, Nov 15 2006, 01:00 PM Fee (non-refundable): $31.80 (including GST) Duration: 3.0 hr(s)

	Presented by:
AWE Experts - Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

E-Business

1 Event(s)

	Small Business Search Engine Marketing

	How do your customers find your website? It might be through referrals, your brochure, or a web link, but chances are they found you through a search engine. In this seminar, you will learn how to optimize your website to increase your ranking in search engines. You will gain an understanding of: How search engines work How you can increase your qualified visitors by increasing your rankings How to make your website search engine friendly by making simple but effective changes Where and how to register your site How to use keywords and various HTML tags How to implement other search engine optimization (SEO) techniques

	Date(s) and Time(s): There are no classes scheduled at the moment.

Exporting

2 Event(s)

	Writing an Export Marketing Plan

	If you?re thinking about exporting, it?s important to have a plan in place. Many financiers, partners, and export service providers will ask for an Export Marketing Plan. In addition, the exercise of creating one can be beneficial in that it may lead you to look at things you had not considered. Developing an Export Marketing Plan is also a great way to get the whole team involved with the company?s expansion process. This session will provide an overview of the components of the plan, where to find the information to enhance it, and will equip you with the tools you need to write a great strategy for growing your business outside Canada

	Date(s) and Time(s): There are no classes scheduled at the moment.

	Preparing to Export to China

	As the world competes to do business with China, Alberta companies must have the tools and knowledge to enter the market and to compete effectively. It?s important to start planning with an understanding of practical information about the market. This seminar will cover the basic components you need to start planning your growth into China. General business practice requirements for export Information technology and an understanding of its application in China for doing busines An overview of the partnerships and expertise that must be brought on-board to develop the export venture

	Date(s) and Time(s): Wednesday, Nov 08 2006, 01:00 PM Fee (non-refundable): $31.80 (including GST) Duration: 3.0 hr(s)

	Presented by:
Erin Wilkinson - The Business Link's Export Link John Beauchamp - The Business Link's Alberta E-Future Centre

	"New Entrepreneurs" Toastmaster Group

	Business owners today face a continuous flow of ideas, messages, and information from their customers, suppliers and from within their organization. The New Entrepreneurs Toastmasters Group provides the tools that will enable you to become a more effective communicator and to build leadership skills to successfully formulate, express, and sell your ideas to others. Group meetings are Thursdays at *The Business Link*, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information and membership inquiries, contact Toastmasters reps: Calvin Austrom @ 453-5070 or Lindsay Peterson @ 468-9291.

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