Presents

"Modern Risk Management:
Introduction, Tools & Technique"
Workshop

Date: October 26^th & 27^th 2006
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Place: TBA
Regina, SK.

Following this workshop, participants should be able to participate as team members in more complex facilitated structured systematic risk assessment exercises.

"Intellectual Property Law in a Nutshell"

Date: Tuesday, October 31^st, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 - 345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

This session covers the basics on Intellectual Property (IP) for small and medium-sized businesses and offers tips on: copyright, trademarks, domain names, licensing; IP on the Internet; protecting the IP assets of your business; managing IP ownership issues with employees and contractors; patents and confidential information.

Presented in partnership between business infosource and
the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre at The Business Link
- a Pan-Western E-Business Initiative

There is no charge for this session, but space is limited.

For more information, or to reserve a seat:
Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

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Presents

Practical Proofreading
Workshop

Date: Friday, November 3^rd, 2006
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Place: Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation
2317 Arlington Avenue
Saskatoon, SK.

Through group discussion and hands-on exercises, this one-day workshop will touch on the following topics:

• the proofreading process
• the proofreader's responsibilities
• proofreading marks
• copy editing vs proofreading
• computers and proofreading
• when to hire a professional

"Marketing Genius or Deceptive Practices?"

Date: Tuesday, November 7^th, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 - 345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

There is sometimes a fine line between marketing genius and potentially criminal activity. This presentation will provide background on Canada's Competition Bureau and a discussion of the various criminal and civil provisions of the Competition Act which apply in everyday business. Is your advertisement misleading? Do you make the proper disclosures in your contest? Are your sale prices properly advertised? How much can you speak to competitors?

Presented in partnership between business infosource and
the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre at The Business Link
- a Pan-Western E-Business Initiative

There is no charge for this session, but space is limited.

For more information, or to reserve a seat:
Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

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Presents

Small Business Information
Seminar

Date: Tuesday, November 7^th, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Watson, SK.

This seminar will provide small business owners with important information on:

• Starting Your Business
• Record Keeping
• Fiscal Periods and Accounting methods
• Rights and obligations
• GST
• Payment of Taxes
• Income and Expenses
• Types of Income
• Capital Costs

Presents

Importing & Exporting Commercial Goods
Information Sessions

Date: Tuesday, November 8^th, 2006
Importing Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Exporting Session: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 -345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

Import Session Topics:

• Import Process
• Obtaining a Business Number
• Reporting of Goods
• Tariff Classification
• Tariff Treatment
• Accounting & Payment of Duties & Taxes
• Value for Duty
• Determining Duty Rates
• How to Complete the Customs Coding Form B3

• Export Process
• Time Frames for Reporting
• Reporting Methods
• General Procedures
• How to Complete the Export Declaration Form B3

  
  

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  There is no charge for these sessions, but space is limited.

  For more information, or to reserve a seat:
  Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
  E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

  Visit the business infosource Web site:

Presents

"Producing Results:
Winning Through Flawless Execution"

Part of the:
2006 Excellence in Management & Leadership Series

Date: Wednesday, November 8^th, 2006
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Place: IPSCO Place
Lewvan Drive and Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, SK.

Suzy Welch is the former editor of the Harvard Business Review. She attended Harvard University and Harvard Business School, and is the author of numerous articles about leadership, creativity, change and organizational behavior, and a contributor to several books about management.

"Hiring in Today's Marketplace"

Date: Thursday, November 9^th, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 - 345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

This session will highlight the challenges of attracting and retaining employees in today's hot job market. A few of the areas that will be highlighted will include: today's hot economy; not relying on what occurred in the past; the need to be creative; new methods of attracting candidates; interviewing; and making the decisions.

Presented in partnership between business infosource and
the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre at The Business Link
- a Pan-Western E-Business Initiative

There is no charge for this session, but space is limited.

For more information, or to reserve a seat:
Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

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presents a

10^thAnniversary Speakers Series
Luncheon

with

Guest Speaker: Mr. Perrin Beatty,
President of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

Date: November 15^th, 2006
11:30 a.m.

Place: Travelodge Hotel
106 Circle Drive West
Saskatoon, SK.

Topic: "Competing in the 21^st Century"

Perrin Beatty will outline how all Canadians must work together to manufacture a prosperous future for our country, our industries, our businesses and our residents.

"What's Tax Deductible for Entrepreneurs?"

Date: Thursday, November 16^th, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 - 345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

"What can I write-off as a business expense?" is always a common question that entrepreneurs have. By attending this session, you will learn the types of expenses that can be claimed by proprietorships and corporations as well as gain an understanding of Canada Revenue Agency's limits.

Presented in partnership between business infosource and
the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre at The Business Link
- a Pan-Western E-Business Initiative

There is no charge for this session, but space is limited.

For more information, or to reserve a seat:
Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

Visit the business infosource Web site:

Bob Willard, author of The Sustainability Advantage and The Next Sustainability Wave, will discuss how businesses are responding to the "perfect storm" of market forces from customers, investors, employees, legislators, banks, and insurance companies to embrace social and environmental responsibility. Until recently, there's been little evidence expressed in business language to show the bottom line benefits of sustainability and corporate social responsibility for executives and their companies. Fortunately, that is beginning to change and Bob, after a 34-year career at IBM, has made a second career of proving that companies can profit while being socially and environmentally responsible.

This workshop will help sustainability champions in small, medium and large organizations communicate the business case for sustainability. Workshop participants will receive slides, spreadsheets and sales techniques to ensure they leave with the confidence and competence to handle objections and help others see the relevance of sustainability in their roles.

This workshop is being presented by Road Map 2020, Meewasin Valley Authority, City of Saskatoon, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Environmental Society.

The Rural Secretariat and partners invite you to take advantage of the third in a series of learning seminars to be held in Western and Northern Canada.

"Community Revitalization: Co-ops and Other Social Enterprises" is an opportunity to learn more about the unique economic and social investments made by regional entrepreneurs. Across Canada, social enterprises make a considerable contribution to the Canadian economy as research indicates this "third sector" accounts for 2.5% of the GDP and continues to grow.

As a one-day learning event, regional enterprises and networks, academics, and researchers will provide an overview and definition of this community-based sector and its corresponding organizations, including co-ops and other social enterprises. This seminar promises to increase our knowledge of its concepts and principles and build the networks to support active and sustainable enterprises that promote community and economic well-being.

"Buying a Business... Doing it Right!"

Date: Tuesday, November 21^st, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 - 345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

Entrepreneurs often have many questions when buying an existing business. Do I buy the business? assets or the company shares? Am I assuming any liabilities of that company? What should be included in the buy and sell agreement? Am I getting all the necessary information to protect my investment? Come get the answers to these questions and others, at this must-see presentation.

Presented in partnership between business infosource and
the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre at The Business Link
- a Pan-Western E-Business Initiative

There is no charge for this session, but space is limited.

For more information, or to reserve a seat:
Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

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Symposium on Business Culture
Central and Eastern Europe

Date: November 21^st, 2006

Place: IPSCO Place, Salon 3
Lewvan Drive and Exhibition Way
Regina, SK.

This event will feature a speaker from the Canadian Management Center, a partner of Harvard Business School Publishing, who will share her market strategy expertise with participants.

Attendees will include: Buyers from Central and Eastern Europe, Canadian industry (SMEs, Associations); partners such as the Export Development Corporation (EDC) and financial institutions, as well as Embassies.

Presents

"The Art of the Deal"
A Negotiating Skills Workshop

Date: Wednesday, November 22^nd, 2006
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Place: Sagehill Development Corporation
515 Mayer Street
Bruno, SK.

Negotiation is a crucial aspect of any successful business deal.

This workshop is designed to expand your negotiations skills. The focus is on sharpening your business negotiation skills through the use of class discussion, exercises and role-playing. Learn to get what you want through effective negotiation.

This business management seminar is being presented by Sarah Buhler of Scharfstein Gibbings Walen & Fisher.

Trade Show & Exhibition

Canadian Western Agribition is one of North America's largest and best known agricultural marketplaces. Annually, over 4,000 head of livestock including purebred beef, commercial and dairy cattle, heavy and light horses, sheep, goats, llamas, and bison are on display during the six day show.

Agribition also hosts over 600 trade show exhibits featuring agri-business & technology products and services, western arts and crafts, home and lifestyle products, as well as food products and samples.

The Agribition International Business Centre is renowned as a premier networking and business venue by both international guests and Canadian exporters. Canadian Western Agribition welcomes your membership in the International Market Development Program. Canadian Exporters purchasing an International membership are able to meet qualified prospects and enhance their international business opportunities.

"Computerizing Your Bookkeeping"

Date: Tuesday, November 28^th, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 - 345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

Are all of your receipts in a shoebox? Do you know if you are getting credit for all your GST? Maybe you should switch your manual bookkeeping to a computer-based one. Learn how to get started on accounting software. This demonstration will be in QuickBooks but the principles apply to all accounting software.

Presented in partnership between business infosource and
the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre at The Business Link
- a Pan-Western E-Business Initiative

There is no charge for this session, but space is limited.

For more information, or to reserve a seat:
Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

Visit the business infosource Web site:

"Will The Business Legacy You Leave
Be a Mess or a Masterpiece?"

Date: Thursday, November 30^th, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 - 345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

Eighty percent of private enterprises are family owned businesses; of these businesses, over half of these owners want to exit their business in less than 5 years and don't have a formal exit strategy. Will you leave your legacy a mess by not having the proper planning in place? Or will you leave the legacy of a business masterpiece that lasts for generations? Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of succession planning.

Presented in partnership between business infosource and
the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre at The Business Link
- a Pan-Western E-Business Initiative

There is no charge for this session, but space is limited.

For more information, or to reserve a seat:
Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

Visit the business infosource Web site:

"E-mail Marketing for Small Business"

Date: Tuesday, December 5^th, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 - 345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

E-mail marketing can be an effective and inexpensive way to promote your products, services or Web site. During this session, you will learn about electronic newsletters, the required tools and how to ensure that your message will not be blocked by spam filters. All this information will help your small business get the most out of e-mail marketing.

Presented in partnership between business infosource and
the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre at The Business Link
- a Pan-Western E-Business Initiative

There is no charge for this session, but space is limited.

For more information, or to reserve a seat:
Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

Visit the business infosource Web site:

Presents

"Stress: Managing What We Can't Control"
Workshop

Date: Tuesday, December 5^th, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Place: Senior Citizen Centre
103 Centre Street
Middle Lake, SK.

This workshop will use a practical, uplifting approach to look at the impact of attitude and life balance on managing personal and professional stress. Strategies to manage stress, while dealing with highly stressful events outside our immediate control, will be discussed. Participants will be encouraged to start planning their own stress-reduction toolkit, via workshop exercises and discussion.

This business management seminar is being presented by Paige Gryba of Professional Counselling and Mediation.

GST New Registrant
Workshop

Place: Rusty McDonald Branch Library
Meeting Room
225 Primrose Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

This free workshop provides general information to help you apply goods and services tax (GST). Topics include handling the administrative aspects of GST and completing a GST return.

Learn:

• How to complete the GST Tax Return for Registrants
• The Basics of the GST and the PST
• Services offered by Canada Revenue Agency, Client Services
• Methods to simplify tax collection and remittance

• September 12^th, 2006
• October 10^th, 2006
• November 14^th, 2006
• December 12^th, 2006
  All workshops run from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm and are free of charge

  Register at: www.cra-arc.gc.ca/events/sk/sas-new-e.html or,
  Telephone 975-6113 / toll free 1-800-959-5525.

  Presented by Canada Revenue Agency, Client Services

  Visit the CRA Web site:

"Work ON your Business, not IN it!"

Date: Thursday, December 14^th, 2006
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Place: business infosource Boardroom
#2 - 345 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK.

Are you the type of business owner that is too busy working in your business instead of looking for ways to build it? You are not alone! Come learn the keys to working less, and getting more out of your business.

Presented in partnership between business infosource and
the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre at The Business Link
- a Pan-Western E-Business Initiative

There is no charge for this session, but space is limited.

For more information, or to reserve a seat:
Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374, or
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca

Visit the business infosource Web site:

Dates & Advisor Schedule: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

First Wednesday of each Month	Accountant
First Thursday of each Month	E-Business Guest Advisor
Second Wednesday of each Month	Business Consultant
Second Thursday of each Month	Insurance Guest Advisor
Third & Fourth Wednesdays of each Month	Lawyer

Note: The Program will not run in June, July, August or the last week of December.

The Guest Advisor Program:

• Is confidential, one-on-one consultation over the phone or in person.
• Is provided without obligation, free of charge.
• Is an introduction to a variety of business services available to you within the community.
• Is an opportunity to discuss your business situation with a professional in a neutral location.
  All consultations are 20 minutes long. Your session with the Advisor can take place in person, or via telephone.
  There is no charge for these consultations, but space is limited.

  For more information, or to make an appointment, contact:
  Telephone: 306-956-2323 or 1-800-667-4374,
  or E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca