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Have you ever wondered what professional expertise in a specific field could do to help your business succeed?
The Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre's Guest Advisor Program provides you with the opportunity to speak with lawyers, accountants and business consultants and E-Business advisors who volunteer their time to discuss your business concerns. Each appointment is 20 minutes long.
- It's confidential, one-on-one consultation over the phone or in person.
- Service is provided without obligation, free of charge.
- This is an introduction of the variety of business services available to you within the community.
- It's an insight into how a professional can assist in the development of your business.
- Here's an opportunity to discuss your business situation with a professional in a neutral location.
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Our Guest Advisors are scheduled at our Saskatoon office as follows:
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12:00 to 4:00 pm |
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Days: |
First Wednesday of each Month |
Accounting Guest Advisor |
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First Thursday of each Month |
E-Business Guest Advisor |
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Second Wednesday of each Month |
Business Consultant Guest Advisor |
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Second Thursday of each Month |
Insurance Guest Advisor |
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Third & Fourth Wednesdays of each Month |
Legal Guest Advisor |
Months: |
All Except June, July, August and the last week of December |
Make an appointment by: |
Telephone at 306-956-2323 or
Toll-free 1-800-667-4374, or |
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E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca |
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Accounting Guest Advisor
(First Wednesday of each Month)
Typical discussion topics:
- tax issues
- GST
- eligible expenses
- business plans
- payroll
- leasing
- business structure issues
- bookkeeping
- accounting software
- employer/employee responsibilities
- administrative processes
- records management
E-Business Guest Advisor
(First Thursday of each Month)
Typical discussion topics:
- Internet trends/equipment and connectivity
- cyberlaw
- supply chain/customer relationship management
- e-marketing
- Internet merchant accounts/security and fraud
- payment gateways
- e-procurement
- web design/hosting/storage
- selling online
- integration
Business Consultant Guest Advisor
(Second Wednesday of each Month)
Typical discussion topics:
- Marketing: growing a new or existing business, developing customers and repeat business
- Management: finance, reporting, strategic and tactical planning, implementation
- Human Resources: systems, procedures, interviewing, anticipating demand, evaluations, labour issues
Insurance Guest Advisor
(Second Thursday of each Month)
Typical discussion topics:
- Insurance requirements and types of insurance available for various types of business entities.
- Professional and personal liability insurance for businesses in all types of industries.
Legal Guest Advisor
(Third & Fourth Wednesdays of each Month)
Typical discussion topics:
- contracts
- liability
- leases
- dispute resolution
- business structure
- shareholder/partnership agreements
- intellectual property
- buying/selling a business
- licensing agreements
- disclaimers
- taxation
- debt collection
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