Français | business infosource | Site Map | Contact Us
Saskatchewan E-Future Centrebusiness infosource logo
  HomeAbout UsE-BusinessOur ServicesE-Business EventsE-Business Success Stories

Advanced Search

  OUR SERVICES
  Personal Service
  Guest Advisor Program
  Government Initiatives
  Library Catalogue
  Company Directory
  Feedback

Funding Partners
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Government of Canada
A Member of the Pan-Western E-Business Team

Guest Advisor Program


Summary

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 Saskatchewan entrepreneurs with the opportunity to speak with lawyers, accountants, 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.
Typical discussion topics:

Legal Guest Advisor
  • Contracts, liability, leases, dispute resolution, business structure, shareholder/partnership agreements, intellectual property, buying/selling a business, licensing agreements, disclaimers, taxation, debt collection.
Accounting Guest Advisor
  • 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
  • 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
  • Marketing: growing a new or existing business, developing cusotmers and repeat business
    Management: finance, reporting, strategic and tactical planning, implementation
    Human Resources: systems, procedures, interviewing, anticipating demand, evaluations, labour issues
Our Guest Advisors are available as follows:

In Saskatoon:

Times: 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Days: First Wednesday of each month - Accounting Guest Advisor
First Thursday of each month - E-Business Guest Advisor
Second Wednesday of each month - Business Consultant Guest Advisor
Third and Fourth Wednesday of each month - Legal Guest Advisor

Months: All EXCEPT June, July, August & the last week of December

In Regina:

Please contact the Regina office directly for the latest schedule of Guest Advisors.

To make appointments:

By phone: 306-956-2323 (Saskatoon) or 306-780-8331 (Regina)
Toll-free: 1-800-667-4374 (Saskatoon) or 1-877-780-8331 (Regina)
E-mail: saskatchewan@cbsc.ic.gc.ca (Saskatoon), or
receptioncbd@wd.gc.ca (Regina).


We invite you to take advantage of the newest service offered by the Canada - Saskatchewan Business Service Centre.