Have you ever wondered what professional expertise in a specific field could do to help your business succeed?
The Business Link's Guest Advisor Program provides you with the opportunity to speak with management consultants, lawyers, accountants, financial representatives and e-business experts, all who volunteer their time to discuss your business concerns.
Benefits Include:
- Confidential, one-on-one consultation over the phone or in person.
- Service provided without obligation, free of charge.
- Introduction into the variety of business services available to you within the private sector.
- Insight into how working with a professional can assist in the development of your business.
- Opportunity to discuss your business situation with a professional in a neutral location.
NEW: You can now access this expertise via video conference through the Entrepreneurship Learning Centre (ELC) Network. Speak with a Guest Advisor, just as if you were there in person! Ask about this service at the ELC site serving your Alberta community. For a list of ELC sites, visit www.elcnetwork.ca or The Business Link for details.
Our Guest Advisor program is currently on hiatus until the fall. It will be available in the fall from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Fall Dates: Monday, September 25 to Friday, December 1, 2006
No appointment necessary. Time limitations may apply.
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Business Management and Operations Guest Advisor |
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Typical discussion topics: pricing, franchising, business plans, marketing strategy, feasibility, proposals, opportunity assessment, purchasing or selling a business, customer service/satisfaction, business valuation. FYI special Business Coaching focus on the last Monday of the month.
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Legal Guest Advisor |
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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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Accounting Guest Advisor |
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Typical discussion topics: tax issues, GST, eligible expenses, business plans, payroll, leasing, business structure issues, bookkeeping, accounting packages, employer/employee responsibilities, administrative processes, records management.
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Financial Guest Advisor |
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Typical discussion topics: financing options, bankers expectations, loan application process, liability issues, expansion financing, cash flow, financing a buy-out, business plans, alternate financing options and services available.
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E-Business Guest Advisor |
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Typical discussion topics: Internet trends/equipment & connectivity, cyberlaw, supply chain/customer relationship management, e-marketing, Internet merchant accounts/security and fraud, payment gateways, e-procurement, web design/hosting/storage, selling on-line, integration.
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The Business Link acknowledges the support of the following individuals and organizations for their participation in the Guest Advisor Program over the past year. Click here to view a list.
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