SIEF Business Service Office

SIEF's Business Service Office (BSO) has the following goals:

• To initiate programs and services that assist Aboriginal entrepreneurs in managing businesses;
• To provide professional, effective, and efficient business advisory services to the Saskatchewan Aboriginal business community;
• To provide the highest ethical standards of integrity, credibility and confidentiality to our clients; and
• To Promote Youth Entrepreneurship to the First Nation Community.

Note: The BSO operates on a cost recovery basis. We can build these costs into a SIEF business loan if the applicant is eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant(s) must be First Nation individuals, bands, or organizations within Saskatchewan.
• Individuals must be at least 18 years of age.
• Businesses employing Aboriginals.
• Projects must be viable or have potential for viability with the ability to repay debt.
• Client must provide the BSO with a 25% retainer before work is initiated.
  

Summary

The BSO offers the following services to potential clients:

• Accounting advisory services
• Acquiring funding for clients from SIEF or other financial institutions
• Assisting clients who apply for Federal funding through various government agencies
• Business performance reviews
• BUSINESS PLANS
• Business workshops & seminars
• Feasibility studies
• Management support services

For more information, contact the office closest to you.

Saskatchewan Contact(s):
Mr. George Fayant
Business Services Officer
Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation (SIEF)
1925 Rose Street
Regina, Saskatchewan  S4P 3P1
Telephone: (306) 522-2811
Fax: (306) 522-2812
E-mail: gfayant.bso@sasktel.net