Videoconference Seminars
Sessions take place at The Business Link in Edmonton and Calgary, but are viewed through videoconference at Community Futures Wood Buffalo.
Seminars…
Value for your money! For your investment of three hours and $35 you’ll walk away with practical information and ideas to help you in your business planning.
Brown Bag Presentations…
Drop in for FREE presentations that offer you quick-to-learn, quick-to-use business basics over the noon hour. Bring your own lunch and learn from our professional and experienced presenters in a casual classroom environment. No registration needed, but seating is limited!
Our Presenters…
All of our presenters are both professionals in their fields and experienced speakers. Many are successful entrepreneurs themselves and all are eager to share their knowledge.
Spring 2008 Schedule
For detailed information about the seminars and presentations, download:
 Videoconference Seminars and Brown Bag Presentations
February 2008
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13
14
14
19
20
21
21
26
27
28
28 |
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
6:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
6:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
6:00 p.m. |
Making Your Business More Competitive
Starting Your Business
Fraud-Proofing Your Business
Preparing A Business Plan
Get the Goods on GST
Selling to the Government of Canada
How to Become a Vendor at a Farmer’s Market
Como comenzar un pequeño negocio de manera exitosa! (Spanish session)
Branding Your Organization
Income Tax Basics for Sole Proprietors & Partnerships
Basic Contract Law
Do-It-Yourself Incorporation |
March 2008
4
5
6
10
11
12
13
18
19
20
25
26
27 |
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
9:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
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E-Business Considerations
Vending at Farmers' Markets – Things to Consider
Employment, Hiring and Compensation Trends
Foreign Workers - How to Hire & Integrate into Workforce
Contrôle des coûts (French session)
Outsourcing: Select the Right Partners and Markets
Lending Criteria
Shipping Goods That Are Sold Online
Income Tax Basics for the Incorporated Business
Ensuring You Get Paid
Using Web 2.0 to Build Brand Online
Start Up Your Bookkeeping System
Outsourcing: Select the Right Partners and Markets |
April 2008
1
2
3
8
9
10
10
14
15
16
17
22
23
24
24
29 |
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
6:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
6:00 p.m.
12:00 noon |
Recruiting, Selecting and Retaining the Right People
Small Business Search Engine Marketing
Search Marketing: The Most Effective Cost per Acquisition Marketing Available
Strategies to Increase Sales
Importing Basics
Growing Your Company's Human Resources Strategy
Starting Your Business
New Employers Session
Ten Practical Tips for Doing Business with India
Business Ownership Transition
The Myth About Grants
Forms of Business
Putting the Intellectual Property Toolbox to Work
Negotiating Your Commercial Lease or Renewal
Understanding Your Business Financial Statements
Social Enterprise – The Business of Doing Good |
May 2008
1
1
6
7
8
13
14 |
12:00 noon
6:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 noon
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. |
Presentation Methods that make a Lasting Impression
Practical Market Research: Aim for Your Target
Podcasting for Business
Do-It-Yourself Incorporation
S’incorporer, pourquoi pas? (French session)
Hiring Foreign Trained Professionals
Preparing A Business Plan |
Registration
You can register by:
- calling toll-free 1-800-272-9675 or locally (780) 791-0330;
- Drop by in person to:
Suite 102, 9816 Hardin Street
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4K3;
- or online at www.CanadaBusiness.ca (Register online or print off a registration form to mail to us or bring in person.)
ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF PAYMENT:
- cash or cheque for on-site registration (please do not send cash
in the mail)
- cheque or money order made payable to Community Futures Wood
Buffalo
CONFIRMATION
Receipts will be provided at time of in-person registration. Online
registrations receive an electronic receipt issued at time of payment.
CANCELLATION
The Business Link reserves the right to cancel any session in which minimum
registration is not achieved. (Registrants will be notified via telephone
prior to the session date.)
REFUND AND TRANSFER POLICY
Refunds are not provided unless due to session cancellation. In the case
that a registrant is unable to attend, a single transfer is allowed to a
session during the same season, if available. Prior notice is required.
PARKING
Community Futures Wood Buffalo does not provide parking. There is parking available nearby.
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