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                Central Island

Phone 250-585-5585
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#104 - 5070 Uplands Drive
(Corner of Uplands and Turner)
Nanaimo, BC  V9T 6N1

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Office Hours:
 Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:00pm  - 4:30 pm
 

 

Small Business BC Training Seminars 2011

December 2011

My First Year in Business – A Financial Overview December 1, 2011 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • 5
  • 10:00 am PST 12:00 pm PST
  • $ 25.00

  • Starting a business is an exciting time, establishing your financial records and bookkeeping system should be one of the first orders of business. You will need to establish a separate bank account, put together a filing system, decide how to Invoice your clients. These are all parts of your business strategy. Come to this seminar to learn the different financial statements your company will need. Gain an understanding of the components and difference between the balance sheet, the income statement and understand what a cash flow statement is. Learn how daily business transactions affect your financial statements and review CRAs requirements for record keeping. Deliverd by Dianne Mueller of SOMA Business Solutions.

    This seminar is hosted at Small Business BC in Vancouver and delivered to other locations via live video conference.
Powerful Marketing for Small Business December 7, 2011 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • 5
  • 9:00 am PST 12:00 pm PST
  • $ 59.00
  • This seminar will help you get focused on what your business has to offer and how you can communicate your message successfully. You’ll learn how to craft your message and select the right tools to effectively reach your target market. Various media choices will be discussed with particular emphasis on the changing media landscape and how digital media is altering the consumer decision-making process. Cost effective marketing options for small business will be emphasized. Delivered in a fast paced, interactive style filled with examples to get your entrepreneurial ideas flowing and leave with the next steps for a marketing plan. Delivered by Mary Charleson of Charleson Communications.

    This seminar is hosted at Small Business BC in Vancouver and delivered to our location via live video conference.
Small Business Sales Strategies December 7, 2011 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • 5
  • 1:00 pm PST 4:00 pm PST
  • $ 59.00
  • The sale itself is the heart of the matter. As a small business owner, you can be completely knowledgeable about your product/service, your customer groups, your market area and how they all fit together, but if you can’t make the sale, your efforts have been wasted. This seminar is all about learning how to close the sale whether you are with the customer in person or on the telephone. You will find out why prospects don’t buy, how to tell when a prospect is ready to buy, how to handle objections, including a sales process that works for you.

    Seminar Content
    • Understanding Yourself and Others
    • The Sales Process Defined
    • Effective Prospecting Calls
    • Prospects Buying Motivates
    • Common reasons why a prospect does not buy
    • Lead and Referral Management
    • Benchmarking your success for future growth

    Delivered by Linda Fontana of Find A Sales Pro

    This seminar is hosted at Small Business BC in Vancouver and delivered to our location via live video conference.
     
Tax Tips from an Accountant December 9, 2011 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • 5
  • 1:00 pm PST 4:00 pm PST
  • $ 59.00
  • You're thinking of starting or have already started a small business but are unclear on how to structure your business or what to do to keep the bank and the tax man happy. Come to this workshop to understand more about the differences a sole proprietor, partnership and corporation can provide to you. Learn what defines taxable income, allowable deductions, subcontractors versus employees, payroll traps and tax requirements. You will learn about tax issues that apply to you and how your financial statements information is viewed by others. Delivered by Gabrielle Loren of Loren, Nancke & Company, CGA.

    This seminar is hosted at Small Business BC in Vancouver and delivered to our location via live video conference.
Start Smart 4 - Market Research December 12, 2011 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • 5
  • 1:00 pm PST 4:00 pm PST
  • $ 49.00
  • Market research is an important part of your business plan since it offers an in-depth study of your business. This seminar will save you time and money and outline the tools you need to understand your competition and your customers. Market research will also enhance your marketing effort. By carefully studying your industry, competitors and customers, you will have a much clearer idea of how to target these areas effectively. You will be introduced to primary and secondary research methods, quantitative and qualitative data, and discuss how to design and conduct surveys. Delivered by Mark Eversfield from Small Business BC.

    This seminar is hosted at Small Business BC in Vancouver and delivered to our location via live video conference

Small Business BC Training Seminars 2012

For full workshop details or to register online please visit  http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/seminars

 

       
JANUARY 2012      
       
Seminar Name Date Time Price
Branding - More than Just a Logo 09-Jan-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Operations for Small Business 09-Jan-12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $39.00
Getting Incorporated “ Essential Steps and Legal Tips" 11-Jan-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Moving from a Proprietorship to Incorporation and Tax Concerns 11-Jan-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Are You Thinking of Importing? 12-Jan-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Start Smart 1 13-Jan-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Getting Your Business Online: A Website 16-Jan-12 9:00 am - 11:00 am $25.00
Measuring the Success of Your Web Site “ Web Analytics and SEO" 16-Jan-12 11:30 am - 1:30 pm $25.00
Cloud Computing “ Prepare for the Future of Your Business" 17-Jan-12 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm  $0.00
Young Entrepreneurs: Business Plan Resources and Financing Options 19-Jan-12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $20.00
Start Smart 2 20-Jan-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
My First Year in Business - A Financial Overview 23-Jan-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $39.00
Starting a Consulting Business 24-Jan-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Getting Serious with Social Media 27-Jan-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $39.00
Business Viability 1 - The Break Even Analysis 30-Jan-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Business Viability 2 - The Cash Flow Forecast 30-Jan-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
       
FEBRUARY 2012      
       
Seminar Name Date Time Price
Understanding Financial Statements 03-Feb-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Pricing and Costing Your Product 03-Feb-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Sales Strategies for Small Business 06-Feb-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Powerful Marketing for Small Business 06-Feb-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Social Media and Online Marketing Tactics 08-Feb-12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $25.00
Start Smart 1 09-Feb-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Growing Your Consulting Business 09-Feb-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Tax Tips from an Accountant 14-Feb-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Start Smart 2 16-Feb-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Getting Incorporated “ Essential Steps and Legal Tips" 17-Feb-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Moving from a Proprietorship to Incorporation and Tax Concerns 17-Feb-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
PR and Media Opportunities for Small Business 20-Feb-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $39.00
Starting a Consulting Business 23-Feb-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Are You Thinking of Importing? 23-Feb-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Branding - More than Just a Logo 24-Feb-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Powerful Marketing for Small Business 24-Feb-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
       
MARCH 2012      
       
Seminar Name Date Time Price
Getting Your Business Online: A Website 02-Mar-12 9:00 am - 11:00 am $25.00
Start Smart 1 05-Mar-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Are You Thinking of Exporting? 05-Mar-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Tax Tips from an Accountant 09-Mar-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
My First Year in Business - A Financial Overview 09-Mar-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $39.00
Start Smart 2 12-Mar-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Are You Thinking of Importing? 19-Mar-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Retail Distribution- Move your Product Line to Retail Market 20-Mar-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $39.00
Getting Serious with Social Media 21-Mar-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Importing Regulations for Small Business 22-Mar-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $39.00
Operations for Small Business 23-Mar-12 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Sales Strategies for Small Business 23-Mar-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Starting a Consulting Business 28-Mar-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Tax Tips from an Accountant 29-Mar-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Branding - More than Just a Logo 29-Mar-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Attracting and Hiring Top Talent 30-Mar-12 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Social Media and Online Marketing Tactics 30-Mar-12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $25.00
       
APRIL 2012      
       
Seminar Name Date Time Price
Understanding Financial Statements 02-Apr-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Pricing and Costing Your Product 02-Apr-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
PR and Media Opportunities for Small Business 04-Apr-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Getting Your Business Online: A Website 05-Apr-12 9:00 am - 11:00 am $25.00
Powerful Marketing for Small Business 12-Apr-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
My First Year in Business - A Financial Overview 12-Apr-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $39.00
Start Smart 1 13-Apr-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $39.00
Growing Your Consulting Business 16-Apr-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Business Viability 1 - The Break Even Analysis 19-Apr-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
Business Viability 2 - The Cash Flow Forecast 19-Apr-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Start Smart 2 20-Apr-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $39.00
Getting Incorporated “ Essential Steps and Legal Tips" 23-Apr-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Operations for Small Business 26-Apr-12 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Sales Strategies for Small Business 26-Apr-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Starting a Consulting Business 27-Apr-12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $59.00
Are You Thinking of Importing? 30-Apr-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $59.00
       
MAY 2012      
       
Seminar Name Date Time Price
Attracting and Hiring Top Talent 03-May-12 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $39.00
Social Media and Online Marketing Tactics 03-May-12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm $25.00


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