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Plan to attend our Learning Session "How to Pitch Your Product or Service" on May 24
Being able to properly present your idea is one of the most important aspects of getting your product to market. This session will go over what an elevator pitch is and how to properly write one. Get tips on the art of persuasion that will assist you in attracting investors, recruiting partners, and marketing your venture. Presenter: Randy Thompson, Entrepreneur in Residence – novaNAIT. Cost: $10 | Available via Online Webcast. To register call 1-800-272-9675.
Register Now for many of our Business Learning Sessions running February 14 to May 31. Now available via Online Webcast. For details call 1-800-272-9675.
Temporary Foreign Workers Program
Effective April 25, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)/Service Canada implemented a new Accelerated Labour Market Opinion (A-LMO) Initiative. The 2 main objectives of the new A-LMO Initiative are:
• improving the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and labour market outcomes;
• responding to the employers' need for more efficient and timely LMO processing.
For more information, visit the Accelerated Labour Market Opinion Fact Sheet
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The Business Link - Research Services and publication catalogue
The Business Link houses over 5000 publications for the use of Alberta entrepreneurs. -
BizPaL - Online Business Permits and Licences Service
Search for the permits and licences you need to start a business, or grow your business. -
Employment Standards Tool Kit for Employers
The Tool Kit is also available in hard copy form, as well as on CD packaged together with the latest Occupational Health and Safety Tool Kit for Small Business. -
Website Assessment
Take the first step in optimizing your website. Just enter your web address and the BDC web assessment tool will analyze up to 5 pages of your website. -
Productivity Alberta - Productivity Assessment Tool
Helps your business to improve growth potential and profitability. -
BDC COMPASS
Helps entrepreneurs to improve their profitability and liquidity. -
SME Benchmarking Tool (formerly Performance Plus)
Find out how your firm measures up to comparable small businesses within your industry. -
Intellectual property for exporting businesses
If you are an exporter, find out how you can protect your intellectual property outside of Canada.





