Small Business Week events at The Business Link
Join us at The Business Link in Edmonton and Calgary for a series of special learning and networking events in celebration of Small Business Week 2011.
Edmonton: 10160 103 Street NW (New location)
Calgary: 250 – 639 5 Avenue SW
Please note: Learning Sessions are also available in various locations across the province via video conferencing. Call us at 1 800 272-9675 for locations. For a complete listing of the Fall 2011 season, click here.
Also note two special events will be held at the Calgary Public Library* as indicated.
THE BUSINESS LINK EDMONTON GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AND OPEN HOUSE
Friday, October 14 – 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
The Business Link
10160 103 Street NW, Edmonton
FREE
You’re invited to check out our new digs in Edmonton and help us celebrate our Grand Opening. Our afternoon Open House will feature entrepreneur displays, refreshments, networking, door prizes and more! Find out more about what we do to help Alberta businesses grow!
BANKERS PANEL
Monday, October 17 – 10:00 am to 11:30 am
*Calgary Public Library Central Branch 616 Macleod Trail SE
John Dutton Theatre, 2nd Floor
FREE, no registration required
The Business Link, in collaboration with the Calgary Public Library, presents its first ever Bankers Panel! This free event will introduce the major financial institutions active in the small business community. Each panelist will speak on their bank’s approach towards small business and entrepreneurship, followed by a question and answer period.
THE BUSINESS LINK CALGARY OPEN HOUSE AND MINI TRADE SHOW
Tuesday, October 18 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Business Link
250 – 639 5 Avenue SW, Calgary
FREE
- Morning Tours
- Mini Trade Show begins at 10:30 am
- Learning Session on Income Tax Basics – 11:00 am (see following item for details & cost)
- Network & Learn Event begins at 2:00 pm
Join us in Calgary for this special Open House for Small Business Week. We’ll be showcasing The Business Link’s services, as well as a sampling of our clients and key organizations that we work with to connect you to the resources you need to succeed in business. Our Network and Learn Event will offer even more ways to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, featuring a presentation by Joanne Rowe, President of Peters’ Drive In.
Learning Session: INCOME TAX BASICS FOR SOLE PROPRIETORS & PARTNERSHIPS
Tuesday, October 18 – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
At The Business Link in Edmonton and Calgary, and via video conference to other Alberta locations
This session provides basic income tax information for the small business owner that is either a sole proprietorship or a partnership.
Presenter: Canada Revenue Agency
Cost: $10
NETWORK & LEARN EVENT
Tuesday, October 18 – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Business Link
10160 103 Street NW, Edmonton
250 – 639 5 Avenue SW, Calgary
FREE, no registration required
Please join us to meet entrepreneurs, exchange business cards, hear an educational presentation and enjoy light refreshments.
Featured Speaker in Edmonton: Greg Gazin, Gadget Guy/Parallel 2000 Corp.
Featured Speaker in Calgary: Joanne Rowe, President of Peters’ Drive In (in conjunction with The Business Link Calgary’s Open House)
Learning Session: IS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU?
Wednesday, October 19 – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
At The Business Link in Edmonton and Calgary, and via video conference to other Alberta locations
Thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs become franchise owners ever year. Should you? If you’re considering starting your own business, this session introduces the world of franchise ownership. Investing in a franchise blends the satisfaction of being your own boss with the security of someone looking out for your success. Franchising lets you be in business for yourself, but not by yourself.
Presenter: Ron Smith – Open for Business/FranNet
Cost: $15
Learning Session: MARKET RESEARCH
Wednesday, October 19 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
At The Business Link in Edmonton and Calgary, and via video conference to other Alberta locations
Need to research your business, and don’t know where to start? Find out about the types of information you need to collect, where to look for it, and how to identify your target market. Realistically look at data to determine the viability of your business idea, and learn what you need to present to financial institutions. Take-aways: detailed handouts on finding the information you need.
Presenter: Eric Brant – The Business Link
Cost: $40
BUSINESS START-UP PRESENTATION
Thursday, October 20, 2011 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am
*Calgary Public Library Central Branch 616 Macleod Trail SEFREE, no registration required
The Business Link will provide an overview of how to start a business, presented in collaboration with the Calgary Public Library.
Learning Session: VISUAL MERCHANDISING BASICS
Thursday, October 20 – 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
At The Business Link in Edmonton and Calgary, and via video conference to other Alberta locations
Visual merchandising is a set of techniques used by retailers, business owners with a store front, farmers’ market vendors, trade show booth hosts, or anywhere products are sold. This session covers design basics, visual merchandising tips, and involves interesting stories you can learn from.
Presenter: Melissa Walker – Flourish Design & Merchandising
Cost: $20
Learning Session: THE TWO SENTENCE BUSINESS PLAN
Thursday, October 20 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
At The Business Link in Edmonton and Calgary, and via video conference to other Alberta locations
Welcome business startup companies and aspiring entrepreneurs! Are you overwhelmed with the thought of putting together a business plan? Avoid the fear of writing a lengthy business plan or wasting time and money on irrelevant help, products or services. Attend this session to help you get focused on decisive actions for realizing your dream.
Presenter: Devesh Dwivedi, MBA – entrepreneurinmaking.com
Cost: $20
INTERNATIONAL TRADE PRESENTATION SEMINAR FOR NEW IMPORTERS
Friday, October 21, 2011 – 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The Business Link
250 – 639 5 Avenue SW, Calgary
10160 103 Street NW, Edmonton (via video conference)
FREE, no registration required
Marwan Chehade of the Canada Border Services Agency will explain the rules and regulations relevant to importing commercial goods into Canada.
PLUS
THE BUSINESS LINK’S GUEST ADVISOR PROGRAM
October 3 to December 1, 2011 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
FREE
Get help from a professional on small business matters through The Business Link’s Guest Advisor Program.
Mondays – Business Management Consultants or Coaches
Tuesdays – Lawyers
Wednesdays – Accountants
Thursdays – Financial Advisors
Call 1-800-272-9675 and ask to speak to our Guest Advisor
