“As a serial entrepreneur for over 20 years, I have found The Business Link an invaluable, friendly and reliable resource at all stages of my business.  I’ve used their services so much, I’ve become a natural advocate for The Business Link.”
- Greg Gazin, Gadget Guy / Parallel 2000 Corp.

The above quote comes from one of our regular clients who is also a real ambassador of our services.  As we celebrate our 15^th anniversary as the Canada Business service centre for Alberta, here’s why you will want to use our services as frequently as Greg does:

15 Reasons to use The Business Link…

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Spring 2011 Edmonton Move on Schedule

After 15 years on the Boardwalk, The Business Link will be moving to a new Edmonton location in Beaver House, north of Jasper Avenue on 103 Street.  This fresh new space will allow us to streamline our services, improve access, update technologies…and ultimately serve you better! 

The move is currently scheduled to take place in the third week of April.  Watch for move updates in our April E-News and on our website.

So you have a business idea. Now what?

There’s no doubt about it, starting a business is tough. But with the right support and assistance, you’ll be on the road to success in no time!

As Canada’s entrepreneur gateway, the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the ‘go to’ place for youth entrepreneurship – and offers a fantastic support system for those getting started.

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Is Franchise Ownership Right for You?

There are a lot of franchise opportunities to choose from, and as such you may be asking yourself, “Where do I start?” 

Although it may seem a bit overwhelming during the early part of the process, becoming a franchisee is simply a matter of taking the necessary steps one at a time.

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Entrepreneur of the Month

Kyle McNeil grew up in Rocky Mountain House where he developed a love for athletics, namely through hockey. 

Planning to become a personal trainer, he studied Kinesiology (science of the human movement) at Red Deer College.  During his time there, he discovered a passion for organizing and marketing events.

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This issue's sponsor:

For “quick-to-learn, quick-to-use” training, click button above.

Along with several sessions on managing finances for your business, in March, we are also presenting two sessions in French: Facebook pour l’entreprise, March 23 and Votre bureau est vert, March 31.

Register now!

Networking Event

March 15, 2011 2-4 p.m.

 Please join us to meet entrepreneurs, exchange business cards and enjoy light refreshments in our Calgary and Edmonton offices. 

 For information on the feature presentations, click Meet Up button above by location.

Ask the Expert

Guest Advisors
Monday to Thursday
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Find out how professional experts can help your business succeed. Advisors are available as follows:
Mon: Management
Tues: Legal
Wed: Accounting
Thurs: Financial

You can also access our Guest Advisors via email and video conferencing.  For more information, see our webpage.