The Latest from The Link

The Business Link thanks our many volunteer Guest Advisors – representing the business management, business coach, legal, financial and accounting professions – who donated their time to provide services to our clients during this past season.  This program will offered again in the Fall.

Of course, our Business Officers are always here to discuss your business concerns and provide you with the resources you need to start and grow your operations.  And don’t forget to take in a Learning Session before the season ends on May 19.

We are still looking at a summer move for our Edmonton office and will continue to keep you in the loop through future issues and on our website. 

Market Research Sources and Resources

The Business Link website has information on conducting market research and many links to major resource sites.  As we celebrate our 15^th year as the Canada Business service centre for Alberta, we present the “other” Top 15 Market Research Sites for preparing a business plan in Alberta.

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Start-up financing, prelaunch coaching, mentoring and getting you noticed

If there is one thing that is important to small businesses, it’s getting noticed! To be successful, you need the right people to know who you are, what you offer, and to help spread the word.

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Stay Connected!

It can be difficult for an entrepreneur to find the right balance between work and personal life. Business owners often have anxiety about being away from their business. 

How do you stay connected when you are away from your business, and still find time for family?

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Let a Consultant Be Your Guide

A professional franchise consultant is someone who is in the business of matching prospective franchisees to the right franchise concept for them.

Franchise consultants can significantly reduce the inherent stress associated with investing in a franchise...

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Entrepreneur of the Month

Charmaine Hammond is an author, international speaker, trainer and facilitator who provides services through her company Hammond International Inc. www.hammondgroup.biz.  She recently shared exciting news with us.

“The first is that my new book On Toby's Terms published by Bettie Youngs Books, was released September 27, 2010 and it has been signed to become a motion picture....

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This issue's sponsor:

Click button above for “quick-to-learn, quick-to-use” training available this season.

Join us for these opportunities to learn how to start and grow your business.  Our Spring season concludes this month and will begin again in September. 

Networking Event

May 17, 2011
2-4 p.m.

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

For more information, click on the MeetUp button above for your location.

Business Books Sale

Self-Counsel Press Business Series books “reduced to clear--$15” at The Business Link, Edmonton.   Cash and carry only.  Titles available:

Low-Budget Online Marketing for Small Business

Managing a Successful Business in Canada

Marketing Your Product

Start & Run a Bed & Breakfast

Start & Run a Bookkeeping Business

Start & Run a Home Daycare

For complete list:

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