A STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR'S CHANCE TO WIN $10,000!

If you are an entrepreneur attending a Canadian university or college full time, or you know someone who is, now is the time to submit your nomination for the 2009 National Student Entrepreneur Competition, operated by ACE and proudly presented by CIBC.

The National Student Entrepreneur competition is the only national competition to focus solely on full time Canadian post-secondary student entrepreneurs. It recognizes and rewards student entrepreneurs from across the country for their dedication and ambition, as well as offers support to ensure the success of their businesses.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? The competition process is an incredible experience for any student entrepreneur looking to grow as a business owner, expand their company and learn from successful entrepreneurs that volunteer their time as judges for each round of competition. Benefits include:

-Cash prizes ($1,000 prize for regional champions and a $10,000 prize for the national champion)
-Valuable media exposure locally, regionally and nationally
-New and exciting marketing opportunities
-Opportunity to network with business professionals and successful entrepreneurs
-The opportunity to meet with and learn best practices from other young entrepreneurs
-Potential mentorship opportunities

This competition is an amazing opportunity for any student entrepreneur! Every past winner has an incredible story of the impact this competition had on their business.

Below is a quote from Jen Kluger, co-owner of Foxy Originals and a 2001 Student Entrepreneur Champion. Foxy Originals is an incredibly successful jewelry company with customers like Tori Spelling, Sienna Miller, Wyclef Jean, Paris Hilton, Nelly Furtado, Virgina Madsen, and many more!

"When we were in university, we really considered Foxy to be a part-time summer job and weren't sure if we were going to make it a full-time operation. Then, in 2001 we were awarded the CIBC ACE (Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship) Award, and received so much support from the Canadian business community. It was this award that gave us the confidence to take our business to the next level. We opted out of full-time job offers in the corporate world and began working for Foxy upon graduation. We haven't looked back."

Attached are the stories of two other student entrepreneur champions that have seen incredible personal and professional successes since their participation in this competition.

WHO IS ELIGIBILE? To be eligible to enter this competition, a nominee must:
-Be a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate student at a Canadian university or college for the 2008/09 academic year;
-Be a founder and have at least 50% ownership of the company and be principally responsible for its operation;
-Have been in business for at least the past six months (as of September 2nd, 2008); and
-Have not competed in the final round of the National Student Entrepreneur Competition in the past.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED AT: www.acecanada.ca or Click Here

Nomination deadline December 12th, 2008

Application deadline January 9th, 2009

For more information, please visit www.acecanada.ca and contact Rebecca Flood, Director of Operations with any questions. 1-800-766-8169 ext. 223

Starting October 1st, 2008, this free Spanish language telephone service will be available during regular operating hours (8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) to all clients calling the COBSC via our toll free line. There will be a fully trained Information Officer on staff who can answer questions in Spanish on starting and growing a business in Ontario. In preparation for this service, COBSC has already translated 34 of its online documents into Spanish.

COBSC is promoting this initiative to organizations, government departments, agencies, various Spanish centres, Spanish associations and to libraries that cater to Spanish speaking communities.

THE INVESTMENT FORUM · THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 Angus Glen Golf & Country Club, Markham, Ontario

If your high growth enterprise can benefit from angel-based financing of up to $500,000, the Money Chase Investment Forum is the program that could address this challenge by potentially placing you in front of interested investors. Companies being targeted are those in the areas of information and communication technology, environmental technologies, medical technologies and others.

Seize this valuable opportunity and start the application process now. The Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM) will work with you, at no charge, to help you become investment ready. If selected, you will have the opportunity to convince one or more investors that your proposal is investment worthy.

Should your company not be selected as a candidate to present at The Investment Forum, you will gain from assistance that can be provided by the experienced ISCM mentor network.

The Investment Forum event will provide an excellent opportunity to learn what financing professional look for and meet potential financing sources.

Additional information is available at: www.iscm.ca/moneychase/apply.htm

The Money Chase Series is presented by the Investment Network of ISCM, a leader in helping small- and medium-sized companies deal with their growth opportunities.

Ontario Chamber of Commerce, July 15, 2008 - http://occ.on.ca/

Ontario small businesses have a new partner in their drive to expand to foreign export markets. Export Market Access, A Global Expansion Program launched by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and funded by the Ontario Government, will help Ontario small and medium sized businesses enter markets that otherwise would have been beyond their reach.

"Export diversification is proven to be an effective strategy in today's global marketplace and leads to higher performing companies, more jobs for our workforce, and stronger economic growth for Ontario," explains Len Crispino, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. "By providing a hand up to our home grown firms, and reducing the risk just enough for them to bridge the gap, we'll help them go where they haven't gone before."

Export Market Access is a cost sharing program funded by the Ontario Government that will assist Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ontario in their efforts to expand into new export markets. In recognition of the abundance of opportunities in markets around the globe, preference will be given to those outside of the United States.

"In today's challenging economic climate, it is more important than ever that we strengthen the competitiveness of Ontario's small and medium-sized enterprises," said Harinder Takhar, Minister of Small Business and Consumer Services. "The Export Market program will help Ontario companies enter and expand into new markets, generating prosperity here and strengthening our presence on the world stage." In the 2008 budget, the Ontario government announced $5 million in funding to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce for a Global Expansion Program to help SMEs increase access to global markets.

Assistance is available in four areas:

1. Direct Contacts (international trade shows, fairs, exhibitions, and incoming and outgoing trade missions);

2. Marketing Tools (development of electronic media, promotional materials, and generic branding material)

3. Market Research; and

4. Foreign Bidding Projects

SMEs that have been in business for a minimum of 2 years are eligible to apply. An application guide is available at www.exportaccess.ca.

Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre / Centre de services aux entreprises Canada-Ontario CALL THE RAP HELP DESK LINE FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR AND YOUR CLIENT ENQUIRIES 1 877-553-5507

Ontario Chamber of Commerce, July 10, 2008

At the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the primary goal is to build a more prosperous province. In a changing global economy, Ontario businesses must pursue international opportunities and diversify their trading relationships. The OCC has decided to focus energies on India, where infrastructure needs are great, and Canadian expertise is well known. This report embarks on a study of India's infrastructure: how best to pursue opportunities in this market, and how to develop strategies that are mutually beneficial. The private sector has a key role to play in facilitating this transformation: governments and businesses need to work closely to diminish the complexities and promote the opportunities of entering this market.

Full Story at Ontario Chamber of Commerce - http://occ.on.ca/Policy/Reports/410

The province is providing better service for Ontario businesses by streamlining and simplifying tax administration. The Ministry of Revenue is launching ONT-TAXES - Ontario's Tax Services, and initiative to make services easier, faster and more convenient for Ontario's businesses.

The first step is the launch of 1-866-ONT-TAXS a single toll-free number that goes live today. Replacing 39 existing toll-free numbers, the new number makes it straightforward for callers to access the help and information they need, when they need it. Through the new interative telephone system, clients will have "one-window" service delivery and convenient access to information, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Visit the Ministry of Revenue for more information by Clicking Here

Complete News Release:
http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2008/06/16/c4210.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html or Click Here

Winners will be recognized at a leadership luncheon in Toronto with the editors of Canadian Business, PROFIT and L'Actualité and will be profiled in PROFIT, Canada's leading magazine for entrepreneurs.

A BBOT policy proposal, approved by The Ontario Chamber of Commerce two years ago, has become policy of The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Previous to this policy change, employers who were engaged in industries that are covered on a compulsory basis were required to register with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring their first worker. Employers who were not registered with WSIB, but who should have been by law, were subject to significant financial and legal penalties. Voluntary Registration is a new policy for employers who are not registered with the WSIB, but who should be registered. Under the Voluntary Registration policy, employers are encouraged to step forward and register their business with terms that are favourable. From October 29, 2007 until March 31, 2008, there will be a full amnesty for voluntary registrants. Beginning April 1, 2008 and on a continuing basis, all voluntary registrants will receive a partial amnesty, including no penalties, no reconciliation interest on retroactive premiums, or prosecution at the time of registration. However, premiums will be retroactive to the date of first hire or January 1 of the year preceding the date of voluntary registration, whichever is later. The policy is not applicable to employers who have been identified for registration by the WSIB's various enforcement activities prior to their voluntary registration. For more information Click Here

The rate for the Goods and Services Tax, as well as the Harmonized Sales Tax in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, will be dropping by one percentage point effective January 1, 2008.

The reduction, announced by the federal government in October, means business owners will have to revisit many of their processes for sales, billing, purchasing and accounting. Feedback from our members from the previous rate reduction in July 2006 tells us that this is not a difficult task, but it does require some planning and careful implementation.

Working with the Canada Revenue Agency, CFIB has compiled a GST checklist that includes general rules and helpful tips, as well as the telephone number for the CRA’s GST Hotline for business owners.

Click Here to get a copy, and make sure your business is ready for a smooth GST/HST transition.

BRAMPTON - Starting and running a business in Brampton just got easier with BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start-up faster.

Today, Regional Councillor Elaine Moore, Regional Councillor John Sanderson, together with Mr. Wajid Khan, MP, Mississauga-Streetsville, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, Ms. Linda Jeffrey, MPP, Brampton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Gerry Phillips, Minister of Government Services, joined together to launch BizPaL to the City of Brampton at an event held at the Rose Theatre Brampton.

BizPaL is an innovative project that provides entrepreneurs with simplified access to the permit and licencing information they need to establish and run their business. This unique partnership among federal, provincial, territorial, regional and local governments is designed to cut through the paperwork burden and red tape that small business owners encounter.

"Brampton is one of the first municipalities in Ontario and Canada to join the BizPaL online network and we are thrilled to be part of this innovative network. It reflects the City of Brampton’s commitment to offer local businesses and entrepreneurs innovative tools and resources to help them create and grow a successful and thriving business," said Regional Councillor Elaine Moore, Chair of Brampton's Economic Development Committee.

"BizPaL is just one way in which we're making it easier for businesses in Ontario," said the Honourable Gerry Phillips, Ontario's Minister of Government Services. "Businesses told us they needed a one-window approach to government services and information -- and we're delivering."

“The Region of Peel is proud to work with our government partners to bring BizPaL to Peel’s business community,” said Regional Councillor John Sanderson. “Providing tools to help Peel’s businesses grow and prosper will continue to make this region a great place to live and work.”

The BizPaL system in the City of Brampton was implemented with the collaboration of the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government. Area business owners and entrepreneurs can access the service by visiting www.brampton.ca/bizpal or Click Here The province is looking forward to expanding BizPaL to other areas of Ontario over the next year. For more information, visit www.bizpal.ca or Click Here

The McGuinty government has eliminated 24% of government business forms over the last year in its battle to reduce the paper burden and make it easier for small businesses to operate and succeed, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Harinder Takhar told business leaders at the Toronto Board of Trade today.

http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2007/05/29/c5938.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html

TORONTO – The Ontario government is implementing a two-day money-back guarantee for companies and individuals that apply for a Master Business Licence (MBL) through ServiceOntario, announced Government Services Minister Gerry Phillips today.

“This is the fourth money-back guarantee the McGuinty government has launched since November 2005,” said Phillips. “Businesses have told us that to compete in the global economy, they need our help to spend less time filling out forms and waiting for licences, and we listened.”

"This is a great initiative which will assist us to improve business environment and service delivery thus allowing small business to focus on what they do best - creating jobs and prosperity for the people of Ontario," said Small Business and Entrepreneurship Minister Harinder Takhar.

An MBL allows a company to do business in Ontario. It is also needed to open a business bank account with financial institutions. The licence includes information such as the company’s name, address and identification number. When an application is accurately completed online at www.serviceontario.ca, applicants will be sent an electronic version of their licence within two business days or it’s free.

“The government is committed to a robust and dynamic economy to support our standard of living, which is second to none,” said Phillips. “Businesses in Ontario need to be more efficient to compete on the world stage, and this is our latest effort to help them do that.”

This is the latest example of how the McGuinty government is working to help Ontario businesses grow and prosper. Other initiatives include:

Passing the Securities Transfer Act to create a modern legal framework for the transfer of securities and harmonize Ontario’s laws with the United States. Passing the Consumer Protection and Service Modernization Act to help create a more responsive business environment for Ontario corporations. Launching programs such as BizPal, an online pilot project that helps businesses save several weeks of time applying and waiting for documentation. It is currently offered in conjunction with the Government of Canada, Region of Halton and City of Ottawa, with plans to expand the program across Ontario. This is the fourth money-back service guarantee launched by the McGuinty government. The government previously announced the implementation of 15-business-day service guarantees for birth, marriage, and death certificates.

For more information, visit www.serviceontario.ca or Click Here

Please note these materials are for reference only and can not be removed from the Enterprise Centre.

-Profit - Your Guide To Business Success
-Entrepreneur's StartUps
-Franchise Canada
-Canadian Business
-Fast Company
-Business Opportunities
-Managing for Dummies
-Canadian Small Business Kit for Dummies
-Starting an eBay Business for Dummies
-Business Plans Kit for Dummies
-The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting Your Own Business
-The Complete Idiot's Guide to Franchising
-E Myth Mastery
-Brain Tattoos - Creating Unique Brands That Stick In Your Customers'Minds
-The Entrepreneur & Small Business Problem Solver
-If You've Raised Kids, You Can Manage Anything
-The Tipping Point - How Little Things Can Make A Big Difference
-The First-Time Manager
-Why Customers Do What They Do
-What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business
-Confessions Of Shameless Self-Promoters
-The Everything Business Planning Book
-Secrets To Building A Winning Business
-Today Matters
-Microsoft Office System 2003 Edition - Plain & Simple
-Global Business Today
-Low -Budget Online Marketing for Small Business (Self Counsel Press)
-Financing Your Business - Get a Grip on Finding the Money (Self Counsel Press)
-Market Research Made Easy (Self Counsel Press)
-How Women Make Money
-A Shop Of Own's Own
-101 Best Home-Based Businesses For Women
-Clearing The Hurdles - Women Building High-Growth Businesses
-Standing at the Crossroads - Next Steps for High Achieving

Since 1995 Pilot Performance has developed training and resources to assist companies to implement their management systems to international standards:

o ISO 14001 (Environmental)
o ISO 9001 (Quality)
o TS 16949 (Automotive)
o OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety)
o ISO 19011 (Auditing)

ISO E-learning is available through the Pilot Performance website www.pilotiso.com.

"The training is presented in one hour modules" indicated Pilot Performace President Jayne Pilot. "and helps to eliminate high consultancy fees"

“ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems” A Pilot Guide Manual to implementation can also be ordered through the website.

Pilot Performance is a past Award of Distinction winner for outstanding business in the City of Brampton.

A timely topic in light of the ever-growing amount of forged money being passed across the country this is a seminar not to be missed.

The Small Business Forum takes place Wednesday, October 15th starting at 10:00am. When the Forgery Seminar will take place.

The Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre has partnered with the Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre, the Province of Ontario and the Federal Government to present “Small Business Forum 2003 – Contacts and Connections.”

This full day event will give start-ups and existing business the chance to meet with and connect with both small business owners and government experts. With a full day of informative seminars there will be not shortage of information.

Being held at the Government Information Centre at 7765 Hurontario Street in Brampton the schedule for seminars is as follows;

10:00 Forgery 11:00 Youth Programs

12:00 Starting a Small Business

13:00 Newcomers to Canada

14:00 Import / Export

15:00 Financing for Small Business

16:00 Starting a Small Business

17:00 Keynote Speaker - Networking for Small Business Owners

Wednesday, October 15th 20003

10:00am to 6:00pm

Government Information Centre

7765 Hurontario St.

(South of Steeles Ave on the East side of Hwy 10 at County Court Blvd)

Admission: FREE

For more information on the Small Business Forum or any of the seminars offered that day please call 905-874-4057.

Located with the Caledon Chamber of Commerce on Highway 50 South, the satellite office provides residents of that community with many of the services available at the main office.

For more information call 905-857-7393.

Call 905-874-3630 for more details.

This full day event will give start-ups and existing business the chance to meet with and connect with both small business owners and government experts. With a full day of informative seminars there will be not shortage of information.

Being held at the Government Information Centre at 7765 Hurontario Street in Brampton the schedule for seminars is as follows;

11:00 Youth Programs

12:00 Starting a Small Business

13:00 Newcomers to Canada

14:00 Import / Export

15:00 Financing for Small Business

16:00 Starting a Small Business

17:00 Keynote Speaker - Networking for Small Business Owners

Wednesday, October 15th 20003

10:00am to 6:00pm

Government Information Centre

7765 Hurontario St.

(South of Steeles Ave on the East side of Hwy 10 at County Court Blvd)

Admission: FREE