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Seminar Registration Policy
Register in advance for all seminars, even if free, as seating is limited. By phone: 905-874-2650 Visa, MasterCard and Amex. In person: credit card, cash, cheque, debit. Payment (if applicable) must be made at time of registration. 48-hours notice appreciated for cancellations, minimum 24 hours notice required for refund. Under 24 hours notice and “no shows” will be charged.


  RISK IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
 Cost: $10.00
 Date: Monday, May 12, 2008
 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
 Location Brampton Board of Trade - 33 Queen Street West
  
 

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  TECH 'SOLUTIONS' YOUR SMALL BIZ CAN USE
 Cost: $10.00
 Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
 Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
 Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
  
 

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  TAX INFORMATION FORUM
 Cost: FREE
 Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
 Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm
 Location Holiday Inn - 30 Peel Centre Drive
  
 Tax Information Forum...
a one-stop opportunity to:
  • attend information seminars
  • learn about Ontario’s taxes
  • have your questions answered
  • obtain valuable information on different tax programs

    Meet staff from:
  • Ontario Ministry of Revenue
  • Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU)
  • Inspections, Investigations & Enforcement Secretariat
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
  • Service Canada (SC)
  • Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC)
  • Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre
  • The Brampton Board of Trade (BBOT)
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      PREPARING A START-UP FINANCIAL PLAN
     Cost: $10.00
     Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
     Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
     Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
      
     Are you afraid to tackle the financial section of your business plan? Do phrases like “gross margin” and “profit and loss statement” make you feel squeamish? Unsure how to price your service or estimate your first year’s sales? Join our new 2-hour workshop for first time business owners where we take you step-by-step through your start up budget as well as first year cash flow projections and income statement. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have a good first draft of your financial plan that you understand!

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      ASK THE EXPERTS
     Cost: FREE
     Date: Friday, May 23, 2008
     Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
     Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
      
     Stabilize or Grow your Business
    For small business owners with existing businesses in early-growth phase (2 months to 2 years old)
    Quick Answers to Burning Questions
    Variety of Opinions
    Referrals to other experts
    Free!
    Our Experts:
    Jeff Bowman, Bowman Training Initiatives and The Marketing PAD
    John MacRae, Professor, Sheridan College School of Business
    Neil Beattie, Professor, Sheridan College School of Business
    Benu Nayyar, RBC Financial
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      SOURCING & HIRING THE RIGHT EMPLOYEES
     Cost: $10.00
     Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
     Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
     Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
      
     Learn how to write a job advertisement, where to place it and how to interview and test applicants so you attract and retain the right employee the first time!
    David teaches Human Resources for Small Business at George Brown College and during the seminar he will be focus on teaching practical techniques on how a small business can hire and retain the best employees in a very tight labour market.
    David K. Dorward is a Professor in Management and Human Resources studies teaching at York University, George Brown College and the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario (HRPAO) in the areas of organizational effectiveness, human resource management, organizational behaviour, labour relations and health and safety.

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      COMMERCIAL LEASING SEMINAR
     Cost: $10.00
     Date: Tuesday, June 03, 2008
     Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
     Location Brampton Board of Trade - 33 Queen Street West
      
     

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      INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
     Cost: FREE
     Date: Thursday, June 05, 2008
     Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
     Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
      
     An overview of what it takes to operate a business. In this one and a half hour seminar we look at you as the entrepreneur, as well as what it takes to own and operate a business in Ontario. Recommended for those who are considering starting a small business, not those who are already in the process of start up.

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      HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
     Cost: $10.00
     Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
     Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
     Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
      
     One of the most important tools any business has...the Business Plan. Learn more about writing your Business Plan in this informative one and a half hour seminar, packed with information on every component of the plan. Not to be missed by anyone looking to start or grow a business.

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      RELATIONSHIP MARKETING
     Cost: FREE
     Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
     Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
     Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
      
     

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      INTRODUCTION TO EBAY
     Cost: $10.00
     Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
     Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
     Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
      
     First time seller on eBay? The eBay Seminar will get you up and running in no time. You'll learn how to create a sellers account, sell an item, accept online payments and keep track of all your selling activity.

    Call The Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre to Register at 905-874-2650

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      MARKET RESEARCH
     Cost: FREE
     Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
     Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
     Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
      
     Good market research can minimize the risk of doing business. Come and learn about free market research resources that can help you grow your business.

    Call The Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre to Register at 905-874-2650

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      ASK THE EXPERTS
     Cost: FREE
     Date: Friday, June 27, 2008
     Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
     Location SBEC - 33 Queen Street West
      
     Stabilize or Grow your Business
    For small business owners with existing businesses in early-growth phase (2 months to 2 years old)
    Quick Answers to Burning Questions
    Variety of Opinions
    Referrals to other experts
    Free!
    Our Experts:
    Jeff Bowman, Bowman Training Initiatives and The Marketing PAD
    John MacRae, Professor, Sheridan College School of Business
    Neil Beattie, Professor, Sheridan College School of Business
    Benu Nayyar, RBC Financial
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