Small Business Seminars and Brown Bag Presentations Registration Information and Schedule


BROWN BAG PRESENTATIONS… Drop in for FREE presentations that offer you quick-to-learn, quick-to-use business basics over the noon hour. Bring your own lunch and learn from our professional and experienced presenters in a casual classroom environment. NO registration required, but seating is limited!

SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS are in bold. 
** The cost for these seminars is $ 35.00 including GST unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. Cash or Cheque accepted. For more information or to register, please contact Community Futures Centre West at (403) 932 5220 or Toll free at 1 877 603 2329.

Presentations are held at:

COMMUNITY FUTURES CENTRE WEST
#6 – 206 First Street East
Cochrane, Alberta

AIRDRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
111, 304 Main Street
Airdrie, Alberta

2008 WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY

  • 12th       Making Your Business More Competitive(Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 13th       Starting Your Business (1 pm – 4:30 pm) ** (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 14th       Fraud-Proofing Your Business (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 14th       Preparing A Business Plan (6 pm – 9:30 pm) ** (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 19th       Get The Goods on GST (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 20th       Selling to the Government of Canada (1 pm – 4 pm) ** (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 21st       How to Become a Vendor at a Farmer’s Market (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 26th       Branding Your Organization (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 27th       Income Tax Basics for Sole Proprietors & Partnerships (1 pm – 4 pm) FREE   (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 28th       Basic Contract Law (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 28th       Do-It-Yourself Incorporation (6 pm – 9:30 pm) Cost: 60.00 includes Legal        Ease Kit (Airdrie)

MARCH

  •  4th       E-Business Considerations (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  •  5th       Vending at Farmer’s Markets – Things to Consider (1 pm – 4 pm) ** (Airdrie    & Cochrane)
  •  6th       Employment, Hiring and Compensation Trends (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  •  6th       Customer Service & Networking Skills (6pm – 9pm) (Airdrie)
  • 12th       Outsourcing: Select the Right Partners & Markets (1 pm – 4 pm) ** (Airdrie     & Cochrane)
  • 13th       Lending Criteria (Airdrie & Cochrane)      
  • 18th       Shipping Goods That Are Sold Online (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 19h       Income Tax Basics for the Incorporated Business (1pm – 4pm) FREE (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 20th       Ensuring You Get Paid (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 25th       Using Web 2.0 to Build Brand Online (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 26th       Start Up Your Bookkeeping System (1pm – 4pm) ** (Airdrie & Cochrane)

APRIL

  • 1st         Recruiting, Selecting and Retaining the Right People (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 2nd        Small Business Search Engine Marketing (1 pm – 4 pm) ** (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 3rd        Search Marketing: The Most Effective Cost per Acquisition Marketing Available   (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 8th        Strategies to Increase Sales (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 9th        Importing Basics (1 pm – 4pm) FREE (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 10th       Growing Your Company’s Human Resources Strategy (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 10th       Starting Your Business (6 pm – 9:30 pm) ** (Airdrie)
  • 15th       Ten Practical Tips for Doing Business with India (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 16th       Business Ownership Transition (1 pm – 4 pm) ** (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 17th       The Myth About Grants (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 22nd      Forms of Business (Airdrie & Cochran)
  • 23rd       Putting the Intellectual Property Toolbox to Work (1 pm – 4 pm) ** (Airdrie     & Cochrane) 
  • 24th       Negotiating Your Commercial Lease or Renewal (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 24th       Understanding Your Business Financial Statements (6 pm – 9 pm) **         (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 29th       Social Enterprise – The Business of Doing Good (Airdrie & Cochrane)

MAY

  • 1st         Presentation Methods that make a Lasting Impression (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 1st         Practical Market Research: Aim for Your Target ( 6 pm – 9 pm) ** (Airdrie &     Cochrane)
  • 6th        Podcasting for Business (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 6th Trade Tuesday Exporting Basics - NEW & FREE! (1:30-4pm) Airdire & Cochrane
  • 7th        Do-It-Yourself Incorporation (1 pm – 4:30 pm) Cost: 60.00 includes Legal        Ease Kit (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 13th       Hiring Foreign Trained Professionals (Airdrie & Cochrane)
  • 14th       Preparing A Business Plan (1 pm – 4:30 pm) ** (Airdrie & Cochrane)

There are no presentations scheduled for June - August. Be sure to watch for the new schedule in September!

 

SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS are in bold. 
** The cost for these seminars is $ 35.00 including GST unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. Cash or Cheque accepted. For more information or to register, please contact Community Futures Centre West at (403) 932 5220 or Toll free at 1 877 603 2329.