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Event Calendar

Most seminars/workshops are held at VBEC

Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.  
Fees (unless otherwise noted):                                         $35.00 (in advance - guaranteed seat)

$50.00 (Paid at the door - seat not guaranteed)

Package Price (5 seminar topics) $160.00.        

No refunds for cancellations.

LIMITED SEATING

Reserve your seat today:

Tel: (905) 417-0412

Email: yourbusiness@centrebusiness.com 

SEMINARS

Click here for current seminars and events.

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Effective Business Plans

A business plan is a must for any entrepreneur. It is your road map, your blue print for your future.  For those seeking financing, it’s an absolute requirement. Find out how you can develop your own business plan for success!

This workshop concentrates on organizing the research you gather into a business plan. It addresses the reasons for creating a business plan as well as the contents of each section of the business plan. You will learn:

  • The importance of having a plan – setting achievable goals

  • The Marketing Plan – marketing research, sales and distribution, promotion

  • The Management Plan – management team, staffing requirements

  • The Financial Plan – financial statements, cash flow, financing plans

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Market Research

Market research should be geared toward determining the scope of the opportunity, and the resources and management required. It helps to determine the gaps between what is required and what is available. This workshop provides a framework for structuring your research efforts to keep you focused on the issues facing your business. As well, it provides some sources for your information search.

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Marketing Strategy - Low Cost Tools to Grow Your Business

This workshop outlines the various ways to promote your business to ensure effective use of capital resources. The seminar provides insight into pricing strategies used in different situations and industries. It also deals with your company image, created by the business name, logos, slogans and various other marketing tools.

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Forecasting Your Sales

This workshop helps you create a financial plan for your business, so that you make sure you have cash to pay your bills. It is very much like a personal budget for your business. It can be used to determine how much financing is required or when additional capital purchases can be made. (Bring a calculator to the session.)

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Selling Techniques

This workshop deals with the approaches used to improve sales.  It focuses on how to search for clients and how to determine their needs and desires.  It provides insight into different personal characteristics of various customers and how to effectively deal with them to improve sales.

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Financing Your Business / Basic Accounting

This workshop discusses various tax and accounting issues such as:

  • GST + PST
  • Keeping good records
  • Employer Health Tax
  • Income taxes and other payroll deductions

The workshop provides a method for recording journal entries and completing balance sheets and income statements. 

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Tax Issues for Business Owners

This workshop discusses various tax and financial planning issues such as:

  • Deductions for home office expenses
  • Impact of form of ownership on getting cash out of the business
  • Tracking vehicle costs correctly so they become deductible expenses
  • Income taxes and filings for self-employed people

The workshop provides a method for tracking vehicle expenses.

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Networking for Business Success

You'll meet many people as a business owner, but only some will help your business succeed. This workshop outlines techniques and tips to make effective use of the time you spend at networking events.

Learn how networking can make your business grow, even if you are shy about meeting new people. You owe it to your business to attend this seminar.

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E-commerce: An Introduction for Small Business Owners

If you've ever wondered if your business should have a website, this seminar is a must. You'll learn the basics of the internet as a marketing tool for your business, while determining if your business is ready for this step.

  • Internet jargon

  • Costs to consider

  • Marketing your website

  • Do you really need a website?

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Legal & Insurance Issues for Small Business

Business owners need to know the basics of business law and insurance so they can plan their business better. This seminar provides an overview of the types of issues and concerns that owners should consider when making choices for their business. Lack of attention to these issues often have major financial impact. Learn the basics, so you know if the experts you hire are looking after your business.

  • Forms of Ownership

  • Types of Insurance

  • WSIB regulations & options

  • Using contracts to avoid lawsuits

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Setting Your Price

Business owners need to choose a price that will allow his/her business to succeed, NOT the price that is an "average for the industry". This seminar provides a formula to calculate a price, as well as strategies for occasions when that price might be different. Bring a calculator and learn how to be confident your price is right for your business.

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Exporting 101 - The Basics

This seminar covers the steps would-be or new exporters should undertake to enhance success as an exporter. Learn what on-line resources are available, including a diagnostic tool to determine if your business is ready to be an exporter. Discover which government departments and agencies can assist you in developing a plan to export successfully. Finally, you'll be provided with a roadmap of where to get started in developing n "exporting" plan.

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Secrets to Business Success

Business owners and entrepreneurs have long used certain methods and techniques to ensure business success. In this seminar, you'll learn some of these secrets and how to apply them to your business. While some owners "fly by the seat of their pants", most entrepreneurs have learned their lessons and determined ways they can achieve their business goals and objectives. Join their ranks, by attending this seminar!

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