Back to School for Businesses
Building on the success of our past business development workshop series, we’ve partnered once again with Ghost CEO, a global leader in negotiations, leadership skills and business development. Both sessions will be facilitated by business development coach Felicia Lee who has an infectious passion for leadership and is adept at empowering those around her.
“These workshops are great - produces value for our time.”
– SBIA Member on Ghost CEO Workshop Series
Two sessions will take place this fall at the Strathcona Community Centre (601 Keefer Street) and are free of charge for SBIA members. Take advantage of this opportunity to brush up on your business know how and RSVP today.
Preparing Business for Tough Times
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 7:30am -8:30am
RSVP deadline November 18th
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Is your business prepared for HST? Avoid Canada Day jitters and join us on June 30th to brush up on HST know-how. When July 1st comes around you can kick back and relax, knowing just how HST will effect your business. On July 1st PST & GST will be merged into HST. To assist business owners in understanding these changes the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is offering Strathcona BIA members a free seminar to help you make a smooth transition.
Topics to be covered....
- How HST Works
- Self Assessing
- Filling Returns
- Point-of-sale Rebates
- Applying Tax to Goods & Services
The seminar will last around 1 & 1/2 hours with another 1/2 hour for questions. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!
Register online today (click here)
Registration deadline is June 28th at 4:00pm. If you have any questions or comments please phone the SBIA office at 604 258 2720.
The Province has produced a short animated video outlining the "10 facts you should know about the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)" Have fun learning about HST woo!
April: Marketing for Small Businesses
What’s your approach to promoting & marketing your business?
Do you attend networking events, use direct mail or place ads in the yellow pages? Or are you all about the next Tweet? Whatever your medium is for getting the word out - every successful marketing campaign should have the same foundation: a clear understanding of the market you are servicing. This session, hosted by Ghost CEO business development coach Heather White, will cover the common mistakes business owners often make in marketing and the steps you can take to ensure your future marketing efforts are always a wise investment for your business.
When: Thursday April 15th at 7:30am
Where: Strathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer Street, Activity Room—1st Floor
Space is limited so reserve your spot today.
RSVP deadline is April 12th at 4:00pm
On Wednesday August 18th we are hosting our Annual August Luncheon on the top floor of the Japanese Language School. Join us for lunch and networking with gorgeous port & mountain views. This year we have skipped the keynote speaker to allow for more networking and conversation.
When: August 18th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Where: 475 Alexander Street
Please RSVP by Tuesday August 10th at 4:00pm to save yourself a spot. http://strathconabia.com/eventRegistration.php or call 604.258.2727.
March: 10 Deadly Sins of Business Development
Companies need to constantly develop new business opportunities to tackle technological and market changes. But not everyone can take the same approach or follow the same advice. In this workshop, you will learn the top 10 most common bad habits of business development and how to avoid them while making better choices. New and refreshing approaches will vamp up your revenues, target niche markets and develop a systematic plan to building business seven days a week, twelve months a year.
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January: Beaing a Bear in a Bull Market
Heather White of Ghost CEO explains the ins and outs of building business in a downward market at January’s workshop
