Description

This session is the FREE preview session for the Small Business Start-up Series.

If you're not sure if the series is for you, come to this first workshop before you commit to the full 10 week series. If you would like to register for the full workshop, please register for this free event and then the rest of the workshop by clicking here.

Statistics show that of Canadian start-up businesses:

• 42% fail because there is no market demand for their products and services.
• 29% fail because of insufficient funding.
• 14% fail because of poor marketing strategies

Designed for those new to small business concepts, this course, sponsored by the Greater Parkland Chamber of Commerce, will provide simple, concise, and practical hands-on training for entrepreneurs looking to start – or have recently started - a small business in the greater Parkland region. Over 10 weekly sessions of 60 to 90 minutes each, attendees will learn skills in topics that include:

1. Goal Setting
2. Creating your Business Model
3. Budgeting
4. Staff Management
5. Pricing for Profitability
6. Competitive Analysis
7. Financing
8. Introduction to Sales and Marketing

The sessions will be led by Dave White, a local entrepreneur with more than 45 years of experience starting, building, and managing small businesses.