Learn more about your future business endeavors! Enjoy free seminars all weekend long. Topics include how to choose and evaluate a franchise, understanding government regulations, Revenue Canada requirements, marketing, sales, human resources, legal considerations when buying a business, and lease negotiations. You will learn first hand from experienced business owners what it takes to get started, as well as obtain valuable information that will assist in selecting the business that is right for you!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Seminar Room 1

11:30 am
'Let Your Passion Be Your Pension' Based on Eric's new book.
Eric Gilboord

12:30 pm
Franchise choice and selection - Finding a good fit for you
John Woodburn ~ CJ Woodburn & Associates

1:30 pm
The top 10 questions every prospective franchisee should ask before they buy!
Dan So ~ McKenzie Lake Lawyers

2:30 pm
Revenue Canada Requirements when starting a small business -
GST, Taxation and Writeoffs
Canada Revenue Agency, Senior Audit Department

3:30 pm
Franchising 101 - An overview of the buying process
Lori Karpman ~ LSK and Associates

Seminar Room 2

12:00 pm
How to Do Business With The Federal Government - The Basics for Marketing and Submitting Bid Opportunities
Office of Small to Medium Enterprises - Public Works Government Services

1:00 pm
Free access to federal and provincial government programs, services and regulations for starting or growing a business in Ontario
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre

2:00 pm
Doing Business With The Ontario Government
Ministry of Ontario Government Services - Supply Chain Management

3:00 pm
Networking Strategies for Branding Trust
Susan Regier ~ Networking Today

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Seminar Room 1

11:30 am
Finding the right Franchise for you!
Shawn Saraga ~ Mr. Franchise.ca

12:30 pm
I've Bought a Franchise - Now What? Marketing and Business Growth Strategies
John Woodburn ~ CJ Woodburn & Associates

1:30 pm
Revenue Canada Requirements when Starting a Small Business -
GST, Taxation and Writeoffs
Canada Revenue Agency, Senior Audit Department

2:30 pm
The top 10 questions every prospective franchisee should ask before they buy!
Dan So ~ McKenzie Lake Lawyers

Seminar Room 2

12:00 pm
How to Do Business With The Federal Government - The Basics for Marketing and Submitting Bid Opportunities
Office of Small To Medium Enterprise - Public Works Government Services

1:00 pm
The “Networth Coach Approach” to Franchise operations
Tim O'Brien - O’Brien Turner Moore LLP

2:00 pm
Free access to federal and provincial government programs, services and regulations for starting or growing a business in Ontario
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre

3:00 pm
Careers in franchise ownership - is self employment the right strategic option?
Gary Prenevost ~ Frannet

** ALL times and topics are subject to change