Newsletter from Business Link
INCOME TAX BASICS FOR SOLE PROPRIETORS & PARTNERSHIPS
IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
HOW TO CONDUCT MARKET RESEARCH
HIRING RIGHT – EFFECTIVE STAFFING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Plan to attend these Business Link events:
Tuesday, March 6 – INCOME TAX BASICS FOR SOLE PROPRIETORS & PARTNERSHIPS / 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM / $10.00 (incl. GST). This session provides basic income tax information for the small business owner that is either a sole proprietorship or a partnership. Topics include: Record keeping – what records should you keep and for how long ; Reporting income ; Business expenses, current or capital ; Motor vehicle expenses. Presented by: Canada Revenue Agency.
Wednesday, March 7 – IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM / $15.00 (incl. GST). This information session describes what a trademark is and how to protect this valuable business asset in Canada and other countries. Find out: How a trademark functions ; How to protect the distinctiveness of a trademark through correct use ; Why it is important to register a trademark and how this is done ; Proper licensing of a trademark. Presented by: Bonnie D. Headley – Bennett Jones LLP
Thursday, March 8 – HOW TO CONDUCT MARKET RESEARCH / 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM / $30.00 (incl. GST). Need to research your business, and don’t know where to start? Find out about the types of information you need to collect, where to look for it, and how to identify your target market. Realistically look at data to determine the viability of your business idea, and learn what you need to present to financial institutions. You will find out about the best sources of information for: Analyzing industry statistics ; Assessing your competition ; Identifying prospective clients ; Determining where to locate your business. Take-aways: detailed handouts on finding the information you need. Presented by: Eric Brant and Andrea Steinhauer – The Business Link.
Thursday, March 8 – HIRING RIGHT – EFFECTIVE STAFFING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES / 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM / $10.00 (incl. GST). This is an introduction to hiring for small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on the information and tools needed by the business owner or manager to properly recruit and hire staff. Different methods of finding candidates and staffing will be examined. Learn a simple process to guide you step-by-step, from identifying the staffing need through to the job offer. Helpful tips will be shared that may make the difference in hiring the right person. Learn about: The importance of proper hiring and what that entails ; A hiring process from start to finish ; Specific needs of small and medium sized businesses ; Some basic tools you can use for interviews, references, etc. ; How to avoid some common pitfalls. Presented by: Noel Bentley, B.Sc. Psychology and Certification in Human Resources.
REGISTER NOW to attend in person at The Business Link in Edmonton or Calgary, or via ONLINE WEBCAST (NEW!) at www.canadabusiness.ab.ca/sessions.
INCOME TAX BASICS FOR SOLE PROPRIETORS & PARTNERSHIPS
IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
HOW TO CONDUCT MARKET RESEARCH
HIRING RIGHT – EFFECTIVE STAFFING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Plan to attend these Business Link events:
Tuesday, March 6 – INCOME TAX BASICS FOR SOLE PROPRIETORS & PARTNERSHIPS / 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM / $10.00 (incl. GST). This session provides basic income tax information for the small business owner that is either a sole proprietorship or a partnership. Topics include: Record keeping – what records should you keep and for how long ; Reporting income ; Business expenses, current or capital ; Motor vehicle expenses. Presented by: Canada Revenue Agency.
Wednesday, March 7 – IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM / $15.00 (incl. GST). This information session describes what a trademark is and how to protect this valuable business asset in Canada and other countries. Find out: How a trademark functions ; How to protect the distinctiveness of a trademark through correct use ; Why it is important to register a trademark and how this is done ; Proper licensing of a trademark. Presented by: Bonnie D. Headley – Bennett Jones LLP
Thursday, March 8 – HOW TO CONDUCT MARKET RESEARCH / 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM / $30.00 (incl. GST). Need to research your business, and don’t know where to start? Find out about the types of information you need to collect, where to look for it, and how to identify your target market. Realistically look at data to determine the viability of your business idea, and learn what you need to present to financial institutions. You will find out about the best sources of information for: Analyzing industry statistics ; Assessing your competition ; Identifying prospective clients ; Determining where to locate your business. Take-aways: detailed handouts on finding the information you need. Presented by: Eric Brant and Andrea Steinhauer – The Business Link.
Thursday, March 8 – HIRING RIGHT – EFFECTIVE STAFFING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES / 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM / $10.00 (incl. GST). This is an introduction to hiring for small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on the information and tools needed by the business owner or manager to properly recruit and hire staff. Different methods of finding candidates and staffing will be examined. Learn a simple process to guide you step-by-step, from identifying the staffing need through to the job offer. Helpful tips will be shared that may make the difference in hiring the right person. Learn about: The importance of proper hiring and what that entails ; A hiring process from start to finish ; Specific needs of small and medium sized businesses ; Some basic tools you can use for interviews, references, etc. ; How to avoid some common pitfalls. Presented by: Noel Bentley, B.Sc. Psychology and Certification in Human Resources.
REGISTER NOW to attend in person at The Business Link in Edmonton or Calgary, or via ONLINE WEBCAST (NEW!) at www.canadabusiness.ab.ca/sessions.
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