Upcoming Events
Date Seminar February 16/12 Importing & Exporting Commercial Goods A representative from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be on hand to walk participants through the documentation process. Get the proper information before you begin importing/exporting in order to avoid delays and fines. Speaker: Andrea Ethier, Canada Border Services Agency Date: February 16th, 2012 February 24/12 Creative Marketing Highlighted Topics: -What is Creative Marketing? Speaker: Jennifer Debruin February 28/12 Preparing Financial Documents Janice Walter has over 20 years experience specializing in business start-ups and not-for-profits. Drawing on her experience, Janice’s goal is to help people and small businesses succeed, as well as providing bookkeeping training and services to local small businesses. Time: 9:30 am -12:00 pm March 03/12 Social Media “Beyond the Basics” with Syd Bolton This session will help you look at your next steps beyond just opening up an account and not using it to its potential. “Social Media: The Risks & The Rewards” explores the benefits of Facebook and Twitter, but also the potential risks of sharing too much personal information. Includes stories of what can happen if you aren’t careful. “Marketing with Social Media: Putting Facebook/Twitter & the Web to work for you” explores how to use them for more than just a way to post pictures. March 30/12 "Business Tools for the Trades" Bridges to Better Business This full-day event will consist of informative & invigorating speakers that will address the top challenges of contractors, marketing solutions, what’s available for small businesses, catered hot lunch, door prizes & much more! Speaker Highlights: MLJ Coaching International owner, Lynne Jacob, will be addressing the top challenges of contractors as business owners. This powerful seminar will be for you if are looking to: * Regain passion for your business Jennifer Debruin, owner of Articulation Marketing and Communication, will be talking about how to creatively & effectively market a business in the trades industry. Other speakers include: WSIB, CRA, wage subsidies, financing options, and many more! When: Friday, March 30th, 2012 How to Register: Early Bird Registration: Deadline: March 9th, 2012 Regular Registration: Deadline: March 26th, 2012 Payment can be made by cash or cheque to the Lanark North Leeds Enterprise Centre @ 91 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls, K7A 5L3. Funding Partners Include: -Government of Ontario/Canada Business Ontario/Valley Heartland CFDC
The above listed seminars will all being held at the Regional Centre for Business
Development in Smiths Falls. Call Cindy at 613-283-7002 ext. 108 or email
cjames@ripnet.com to register and to get more
information.
Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: FREE
-Engage the Right Customer
-Employ the Right Marketing Channels
-Communicate Messages that Customers Feel and Understand
-Marketing Mistakes to Avoid
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $10.00
Cost: $10.00
Date: March 3rd, 2012
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 (Includes Lunch)
**Sponsored by the Ontario Government**
* Double, even triple, your sales
* Discover what’s available for small business
Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre
$20.00 (incl. HST)
$25.00 (incl. HST)