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Presented by: Business Infosource

This session will provide a basic understanding of what information is available on Statistics Canada's website that can help you with your Human Resources Plan.

• While the needs of each business are unique and will not be specifically addressed within this session, you will discover where the following information may be found: •Industry-specific information on size of employment and earnings •Labour market information •Age make-up of the workforce •Educational attainment and field of studies of population •Information on employment equity groups (Aboriginal people, visible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities)

Presented by: W.E. Saskatoon

To successfully market a product or service, a company must first understand its customers' needs and then develop a strategy to meet those needs. Each part of the marketing plan-product, price, promotion and positioning-plays an important role in business development. This seminar provides participants with the basic tools they need to develop and implement their own marketing strategy.

Presented by: MBSC

Are you an artist ready to start a creative project, but feeling unsure of how to approach potential funders? Do you want to learn more about persuasive writing and how to avoid common mistakes? This introductory workshop will teach you the basic guidelines for proposal writing and project submissions.

Presented by: SBBC

This introductory seminar will help you define your USA market and introduce you to the basic essentials of marketing and logistics (packaging, shipping, warehousing and US Customs compliance). Presenters, Jim Pettinger of International Market Access and April Collier of Pacific Custom Brokers, allow time for the speakers to answer specific questions about your business ideas.

Presented by: W.E

Take away simple, how-to tips on using a web survey tool like Survey Monkey to help you maintain ongoing contact with customers. Whether you're introducing a new product/service or you just want to measure customer satisfaction, learn how surveys can help your business.

Presented by: SBBC

Come to this introductory seminar to learn about some of the technical aspects of importing commercial goods into Canada.

• Topics include: •Developing an import business plan •Dealing with customs brokers and international freight forwarders •Means of payment •Incoterms •Import regulations and documentation required by Canada Customs •Other relevant regulations on specific products

Presented by: SBBC

Are you between 18 and 34 years of age and looking to start a business? Join the Canadian Youth Business Foundation and Small Business BC as they teach new and prospective entrepreneurs tips to create a business plan, how to establish good credit ratings, how to evaluate good and bad cash flows and how to apply for CYBF financing and mentorship.

Presented by: SBBC

This seminar will provide you with general information on the Request for Proposal process. Learn about the types of opportunities posted, the different requirements of opportunities and bids are evaluated.