Start Smart Series 1 and Start Smart Series 2

The Start Smart Series provides a step-by-step guide to starting your business right.  This series includes two seminars where six industry experts provide their knowledge and tips to help you start your business smart.  Learn what resources will help you get started; understand the registration process; know what business structure to use and the guidelines of protecting your business.

Start Smart Series 1

This seminar covers basic small business start-up information and is designed for the client in the thinking stage of starting a business.  You will learn:  Overview of all the basic requirements including:  name registry, business structures, municipal licensing requirements, GST/PST registration and an overview of employment standards;  Small Business BC resources are highlighted with emphasis on business planning tools, market research, business planning and trade services; a demonstration of SBBC websites and methods to evaluate your business idea and its viability in the market place; difference between proprietorships, partnerships and incorporations.