Thorncliffe Business Seminar Series - Feb 16, 23, Mar 1, 8

Jan 25, 2012

Thorncliffe Business Seminar Series

ACCESS, Enterprise Toronto, and the Thorncliffe Neighborhood Office are partnering to bring a free business seminar series to Thorncliffe Park residents and all other individuals who are interested in entrepreneurship, starting a business, market research, and/or import - export specific businesses. 

FREE ADMISSION! 

Thursdays, 1-3pm - February 16^th and 23^rd, March 1^st and 8^th

TNO Employment Office, 1 Leaside Park Drive (TTC: bus 25 or 81 from Pape Station).

February 16^th 1-3 pm - Business Planning Seminar

Learn how to write a Business Plan, why you need a business plan and what it means to your business. This seminar will motivate you to put pen and ideas to paper and to start writing and doing. We'll also answer your questions to help you get things moving forward. –  Vikas Jain Small Business Advisor Enterprise Toronto

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February 23^rd 1-3 pm - Canadian Market Research

The seminar will focus on an introduction to Canadian Market Research techniques and resources and learning cost-effective strategies to gather the necessary information needed to make sound business decisions. - Maggie Weaver

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March 1^st 1-3pm  - First Steps in Importing

This seminar covers the regulatory and business issues associated with importing into Canada: Regulations of the Export & Import Controls Bureau and other government departments; Sourcing (finding a supplier); Financial and contract issues including Incoterms, customs tariffs, methods of payment; Logistics and other partners; Customs documentation and clearance. Handout provides details, and numerous links to regulatory websites. - Maggie Weaver

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March 8^th 1-3 pm - First Steps in Exporting

This seminar covers the information sources available to the potential exporter; key websites, export diagnostic tools, preliminary market research, and sample export plans. Practical aspects such as paperwork and legal requirements are explained, and the exporter support programs from various levels of government are described. A comprehensive handout provides full details and URLs for all programs and resources. - Maggie Weaver

Maggie Weaver, is the compiler of I.E. Today, the daily newsletter of Import/Export Canada, the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters. She is the Secretariat for the Canada-Ontario Export Forum, the alliance of federal and provincial government agencies that provide support to exporters in Ontario.

Register Now! Space is Limited!

To Register please call Kirit Pitroda 416 467 0126 ext 221

or email kpitroda@thorncliffe.org or info@accessccf.com