Monthly Archives: March 2014

Avoid The Top Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail

Established & Growing Businesses, Start Ups

Small business owners don’t have it easy. It is an uphill battle and we are always told that the odds are forever against us.

So what are we supposed to avoid and really look out for as small business owners?

This starts off with the reality check of how many small businesses actually fail and what the success rates are.

Then we look at what industries are more successful, what areas of Canada are starting businesses, and if Canada is competitive.

Then we look at the top 5 things to avoid.

Finally we compare this to what non-profits should be considering.

Contact the Expert

Carla Langhorst
e: Carla@smallbusinesssolver.com

 

Small Business 101: Making Your Dream a Reality

Regulations & Legal, Start Ups, ,

Starting up your own business is not as hard as you think.
 
This video walks through the critical logistical steps you need to be taking to get started.
 
1. How to select and check your business name?
2. Business location
3. Sole proprietorship vs. corporation
4. Registering for HST, Payroll, WSIB
5. Protecting your intellectual property
6. Taking your business online
7. Get Started!
 

 
Contact the Expert
 
www.bdc-canada.com
 
 

Universal Management Principles

Established & Growing Businesses, Management & Human Relations, Operations & Efficiency,

It is impossible to be good at everything. In this webinar, SEF Canada teaches us that we don’t have to be!!
 
Success lies in understanding that all of the functions of a business can never be done perfectly by one person. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. By knowing what you are best at and what you love, you will simply be more successful.
 
What do you love to do? Isn’t that what you should be doing if you are starting your own business?
 
Here are the main buckets of skill sets that you need to have in your business. Now that you know, you can get started in the right direction.
 

 
Contact the Expert
 
Suzette McFaul
SEF Canada
suzette@sefcanada.com