VICTORIA – MyBizDay Vancouver Island is coming up this Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at The Victoria Conference Centre. It provides an opportunity for business owners, operators and employees to discover resources and programs available to help develop their organizations.
Topics Covered Include:
- Financing and Start-Up Money – Presented by TD Canada Trust
- Financing is often one of the greatest challenges for small businesses. Learn from the experts how to get the right financing and support you need to start-up and grow.
- Market Research: Find Data That Works for You – Presented by Small Business BC
- Learn how to gather information about your current and potential customers, industry trends and competition to help make strategic business decisions.
- Introduction to TaxSense for Your Business – TBA
- Part of running your own business is knowing what records to keep for tax time. In this session we’ll cover a few main allowable deductions that every self-employed individual should know about.
- Protecting Your Small Business – Presented by TruShield Insurance
- Insurance protects you from the finanical losses that could stem from these events. For a startup, the financial impact of these events could be even greater than they would be for an established business. The good news is: having the right coverage can help you bounce back.
- Getting Your Business Ahead in International Trade – Presented by UPS
- Is your business ready to grow? Over the next 15 years, 80% of the world’s economic growth is projected to come from outside of North America and Europe. A new middle class of customers will be ready to purchase your business’ products and services. Gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace with the latest tips and tools on how your business can get ahead in international trade and more.
- Maximize Your Digital Presence and Reach More Customers – Presented by Yellow Pages
- Did you know 94 percent of customers conduct research online before making a purchase? Learn how build a solid online presence – from creating a website that’s easy to find on search engines and that will convert more visitors into customers, to advertising properly online and engaging with your customers on social media.
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