Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 – 1pm to 3:30pm – Sharon Mercier, Kitchener/Waterloo Tax Services Office
Business Deductions and Government Reporting Session
Sharon Mercier from the CRA office in KW will be here to answer all your questions about business write offs, deductions, filing and reporting, HST and other government business obligations. Join us for an informative, question & answer session to be sure you are running your business correctly and taking advantage of all the deductions available.
Wednesday, March 7th 2012 – 9:30 to 12noon – Carrie CBZ Financial
Keeping your Business Bookkeeping Organized:
What to keep and what not to keep. How to keep your files simple and organized for the bookkeeper/accountant or tax preparer and how to keep your money in your pocket.
Tuesday March 20th 2012 – 9:30 to 11:30am – Vincent J. Starratt, B.A. M.A. LL.B
Small Business Legal Issues
Come discuss with a Lawyer, all the legal issues facing small businesses today. Vince will cover topics such as
Business structure – sole proprietor, partnership, corporation
Start up issues – business name, licenses & permits
Financing, security and insurance
Intellectual Property
Contracts and Customer liabilities
Billing, payment and collections
Employees & Resolving Disputes – going to court
Taxes & Why you need a Lawyer and an Account
Bring your questions and enjoy this casual session on potential legal issues.
Wednesday, April 11th 2012 – 9:30 to 12noon – Tina Heathers MBA, Business Development Officer WWCFDC
Developing an Entrepreneurial Personality –and Becoming an Effective Business Manager
An entrepreneurial personality is something that has to be nurtured, it isn’t always a natural development…it takes a special kind of person to create a business. Once the business is up and running, it takes even more skills to manage and grow the business. Rarely does a person start off with all these skills, we must learn them as we go and continue to add to our skill set if we want to be very successful in business.
April 2012 – 1pm to 3:30pm – Jeremy Tracey, Holistic Lifestyle & NLP Coach, Workshop Facilitator & Professional Speaker
Investing In Your Business’ Most Valuable Asset- YOU!
Managing your business, balance the books, marketing, staffing, family commitments and finally, your SELF. How are you supposed to keep your stress from skyrocketing and your health from dropping? Many business owners struggle to look after themselves saying “I don’t have time.” You will learn the 6 foundation principles of health and stress management and how to naturally fit them into your day. It is easier than you may think. The tools you will walk away can easily fit into the life of even the busiest entrepreneur. Applying these principles will allow you to:
Show your true passion for your work through increased energy
Handle stressful challenges easily with lower overall stress load
Accomplish more using less effort with a clear and focused mindset
Get more enjoyment from life at work and at home
Leave with clear and manageable actions steps you can apply immediately.
Please pre register as space is limited.
