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The provincial government is and the fee is $35 for the eighthosting
a workshop in Squamish
for entrepreneurs interested in
learning the essential steps
involved in starting a successful
home-based business.
“The Ministry of Economic
hour course.
Topics covered will include:
how to choose a business, how to
develop a business plan, introduction
to market surveys, basic marketing
strategy, financial planning,
Development, Small Business and and pricing and cost control.
Trade developed a series of work- In all communities, this initial
shops designed to workshop will be
support and edu- followed by a seccate
new “Home-based ond workshop
entrepreneurs in designed to help
areas that most businesses are existing homeoften
cause busi- the most impor- based businesses
nesses to fail,’’ to market their
said Minister of tant incubator for services and prod-
Economic Devel- ucts more effec-
future
“There are
130,000 I selfemployed
people
operating businesses
out of their
homes in B.C.,’9
he said. “Research
indicates that OG?
of the 15,000
Minister of
Economic
Development,
Small Business
and Trade
i nc u b a t or to r
future businesses
that we have,”
Zirnhelt said.
“North American
trends suggest that
in 20 years most
British Columbia
employers will
home businesses startei2 tvery trace their roots to home-based
year, 12,000 will fail within i’wo businesses started over the same
to five years. The point of our pro- period.”
gram is to increase-the proponion For further information, contact
of successes.” the Squamish and Howe Sound
The workshop will be held on . Chamber of Commerce at 892-
March 1 and 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. 9244.
Nominations open for vk
Business Excellence
awards for
Applications are now being accepted for Canada’s highest business
honor: the 1993 Canada Awards fur Business Excdlence.(CABE). .
This prestigious program is now in its tenth year. It recognizes outstanding
Canadian achievement in eight distinct areas. that are vital for
success in today’s highly competitive business environment:
Entrepreneurship
0 Invention
Environment
0 Marketing
Industrial Design
0 Small Business
Innovation
0 Total Quality
UD to three winners will be selected in each category. Entrants will
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be assessed by distinguished judges from the private sector on the basis
of the written questionnaire. In addition, site visits will be made to
short-listed applicants in the Environment and Total Quality categories.
Winners will receive the distinctive CABE trophy plus unique bene-
fits that can lead to better performance and further success, including:
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New exposure, prestige and promotion nationally and international-
0 An added competitive edge in domestic and foreign markets.
8 Improved employee moral and motivation
Exclusive use of the Canada Awards for Business Excellence logo
The deadline for entries is Apr. 2, 1993. Complete information and
entry foms can be obtained by calling the Canada Awards for Business
Excellence office at (613) 954-4079, FAX (613) 954-4074, or by writ-
bg to:
Canada Awards for Business Excellence
Services to Business Branch
Industry, Science and Technology Canada
235 Queen Street
ottawa, OIltari~ K1A OH5
Action Plan Workshop on Jan. 20 at the Civic Centre.
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