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CampusPast participants:
"I don't know how long it took Niagara College to
gather this team together but I'm telling you it's stellar.
Don't change a thing. The energy, encouragement and tools
presented to us this week were most appreciated. For a lot of
people this kind of adventure and transition can be very scary
but from my perspective I know that for a full year I have
genuine support behind my business while it grows. It doesn't
get much better than that."
Derek Spear, Business Basics graduate
"Every seminar and class that I attended was more and
more energizing, and the ability to speak with entrepreneurs
became a true asset every week."
Marty Petrullo, Great Escapes Candle Company
"Knowing that I wanted to open a photography studio was
the easy part, figuring out how to do so successfully was the
challenge. The Business Basics program gave me the knowledge,
guidance and confidence to take what I had learned and put it
into practice."
Rachel Spiewak-Hills, Rachel Spiewak Photography
"Regular workshops at the College further enhanced my
skills in many areas...the program far exceeded all of my
expectations."
Ed Heershcap, Air Aware - Indoor Air Quality Investigation
"The program not only exceeded my expectations, it
provided the necessary tools to help us successfully launch
Garden Strategies and to grow our business into something we are
proud to call our own."
Bob Chrystian, Garden Strategies
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Business
QuickStart Program
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Your Own Business Mentor
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Business
Coaching
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Business Basics
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Business Basics
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Workshops ::
PHPA Business Basic Online ::
Business Skills Training for Farm Families
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At the Business Development Centre we offer a
variety of skills training, coaching and mentoring opportunities to meet
your needs. For more information
on any of our programs, or to book, call
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Business
Quick Start Program |
If you're thinking of owning your own business
but aren't sure where to begin, we have two programs that will
help you.
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Jump Start |
If you're not eligible for Ontario
Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) program funding, or if you have
clients lined up and need to get your business going
quickly, this program is for you! It provides you with
an initial assessment by a Business Advisor,
comprehensive business training, and follow-up
mentoring/coaching.
- 1-hour free assessment
- 5-day in-class Business Basics
comprehensive self-employment training (see
details below)
- 3 x 1-hour follow-up personal
business mentoring sessions
Fee: $799, includes course workbook
and Resource CD
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Entrepreneur Camp
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Is owning a small business right
for you? Find out at our 2-day camp, where
experienced business advisors describe what qualities
success entrepreneurs have in common and what the
challenges are in being self-employed.
In these 2-day workshops, find out what it takes
to run a small business:
- Are you the right type of person?
- Will your idea be successful?
- Can you afford to start a small business?
- What are the start-up costs?
...and more
Fee: $499, includes: 1-hour free assessment,
2 full-day sessions of workshops, course materials,
1-hour follow-up with a business
advisor
Learn the winning strategies of successful entrepreneurs
through practical, hands-on sessions that give you the
tools to achieve success! For more information,
click here.
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Business
Coaching & Mentoring |
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Your Own Business Mentor |
Have the benefit of a personal business
mentor to guide you in starting or operating a small
business. Whether you need start-up advice or are
already running your business and need some guidance,
our certified business advisors can help you. Call now to set up a free 1-hour assessment
and to learn how valuable the input of an experienced
and enthusiastic business mentor can be in your life.
We offer three packages to suit your
needs:
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$299 |
3-month Mentoring Package:
includes your one-hour assessment and 3 one-hour
mentoring sessions
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$599 |
6-month Mentoring Package:
includes your one-hour assessment and 6 one-hour
mentoring sessions
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$999 |
12-month Mentoring Package:
includes your one-hour assessment and 12 one-hour
mentoring sessions
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Customized
Business
Coaching |
If you have an established business
and need some professional input on marketing,
market research, human resources, legal issues,
financial planning/issues, optimizing a retail
operation, and more, we can help you. We have
qualified business advisors with expertise in a
variety of business operations. We'll bring you in
for a free 1-hour consultation to discuss
your needs, and create a customized package
that works best for you. For more information, call
905-641-2252 x 4456.
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Business Basics |
Build your business on a solid foundation using
the fundamental principles that you'll learn in our 1-week
Business Basics program.
Explore and develop your business idea
through this intense classroom experience. Participants have
found that valuable input from both instructors and fellow
students is an important component of this comprehensive
program. Business professionals contribute their real world
knowledge and expertise. This wealth of knowledge is the
cornerstone of Business Basics.
The program includes 1 week of in-class
business concept development followed by 2 Business Plan
Clinics, Concept Development Manual, Business Plan Template, BDC
Resource CD, parking privileges at the Niagara-on-the-Lake
Campus of Niagara College, and access to College learning
resources.
To learn more, book a
1-hour free assessment at 905-641-2252 x 4456.
Sessions:
1. Orientation and Concept Development
2. Goal Setting and Time Management
3. Marketing Strategy
4. Promotion Strategy
5. Financial Strategy
6. Legal Issues
7. Effective Business Communications
8. Sales and Quality Service
9. Anatomy of the Business Plan & Business Plan Development
Fee:
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Self-Employment Benefit Program participants......... |
included at no extra
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see
Jump Start above |
For more information or to
book, phone 905-641-2252 x 4456.
All participants have access to the Niagara
College Learning Resources Centres, which are located at the
Niagara-on-the-Lake and Welland Campuses and are Web-accessible
from home. The Centres feature indexing and full-text content
for 1,150 business journals, magazines and newspapers;
Netlibrary, a collection of 5,800 e-Books that are keyword
searchable; and Search Portfolio, which provides links to "best
of the web" resources for online newspapers, directories, fast
facts, government information, etc.
Upcoming Dates:
November 3 - 7, December 1 - 5 |
November 2008 Business
Basics Class
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Business Basics Online |
Our Business Basics program is also offered in
an online version. Participants progress through the units and
worksheets online with the support of an expert instructor over
a 14-week period. Weekly online discussion groups allow
participants from a wide variety of locations and backgrounds to
interact personally with each other and the instructor, sharing
ideas as well as their own stories and issues. The topics
covered are the same as for the in-class program (see above).
Business Basics Online has been delivered to
participants throughout North America and internationally.
Please see the list of technical requirements below. The Concept
Development Manual can be shipped internationally either in hard
copy or on CD; shipping is included in the course fee.
Fee: The Business Basics Online Program is
available at a fee of $799, including the course binder and
shipping.
For more information or to
book, phone 905-641-2252 x 4456.
Technical Requirements:
- access to the Internet and an e-mail
account
- Windows 98 or higher
- Microsoft Office Word 2003
- Microsoft Office Excel 2003
- Adobe Reader (5.0 or higher
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Workshops |
Basics of Selling
3 hours – monthly on Thursdays,
9:00am to 12:00pm
Fee: included in Self-Employment Program; $59 for general public
Upcoming Sessions:
November 13, December 11Business Plan
Workshop
6 hours – monthly on Fridays,
9:00am to 4:00pm with break for lunch (not. incl.)
Fee: included in Self-Employment Program; $79 for general
public
Upcoming Sessions:
November 7, December 5
Business Plan Clinic
3 hours – twice monthly on selected
Fridays, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fee: included in Business Plan Workshop price
Upcoming Sessions:
November 14 & 28, December 12
& 19
Managing Your First Year Finances
3 hours – monthly on Mondays,
9:00am to 12:00pm
Fee: included in Self-Employment Program; $59 for general public
Upcoming Sessions:
November 10, December 8
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Business
Skills Training for Farm Families |
This innovative 3-day business training program,
developed in conjunction with Niagara College and the Business
Development Centre (BDC) specifically for business people
working in the farm sector, will prepare farm families to
approach their farm operation from a fresh perspective.
You’ll have a better understanding of your strengths and
weaknesses and will learn practical business skills from
seasoned professionals. An experienced coach/trainer will help
you develop a working Business Plan that will allow you to
operate your existing farm business more efficiently and/or
start up a successful supplementary business.
For more information,
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