Our BDC Services and Workshops

At the Business Development Centre we provide a variety of business related training, coaching and mentoring opportunities to help our clients develop the skills to successfully operate and grow their business. For more information on any of our programs or the steps you need to take to qualify 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 five day 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.

The program includes five days of in-class Business Basics to begin the process of developing your business idea followed by two Business Plan Clinics to fine tune your Business Plan. Resources provided include your Concept Development Manual, Business Plan Template, BDC Resource CD and access to College learning resources.

 

Sessions

  1. Orientation, Self Assessment 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


Note:
There is no charge for Business Basics when you qualify for one of our Funded Programs 

For more information on the steps you need to take to participate call 905-641-2252, x4456.