Parry Sound Area Dragons Den-Educational Seminars

For those of you that attended our information session and have filled out the pre-applications we greatly appreciated it! We took the requests for information and created some educational seminars to ensure you have all the knowledge you need to put forward the best application for the Parry Sound Area Dragons Den.  Below you will find a schedule of some of our educational seminars.  Check back often as we will be adding more!

MISS A SEMINAR? CHECK THE DESCRIPTION FOR A COPY OF THE PRESENTATION AND CONTACT KIRSTEN LEDREW AT kledrew@townofparrysound.com OR 705-746-2101 EXT. 39 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

August 4th-Market Research (as presented by The Business Centre)

4:30PM-6:00PM
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. Board Room
1A Church St.
Let The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound help you learn how to sift through the endless amount of statistical data and uncover what is meaningful and useful for your particular needs.  This session focuses on the importance of market research when developng a business idea.  Whether you are an entrepreneur who is just starting out or an existing business owner looking to learn more about your market, this seminar will contain useful information for you.

Miss this seminar? Click Market_Research_Seminar.ppt for the presentation. Other additional material Industry_Factors_and_Trends.doc

August 11th-Marketing (as presented by The Business Centre)

4:30PM-6:00PM
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. Board Room
1A Church St.
Join The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound and discover how marketing is key in making a good business great.  Whether you are a seasonal or year-round businesss selling a product, service, or both this workshop will provide small business owners with the information necessary to succssfully market your business.

Miss this seminar? Click Marketing_Seminar.ppt for the presentation. Other additional material Marketing_Strategies.doc and McDonalds_The_Marketing_Process.pdf

August 18th-Financial Planning for Business

4:30PM-6:00PM
Parry Sound Fire Hall-Upstairs
4 Church St.
This session covers the basics of what you need to know to understand your financial statements including the profit and loss statement, cash flow, and balance sheet.  Be sure to bring your numbers along and leave with a more details financial plan.

August 25th-Valuation

6:00PM-8:00PM
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. Board Room
1A Church St.
Presented by Valuation Experts, Jeffrey D. Cling and Morgan McIntyre of ap Valuations LImited in partnership with The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound
Workshop overview to follow

August 26th-Intellectual Property

5:00-7:00PM
Parry Sound Fire Hall-upstairs
4 Church St.
Please join The Business Centre and Steven Leach B.A.Sc. (Eng. Chem.), LL.B., LL.M. of RIDOUT & MAYBEE LLP, Canada’s Intellectual Property and Technology Law Firm for an overview and question period designed to outline the importance and strategic use of Intellectual Property. Participants will have an introduction to trade secrets, patents, trade-marks, copyrights and industrial designs; and gain access to useful resources and tips.

September 1st-Presentation Skills as presented by Local Entrepreneurs, Keith Saulnier of Georgian Bay Airways and Andrew Ryeland of Bear Claw Tours

5:00PM-7:00PM
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. Board Room
1A Church St.
Entrepreneurs hoping to impress clients, attract customers, secure financing, and keep employees happy must have the ability to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.  This interactive workshop is designed to enhance the oral presentation skills required to increase one's professional effectiveness.
*** This seminar is mandatory for anyone who wishes to participate in the presentation rehersals on September 15th***

September 15th-Presentation Rehersals

Dragons Den Applicants will have the opportunity to perform a mock presentation and gain valuable feedback on their presentations from a panel of business-minded individuals.  Please contact Stephanie at The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound at 746-5892 for your booking.

*** Applicants must attend the September 1st Presentation Skills seminar in order to participate in the Presentation Rehersals***

Business Planning Seminars

One of the most important tools any business has is its business plan.  A well-crafted business plan will inspire crucial research, clarify the business model, determine sales goals and expense caps, identify expansion and growth opportunities, and ultimately answer any questions about the business investment potential.  Learn more about writing your business plan in these informative seminars, which overviews the starting points for gathering and writing the major components of the plan.  Not to be missed by anyone looking to start or expand a business!

Writing a Business Plan

July 27th 2010
3pm-5pm
Parry Sound Fire Hall-Upstairs
4 Church St. Parry Sound
Miss this seminar? Click How to write a business plan for the presentation. Click StartUp_Business_Plan_Checklist.pdf for additional material.

Writing a Business Expansion Plan

July 28th 2010
3pm-5pm
Parry Sound Fire Hall-Upstairs
4 Church St. Parry Sound

Contact Area Economic Development Coordinator, Kirsten LeDrew at kledrew@townofparrysound.com or 705-746-2101 ext. 39 for more information or to RSVP to these great seminars!