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February- May 2015 Seminar Schedule
Quickbooks Training
Course Includes:
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One full day of personalized hands-on training using
Quickbooks accounting software
Individual laptops for use by course participants on the day of
the course
An easy to understand manual to take home with you
A flash drive with practice file on it to take home with you
A focus on practical exercises, to prepare you for everything
you would normally encounter in a regular business month
***Lunch will be provided***
Speaker: Accountapotamus Inc.
Time:
February 3rd 2015, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$197.00 + HST
An Introduction to Workplace Safety & Insurance
This presentation explains in simple terms what Workplace Safety &
Insurance is and the legislation behind this compulsory workplace
insurance. It explains who pays the premiums and the benefits
available to those who are injured on the job. Finally, it outlines the
obligations on the workplace parties and the penalties that the WSIB
can make for not fulfilling these.
Speaker: Allen Cramm, Employer Specialist, Eastern RegionMinistry of Labour (Office of the Employer Adviser)
Time:
February 17th 2015, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost:
FREE
Doing Business with the Government of Canada
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) offers free
seminars to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in
selling their goods or services to the federal government. OSME
offers these seminars both on its own and in partnership with other
organizations.
This half-day seminar provides information on how the Government
does its buying, what it buys, how to register your business in
supplier registration databases, how to promote yourself and how to
find bidding opportunities. Public Works and Government Services
(PWGSC) representatives will also provide advice and guidance on
preparing a proposal, on requirements of a Request for Proposal
(RFP) and will explain how bids are evaluated and how businesses
should respond to an RFP.
Speaker: Alain Martel, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises,
NCR, Public Works and Government Services Canada.
Time:
February 24th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
Introduction to Setting up a self-hosted WordPress Website
Whether you're looking to start your own blog, create a website,
or just want to learn more about WordPress, this seminar will
walk the attendees through the process of setting up their own
self-hosted WordPress website.
Topics covered include:
 choosing a hosting company
 getting a domain
 installing WordPress
 difference between setting up WordPress as a blog, or
as a static site
 the difference between WordPress.com and
WordPress.org
 selecting a theme
 creating posts, etc.
Participants can bring computers and follow along as one actual
website will be developed for an attendee during the session.
Speaker: Jim Wright, James David Wright Communications
Time:
March 3rd 2015, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
$10.00
Accounting & Income Tax Requirements for Your Home
Based Business
This seminar will answer the following questions:
 What is a home based business?
 How does it differ from a stand-alone business?
 The business number, what does it mean?
 How do you record your transactions: issue invoices, pay
creditors?
 Personal /business banking, taking cash from your microbusiness
 Using your home as an office, using your car.
 Keeping score – financial statements.
 When is the fiscal year end of your micro-business?
 How do you report business income on your tax return?
 T2125 income and expense summary
 Understanding your marginal tax rate.
 Tax compliance: Personal taxation, Harmonized Sales Tax.
 Record keeping software at no cost.
Questions and answers
Speaker: Bruce Collie, B.Com, CPA, CGA
Time:
March 24th, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
$10.00
February- May 2015 Seminar Schedule –Page 2
GST/HST Basics for Business
For start-up small business owners! The Canada Revenue
Agency presents this information-filled workshop on what is
taxable what is exempt, becoming a registrant, accounting
methods, input tax credits, how to file and remit GST/HST, and
much more!
Speaker: Canada Revenue Agency
Time:
March 31st 2015, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost:
FREE
GST/HST Across Borders
In this presentation, the Canada Revenue Agency will review the
basics of GST/HST place-of-supply rules, the nature of supplies
(including goods, services and intangible personal property),
when supplies are deemed to be made inside or outside Canada,
and when supplies are deemed to be made in a province for
determining whether GST or HST applies, etc.
Speaker: Canada Revenue Agency
Time:
March 31st 2015, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
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Twitter 101: Making Sense of Twitter
Words like re-tweet, hashtag, and DM may sound like a foreign
language, but don’t let a lack of understanding keep you from
utilizing this powerful medium. In fact, once you learn Twitter’s
basic terminology, you may find it not only easy to use, but also
instrumental in meeting your business goals. Attendees will
learn:
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Common Twitter terms and their usage
Strategies for attracting followers
How to create powerful messages in just 140characters
Applications that make Twitter easier to manage
How you can use Twitter to grow your business
Each participant of this course should have their own laptop
that is able to connect with WiFi. To gain the most from this
class, students should already have a profile on Twitter.
Speaker:
Sherry Crummy, Crummy Media Solutions
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Time:
April
2015, 9:30 am -11:30 am
Cost:
$10.00 (light refreshments included)
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Search Engine Optimization: What You Need to Know
Today’s buyers hit the internet to research answers to problems
and solutions, to learn more about products and services they have
learned about through others, and to make purchases. To make it
onto your prospects’ short-lists, your company needs to be visible
when prospects search for products and services like yours. This
session will give you a solid understanding of website search
engine optimization (SEO), including:
•What SEO is – and what it’s not
•How Google and other search engines rank websites (and which
search engines really matter)
•Content marketing, social media, and other offsite influencers and
techniques
•What’s realistic to achieve – and what’s not
•For an existing website
•For a brand-new website
•How to make your search result an unpaid ad
•Common pitfalls and snake-oil sales pitches
•Recommended tools (And how to set up your first Google account
effectively)
•Examples and best practices
•Measuring and maintaining results
•How to choose an SEO professional
Speaker: Andrew Symes, Marketing Manager, Kaszas Marketing
Time:
April 16th 2015
9:30 am - 10:30 am Full Breakfast & Networking
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Seminar
Cost:
$10.00 (Includes breakfast)
The Employment Standards Act & Program
The Employment Standards Act (ESA) covers most workplaces and
types of work in Ontario. It establishes basic employer obligations
and employee rights with respect to rates of pay, hours of work and
overtime, vacations, public holidays, various forms of leave and
more. There are many special conditions and rules established by
regulation, which recognize the unique nature of some forms of
work. Every province and most industrialized countries have
similar legislation.
Speaker: Terry McKever Regional Program Coordinator,
Employment Standards Program,
Ministry of Labour, Eastern Region
Time:
April 21st 2015, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost:
FREE
February-May 2015 Seminar Schedule –Page 3
Managing Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is dynamic! Every day brings new opportunities
and challenges - it is rarely boring. As Entrepreneurs we strive daily to
make the most of our time, energy and resources, but we can often be
left feeling like we are playing constant catch-up.
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by your business, or are looking for
new ways to prioritize and manage your workload/life, this workshop
will help you to turn your entrepreneurial spirit into a manageable and
useful tool to growing and still enjoying your business!
In This Workshop:
 Leveraging Your Entrepreneurial Spirit
 Systems & Resources for Success
 It’s All About Balance
Speaker: Jennifer DeBruin Author | Entrepreneur | Speaker
Time:
April 29th 2015, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
$10.00
Smart Device - Smart Business: How to get the most out
of your smart phone or tablet in your small business -
Business Succession Planning
Detailed information on sessions are on our website!
In this workshop, Robert Dyke will explore business succession
planning and the steps, tips and ideas to consider when making longterm business plans. He’ll introduce the topics by reviewing taxation
basics and business structure, followed by highlighting points of
interest related to business succession planning.
These include:
Sell business outright, sell/transfer to children, or management team
member(s); reviewing who will be your team of experts; Vendor Take
Back Debt; What is Goodwill and how to value it? Structure of Sale;
Capital Gains Exemption on Shares of Qualifying Small Business;
Projections of Income/ Cash Flow; Accounting issues, and; setting up
a Management team.
Speaker:
Rob Dyke, CPA CA, Dyke & Murphy
Professional Corporation
Time:
May 5th 2015, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost:
$10.00
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In today's connected world, technology is not only a great way
to save you time and money it has become essential in the
operation of a small business. In this session you will find out
how to make technology work for you with a strong focus on
smart phones and tablets.
* Discover useful business apps to help with day-to-day
tasks in your small business
* Payment options that allow you to take money
electronically at the office and away from the office
* Advice on how to make your phone and/or tablet your
office assistant and free up more of your time
Speaker: Syd Bolton, Toronto Sun Technology Columnist
Time:
May 29th 2015, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Cost:
$20.00 (full day including lunch)
To register contact
Shannon or Cindy @ the
Small Business Advisory Centre
91 Cornelia Street West, Entrance B - Smiths
Falls, Ontario K7A 5L3
Email: [email protected] or
[email protected]
Tel: 613-283-7002
ext. 109 or ext. 108
Website: www.smallbizcentre.ca
Twitter: @smallbiz_centre
Facebook: @smallbizcentre
Space is limited for these workshops and seminars, so register soon!