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Small Business Month is hereIt's that time of year when entrepreneurs finally get the spotlight they deserve. ROGER PIERCE -- www.bizlaunch.ca |
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Across Canada, Small Business Month features hundreds of trade shows, seminars, contests, awards, networking events and activities for people thinking about starting a business or already running one.
Celebrate Small Business Month by attending any of these events in the GTA:
Explore the latest franchise opportunities and attend great seminars at the Canadian Franchise Show, Oct. 25 - Oct. 26, Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd., www.cfa.ca.
Connect with area entrepreneurs, visit helpful exhibitors and learn new things at the Markham Small Business Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 1, www.msbec. markham.ca.
TELUS and Dragons' Den celebrate Canadian business on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Toronto Board of Trade with an exciting panel discussion called "Fire Ignites." Featuring Arlene Dickinson, Canadian business mogul and star of CBC's Dragons' Den, along with Tony Lourakis, president and CEO of Complete Innovations Inc., and Dan Golberg, v-p of TELUS Small Business. Register www.bot.com/events or call 416- 862-4500.
BizLaunch and Microsoft will present a new seminar called "How to Promote Your Business on the Internet" on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the MaRS Centre, 101 College St., Toronto, in the lower concourse level. To register, visit www.bizlaunch.ca/microsoft.
The Toronto Small Business Forum is organized by The Centennial College Centre of Entrepreneurship and the City of Toronto Economic Development Office - Enterprise Toronto. This free event runs on Monday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St. W., Toronto. Details at www. enterprisetoronto.com.
Staples Business Depot will host dozens of free how-to seminars for small business owners across the GTA within select stores. Topics, dates and locations are available on www.bizlaunch. ca/staples.
One of the pioneering organizations behind Small Business Month, The Business Development Bank is presenting hundreds of events across the country, including its Young Entrepreneur Awards. Find an activity near you at www.bdc.ca.
Enjoy your Small Business Month and be sure to bring business cards wherever you go!
Start-up expert Roger Pierce advises new entrepreneurs at www.BizLaunch.ca
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