OCTOBER 25 TO 31 North Shore gears up for Small Business Week SMALL BUSINESS Week is big business, Oct. 25 to 31. The North Shore Enterprise Development Centre (NSEDC) joins with the Federal Business Development Bank, both North Shore chambers of commerce and other agencies to focus attention on the many resources available locally. business briefcase by Michael Becker Said Doug Loblaw, NSEDC marketing manager: ‘‘It's a jungle out there, but it doesn’t have to be if you take advantage of all the help that is available.” Aside from an ongoing function as a hothouse for the growth and support of individuals with. new _ business concepts, the NSEDC has several free-of-charge extra events planned for the week. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 to 9 p.m., the centre hosts a session on selling techniques for “small businesses. : On Thursday, Oct. 29, 4 to 9 p. m., the NSEDC hosts an open _ house complete with displays and a chance to hear about individual success stories from clients and . staff. A. series of. four business feasi- bility workshops for new and - emerging small business owners kicks off Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 to 1G p.m., with a session entitled Evaluating Your Idea. Subsequent sessions . include. “Who. Are. Your. Nov. 3;: . Customers, © “Tuesday, Money Makes It Happen, Thurs- day, Nov. 5; Mect The Lenders _ Conference, Saturday, Nov. 14. For more information call the -NSEDC at 984-2004. Kaka. * BNL: EASTON, cxccutive vice- president’ of the Society of ’ -Management Accountauts of ‘ B. .C....sigued Hong Kong deal. NORTH. VANCOUVER resident Bill Easton, executive vice-presi- dent of the Society of Management Accountants of B.C., was recently in Hong Kong to sign an agree- -ment between his organization and ‘the’ Chinese University of Hong ‘Kong. “The agreement is the first step towards the offering of a-Certified Management Accourtant program in Hong Kong. The Society of Management Ac- countants of Canada will offer its CMA program in collaboration with the university. Easton worked on putting together the initiative for the past two ycars and will be responsible for providing ongoing ad- ministrative support for the pro- gram as it develops. The letter of agreement for the implementation of the Hong Kong education program was signed by Bayne Boyes, B.C. society presi- 31 - Wednesday, October 21, 1987 - North Shore News After graduating from Hillside Secondary in 1976, Cameron took on a job as a telJer with the bank in June of the same year. Most recently she was a senior personal loans officer at the bank's main office in Vancouver. Rekha tk LOCAL MANUFACTURERS and exporters can attend a free session exploring the latest in terms of government grants, guarantees and other forms of assistance available in New Westminster. Speakers will represent the Ministry of Economic Develop- ment, Ministry of Advanced Education and Job Training, the Federal Business Development Bank, National Research Council, Employment and Immigration Canada, B.C. Purchasing Com- mission, and the Export Develop- ment Corporation. The Hon. Mel Couvelier, Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations wil! be a special guest speaker, dent, Bill Rodden, president of the Society of Management Accoun- tants of Canada and Dr. Ho Kar-Fai of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The joint venture program pro- vides its graduates with a diploma in management accounting which qualifies them to attempt the society’s exams. keh th RUNNING UP the corporate lad- DANA CAMERON...branch manager at new Caulfeild Village Bank of Montreal. der, West Vancouver resident Dana Cameron has taken on the position of branch manager at the new Caulfeild Village branch of the Bank of Montreal. te ee eee Name Address ___. Postal Code “Your Money Counts ...!” A monthly commentary on economic and market conditions thai is informative and educational. Write or call today for your free copy. Telephone Odium Brown Limited 1800 - 609 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. V7Y 1A3 Your money does matter RICK SALES » DAVE JILES * PETER ROBSON 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. (604) 669-1600 ITS A JUNGLE obT a Ue "Bat it doesn’t have te be — Discover how the NORTH SHORE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE can help you survive! “IF YOU'RE FREE — WE'RE FREE” ' “DROP IN” to visit with us during Salt Business F Week. We're open extra hours for your: convenience R 10 am-6 pm, Monday thru Friday. The coffee's on — | E bring your ideas in to our centre located at 145 W. E 15th, North Vancouver. 2. COME TO A ‘GETOGETHER?. : F On Wed. Qct. 28 from 7 pm-9 pm. It’s. for. owners of R new and growing small businesses and our guest E speaker will present ‘Selling Techniques” for today's E competitive world. 3, THURSDAY OCT. 29 “OPEN HOUSE” fF Visit with some of our clients, meet-our staff, hear RR success stories, enjoy our hospitality. Everyone welcome. From 5 am-9 p.m. Pick up your'‘free”’ JUNGLE CURE KIT! See you all at SMALL BUSINESS WEEK OCT. 25-31 Susan Bell { Manager t2NSED “=H 984 004 to businesses. The event is co-sponsured by the Ministry of Economic Develop- ment and participating chambers of commerce. The session is being held Tues- day Oct. 27, 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the New Royal Towers Hotel ballroom, 6th St. and Royal Ave. IMMEDIATE CASH! We purchase Diamonds, Gold and Watches. | STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 685-2274 FREE LOCAL EVEN’S FREE WORKSHOPS — Register early for these very popular workshops as space is limited — Call 668-7703 ¢ ARE YOU AN ENTREPRENEUR? Monday, October 26 - 7:00-8:30 pm At the North Vancouver District Library, Lynn Valley Branch, 1280 E 27th St. learn how to assess your potential and plan strategies tk: ensure your success. ° STRATEGIC PLANNING ~ Tues., Octob: . 9-10:30 am at FBDB, #6 - we ‘W. Esplanade This workshop will beip make you a better manager. You'll learn how to evaluate your business’ strengths & weaknesses, determine where it should be going, and plan the best way to get it there. * BUSINESS FINANCING Tues., clap er at FBDB, WE PH W. Esplanade Learn how to deal with lenders, how to find investors and what government assistance Programs might be available. - DEVELOFING, YOUR MARKET Tues., Octob: at FBDB, #6 - 221 W. Espianade Marketing is the engine that drives your business. Relating customers, products, prices, promotion and distribution to each other is the basis for developing an effective markating strategy for your business, ° WOMEN | IN BUSINESS Wed., October 2 at Capilano College Sponsored by the Academic Women's Studies Program, Women's issues Committee of the Student Society, and the North Shore Women’ 's Centra. : Call 986-1813 to register fs PETIONS FO FOR STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS | - Thurs., Octobe at the North Vancouver City Library, 121 W. 14th Street. This will help you decide whether you should start from scratch, purchase an existing business, or look at a franchise. ° IDENTIFYING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Thurs., October 2 7 at North Vancouver District Library, Capilano Branch, 3045 Highland Blvd. This workshop is just tight for the person who wants to ef into business but hasn't decided on what's right yat, Features popular video on “Putting Good Ideas to Work”* and booklet on Exploring Business Opportunities. OPEN HOUSE 1:30-3:00 7-8:30 pm 7:30-9:30 prn 3-4:30 pm 8:30 pm Come in for an informal chat or take in one of the planned programs. Discover how each of the following can help you: * NOATH VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Monday, October 26-Friday, Octob: 9am-5 pm at-131 East 2nd Street, N. van, 987-4488 « WEST VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE pee a October 26-Friday, October 3 g 1-059 Clyde Ave., W.Van. mneeen OTHER EVENTS »* MEET THE NSEDC CLIENTS Mon., Oct. 26-Fri., Oct. 30 Continuous product/service displays ° SELLING, TECHNIQUES eer hogethen with guest speaker * SALUTE TO NORTH SHORE SMALL BUSINESS Thurs., Oct. 29 Product displays and success stories All at NSEDC, #301 - 145 W.15th Street, North Vancouver 984-2006 7-9:50 pm 5-8:30 pm YOUTH CONFERENCE “ENTREPRENEURSHIP: TOMORROW'S OPPORTU Tl Wed., Oct. 28 N OES. College. For details, consult your school or call FEDS 666-7703 Supporters: Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal, Capitsno Coliege, Mackay, Dwor & Turlock, North Shore News. 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