Seminars to be offered From page 48 featues:s purchasing agents of a wide variety of government and private sector interests who will be available throughout the day to tell people how to do business with them. Everyone from technical writers to travel agents to manufacturers will be able to learn what each agency/company purchases, how they purchase, how to get on a request for proposal bid list. who are the key people to speak to, and how to best show their prod- uct or service to get new business. In addition, the one-stop business - resource shop will be on site all day provid- ing people with local information and statis- tics, discussing how small business can bet- ter access resources like training and financing. The business resource group is a unique one-stop opportunity for all businesses to meet the right people and get the informa- tion they need. The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will be holding its October Business After Business event along with Purchasers Trade Fair. Home-based business courses, organized by the chamber, taught by the FBDB, and funded by the B.C. Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture will also be offered this same day at Lucas Centre. Topics covered will include: C} how to choose a business, (3 how to develop a business plan, @ introduction to market surveys, O basic marketing strategy, © financial planning, anc ( pricing and cost contro}. PAOLO ROSSE'TTI, seen here hand-painting a terra cotta pot, and wife Palawadee turn out 200 pots a week in their home-based business. Businesspeople like them can be Bald ts \ Put our combined 6O years of experience in the choices about what will bring you the most S pleasure and satisfaction from your jewellery purchases.” We have many new exciting items in gifts and jewellery in stock tor you to choose from. DRIVE TIME The new Citizen Paladion Sport 100 Collection offers a variety of Ladies and Gents bracelet and strap watches — each with a rotating bezel and water resistant to 100 metres (333 ft.). Plus, three men’s chronographs with a 12 hour recorder and date feature. Now, add the quality and detailing found in luxury é priced watches, and see why Paladion Sport 100 is such a great expression of sporty elegance and a great value. Priced from $375. @CITIZEN. “The little store with a little bit more” Edgemont Village Jewellers 3102 Edgemont Blvd. Fax 983-3230 985-1500 NEWS photo Mike Wakotield For more information on these courses, seen at the Home Based Business Trade Fair this Friday contact the North Shore FBDB at 666-1957. and Saturday at Park Royai mall. KICK OFF BREAKFAST WITH DENNIS HILTON October 20th Thursday 7:30 a.m. Cheers Restaurant $12.50 HOME BASED BUSINESS TRADE FAIR Friday and Saturday, October 21 & 22 Park Royal North, mall hours BUSINESS RESOURCES FAIR Friday ar:d Saturday, October 21 & 22 Park Royal North, mall hours WORKSHOP : “STARTING YOUR HOME BASED BUSINESS’ Wednesday October 26th 9:00 am-5:00 pm Leo Marshall Centre 8!0 Wese 21st, North Van WORKSHOP: “MARKETING YOUR HOME BASED BUSINESS Wednesday October 26th 9:00 am-5:00 pm Leo Marshall Centre 810 Wesr 21st, North Van PURCHASERS TRADE FAIR Wednesday Ocrober 26th 10:00 am-6:00 pm Lucas Centre 2132 Hamilton, North Van ADMISSION: $5 BUSINESS RESOURCES FAIR Wednesday October 26th 10:00 am-6:00 pm Lucas Centre 2132 Hamilton, North Van. rd THE.GANADIAN CHAMBER LG aH SMALL BUSINESS WEEK ON THE NORTH SHORE “COMPETITION & BUSINESS IN THE 90s” Competition today goes beyond technology to include product improvement, service and business owners and employees themselves. Phone North Van Chamber for reservations: 987-4488 An opportunity to meet some of the North Shore's home based entrepreneurs, as well as see (and buy) their quality products and services. Phone the North Shore Economic Development Commission (EDC) at 984-3580 for more information. An opportunity for North Shore entrepreneurs to see first hand the variety of resources available to help you start or operate your business. Business information from the EDC, Chamber, FDBD, Ministry of Small Business, and other business resources will be available. For info, phone the EDC at 984-3580. This workshop will cover such topics as: entrepreneurial evaluation, finding and evaluating small busi- ness opportunities, market survey, planning the business, producing the goods and services, and finan- cial planning. The cost is $40, including lunch and the ‘Starting Your Home Based Business” Manual. Phone the North Van Chamber for more information or to register (987-4488) Topics covered are: marketing for small businesses, developing your marketing plan, your image and your message, a short course on selling, marketing products vs. services, sales forecasting, marketing by mail and telephone, and more. The cost is $40 including lunch and reference material. Phone the North Van Chamber for more information or to register (987-4488) This unique “reverse trade fair” has the bigger Purchasing Departments from government & industry detailing how small businesses can become suppliers to them. For more information, phone the EDC at 984- 3580. Approximately 20 business resource service providers to assist you with information on business start- up, expansion, advertising, financing, research, employment, and more. For more info, phone the Province of Ministry of hit British Columbia Small Business, Tourism and Culture q FRED B Fedaral Business Development Bank BEFnm Banque Fédorale de Développement