Focussing or on new markets

OPPORTUNITIES TO discov-
er and develop new markets
exist everywhere, notes the
Business Development Bank
of Canada.

By lan Noble
News Reporter
Helping local businesses explore

and expand markets is the thrust
behind Small Business Week. said

Barry Goodwin, the manager of

business training and counselling
for the bank's North Vancouver
office,

“New Murkets — Opportunities
for Growth", the theme for this
year's Small Business Week, could
have diffecont applications for dif-
ferent businesses, said Goodwin.

For instance, some businesses
could explore new possibilities
within existing markets.

For others, the theme may mean
taking a fresh look at how they cre-
ate new products and services.

Businesses could also, explore
new markets under the same theme
or look: at alternative marketing
strategies, added Goodwin.

Small Business Week also brings
programs to the North Shore to help

. potential. owners start their own
firms.

With. the support of Small
Business Week -. co-sponsors
‘Business Development Bank of

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Bank of Canada’s Sarry
Goodwin.

“Canada, B.C.'s Ministry of Small

Business, Tourism and Culture; and
the North Vancouver Chamber of
Commerce, potential home-based
business owners can take advantage
of a helping hand.

An Oct. 28 workshop will con-
centrate on how to start and success-
fully run a home-based business.

Topics to. be covered include
assessing entrepreneurial skills,
choosing ‘a business, preparing a

: business plan, market research and

financial planning.

For cmore information call the
chamber at 987-4488,

In West Vancouver, a mini-trade
fair tor focal businesses will take
place at Park Royal North Mall oa
Oct. 26,

Sponsored by the — West
Vancouver Chainber of Commerce.
this event will spotlight companies,
shops and services from the thriving
West Vancouver community, [Coes
from 4:30 p.m. to 9 pam,

Goodwin said he wants purtici-
pants and residents to appreciate the
Importance of small businesses ta
the local community through Smail
Business Week. He added the
week's events are also peared
toward showing consumers the wide

range of quality products and ser- -

vices available locally.

The Business Development
Bank of Canada was formerly the
Federal Business Development
Bank. The FBDB was regarded as a
bank of last resort for borrowers,
said Goodwin, but the new bank is .
more flexible. It is now a first-line
lender or a complementary lender
with other banks.

Call Goodwin for information on

‘business expansion’ training. For

business owners, managers and
staff, the North Shore Business
-Management Program will -help
businesses achieve their goals:
though business workshops and-
counselling, ;
~ Call 666-5710.

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$35 + GST

~-For information and registration, phone the North Vancouver Chamber o} of.

‘Commerce 987-4488

a MINI TRADE FAIR FOR LOCAL BUSINESS

. Thursday, Oct. 26th

FREE

«Park Royal North Mall 4:30pm - 9: 00pm
' Don’t miss this exciting event, spotlighting companies, shops and services from.
the thriving West Vancouver community. For more information, phone the
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OPTIMIZE
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FREE TESTING OF
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
AND TRAINING!

Small business is responsible for more hiring than”
any other sector of the economy. Snial! business also
needs to be highly efficient, in order to maintain the
competitive edge it now enjoys. How efficient are
you and your staff? We can rest your current level of
computer proficiency (without obligation or cost),
and suggest further traming if required, suitable to
your needs and tailored to your busy schedule.

For further information, contact:

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Computer & Office Skills Training Centres

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Assessing your entrepreneurial skills
Choosing your business:
‘Preparing a business plan
Market research and marketing strategies
Financial planning
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH

North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Cost: $35 + GST

Registration includes an extensive reference manual and’
resource guide for any new entrepreneur thinking of.
starting a business. Ir will also’ benefit chose already in’
business but needing further assistance on the basics of:
running a successful business.

Kor information or registration, phone the
. North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 987-4488

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