Small Business Information Expo - Vancouver, BC

New Business Navigators is pleased to share with you the following free event for business owners and entrepreneurs.

Small Business Information Expo

 hosted by the

 Office of Small and Medium Enterprises

Pacific Region.

Event Information:
Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Venue: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
Time: 9:00am-3:30pm.

The Small Business Information Expo is a tradeshow that brings together various organizations and government departments that support small businesses.

By attending the event, you will have the opportunity to meet face to face with these groups, learning about the many services available to you. Exhibitors (with links) include: 

• Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
• Canada Border Services Agency
• National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)Canadian Innovation
• Commercialization Program (CICP)
• Small Business BC
• BCIT Applied Research
• S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
• More to be announced!

In addition to the tradeshow, the expo features free drop-in educational seminars on a variety of business topics, including:

• Doing Business with the Government of Canada
• Support for small business owners interested in expanding their business to other markets
• Connecting industry with university expertise
• Building your social enterprise.
• Six keys to common sense marketing

The Small Business Information Expo is free to attend!

Click here to register.

Please call New Business Navigators today at 604.308.2450 for better business results tomorrow!

Thank you.

Ken Flanders
General Manager
New Business Navigators
604.308.2450
ken@newbusinessnavigators.ca

7 Tips to Improve Your Business Cash Flow

I received an invite from TD Canada Trust to attend a webinar on cash flow. It looks like it will be very practical.

This webinar will show you:
- Practical tips to help boost cash reserves
- How to recognize the danger signs of poor cash management
- Info on the free accounting tools and expert help that’s available

Here is the link: 7 Tips to Improve Your Business Cash Flow.

Please call New Business Navigators today at 604.308.2450 for better business results tomorrow!

Thank you.

Ken Flanders
General Manager
New Business Navigators
604.308.2450
ken@newbusinessnavigators.ca

Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase

International Market Access, Inc. (a client of New Business Navigators) is an exhibitor at The Fraser Valley's most inclusive business networking event - the 5th annual Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase on Wednesday April 11, 2012, Booth 539 at the Tradex.

I would like to extend a complimentary invitation for you to attend this event connect with businesses from Surrey to Chilliwack and Pitt Meadows to Mission, BC, Canada.

I hope to see you there - and feel free to forward this email to anyone you believe would benefit from attending the showcase!

Please call us today at 604.308.2450 for better business results tomorrow!

Thank you.

Ken Flanders
General Manager
New Business Navigators
604.308.2450
ken@newbusinessnavigators.ca

Financing A Business

I attended a seminar on March 8, 2012 hosted by the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Food Innovation Centre of BC.  The guest speaker was Corey Keith of Keith & Associates.  His presentation addressed the various options of financing a business.  He explained a new business will use different financing methods then a mature business.  Then he clearly explained the pros and cons of the different methods.  Please contact Corey if you are looking for advice on how to best finance your business.

Please call us today at 604.308.2450 better results tomorrow!

Thank you.

Ken Flanders
General Manager
New Business Navigators
604.308.2450
ken@newbusinessnavigators.ca