Events

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eBay Advanced

Friday, July 4, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Small Business BC at The Waterfront Station Suite 390-601 West Cordova St., Vancouver, BC (3rd Floor East Elevator)
$99.00
Learn how to Start and/or grow a business on eBay, Use eBay listing tools to save time, Market your eBay business to increase sales, Open an eBay store, Complete market research and sales analysis. Participants need to complete " eBay - Basic" seminar as a prerequisite or have a minimum eBay feedback score of 25 (and have sold at least 10 items on eBay).
Register Online at http://www.smallbizeducation.ca/seminars.php or Call 604 775 5086

Small Business StartUp - Summer Intensive

July 14 - 18
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Suite 390-601 West Cordova St., Vancouver, BC Waterfront Station (3rd Floor East Elevator)
Package Price $ 595.00 Individual Prices: Business Plan Fast Track $495 (July 14, 16 & 18) - Legal & Tax Tips (July 15) or Marketing & Sales Toolkit (July 17) $99.00 each
Thinking of starting a small business? Come to this week long intensive training program to learn about tax incentives, legal structures, how to start your business plan, marketing, sales and advertising tips
Register Online: http://www.smallbizeducation.ca/seminars.php or Call: 604 775 5477

Working a Tradeshow

Monday, July 7, 2008
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Small Business BC. Suite 390-601 West Cordova St., Vancouver, BC. (3rd Floor East Elevator at The Waterfront Station)
$39.00
Come to this seminar to learn how to maximize your effectiveness at trade shows. Subjects include: How to design and layout a tradebooth; Being creative with low cash alternatives; How to setup your booth so it attracts clients; How to engage clients in discussion; How to work the show and How to know which shows will work for you.
Register Online at http://www.smallbizeducation.ca/seminars.php or Call 604 775 5086

Self Employment Entrepreneur Development Society- Next Program Begins

August 5th 2008
Suite 104-7565-132nd Street, Surrey, BC V3W 1K5
Information sessions are FREE
SEEDS Business Development Centre is a not-for-profit society funded by Service Canada to support the development of entrepreneurs and the growth of businesses in our communities. Clients may be eligible for a self-employment benefit for up to 48 weeks. Our next program begins AUGUST 5th 2008. Info. sessions for the SEEDS program are held every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
Call 604-590-4144 to reserve your seat.

Protect Yourself and Your Business

Thursday, July 10, 2008
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Small Business BC. Suite 390-601 West Cordova St., Vancouver, BC. (3rd Floor East Elevator at The Waterfront Station)
$10.00
Life is risky; entrepreneurs know all about taking risk and reaping rewards. Protecting yourself and your business from risk is an important factor to the success of your business. This seminar covers legal issues, business and health insurance options and home office strategies to help the small business owner protect themselves and their business.
Register Online at http://www.smallbizeducation.ca/seminars.php Or Call 604 775 5086

Swing into Leadership - Habits - Men's and Women's

July 11, 2008
8:00am to 6:00pm
Surrey Golf Course, 7700-168th Street, Surrey
Early Bird to July 17 - $260.00 and $277.00 after
Swing into Leadership is a captivating business program that combines a business seminar with the game of golf. In this session on Habits, manage energy not time: •Learn 4 key physical factors that will increase your energy • Develop specific repeatable actions that support you to succeed • Learn a 4 step process to increase your mental focus • More free time
For more details and to register visit www.swingintoleadership.com

Are You An Entrepreneur?

Friday, July 11, 2008
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Small Business BC. Suite 390-601 West Cordova St., Vancouver, BC. (3rd Floor East Elevator at The Waterfront Station)
$10.00
In this workshop you will define what it takes for an entrepreneur to be a success in their business venture. This hands-on workshop will look at what motivates you and how your attitudes, abilities and experiences will support your move to being a small business owner. Many tools will be used to evaluate you and your business ideas.
Register Online at http://www.smallbizeducation.ca/seminars.php Or Call 604 775 5086

Perfect Your Pitch

Friday, July 11, 2008
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Small Business BC. Suite 390-601 West Cordova St., Vancouver, BC. (3rd Floor East Elevator at The Waterfront Station)
$39.00
This interactive workshop will be video taped at the beginning of the session and the end to review how you applied the techniques to your business pitch. Come prepared to explore the different ways to prepare and present. You will identify your market, enhance your research skills then practice and present for different business scenarios.
Register Online at http://www.smallbizeducation.ca/seminars.php Or Call 604 775 5086

Swing into Leadership - Women's Only

July 13, 2008
9:00am to 5:00pm
Musqueam Golf Academy, 3904 West 51st Avenue, Vancouver
Early Bird to June 23 - $217.00 and $257.00 after
Swing into Leadership is a captivating business program that combines a business seminar with the game of golf. In this session on Attitude, Learn how to be positively contagious on and off the course: • Learn how to have your brain working for you instead of against you • Experience how negative thinking makes you physically weak• Build Confidence.
For more details and to register visit www.swingintoleadership.com

The Dale Carnegie Course

April 23 - July 30
6:00-9:30pm
Burnaby, BC
1775 plus GST
The Dale Carnegie Course. The foundation course with millions of graduates around the world. Building confidence, and learning to step outside your comfort zone are only a part of what you will come away with.
Call 604.299.5115 or visit us online at www.dalecarnegie.ca

SFU Summer Publishing Workshops

July 2 - August 2, 2008
SFU Vancouver Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC
Please see www.sfu.ca/pubworks
Hone Your Skills; Boost Your Career; Get an Edge on Publishing Jobs// The SFU Summer Publishing Workshops offer programs in four areas of publishing: books, magazines, editing, and design. Learn, work and network surrounded by more than 100 professionals in publishing, editorial and marketing.
Register 778.782.5000 Website: www.sfu.ca/pubworks

Dale Carnegie Presents: Sales Advantage

August 8, 2008
1:00pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor 4401 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby
1775.00 plus GST
In the Sales Advantage® 8 week program you can master the sales process—knowing the right questions to ask, the best applications to go with, and the sure ways to win repeat sales and long-term customers.
Go to www.dalecarnegie.ca or call 604.299.5115 to register for the preview meeting on August 1st.

Business Information Session

Every Wednesday
2:00pm - 4:00pm
#430 - 688 West Hastings
Free
In this session, we will eliminate the myths about business start-up, help you learn what market research is and how to properly use it properly, prepare you for writing a business plan and discuss available resources to help you succeed.
Please RSVP to 604-685-5058

Par 2 Birdie Mixed Golf League

April 6 - October 12, 2008
Every second Sunday
Surrey, Langley and South Surrey (varies each event)
$50.00 membership, plus green fees each event
Mixed golfer of various abilities play together amid a friendly atmosphere on a bi-weekly basis. Our outings are designed for the average golfer who wants to get out and play golf on a regular basis to improve their game, play in a tournament setting and meet and socialize with other golfers.
See our website for registration details and outings schedule.

Learn the Arts of Public Speaking and Leadership

Every Tuesday
5:30pm - 7:00pm
YWCA, 535 Hornby St. 4th floor Welch Room.
Guests are free.
Burnt Toast, helps its members learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking – vital skills that enhance leadership potential and contribute to the success of those we serve, to our own success, and to the competativeness of our profession.
Check our website for more details: www.burnt-toastmasters.ca

Mariachis at La Casa del Artista

Fridays
from 9:00pm to --
150 East 3rd ave ( main )
$ 10
enjoy the best mexican music with live mariachi performances at La Casa del Artista
info 604 338 4064 www.elmariachi.ca

Lunch & Learns

Every Thursday
11:45am - 1:00pm
Central Park Business Centre 3665 Kingsway at Boundary, Vancouver
$10.00 includes lunch
Burnaby's CGAA Networking Group meets at the Central Park Business Centre at Kingsway and Boundary for the Lunch & Learn Series every Thursday from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. Limited Seating!
Register Online at http://cgaa.eventbrite.com/

SoHo Sales Fundamentals - The Five Pillars of Personal Selling

June 2 - November 24, 2008
$137 per month
The SoHo Sales Fundamentals group sales coaching program is especially designed for small or home office entrepreneurs who have been in business for under five years, with a "shoe-string" professional development budget, and want to focus on generating more revenue so their businesses will be self- supporting and profitable.
Please call 604-288-8522 or toll free 888-277-7455 or email tom@sohosalescoaching.com TODAY to secure yourself a seat in this program and start increasing your sales.

Learn public speaking

Every Wednesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
535 Hornby Street (YWCA Hotel - 4th floor)
Free for guests, $104 every 6 months for members
Do you get nervous when you have to do a presentation? We are Burrard Toastmasters, a non-profit organization that helps members develop their communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment. At our meetings, you will learn how to present in front of people. An evaluator will provide feedback on your presentation and suggest what you can do to improve next time.
Guests are welcome to join us. No appointments are needed. Simply show up. For more info, please visit our website (http://www.burrardtoastmasters.com).