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Small Business Month events

All events hosted at Small Business BC unless otherwise indicated

*Webinar: available across B.C. on videoconference and webinar

Sage 50 Accounting – Canadian Edition – Getting Started and Setting Up Your Books

October 3 1-3 PM. Free. Presented by Dianne Muller of SOMA Business Solutions. *Webinar

Globe & Mail Small Business Month Summit

October 4 Renaissance Harbour Hotel, Vancouver. vancouver.smallbusiness-summit.ca

What’s Your Business Worth? Business Valuation

October 10 10-11:30 AM. $39. Presented by Paul Savage of Pacific Business Brokers. *Webinar

Vancouver Island Economic Summit

October 15 & 16 Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, B.C. www.viea.ca/index.php?page=58

SOHO Small Medium Enterprises Expo

October 16 Vancouver Convention Centre. soho.ca/sme/

Funding and Resources available for Innovative Businesses, Government of Canada

October 17 9 AM-noon. Free. Presented by SRED, NSERC, IRAP, DFAIT and CICP. *Webinar

Constant Contact: The Power of E-Newsletters and Engagement Marketing

October 17 1-3 PM. Yaletown Roundhouse. Free. Presented by Guy Steeves of Constant Contact.

Returning to Provincial Sales Tax

October 18 11 AM-noon. $25. Presented by Gabrielle Loren of Loren, Nancke and Company. *Webinar

Hydro: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint and Bottom Line – Sustainability Initiatives

October 24 1-3 PM. Free. Presented by BC Hydro and Joe Kelly of Gobi Carbon Management Solutions. *Webinar

Inpire – Cool Concepts and Fresh Ideas

October 26 1-4 PM. $39. How to successfully build, leverage and engage a community of fans for your business. Includes a keynote and two interactive panels. Inhouse and available on webinar.

TradeStart: Drop Shipping Logistics

October 31 1-2:30 PM. $20. Presented by Richard Brinkert of Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd. *Webinar

The Irresistible Marketing Program

Ongoing For women entrepreneurs and service professionals who are intimidated by marketing. Master marketing essentials, develop simple repeatable systems and connect with clients hungry for your services. Schedule a free 30-minute Marketing Smarts Discovery Session to learn more. Anne Melnyk. 604-943-1342 . (See B10 for Melnyk’s column.)