*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.)