Business & Personal Finance

Doing business with the Government of Canada could be great for your bottom line. There are free, federally-sponsored seminars that will help you get started.

All seminars take place at 4900 Yonge Street, 2^nd floor, Toronto.

Seminar 1: Introductory Supplier Information
This seminar provides information on how the Government does its buying, what it buys, how to register your business in supplier registration databases, how to promote yourself and how to find bidding opportunities.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Upcoming Dates for Summer 2010:
July 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25

Seminar 2: Bidding on Opportunities
This seminar provides advice and guidance on preparing a proposal, on requirements of a Request for Proposal (RFP), how bids are evaluated and how businesses should respond to an RFP.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Upcoming Dates for Summer 2010
July 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25

Seminar 3: Understanding SELECT
SELECT is an on-line registration database of approved suppliers who are qualified to perform speciality construction, or architectural and engineering consulting services. It is the tool Public Works and Government Services Canada uses to identify potential suppliers and individuals for low dollar value requirements.
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Upcoming Dates For Summer 2010
July 21
August 18

There's more information, including information on how to register, on this section of the Government of Canada's website.