Need Help Starting your Own Business? Come to a Business Inc. Course Orientation for more info!
Starting a business is both an exciting and overwhelming experience. Whether you intend on starting a business within the next six months, or would like to accelerate the growth of an early-stage business, Business Inc. could be just what you need to boost your plans.
There will be 3 locations offering the program, enrolment is limited to 20 participants per location (60 participants total). Applications are available online as well as at the branches where the program is being offered, they are due by Friday, September 28, 2012. The applications will be reviewed for: attendance at the orientation session, opportunity for business growth and a potentially viable business idea.
All branches participating will be having Business Inc. Orientation Sessions about a month prior to the start of the actual program, where you can find out more information. You can register for the Orientation sessions either online, via email (businc@tbdc.com), or telephone (416)-345-9437. I'll provide the links as well as program dates and details below:
North York Central Library Branch – Mondays, October 15 to December 10, 2012. 6:30 – 9:30pm. North York Central Library Online Orientation Registration
Cederbrae Branch – Tuesdays, October 16 to December 11, 2012. 6:30 – 9:30pm. Cederbrae Library Online Orientation Registration
York Woods Branch – Wednesdays, October 17 to December 12, 2012. 6:30 – 9:30pm. York Woods Library Online Orientation Registration
Business Inc. is a 9 week business program offered at Toronto Public Library in partnership with the City of Toronto and the Toronto Business Development Centre which is an independent non profit, non government organization dedicated to nurturing the growth of new and emerging businesses. Upon completion of the program you will receive a Business Seminar Series Certificate of Completion and you'll be eligible to apply for a small business loan ranging from $5,000 – $30,000.
Each week different business modules are covered:
- Week 1 – Taking the leap to entrepreneurship
- Week 2 – Market research for your business
- Week 3 – Resources for researching your business
- Week 4 – Developing a powerful marketing strategy
- Week 5 – Launching your business online
- Week 6 – Creating an operating framework for success
- Week 7 – Building blocks for financial management
- Week 8 – Financing for business growth
- Week 9 – Making your pitch
The program costs $100 + HST per participant ($113), the value of the program is actually $700 – this program is generously supported by the Toronto Public Library Foundation. During the program you will have the opportunity to: prepare/update your business plan, access a business advisor and network with other entrepreneurs.
If Business Inc. isn't what you're looking for don't forget this October is Small Business Month at Toronto Public Library. There are free small business programs happening at libraries all across Toronto in the fall.
4 thoughts on “Need Help Starting your Own Business? Come to a Business Inc. Course Orientation for more info!”
I think today, the online businesses are changing the world. Why should we start a online training course? I’ll purchase one 🙂
@ Son Nguyyen, Actually, this isn’t an online training course – it is a 9 week course held at the library, so the classes are in person. You are right though, the online businesses are changing the world.
You need to be ready in any circumstances when starting your first business. You need that determination to be successful and the passion to stay in this career.
Career is must for students and also for fresh graduate. I am also a job seeker and searching a good job.