Join us for one of five upcoming business basics workshops:
• BOOKKEEPING BASICS with Gary Ross on June 8
• ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS with Gary Ross on June 12
• MARKETING ON A SHOESTRING with Barb Hicks on June 13
• BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS with Barb Hicks on June 15
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS with Alain Lefevre on June 27 & 29

Workshops are up to 2 hours long and take place on Zoom. Courses are FREE, you must register to get the Zoom info. To reserve your spot, contact Allison.Hirschfeld@cbdc.ca.

BOOKKEEPING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: Bookkeeping is Key to the Success of your Small Business
Presented by: Gary Ross, CPA: Accounting, Tax and Business Advisor

This course will cover the basics of small business bookkeeping, including:
• Monthly Bookkeeping such as: reconciling bank accounts, accounts receivable & collections, HST, CPP, payroll, and tracking inventory
• Annual Bookkeeping such as: business use of personal vehicle, home office expenses, financial statements, cash flow & projections, and depreciation & amortization
• Finalizing your Year End Numbers

Thursday, June 8 at 10 am

ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES: Basic Accounting Information and Activities to Keep your Small Business on Track
Presented by: Gary Ross, CPA: Accounting, Tax and Business Advisor

This class will cover why accounting is important to your business, and go over the basics of:
• Financial Statements
• Profit and Loss
• Journal Entries & Ledgers
• Cloud Based Accounting Systems
• Accrual Vs. Cash Accounting
• Daily/Weekly/ Bookkeeping Tasks including Invoicing/Purchasing/Bills/Payroll and Cashflow

Monday, June 12 at 10 am

Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
Presented by: Barb Hicks, Hicks & Young Associates

This session will cover how to develop a marketing strategy for your business. We will examine the marketing principles, including segmenting your market, understanding consumer behaviour, developing promotional messages, and reaching your potential clients.

Tuesday, June 13 at 10 am

Branding Your Business
Presented by: Barb Hicks, Hicks & Young Associates

What is business branding and why is it important? This course will cover the basics of branding for your small business, including:
• Importance of Branding
• Defining Your Brand
• Brand Placement
• Slogans and Tagline
• Keeping Your Brand Strong

Thursday, June 15 at 10 am

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Presented by: Alain Lefebvre

We all use interpersonal communication skills every day. Learn to improve your communication and develop new skills to become a more effective communicator.

Topics include:
• The role communication plays in professional success
• Characteristics of a good communicator & components of effective communication
• Choosing the right time, place & medium for communications
• Adapting your approach to different situations

Four Session Times Available. Choose one:
Tuesday, June 27 at 10 am or 6 pm
Thursday, June 29 at 10 am or 6 pm