CBDC Hants-Kings is offering five introductory small business workshops in September:

• BOOKKEEPING BASICS with Gary Ross on Tue, Sept 6
• ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES with Gary Ross on Thu, Sept 8
• MARKETING ON A SHOESTRING with Barb Hicks on Tue, Sept 13
• BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS with Barb Hicks on Thu, Sept 15
• STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ENTREPRENEURS with Sylvie Thibault on Tue, Sept 20 & Thu, Sept 22

Classes are up to 2 hours long and take place on Zoom. There is no cost to attend, however, spaces are limited, and preregistration is required. 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

Two Session Times Available. Choose one:

• Tue, Sept 6 at 10 am or 6 pm

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

Two Session Times Available. Choose one:

• Thursday, Sept 8 at 10 am or 6 pm

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.

Two Session Times Available. Choose one:

• Tue, Sept 13 at 10 am or 6 pm

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

Two Session Times Available. Choose one:

• Thu, Sept 15 at 10 am or 6 pm

Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs: Beyond the Business Plan
Presented by: Sylvie Thibault, Fairwinds Training and Development

Many entrepreneurs have a business idea but no concrete plan to convert that idea into a lasting business, which is why half of new businesses fail within the first year. This session will introduce what you need to know about strategic planning so you can focus your time, energy, and resources as you launch your business. 

Four Session Times Available. Choose one:

• Tue, Sept 20 at 10 am or 6 pm
• Thu, Sept 22 at 10 am or 6 pm