Your "Pathway" to Success

This Business Development Pathway has been created to guide you through the steps needed to start a successful business.

The steps involved in the Pathway can provide you with the right assistance at the right time.

The steps are available throughout the year and you may enter the program at any stage.

The First Step!

BEC Going into Business Guide - What do I do?
Containing some excellent general information, Check Lists, Useful Contacts and fact sheets. Get yours in hard copy from our office or it is downloadable from the above link.

Intro to Business - Helping You to Become 'Ready for Business'
 - Got a Business Idea, Need Direction?
FREE valuable two and half hour workshop.
Topics include: Traits for successful entrepreneurs, market research, competitive advantage, Capital requirements, breakeven, cash flow forecasts, skills deficits, Business Plan.
Follow the above link for the dates of the next workshop.

Business Planning Tools - Ready to go, What Now?
Free business planning template available from our office or you can purchase for $25 the excellent 'Business Planning Made Easy CD' developed by Renton's and the BEC National Network. Follow the above link for details of the CD.

Individual Consultations - Practical Support!
FREE Individual consultation with a business advisor - either over the phone or in person. You can confidentially discuss your plans and ideas with them. Follow the above link to learn more or make and appointment.
 

Employ-Smart - More On-Going Business Education
By the end of this 3 hour workshop you will: have written a Job Description, have written a Job Advertisement, know what questions to ask at an Interview, know the critical question to ask a referee, understand the importance of a probation period and a lot more. This workshop costs $45.

Capital Region BEC Networking Breakfast
Each month around sixty eager local business people turn up to be entertained, listen to a terrific speaker, enjoy a full cooked breakfast and to take full advantage of the networking opportunities.

Follow the above link to find out about recent speakers.

Are you On-Track to your business success?