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The Entrepreneurship Seminar Room

During The National Job Fair & Training Expo, there will be 12 seminars of great interest that will present early-stage entrepreneurship information, guidance and advice.

Presented by BizLaunch.ca, the 1-hour seminars will be given by renowned entrepreneurship experts and will take place throughout the two-day event in the Entrepreneurship Seminar Room (50-person seating capacity).

Four (4) out of the 12 entrepreneurship seminars available will be presented by different organizations to be announced at a later date.

Find out about all seminars in the detailed schedule below.

Seminars are free to visitors. Don't miss it!

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SEMINAR SCHEDULE - FALL 2008 FAIR
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Free 1-hour presentations

(See description below)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SEMINAR SCHEDULE - FALL 2008 FAIR
WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2008

Free 1-hour presentations

(See description below)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

Entrepreneurship Seminar Room (FALL 2008 FAIR)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 - Free 1-hour seminars

Seminar #1 --- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Title: Exploring Entrepreneurship
Presented by: BizLaunch.ca
Keynote speaker: ROGER PIERCE, Entrepreneurship Expert, Co-Founder of BizLaunch.ca, Enterpreneurship Columnist, The Toronto SUN
Brief description: Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? How do you come up with a great business idea? What’s the process to launch a small biz? Attend this exciting seminar to answer these questions before jumping into your own small business.

Seminar #2 --- 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Title: Essential Services for Entrepreneurs
Presented by: Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
Keynote speaker: TAREK EL-HENNAWAY, Regional Business Officer, Specialized Services and Outreach
Brief description: Everything you need to know about business, but didn't know where to ask. Are you thinking of starting a business, growing a business or exiting a business? The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre provides one stop business information from over 100 government and non-government sources. Our business information includes topics such as taxation, financing, business planning, e-business, market research and more.

Seminar #3 --- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Title: Your Business Plan in 10 Easy Steps
Presented by: BizLaunch.ca
Keynote speaker: ANDREW PATRICIO, Entrepreneurship Expert, Co-Founder of BizLaunch.ca
Brief description: Developing a Business Plan is easier than you may think. Attend this seminar to develop your vision, form your business model & understand what investors and lenders want to see in your plan.

Seminar #4 --- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Title: How to Create a Million $ Idea
Presented by: BizLaunch.ca
Keynote speaker: ROGER PIERCE, Entrepreneurship Expert, Co-Founder of BizLaunch.ca, Enterpreneurship Columnist, The Toronto SUN
Brief description: Learn how to turn on your brilliant idea light bulb, identify hot business trends & discover the ingredients of a successful small business!

Seminar #5 --- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Title: Sales as a Career
Presented by: Heritage Education Funds
Keynote speaker: JING YEE, Managing Agency Director

Brief description: Not everyone thinks being a salesperson is an attractive career option. Did you know that every large corporation like Bell, Nortel, and even RIM (Blackberry) needs sales people in order to survive and grow their companies? The richest people on earth are salespeople. Example: Donald Trump selling real estate, Richard Branson selling airline tickets, entertainment, and communications and so on. Top income earners in Canada are salespeople. Do you have what it takes? Come find out how Heritage Education Funds can start your career in Sales.

Seminar #6 --- 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Title: Raising $ to Start Your Small Biz
Presented by: BizLaunch.ca
Keynote speaker: ROGER PIERCE, Entrepreneurship Expert, Co-Founder of BizLaunch.ca, Enterpreneurship Columnist, The Toronto SUN

Brief description: Every new small business needs money. Getting it may be easier than you think! Join us to discover the five most common sources of funding for new entrepreneurs and what you can do to raise the cash to start your own business.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

Entrepreneurship Seminar Room (FALL 2008 FAIR)

WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2008 - Free 1-hour seminars

Seminar #7 --- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Title: Low Cost/No Cost Marketing Tools
Presented by: BizLaunch.ca
Keynote speaker: ANDREW PATRICIO, Entrepreneurship Expert, Co-Founder of BizLaunch.ca
Brief description: You don’t need to spend a lot of money to start your biz. Attend this dynamic seminar to discover 10 inexpensive marketing tools guaranteed to boost your sales.

Seminar #8 --- 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Title: Sales as a Career
Presented by: Heritage Education Funds
Keynote speaker: JING YEE, Managing Agency Director
Brief description: Not everyone thinks being a salesperson is an attractive career option. Did you know that every large corporation like Bell, Nortel, and even RIM (Blackberry) needs sales people in order to survive and grow their companies? The richest people on earth are salespeople. Example: Donald Trump selling real estate, Richard Branson selling airline tickets, entertainment, and communications and so on. Top income earners in Canada are salespeople. Do you have what it takes? Come find out how Heritage Education Funds can start your career in Sales.

Seminar #9 --- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Title: Essential Services for Entrepreneurs
Presented by: Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
Keynote speaker: TAREK EL-HENNAWAY, Regional Business Officer, Specialized Services and Outreach
Brief description: Everything you need to know about business, but didn't know where to ask. Are you thinking of starting a business, growing a business or exiting a business? The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre provides one stop business information from over 100 government and non-government sources. Our business information includes topics such as taxation, financing, business planning, e-business, market research and more.

Seminar #10 --- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Title: Exploring Entrepreneurship
Presented by: BizLaunch.ca
Keynote speaker: ROGER PIERCE, Entrepreneurship Expert, Co-Founder of BizLaunch.ca, Enterpreneurship Columnist, The Toronto SUN
Brief description: Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? How do you come up with a great business idea? What’s the process to launch a small biz? Attend this exciting seminar to answer these questions before jumping into your own small business.

Seminar #11 --- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Title: Free Small Biz Startup Resources
Presented by: BizLaunch.ca
Keynote speaker: ANDREW PATRICIO, Entrepreneurship Expert, Co-Founder of BizLaunch.ca
Brief description: Tap into valuable startup help right here in the Big City. You’ll learn about organizations, companies, websites, programs and grants available to new entrepreneurs – all for free!

Seminar #12 --- 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Title: How to Create a Million $ Idea
Presented by: BizLaunch.ca
Keynote speaker: ROGER PIERCE, Entrepreneurship Expert, Co-Founder of BizLaunch.ca, Enterpreneurship Columnist, The Toronto SUN
Brief description: Learn how to turn on your brilliant idea light bulb, identify hot business trends & discover the ingredients of a successful small business!