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Title: Northern Development Council (NDC) Priorities

Date: April 19, 2007 (10:30 - 11:30AM EST)

Description: Russel Wesley, NDC coordinator for the far North, will provide an overview of the role and activities of the NDC. The NDC is looking for input into their Growing and Strengthening Northern Business Plan. A number of themes have been identified, the NDC is looking for input regarding which are the priorities and what steps can the province take to support these priorites. Some of the themes include:

» support land use planning » expansion of training and education programs » continue to work with Aboriginal communities, entrepreneurs and partners to grow and strengthen Aboriginal enterprises
» Increase access and use of communication and information technology infrastructure and services

We invite you to join us and contribute to the Far North NDC plan.

Presenters: Russell Wesley, Coordinator - Far North NDC
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Tel: (807) 475-1580
E-mail: russell.wesley@ontario.ca
Northern Development Council (NDC)

Complete NDC Survey

Handout

Title: Northern Communities Investment Readiness Program

Date: May 10, 2007 (10:30 - 11:30AM EST)

Description: The Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) is an initiative to assist Northern First Nations and economic development corporations with up to $5,000 to prepare for an investment project. Mike will describe the program and the work plan, eligibility requirements and tips for applying. Come and ask Mike about the initiative and other Go North programs.

Presenters: Mike Dunlop, MNDM Go North Advisor

Northern Communities Investment Readiness Program

Community Investment Work Plan

Title: PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise

Date: June 13th, 2007 (10:30 - 12:00PM EST)

Description: PARO is a group that supports women entrepreneurs. Front-line workers will be sharing a brief presentation to introduce the services that PARO offers including: training, business counselling and support. They will also discuss peer lending circles and how to start one. Participants will have a chance to share their business ideas and PARO is hoping to offer suggestions including: where to go for funding (grants & loans), training and support.

Presenters: Bobby Jo Chenier & Pam Caland, PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise

PARO Handout

Title: NADF Online Open House

Date: October 19, 2007 (10:30 - 12:00PM EST)

Description: NADF will be having an open house celebrating small business week. Front-line workers will be introducing themselves and sharing a brief presentation about NADF programs and upcoming workshops. Participants will have a chance to ask questions, share their business ideas and offer suggestions for online workshops.

Presenters: Marlon Gasparotto, Anna Volk & Wendy McKay

NADP Open House Session Summary

Title: Community Networks

Date: Jan 29, 2008

Description: Keewaywin First Nation, in partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak and Community Wireless Infrastructure Research Project (CWIRP) is conducting a workshop discussing First Nation Community Networks. As community networks grow, they build capacity and improve access to services. The workshop will celebrate the growth and learn from the experiences of the First Nation local community network. First Nations will share their journeys, strengths and future plans. If you would like share a story of how your community uses the network and/or video conferencing and meet others who are working to make their community network better, join us January 29, 2008!

Presenters:
Raymond Mason - KWW
Terence Burnard - K-Net

Community Network Workshop Poster

Workshop Agenda

Title: Boost your Business with ONLINE Tools

Date: March 20, 2008 9-12AM CST

Description: NWO Innovation Centre in partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak, present a video conference workshop that will offer tips on using the internet to buy/sell, advertise, display your arts & crafts, etc.

NWO Online Tools Poster

E-Bay Handout

Feedback Form

(Sept 15, 2009) Business Planning Basics

Description: NADF presents the key areas to address when developing a comprehensive business plan. Marlon Gasparotto, Business Support Officer

Business Planning Poster & Registration

Business Planning Handout

Title: Knowing your Credit Score

Date: September 12, 2008 9-10:30AM CST

Description: NADF presents the importance of credit & how to build good credit. Many people do not understand what credit is all about. Often when told the credit report received is not favorable, the client asks “What does that mean?”. This workshop will show you where the numbers come from, what the numbers mean and how to handle your credit accounts to ensure the best possible number for you. Charlton Thompson, Collections Officer 

Credit Handout

Managing your Business

Coleen Martin describes the challenges and opportunities of managing your own business. In an open discussion and in working through scenarios, Coleen asks "Are you ready?" 

Key message: Business Networks give you a head start and better access to services and support people.

Employment Regulations & Acts 
www.labour.gov.on.ca & www.hrsdc.gc.ca
www.canadabusiness.ca

Managing your Business Handout

Basic Bookkeeping

Presented by Shirley Paul Martin & Maxine Cayenne (NADF)

1. Why would you want to learn bookkeeping?
2. Why do lenders need financial information?
3. Some helpful hints to keep in mind when setting up a business
4. Computerized Bookkeeping systems
5. The Accounting cycle
6. Outlining your financial roadmap with a chart of accounts
7. Keeping journals
8. Business registration

Bookkeeping Handout

Research and Marketing

Wendy McKay, NADF

This workshop is for you if you have a business idea and need some guidance in developing the market information for your business case.  The workshop is interactive and specific to your business idea.  Topics will include marketing plan outline, marketing analysis (customers, product, competition, price and buying), research processes and resources, and developing an advertising budget.

Research and Marketing Handout

Understanding Financial Satements

Mari Bishop - Finance Officer

Investors will always require projected financial statements when considering an investment in your business, and financial statements showing your business' actual results once they have made an investment (to monitor your business' performance). This workshop will ensure you understand the main financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash flows) and have a general idea of how to use them in promoting your business to possible investors as well as monitoring your business' progress once started.

Starting a Business

Coleen Martin

This workshop is for anyone thinking about starting a business who has not yet established a business structure or business case.  It will include information and discussion on business structure, business registration, business plan development, market research, start-up costs, legal considerations, general management issues.

November 14, 2008
Starting a Home-based Business

Karen Honan, Entrepreneurship Centre

This workshop will outline the unique challenges of developing a home-based business and provide information on how to overcome or avoid them.

Handouts (ppt)

Handouts (worksheet #1)

Handouts (worksheet #2)

November 28, 2008

Buying an Existing Business

This workshop will help an entrepreneur avoid some of the potential pitfalls in buying someone else's business. Answer the question: Are you buying someone else's business or someone else's headache?

Dec 5, 2008

Running a Home-based Business

This workshop will expand on the unique challenges of developing and running a home-based business through sharing of real-life experiences by a PARO business woman.

Maggie Holbik runs a home-based business, "Crystal Clear Coaching" and participates in PARO's Accelerator program, is a member of a PARO peer lending circle, and is a member of the Board of Directors. Her presentation will include practical information on how to work from home, i.e. time management strategies, goal setting, motivation, etc.

Running a Home-based Business Handout

Dec 12, 2008

Aboriginal Tax Issues

Ensuring your business structure and record keeping is adequate to meet government regulations based on your tax status is important.  Attend this session to hear representatives from Revenue Canada review government requirements and ask questions to ensure you know how these requirements impact you and your business.

Jan 16, 2009

Youth Entrepreneurship

Wally Bannon, NADF

Youth Entrepreneurship

Jan 23, 2009

"Mom"trepreneur: Balancing work and family

Karen, PARO

May 1, 2009 Proposal Writing Series 

Handout - Basics of Proposal Writing

Meet the Funders Q & A

FedNor – Capital Projects &Youth Internships, etc. 2-3 page proposals accepted

NOHFC – NEW! Entrepreneurship Program – submit your proposals anytime

INAC – Finance training – proposal due July 12

Presented by: KO EcDev

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009

Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am CT

Handouts - INAC

Handout FedNor

Handout - NOHFC

Feedback Form

7 Attributes to Success - September 18, 2009

This workshop will provide you, as an entrepreneur and as a person, a structure to valuate yourself in 7 areas key to entrepreneurial and personal success. The workshop facilitator will be Colleen Martin, Loans Manager, Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF).  Colleen has a Bachelor of Commerce from Carleton University in Ottawa and has worked with First Nations and Aboriginal clients since beginning work at Nishnawbe Aski Nation in 1991. She has been with NADF since 2001 first as Senior Executive Assistant and then as the Loans Manager.

Cash Flow versus Income - September 25, 2009

Struggling with understanding the request from financial advisors for cash flow statements and income statements?  This workshop will help you understand the difference between these statements and the importance of each to your business planning and decision-making.The workshop facilitator will be Wendy McKay, Development Officer.  Wendy has been providing Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund clients with business development and bookkeeping assistance since 2003.  Wendy has taken training in various bookkeeping software and developed manual systems for the use of her smaller clients not familiar with computers.

Profit Margin and Pricing - October 2, 2009

This workshop reviews rationale related to product/service pricing and how price relates to the bottom line.  Pricing is a crucial component of business success.The workshop facilitator is Gail Anderson.  Gail attained certification as a Small Business Counselor through Confederation College and has been employed with Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund since 1997.

Finance Series Poster

Sept 18 Handout - 7 Attributes to Success

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October 2, 2009 Handouts

Personal Finances

Youth have a lot of financing options presented to them by today’s economy.  In particular, credit card companies are forever targeting young people to access additional credit.  This workshop will target youth, help them to make informed financial decisions and understand how financial choices today impact their future. Marlon Gasparotto, Business Support Officer, presents this workshop with common everyday examples that will allow youth to relate their personal experiences to the concepts presented.  By attending this workshop, youth will arm themselves with the knowledge needed to make wise financial decisions.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

This workshop will target youth; providing hard hitting realities of what entrepreneurship means in terms of time, commitment, money and power. Wally Bannon,Senior Development Officer, has more than 20 years in various aspects of economic and business development.  His experiences have provided him with a vast knowledge of what works and what doesn't work in the field.

Personal Finances Handout

Youth Budget Spreadsheet: Try it Out!