The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Lisa Apfeld, proprietor of Reid Business Services will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Lisa's company offers administrative, project management and staffing solutions for small business. For more information about Reid Business Services, visit http://www.reidbusiness.ca

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Lisa Apfeld, proprietor of Reid Business Services will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Lisa's company offers administrative, project management and staffing solutions for small business.  For more information about Reid Business Services, visit http://www.reidbusiness.ca

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Carol Anne Landry will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Carol Anne operates the Antigonish Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic and offers a variety of traditional therapeutic options.

This 5-day program is the first step in gaining APEC Certification and also serves as excellent stand-alone training for anyone providing  business support services and counselling. Details to follow.

For more information contact xedc@stfx.ca or call 902-867-5543

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Carol Anne Landry will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Carol Anne operates the Antigonish Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic and offers a variety of traditional therapeutic options.

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Donna Scott will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Donna has recently launched her business which offers bookkeeping services to small businesses.

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Donalda Davidson will be at the XEDC/ASD table. She has recently launched her business as an independent senior consultant with  Epicure Selections, www.epicureselections.com offering specialty foods, herbs, spices and recipes

Bloomfield Centre and Charles V. Keating Millenium Centre

Career Fair: MacKay Room

Networking Dinner: Keating Millenium Centre

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Carol Anne Landry will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Carol Anne operates the Antigonish Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic and offers a variety of traditional therapeutic options.

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Joe Fung of Antigonish Home Science will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Joe offers Home Inspections, Energy Audits and Renovation Consulting services.

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Donna Scott will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Donna has recently launched her business which offers bookkeeping services to small businesses.

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Donalda Davidson will be at the XEDC/ASD table. She has recently launched her business as an independent senior consultant with  Epicure Selections, www.epicureselections.com offering specialty foods, herbs, spices and recipes

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Marney Simmons will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Marney has recently launched her business Ideum Communications, offering professional writing, editing and research services.  

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Nicole Spence will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Nicole has recently launched her business providing support services for the families of children with special needs.

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Marney Simmons will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Marney has recently launched her business Ideum Communications, offering professional writing, editing and research services.  

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Donalda Davidson will be at the XEDC/ASD table. She has recently launched her business as an independent senior consultant with  Epicure Selections, www.epicureselections.com offering specialty foods, herbs, spices and recipes

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Marney Simmons will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Marney has recently launched her business Ideum Communications, offering professional writing, editing and research services.  

This four week series delivered by a Chartered Accountant
covers the basics of Simply Accounting for small business

Classes are 2 hours on Wednesday evening from June 9-30th. Topics to be covered include:

-Overview of Simply Accounting
-Setting up a Company
-Navigating through the Program and Accessing Help
-General Ledger, Chart of Accounts and Journal Transactions
-Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Where: Antigonish Career Centre, 50 James St.
When: Wednesday’s 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $100 (entire series)
 
To Register Contact:
Tel:(902) 867-5543
E-mail: xedc@stfx.ca

Are you a entrepreneur or small business owner? 

Would you like the chance to meet and share ideas with other business owners?

Join us for monthly networking meetings where local business owners can get together in a relaxed atmosphere.

Remember to bring your business cards!

Monthly: the last Monday of the month

Time:      8:30 am to 10:00 am

Location: The Antigonish Career Resource Centre

                 50 James Street

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Nicole Spence will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Nicole has recently launched her business providing support services for the families of children with special needs. 

Please Join Us…

Ellen Agger and Alleson Kase of TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles will lead an information session on operating a socially responsible business.  The session will focus on Fair Trade as a means to operating a viable business while also being supportive of those supplying goods for sale.

Fair Trade coffee will be served. Coady Building Room 342 (Chisholm Room)

Please call Jackie to register at 867-5543

Brought to you by: StFX Enterprise Development Centre, Antigonish Sustainable Development, and TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles

This four week series delivered by a Chartered Accountant covers the basics of Simply Accounting for small business

Classes are 2 hours on Wednesday evening from June 9-30th. Topics to be covered include:

-Overview of Simply Accounting
-Setting up a Company
-Navigating through the Program and Accessing Help
-General Ledger, Chart of Accounts and Journal Transactions
-Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Where: Antigonish Career Centre, 50 James St.
When: Wednesday’s 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $100 (entire series)
 
To Register Contact:
Tel:(902) 867-5543
E-mail: xedc@stfx.ca

ARDA, the Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship (ACSBE) and the StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) have partnered to bring “Beyond Your Business: A Step-by-Step Succession Planning Workshop” to Antigonish to help maximize the potential of local businesses, both personally and financially.

A breakfast and light lunch will be served. 

For a cost of $79 + tax participants will, in addition to the one-day workshop, have access to three webinars on planning for retirement, succession leadership, and communicating a succession plan. 

Also included is a half day wrap-up session in September at no extra cost.

For more information or to register visit

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or Helen Abel at

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The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Joe Fung of Antigonish Home Science will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Joe offers Home Inspections, Energy Audits and Renovation Consulting services.

This four week series delivered by a Chartered Accountant covers the basics of Simply Accounting for small business

Classes are 2 hours on Wednesday evening from June 9-30th. Topics to be covered include:

-Overview of Simply Accounting
-Setting up a Company
-Navigating through the Program and Accessing Help
-General Ledger, Chart of Accounts and Journal Transactions
-Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Where: Antigonish Career Centre, 50 James St.
When: Wednesday’s 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $100 (entire series)
 
To Register Contact:
Tel:(902) 867-5543
E-mail: xedc@stfx.ca

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Nicole Spence will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Nicole has recently launched her business providing support services for the families of children with special needs.  

This four week series delivered by a Chartered Accountant covers the basics of Simply Accounting for small business

Classes are 2 hours on Wednesday evening from June 9-30th. Topics to be covered include:

- Overview of Simply Accounting
- Setting up a Company
- Navigating through the Program and Accessing Help
- General Ledger, Chart of Accounts and Journal Transactions
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Where: Antigonish Career Centre, 50 James St.
When: Wednesday’s 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $100 (entire series)
 
To Register Contact:
Tel:(902) 867-5543
E-mail: xedc@stfx.ca

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Iain MacMullin will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Iain has recently launched his Boat Inspection business and is taking on new clients.  

ANNOUNCING the Northeastern Export Rally coming to Antigonish on June 2, 2010

STFX University, Charles Keating Millennium Centre, Antigonish
Presented by Trade Team Nova Scotia

* The Export Rallies provide practical information to help boost sales. You will also leave with numerous contacts and resources to help you along the way.

The cost is $35 per person. This includes:
• Hands-on workshops that offer practical steps to improving your business
• Networking with other businesses and government representatives
• FREE, on-site customized market research assistance
• Detailed information on key markets and opportunities
• Resource exhibition of trade related programs and services.

***We are also pleased to announce that U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be hosting a session on “Importing into the US” as well as meeting with companies one-on-one to answer questions. This is a unique opportunity to talk with the agency that controls access into the US.

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Iain MacMullin will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Iain has recently launched his Boat Inspection business and is taking on new clients.

Customer Service:
Going the Extra Mile

Four Week Series

If you serve customers, then customer service matters to your business.

May 5– Recognizing and overcoming obstacles to good customer service

May 12– Communication & customer service - dealing with angry customers

May 19– Keep them coming back - How to WOW your Customer

May 26– Customer Service Perspectives (customers, employees, business owners)

Cost to the pubic: $100 (entire series)

To Register Contact XEDC at
Tel:(902) 867-5543
E-mail: xedc@stfx.ca

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Isabelle Rochas will be at the XEDC/ASD table and will be taking names for her fresh garden vegetable delivery service.  

Customer Service:
Going the Extra Mile

Four Week Series

If you serve customers, then customer service matters to your business.

May 5– Recognizing and overcoming obstacles to good customer service

May 12– Communication & customer service - dealing with angry customers

May 19– Keep them coming back - How to WOW your Customer

May 26– Customer Service Perspectives (customers, employees, business owners)

Cost to the pubic: $100 (entire series)

To Register Contact XEDC at
Tel:(902) 867-5543
E-mail: xedc@stfx.ca

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Joe Fung of Antigonish Home Science will be at the XEDC/ASD table. Joe offers Home Inspections, Energy Audits and Renovation Consulting services. 

Customer Service:
Going the Extra Mile

Four Week Series

If you serve customers, then customer service matters to your business.

May 5– Recognizing and overcoming obstacles to good customer service

May 12– Communication & customer service - dealing with angry customers

May 19– Keep them coming back - How to WOW your Customer

May 26– Customer Service Perspectives (customers, employees, business owners)

Cost to the pubic: $100 (entire series)

To Register Contact XEDC at
Tel:(902) 867-5543
E-mail: xedc@stfx.ca

The Market runs every Saturday from May 8th through until December 18th during 2010.

StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) and Antigonish Sustainable Development (ASD) are sponsoring a table in support of local entrepreneurs.

This week, Isabelle Rochas will be at the XEDC/ASD table and will be taking names for her fresh garden vegetable delivery service.

Customer Service:
Going the Extra Mile

Four Week Series

If you serve customers, then customer service matters to your business.

May 5– Recognizing and overcoming obstacles to good customer service

May 12– Communication & customer service - dealing with angry customers

May 19– Keep them coming back - How to WOW your Customer

May 26– Customer Service Perspectives (customers, employees, business owners)

Cost to the pubic: $100 (entire series)

To Register Contact XEDC at
Tel:(902) 867-5543
E-mail: xedc@stfx.ca

Safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility. Find out what you need to know as a small business owner about maintaining a safe workplace.

For more information or to register, email xedc@stfx.ca or call 867-5543

XEDC will be at the Eastern Woodland Conference

Join us for a full day conference to hear experts and other woodland owners talk about woodland issues and resources that can help you manage your land sustainably....whether you want to harvest timber, provide wildlife habitat, explore non-timber forest uses or just keep your forest healthy.

For more information or to register call toll-free 1-888-375-2198 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-888-375-2198     

XEDC will be attending the Pictou Rural Economic Development conference on April 10/10

Come visit our table if you are attending

More information here: http://www.prdc.com/rural-conference/

Come join us for a lunch and learn session on the insurance needs for small business.  Some topics covered will be:  How do I protect my business with insurance?  What type of insurance do I need? When should I make changes to my policy?

Facilitator:  Peter Fraser, Account Manager, Fraser & Hoyt

Cost:  Free

To register contact Paula Brophy at 867-2029 or pbrophy@stfx.ca

Come join us for a lunch and learn session on the insurance needs for small business.  Some topics covered will be:  How do I protect my business with insurance?  What type of insurance do I need? When should I make changes to my policy?

Facilitator:  Peter Fraser, Account Manager, Fraser & Hoyt

Cost:  Free

To register contact Paula Brophy at 867-2029 or pbrophy@stfx.ca

 In partnership with Guysborough CBDC

Third year StFX accounting students will discuss the importance of bookkeeping and will offer one-on-one time to take a look at your financial statements and answer any questions you may have. They will also be discussing the following topics: Taxes and HST, loans, grants, strategies in separating personal and company expenses, budgeting and financial Statements.
 

Export Development Canada will conduct an information session of the services they can offer small business exporters.  

Export Development Canada (EDC) was established more than 60 years ago to help Canadian companies sell their products and services and invest internationally. Small or large, new to exporting or seasoned professionals, we provide a range of financing, bonding, and insurance solutions for Canadian exporters and investors and their international customers, in up to 200 markets worldwide. About 80% of EDC’s customers are small- and medium-sized businesses.

Cost:  Free

To register contact Paula Brophy at 867-2029 or pbrophy@stfx.ca

Come learn how to prepare tenders for government

Facilitator:  Dyane Horton, Program Coordinator, Outreach & Education Procurement Services, NS Economic & Rural Development

Cost: Free

To register contact Paula Brophy at 867-2029 or pbrophy@stfx.ca

A panel of local women entrepreneurs will address common questions aspiring entrepreneurs ask and describe what challenges they faced and overcame during the start up of their business. For more information contact Melissa at mmacmast@stfx.ca  or by phone at 867-5162
 

Brenda Chisholm of WCB will demystify whether or not you are legally required to register with the WCB, how to figure out how mich you need to pay the WCB and how often, and how you can reduce your WCB payment.

There is no charge for this event.

To register or for more information, contact Paula Brophy, St. FX Enterprise Development Centre, 867-2029 or pbrophy@stfx.ca  

Come take advantage of Debi Peverill's 30 years experience advising independent business owners in tax matters to make sure you are not paying more in taxes then you should. 

Participants can submit their tax questions before hand or ask them during the session and Debi will provide her expert insight. 

Cost:  $10

Facilitator:  Debi Peverill

To register contact Paula Brophy at 867-2029 or pbrophy@stfx.ca 

Managing People to Make a Difference!
A strategic approach to managing staff for smaller organizations 

View the Brochure

Contact:
Jackie Knocton, StFX Enterprise Development Centre
902-867-5543   XEDC@stfx.ca
or register online at www.xedc.ca/register

This two day session led by Brad Long, of the Gerarld Schwartz School of Business, St. Francis Xavier University, combines classroom instruction, guest speakers, case studies and practical application; and then concludes with an afternoon of facilitated action planning specific to your environment.   

The primary objective of this program is to help you get the most from your people.  To do this, you need to know…

• how to hire the right people,
• how to develop, motivate and retain them,
• how to evaluate them,
• and how to compensate them,

all while treating them in a responsible manner and adhering to legal requirements.

About the Session Leader

Brad Long joined the StFX Department of Business Administration in 2002 bringing a variety of real world business experience with companies ranging from a local high tech start up to Aliant and Bombardier. His credentials include a BA Honours, an MBA, a CMA…and he is currently working on a PhD through Saint Mary’s University.

Who should attend?

Small business owners; people managers and employers with no designated HR staff; not-for-profit managers and executive directors, anyone responsible for sourcing, interviewing, hiring or developing staff, and HR Practitioners interested in meeting continuing education requirements.

What you will learn:

• An overview of the HR function and how it is evolving
• How to become  known as an employer of choice
• The legal framework surrounding human resources
• The basics of job design and effective job descriptions
• How to find and keep the right people
• Key factors in creating effective rewards and compensation
• Methods for effective performance management
• Strategies for managing the disciplinary process
  

What you will take with you:

• An assessment of your own approach as compared to best practices
• Examples of what other businesses do well to use as a reference
• Specific action plans for improving areas you identify as critical to the success of your company or organization
  

Where: StFX University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

When:  Thursday February 4, 2010 and Friday February 5, 2010, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Cost:
$695 + HST 
Includes lunch and refreshment breaks, both days
Discount of $100 for additional participants from the same organization
Registration deadline January 31/09

Contact: 
Jackie Knocton, StFX Enterprise Development Centre
902-867-5543   XEDC@stfx.ca
or register online at www.xedc.ca/register

Topics Covered:

Who is an entrepreneur

How to write a business plan

What your financing options are

How to conduct market research

To register contact Paula Brophy at 867-2029 or pbrophy@stfx.ca

The StFX Enterprise Development Centre is are looking for small business owners and managers who would like to contribute their input to a project on technology adoption as it relates to small business.

We will be conducting focus groups as follows.

Guysborough – January 26/10 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Antigonish - January 27/10 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Canso - January 27/10 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)- TBC
Pictou – January 28/10 (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

For more information or to register to participate, please contact XEDC@stfx.ca or call 902-867-5543

Topics that will be covered:

Why social media matters for business?

What are the obstacles for business using social media?

What are the benefits of using social media?

How can social media be used for a business?

How to measure the results of social media?

Cost:  $20

Facilitator:  Jeff Brown, Alpha Computers

To register contact phone PRDC at 902-752-6159

In partnership with PRDC, NOBL, PCCC, CWB, XEDC