Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byAnis Newman Modified over 9 years ago
1
Presented by Roger Pierce NewcomerStartup.com 1
2
Supportive government Entrepreneurship culture Affordable Access to US market Diverse population = opportunities 2
3
Control your destiny Pursue your passion Earn a lot or a little money Make a difference Be the boss 3
4
Long hours, stress Financial risk Takes time to get going Responsible for others No guaranteed income 4
5
Passion Ambitions in life Work preferences Personal priorities 5
6
Personal goals Financial goals What will your business achieve? Who will it serve? 6
7
3 ways to enter business: 1.Buy one 2.Buy franchise 3.Start one Research your idea ◦ Customers, competition Decide 7
8
Write a Business Plan Calculate Startup Budget ◦ Capital costs + ◦ Operating costs x 6 months 2 years & 10 pages 8
9
Savings Friends & family Banks Investors Programs Customers & suppliers 9
10
1. Professional advisors (banker, lawyer, accountant, coach) 2. Peer advisors (entrepreneurs, mentors, colleagues) 3. Paid help (employees, suppliers, freelancers) 10
11
Set it up Open for business Promote it Focus on selling Learn, adjust, grow 11
12
Spending too much Overestimating revenue Waiting for customers to find you Doing it all yourself Working in your business 12
13
Canadabusiness.ca Getgrowingforbusiness.com Bizpal.ca Cfa.ca Entrepreneur.com 13
14
Free advice at NewcomerStartup.com 14
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.