Are you a new business owner? Are you looking to grow your current business? Are you

employed and looking to transition to self-employment? With the help of the New Business

Start-up program at Centennial College, you will learn how to develop, refi ne, and

implement your plan to make your business a success. A Business Advisor will be assigned to

you, who will act as your coach every step of the way.

Develop. Refi ne. Implement.Each course is designed to help you develop your customized business

plan. Your advisor will work with you to refi ne your plan and help

you build the foundation of your business. Throughout building your

business plan, you will be implementing as you go!

Learning at Your Own PaceOur unique, convenient online delivery allows you to progress at your

own pace. Learn at home, at work and in the fi eld – wherever you can

access the Internet!

Take the New Business Start-up Program online!

Be YourOwn Boss

Semester One• Getting Ready for Entrepreneurship

• Assessing Demand for Your Business Idea

• Establishing Productive Business Processes

• Understanding Your Customer Needs

• Sales Effectiveness for New Start-ups

• Small Business Customer Care Strategies

• Connect With Your Customers Online

Semester Two• Budget Planning & Credit Management

for Small Business Owners

• Understanding & Managing Financial Forecasts

• Business Tax & Law for Entrepreneurs

• Business Communication & Proposal Writing

• Government and Non-Government Tenders and Proposals

• Delivering Your Business Plan Effectively

• Recruitment & Management of Human Resources

for Small Business

Total program fee – $3,500 including taxesThe credential awarded is a Centennial College certificate.

The Centre of EntrepreneurshipThe Centre of Entrepreneurship (COE) was created

to help teach, coach and inspire entrepreneurs. We

provide the tools and experience with hands-on

training taught by seasoned business experts. The

COE boasts a remarkable 95% business start-up

success rate since 1995.

Lifelong Learning PlanThe Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to

withdraw funds from your Registered Retirement

Savings Plan (RRSP) to finance training or

education for yourself or your spouse. For more

information, contact your financial advisor or

check the Service Canada website.

To register for the New Business Start-up Program go to:centennialcollege.ca/coe

How to StartConsult with your Personnel Selection Officer for more information

or email entrepreneurship@centennialcollege.ca directly.

See where experience takes you.

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