Featured Keynote Speaker Kristen Cumming | Labour Solutions Summit
Kristen Cumming | Consultant & Speaker Kristen Cumming brings over 20 years of experience in demography and labour market information...
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Becoming Self Employed as an Independent Contractor
Are you interested in being self-employed as a contractor? We'll show you how to start your own independent contracting business.
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Featured Keynote Speaker Eric Termuende | Labour Solutions Summit
Our Speaker Eric Termuende is the co-founder of NoW of Work, author of the bestselling book Rethink Work, and global keynote speaker.
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Business Model Canvas: Master Your Business Model
Learn how to master your business model canvas and use it to your advantage in streamlining a new business offer or idea...
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Market Research for Business Success
Market research helps you gain insight into your industry, competition, and target market. This lesson will help you create effective
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Spark The North: Labour Solutions Summit
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, to gather among like-minded policymakers, business owners, human resource members, and recruitment experts from..
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Does My Business Need A GST number?
Have you been asking yourself if your business needs a GST number? If you are a sole proprietor, contractor, consultant, a small ...
Jan 4, 20223 min read
How To Start A Business - A Checklist
Do you have that entrepreneurial spirit but have no idea where to start? We've created a step-by-step checklist of how to start a business..
Dec 7, 20213 min read
How Do I Incorporate My Business In Alberta?
One of the most common questions that our Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region's Business Analyst is asked is "How Do I Incorporate...
Nov 23, 20214 min read
Advantages of Incorporating My Business
Do I need to Incorporate My Business? Why Should I Incorporate My Business? If you're asking yourself the same questions about your business
Nov 16, 20213 min read
Advantages Of A Sole Proprietorship
It’s simple and affordable Whether you want to start a food kiosk, a one-person repair shop, or a freelance writing business, a sole...
Oct 26, 20213 min read
Credit Scores: What? Why? How?
What Is A Credit Score? A credit score is a three-digit number, typically between 300 and 900, which is designed to represent your credit...
Oct 26, 20212 min read
Mini Monster Halloween 2021
Local Slave Lake businesses sign up to hand out candy while providing a safe place for Trick or Treaters....
Aug 4, 20214 min read
Alberta Indigenous Loans & Grants
If you are of Indigenous heritage, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit, you may be eligible for an business grants & loan in Alberta..
May 14, 20203 min read
Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes & Quick Fixes
Here's a rundown of the most common mistakes that can prove detrimental to new entrepreneurs, and some solutions to help you in your busines
May 14, 20202 min read
When Opportunity Knocks - What will you do?
The success of an entrepreneur comes from proper planning, persistence, and discipline. Are you ready to build your future and be part of a
May 14, 20202 min read
5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Business Loan
Securing funding for a start-up or expansion can seem discouraging and daunting. Community Futures will help guide you through the process a
May 14, 20203 min read
Why Global Trends Matter to Small Businesses
As a small business owner in a rural community, you might wonder how global trends apply to you? Your clients are exposed to global trends
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Co-Branded Retail
Cafes in department stores are nothing new. But hybrid retail is going to the next level with increasingly unique co-branding combinations.
May 14, 20201 min read
A New Wave of Entrepreneur
A growing momentum is emerging in rural Alberta. Entrepreneurs from every region of the province are harnessing the power of purpose to...
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