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AWE Women's Business Blaster
Our conference is quickly approaching - only a few weeks left! Be sure to register and book your accommodations soon as the Marriott River Cree is filling up fast. Click here for more information.
The conference dates are April 16-18 at the Marriott River Cree in Edmonton. It's Alberta's only premier event for women in business.
We have excellent keynote speakers including: David Chilton, author or The Wealthy Barber, Dianne Buckner, Host of CBC's The Dragon's Den, Donna Messer, founder of ConnectUS Communications Canada and Ruth Kelly, President and CEO of Venture Publishing.
To book your accommodation call 1-800-960-4913 and ask for the "AWE 2008 Group Rate." |
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Events & Training - Calgary Please find below an outline of training & events taking place in Calgary. For more information, and to register, visit the Calgary Events page on our website.
April 4
9 a.m.
Calgary office
March 28
9 a.m.
Calgary office
Information Session
March 26
5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Calgary office
April 7
12:15 p.m.
Calgary office
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Events & Training - Edmonton Please find below an outline of training and events taking place in Edmonton. For more information, and to register, please visit the Edmonton Events page of our website.
Roadmap for Success
March 26
1:30 pm.
Edmonton office
April 14
1:30 p.m.
Edmonton office
April 15
12:15 p.m.
Edmonton office
May 5
Edmonton office
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Events & Training - Throughout Alberta
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs is sponsoring and participating in a number of business events throughout the Province. Please join us at the following events:
Community Futures Grande Prairie & Peace River, and Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development present:
Women in the North Conference Date: April 10, 2008
Location: Peace River, AB
Contact: (780) 624-1161
Community Futures Lloydminster & Region present:
Business Education Month
Presenter: Joanne Blake
Date: Tuesday, April 1
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Lloydminster, AB
Contact: Community Futures Lloydminster & Region @ (403) 875-5458
To register or for more information about any if these events, click here
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Message from the CEO
 Kudos to AWE staff for a very successful year! By Tracey Scarlett
As March draws to a close and we are entering into the spring thaw, I think it is a good time to think about renewal. I love springtime as the frozen tundra gives way to fertile soil in which newly planted seeds can flourish.
Here at Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, we planted some very prosperous seeds over the past 12 months and are closing in on a very successful fiscal year.
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5 Fool-Proof Sales Tips for the "Faint-Hearted"
Below are some words of wisdom from this year's AWE Business Blaster MC. It's just a sample of what you have to look forward to!
Maybe you're one of them. A "sales-natural."
Selling has always come easy to you and you've never felt any kind of fear during the sales process. You thump your chest with pride and roarrrrr!
Then, dear reader, this article is NOT for you (get out there and sell something!)
However, if you love what you do, but on a regular basis (waaaaaaaay more than you'd like to admit!) you've experienced some stress over your sales - hey- you're in the right place!
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Ask a Business Advisor
Knowing your competitors is an essential part of growing your business. Often times clients only consider their direct competitors (same products or services as you), and overlook indirect competitors (sell similar products or services and compete for the same dollar in the market).
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Registering Your Business Bootcamp
This bootcamp is designed to give entrepreneurs practical information about getting started with the business registration process. This 3 hour workshop will cover the following topics:
- Overview of establishing your business vision and goals
- Establishing your network of advisors
- Types of business registration - sole proprietorship, partnership, incorporation
- In-depth look at incorporation- both provincial & federal
- Choosing a name (Incorporation vs. trademarks etc)
- Discussion of roles and responsibilities of Directors/shareholder
- Putting together a corporate minute book
- Registrations & responsibilities after incorporation (WCB, City Licensing, CCRA how-to's)
- Where to access stuff online - order of registration
- Q & A
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AWE Welcomes New Entrepreneurs!
Ceative Elegance Incorporated: Edmonton, AB - At Creative Elegance, we offer a unique floral experience. We meet with you in the comforts of your own home or at our location - upon appointment. We listen to your likes, dislikes, what your tastes and preferences are, as well as what colors you like. Dudley Outdoor Escape Ltd.: Drayton Valley, AB - Dudley Outdoor Escape will offer mid to high-end hunting, fishing, camping and archery supplies to residents of Drayton Vally and surrounding areas. The will also be offering gunsmithing, guided hunts and an e-commerce site.
Paradise Lane Bowling Alley: Calgary, AB - Those looking for a day or evening of bowling fun can check out Paradise Lanes. The alley offers 18 lanes of five-pin bowling with automatic scoring.
Renew You Studio and Day Spa: Bragg Creek, AB - Leave all your cares behind you as you step into the tranquil and calming setting of ReNew You Studio & Day SPA located in beautiful Bragg Creek.
Skyline Sign Service Ltd.: Leduc, AB - Skyline Sign Service Ltd. is a sign servicing and installation company. One of their exciting objectives is to convert signs that use large amounts of energy to more energy efficient by using LED lighting.
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Women in the North Conference
Women in the North connect through business
By Andrea Barber
The inaugural Women in the North Conference on April 10 in Peace River, AB is to date, the only conference focused on entrepreneurial women in northern Alberta. The conference was conceptualized and organized by the Community Futures Peace Country and is sponsored by Alberta Women Entrepreneurs. It is designed to be a full day event focused on women in business.
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