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Experts share strategies in Kelowna

The third week in October is “Small Business Week”, a week dedicated to supporting local, small businesses. The week was designed to bring awareness to Canadians about the role small business plays in our economy. A group of six business experts has put together a full day of educational, hands-on sessions designed to help business owners grow their business.

Small Business Sales Summit [ http://salessummit.ca ]

“Most small business owners today aren’t focused on growth. They’re more concerned with just surviving,” said Colin Parker, CSO of Lonestar Sales Performance. “Daily I have local small business owners tell me how it’s a struggle competing against big box stores and online competition. It is a constant battle to find time, sell more services and help clients.”

At 5.3 percent, the Thompson-Okanagan region recorded the fastest net growth in the number of small businesses between 2007 and 2012. That increase in numbers brought new jobs, innovation and vibrancy to each community. Despite their importance, many small businesses struggle to achieve success amid a crowded market of big box stores and online mega-retailers.

On Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at the Mary Irwin Theater in Kelowna, six of the best local sales and business growth specialists will provide a day of education and learning targeted at helping the small business owner grow. The Small Business Sales Summit is an intensive, hands-on, “here’s how you do it” workshop.

“We’re here to show small businesses how to not only survive but grow and thrive,” said Colin Parker.

This full day event is co-sponsored by three companies who are dedicated to helping small business grow; CIBC, Younility and Regus Office Solutions. The six local speakers are: Crystal Flaman, Dan Zaleski, Frithjof Petscheleit, Alexandra Krieger, Guy Steeves and Colin Parker. Tickets are $74 per person and are available at the Rotary Centre for The Arts Box Office or online at Select Your Tickets.

I would highly recommend that small business owners make time for this workshop. The learning opportunity gained during this day could be the “make it” for your business this quarter, in 2015 and beyond.

 

This column focuses on business problems and how to solve them. Andrew Gregson, BA, MA , M.Sc.Econ is an economist, author and a Senior Partner in iNTENT Financial Inc, a Kelowna based finance and consulting company. The 4 partners specialize in finance, pre-determined profitability, sales and marketing. If you need further information, please contact us through the website at www.intentfinancial.com.

This article is written by or on behalf of an outsourced columnist and does not necessarily reflect the views of Castanet.



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About the Author

Andrew Gregson, BA, MA, M.Sc. (Econ), holds a Master's Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics.

Andrew's experience working with an international business consultancy and being a business owner for 15 years was the impetus for his book "Pricing Strategies for Small Businesses". He brings his expertise in finance, pricing and debt restructuring to the table to help struggling manufacturing and service companies to return to profitability. This has helped companies to rebuild value and often to sell at much higher dollar values.

Andrew has contributed to trade journals, "Spark" on CBC National Radio and has been a guest speaker at business networking groups, colleges, universities on his topics of expertise - pricing, exit plans and debt. He is also a frequent contributor to blogs and online postings for business help.

Andrew is currently the President, Board Of Directors intent Financial Inc., his role is overseeing intent Financial Inc., Intent Investment Corporation and other related ventures.

 

Website link:  www.intentfinancials.com

Contact e-mail address:   [email protected]



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