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2- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 11, 2006 Regional program helps entrepreneurs launch their businesses By Kim A rnott SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Calling all entrepreneurs and small business owners. The Halton Region Business Development Centre will soon be offering another round of its Up and Running BizLaunch program, which gives owners of small and m edium -sized businesses the training to help them develop comprehensive business plans. Beginning March 7, the pro gram will run for 10 evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the "It's a course geared toward entrepreneurs at all levels of embarking on a business, from those who are just at the idea stage to those who have been operating a business for up to five years." Halton Director o f Business Development John Ay ling j j j j H alton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville. "The Up and R unning BizLaunch program was first offered in Halton in March 2005, and it has proven to be one of our m ost popular programs," said H alton D irector of Business Development John Ayling. "It's a course geared, toward entrepreneurs at all levels of embarking on a business, from those who are just at the idea stage to those who have been operating a business for up to five years." The program will cover topics such as creating a profitable busi ness model, developing a market strategy, finding start-up money, preparing financial statem ents and avoiding the most common start-up mistakes. As part of the $495 enrollm ent fee, which can be paid in three installm ents, participants will receive intensive in-class training, a 200-page Small BizManual, the BizTools CD containing more than 50 business templates and unlim ited business consultations. "We want each participant to feel supported as. they proceed with their businesses," said Ayling. "One of the best features of this program is the availability of the program train er as a personal business coach, who is available any time to answer questions, offer guidance and help partici pants grow their businesses in a competitive marketplace." "I believe anyone can benefit from this course, w hether you're ju st thinking of a business or already own one," said Nancy Job, owner of Cypress Intim ate Apparel and Btidal Boutique. For more information, contact the Halton Region Business Development Centre at 905-8256000 or visit www.halton.ca. CARPET · ORIENTAL RUGS · VINYL · HARDWOOD · C E R A M I C S * CARPET Oakville's Finest Tobacco Shop FEATURING. * Dunhil! * C otibri * S.T. D u p o n t * P o rsc h e * Zippo * H u m id o rs * V icto rin o x * L am p e B erg er * H a rro g a te H ouse * B rig h am P ipes * P e te rs o n * Stanvvell * Don C arlos * S er Jac o p o * M ee rsh a u m * Heys Luggage * L o tte ry * 100 Bulk Si T inned Tobacco lampe Berger " Cleans and purlfltsthe surrounding air = Destroys 68% of bacteria In the air -Eliminates heuseholdadeurs and Impurities " Pleasantly fragrances your interior 2005 in-stock only! 117 Cross Avenue, Oakville, Ontario 905-849-3845 Top Brand Names All Frames Storewide with purchase of your Rx lenses Space Optical invites you to come in and see all the new latest styles in eyewear. Visit us for personal and prompt service. p j& M M B E R B E R o n ly $ l * 9 9 / s q . ft- pA $r o n ly nylon twist luxurious plush o n ly $ 3 . 9 9 / s q f c $ 2 3 9 h *. Trafalgar Village 125 Cross Ave. 1 Mon. 9 - 6 · Tues, Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 - 8 pm · Sat. 9:30 - 5 pm Wmfwmt 'P ( r im ! yet Store TrafalgarVilage *(90518494472 D o w n to w nH a m ilto n· (905) 546-1921 Ol>L O O III H ugeS uperStore-228 KingS t. E , CARPET · ORIENTAL RUGS · VINYL · HAR0W00D · CERAMICS · CARPET LO m ftt'fttiv ./ Vf.ri iiS P Trafalgar Village Shopping Centre Unit B 9 -1 17 Cross Ave., Oakville 905-842-5555 "While In the Store ask about our FREE delivery and value added program." " O n ly ( it M o o mLife P r o d u c ts w ill y o u f in d sleep ro o m s , y o u c a n tn th e p r iv a c y o f c lo s e d d o o r s , s n u g g le d u n d e r a d u v e t, w h e r e y o u c a n ta k e y o u r tim e ." o u r s e le c t