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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday February 15, 2008 - 29 Let the library help start a small business I f you have just set up your own small business or are thinking about doing so, the Oakville Public Library can help. You will be very aware of the many important pieces of the jigsaw that need to be put in place; registering your business, reporting income and expenses, exporting and setting up a website, to name but a few. But all this does not have to become a headache for you. Let Oakville Public Library walk you through the basics of setting up your small business and take a little bit of the stress away. In a series of Small Business Seminars presented in partnership with the Halton Region Business Development Centre, the library will be helping those individuals within the community gain a greater understanding of new business start-up issues. Hosted by both seasoned business consultants and business information professionals, these `Small Business Know-How' seminars are designed to give participants the essential information and skills they need to help their new business thrive. The business seminars range from information sessions offering a general overview of a small business start-up to more in-depth planning considerations such as registrations, regulations and licensing, exporting, franchising and website set-up. To find out more information and/or register for these seminars, participants need to contact Access Halton toll free at 1866-4HALTON or visit www.halton.ca/business. Cynthia Perry of the Oakville Public Library knows just how valuable these seminars can be to those trying to set up their own business. "The small business seminars that we ran last year were a great "To offer these individuals guidance in small business start-up, we are supporting our local entrepreneurs and community members. We are excited to continue our partnership with Halton Region," said Perry. In the run-up to these Halton Region seminars, Oakville Public Library, in association with Revenue Canada Agency, is offering a free tax seminar, Tax Essentials for Small Businesses. It will be held at Oakville Public Library, Central Branch, in the auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 6.308.30 p.m. This seminar will be presented by Revenue Canada Agency. For this particular event there is no registration and participants will gain places on a first come, first served basis. This seminar is for people who have just started or are about to start an unincorporated small business and for people who would like to learn more. Various topics will include: how to register your business, income and expenses to report, filing requirements and obligations, filing deadlines, books and records, GST/HST and source deductions (payroll). Those interested in setting up a small business are encouraged to attend. -- Submitted by the Oakville Public Library success. The feedback from individuals who attended indicated that these were much-needed and that they exceeded expectations both in terms of the presenters and the content," said Perry. Cynthia believes the seminars are a worthwhile investment in the greater community. Energy Conservation Day LEARN THE Medicine of the "An outstanding program! I gained control of my own health and am now able to teach others." PH-Class 2003 Is your home energy efficient? Have you taken the necessary steps to make it so? Come join us on Friday February 22 between 1:00pm - 8:00pm and see: Future DIPLOMA PROGRAM Du nd as St ree tE as t Tr a fa Oa k r Pa lg Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N) Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner (IONC) REGISTER NOW FOR MARCH DAY & EVENING CLASSES ar Ro By reducing your energy usage, you can keep energy costs down as well as benefit the environment. Canadian School Of Natural Nutrition 1107 Lorne Park Road Suite 205, Mississauga We look forward to seeing you there: The Real Canadian Superstore 201 Oak Park Boulevard Oakville, Ontario L6H 7T4 (905) 891-0024 www.csnn.ca TM Direct Energy, Direct Energy Home Services and the Energy Bolt Design are trademarks of Direct Energy Marketing Limited. Call 1-877-510-510-2 and talk to a Registered Dietitian for free. EatRight Ontario ontario.ca/eatright Paid for by the Government of Ontario Up pe rM idd le Ro a dE as t k Bo ul ar ev d ad