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1 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 16,1992 Section Two Flag Raised to Mark Work of Big Brothers During September , ■ ... INSIGHT ON SMALL BUSINESS A Weekly Feature for Entrepreneurs c. 1! a 0 mill p»m Start with the revenue fron Conference Addresses Women's Health Issues Oshawa General Hospital will host a one-day conference entitled Women's Women's Health: Issues and Preventative Strategics on Thursday, October 8, 1992 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the -t XXV: A lot of people say the service sector sector is the business to be in. I'm thinking thinking of opening a service business and would like to know the things I should consider before committing any financial financial resources. A service business is like any other business: it must be well-planned, adequately adequately financed, and carefully managed managed to be successful. It. may be a relatively short step from doing-your own household repairs repairs to doing them full-time for others. others. But to achieve real business success, success, you must apply solid management techniques. Start by calculating expected costs. How much will you need for capital expenditures such as office furniture, improvements to the premises and tools? How much more will you need for start-up costs such as vehicle and gas, insurance, professionals' fees, rent, advertising and so on. And, because because there are almost always unexpected unexpected costs, add 20% for contingencies. contingencies. You should also have a reserve fund of at least three to six months of overhead costs and salaries to cover the possible lack of adequate cash flow during the start-up period, the sale of merchandise. If you are doing doing household repairs, the merchandise merchandise would be wood, paint, plaster, etc. Add the amount you expect to earn from the sale of your time and skills. From this total revenue, deduct the cost of merchandise. Then total your operating costs - rent, telephone, vehicle and so on - and deduct them. The balance will represent your operating income and the measure of how profitable your business will be. Before you can make such calculations calculations with any degree of accuracy, you must first establish how much demand there will be for your service. Will it be strong enough to keep you fully employed? What about the competition? competition? How does it compare in quality, service and pricing? The answer to these questions may cause you to revise your plans. If there is strong competition in your area, maybe you should locate elsewhere elsewhere or possibly take on additional merchandise to supplement your service service income. Your enquiries may also reveal an unexpected need for specialization, specialization, or a segment of the market which has not yet been tapped. Sound preliminary' planning will Oshawa.- This conference, which is offered with the assistance of the Ministry of Health, will highlight information on a variety of health and social issues including including the controversy surrounding breast implants; breast cancer, the in- tcrgencrational burdens of family and work; violence against women; menopause; menopause; the health effects of ozone depletion depletion and other environmental hazards hazards and handling life's stresses through the use of humour. Also featured during this conference conference will be a keynote address by Dr. Wilfred M. Steinberg, director of the Women's Care Centre at St. Michael's Michael's Hospital, Toronto and assistant assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University University of Toronto. Registration fee is $65 with lunch provided, SMÜ m mmm SB. |ppy| iEi 1 r ■ Big Brothers board members and elected officials gathered at the Town of Newcastle municipal office office last Tuesday to raise a flag in support of Big Brothers month. The Big Brothers of Newcastle are For more information please con- celebrating their 15th anniversary this month. Pictured left to right are: Nancy Scott, of the Big Brothers; r ct ^ZwT^Pneîî'^osnha 1 ! 24 Local Councillor John O'Toole; Regional Councillor Ann Dreslinski; Mayor Diane Hamre; Little Broth- Àlma sîeT Oshawa, Ontano L1G er Johnnie Williams; Barb Williams, of Big Brothers; Regional Councillor Ken Hooper; and Local 2B9, (416) 576-8711, ext. 3321. Councillor Mary Novak. Consider how much your business tell you whether you should turn a domestic domestic or part-time occupation into a full-time business. It will also tell you what the costs are, how to reduce them if they appear excessive, what your revenues will be, and what you might do to increase them. Finally, if you take the plunge, make sure you manage your business within the scope of your projections. If you incur unexpected costs, find compensating increases in revenues. Having a detailed strategic business plan and following it are just as im- by Dr. Ted Kilpatrick, Dr. Sandy Cook, 799 BLOOR ST. W., OSHAWA 404-0525 NO GIMMICKS Helpful Advice for Choosing a Pet Bird Usually, by the time a veterinari- portant to running a successful service an ® ee ®. a P? 1 the-owner has a - business as to other types of business- reâdy finalized the purchase. However, However, many new owners become dissatisfied with their choice, and es. ATTENTION .OCAL BUSINESSES! LOOKING TO GET MORE FROM YOUR ADVERTISING , , DOLLARS? i V • ' - ' •'.•tmitituçtîo ' why not put your message on Ice? RINKBOARD ADVERTISING is here In the Town of Newcastle and you're invited to participate In this exciting marketing opportunity! ALL advertisers are guaranteed: <t professional sign designed to your specifications installation and maintenance included in the fee <t advertisement in the facility you pick for 2 full years <t sign visible from all seating areas In facility FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THIS ACTION ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY CONTACT: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 623-3379 4716-SN A. THE TOWN Of y A Newcastle ) ONTARIO Dates of Publication: August 12,19, 26 by the faint diagonal bars on the ventral surface of the primary and secondary flight feathers of the female female which are absent in the male. 1 Other colors of cockatiel are more difficult to tell apart and may, as do most of the rest of the birds discussed discussed in this article, require surgical surgical sexing to distinguish them. Lovebirds are not destructive or obnoxious, but they are poor talkers and unless hand-raised are difficult to tame. However, they are easy to hand-ràise and can become very attached attached to their owners. They love to hide (in shirt pockets, long hair, etc.) , ; Conures are affectionate, playful, and gregarious, and love to be , touched. But, they can have quick ,, tempers and are noisy and destruc- live with limited talking ability. DENTISTRY FOR THE FAMILY (General Dentistry Including Orthodontics) DR.B.KOSTIUK,b.sc..d.d.s. DENTAL OFFICE ONE 30 Cobbledick Street Orono, Ontario Call 983-5825 / DENTAL OFFICE TWO 5 King Street East Newcastle, Ontario Call 987-5256 often birds are given away, donated to a zoo, or sadly neglected. In some cases, the bird owners may not have been knowledgeable about the responsibilities responsibilities involved; in other cases, cases, they may have been unfamiliar ; with the characteristics of the specific specific species they purchased and may have chosen a bird unsuitable for their lifestyle. This article will outline outline the most common pet bird species species and discuss some of their advantages advantages and disadvantages. ; The parrot family is very diverse The budgerigar makes an ex- in both appearance and character, tremely good pet, as it is gregarious 4 Amazon parrots,, are excellent talk- and easily tamed. They are not loud, y ers, and,have outgoing personalities, or destructive and can be good talk- ; ; but do noVpariiçùlafly enjoy , being ers. Common problems include sea- ; petted of cuddled. African grey parly parly face mite, overgrowth of beak rots are also excellent talkers and and nails, and also tumors. They mimics', but can be extremely loud live on average about 8 to 10 years, .-when the mood strikes them. Hand- New Patients Welcome ■ Saturday Appointments Available v wallpaper centre | STORE-WIDE CLEARANCE SALE! and in the normal green variety, the cere of the male is blue, whereas the ; cere of the female is pinkish brown. This is not dependable in the hybrid varieties of yellow, blue or white birds. Canaries or finches can be wonderful wonderful pets for those who enjoy brilliant brilliant color and song, however, although although there are exceptions, they are usually not touchable or affectionate. affectionate. Cockatiels are longer lived, entertaining entertaining birds that have excellent whistling ability, but talking may be limited. (Males are reported to be better talkers.) In the grey variety, the sexes are easily distinguished by the bright yellow facial marking in the cockatiels which can be sexed 1 raised birds can develop a very , close relationship with the owner. Macaws are undeniably the most striking of bird pets, but are a very large responsibility to their owner. They are quite intelligent and require require lots of living space and daily "stimulation. Macaws and parrots are :also extremely long-lived, with , records of birds living to be over 100 years of age! , No matter "what your choice, al- i ways read as much literature as you can about your species, and, of course, as for cats and dogs, a yearly visit to your avian veterinarian is recommended for a full physical examination, examination, and an in-depth discussion discussion on diet and environment. OUR EVERYDAY LOW DISCOUNT PRICES! ON OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF WALLPAPER & BORDERS We will not knowingly be undersold! (Excluding buy 1 get 1 free) OSHAWA 140SlmcoeSLS. (Just south ol John) 579-1655 AJAX 37 Harwood Ave.S. Between Hwy. 2 and 401 686-0719 SCARBOROUGH 793 Markham Rd. In the Painted Post Plaza 431-4458 OPEN THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL NINE! DrcW H AMTADTr ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZENS Do you know a young person, aged 6 to 18 years, who is involved in worthwhile community service or a special person who is contributing, " while coping with a physical or psychological limitation? Do you know a youth who has performed an act of heroism? The Ontario Community Newspapers Association with Bell Canada as the patron, are looking to recognize these "good kids", the young people of our province who show a commitment to making life better for others. To nominate an individual or a group of young people, for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award, please contact this newspaper or the O.C.N.A. at (416) 844-0184. Nominations, for this year's awards, will be accepted until October 31,1992. Every nominee will receive a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year lapel pin, $200.00 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor. THE NEW CONSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT FOR ■(FORMATION CALL 1-800-561-1188 Canada NOMINATION FORMS - are available by contacting this Community Newspaper or O.C.N.A. (416) 844-0184. ^ /ONTARIO rnw JUNI0R CITIZEN VJJ/OF THE YEAR /AWARDS Ontario community. oaoefs Bell