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SUMMARY:Startup 101: A Step-by-Step Launch Guide
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DESCRIPTION:This session gives you a step-by-step guidance on how to start
  your own business in Canada\, including planning\, financing\, business r
 egistry\, marketing\, hiring employees\, navigating taxes and more..\nhttp
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>This program is conducted through 
 Zoom.</strong>&nbsp\;Register to receive a reminder\, the evaluation\, and
  any other resources.</p>\n<p>Click the link to join:&nbsp\; <a href="http
 s://us02web.zoom.us/j/81765606187?pwd=K1jSrga7JIrXgT6SxvKoXalJTqv60E.1">ht
 tps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81765606187?pwd=K1jSrga7JIrXgT6SxvKoXalJTqv60E.1</
 a>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Have you ever dreamed of turning your idea into a thrivi
 ng business but didn't know where to begin? The journey from concept to a 
 fully operational company can feel overwhelming\, with countless questions
  about planning\, funding\, and legalities.</p>\n<p>This session is your e
 ssential guide.&nbsp\;Presented by the SK Startup Institute\, this session
  will give you a clear\, actionable\, and step-by-step roadmap to launch y
 our venture with confidence in Canada.</p>\n<p>The presenter will move bey
 ond theory and provide the practical toolkit you need to take those critic
 al first steps. In this session\, you will learn how to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bu
 ild a Solid Foundation:&nbsp\;Transform your idea into a viable plan by id
 entifying your market and crafting a value proposition.</li>\n<li>Navigate
  the Legal Landscape:&nbsp\;Get a clear\, step-by-step walkthrough of busi
 ness registration in Canada and understand the licenses you need to operat
 e legally.</li>\n<li>Unlock Financing Options:&nbsp\;Explore the avenues f
 or funding your startup\, from traditional loans and grants to modern alte
 rnatives.</li>\n<li>Acquire Your First Customers:&nbsp\;Learn cost-effecti
 ve marketing strategies to build awareness and attract your initial client
  base.</li>\n<li>Build Your Team:&nbsp\;Understand the fundamentals of hir
 ing your first employees\, from legal requirements to finding the right ta
 lent.</li>\n<li>Master Your Taxes:&nbsp\;Gain clarity on your tax obligati
 ons (GST/HST\, payroll) from the start to avoid surprises and stay complia
 nt.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This is more than just a lecture - it's the first step
  in your entrepreneurial journey. You'll walk away with a clear action pla
 n\, connections to vital resources\, and the confidence to move forward.</
 p>\n<p>Who is this for?&nbsp\;Aspiring entrepreneurs\, freelancers conside
 ring incorporation\, and anyone with a business idea who wants a clear\, p
 ractical guide to getting started.</p>\n<p>Take the leap from idea to acti
 on.&nbsp\;Secure your spot today and start building the business you've al
 ways envisioned.</p>\n<p><strong>Part of RPL's commitment to supporting sm
 all business and economic development in Regina.</strong>&nbsp\;If you hav
 e any questions about our Business\, Personal Finance or Careers programs\
 , please contact Tim at 306-777-6013 or&nbsp\;txie@reginalibrary.ca</p>\nh
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