Watch for Big Bad Wolf Series upcoming in 2010

This 4 lecture series focuses on expanding the entrepreneurs' understanding of business risks. Sessions include:

Session 1 -Personal Risk - Getting on the right path

• The structure you choose for your company can affect your personal risk and your tax structure. Which one is right for you?
• Why would I set up a corporation?
• What's the best corporate structure for my tax bill?
• Can I use tax credits to develop my new idea?

Session 2 -Intellectual Property - Making sure you can keep your cake
• Patents, Copyright, Trademarks - do I need any of them?
• Intellectual Property Strategy

Session 3 -Supplier and Customer Relationships - Who's that knocking on my door?
• Building relationships with customers and suppliers is essential. The contracts you put in place, both legal and social, are integral to ensuring you have a solid supply chain and returning customers.
• Issuing Tenders and Request for Proposals (RFPs)
• The deal: Important terms to discuss with your suppliers
• Setting up international customer/ supplier relationships
• Applicable laws
• Customer Service

Session 4 - People: Investors and Employees - To Grandmother's House We Go
• People are the most important part of your company. Not just the people in it, but the advisors, supporters, and investors that are with you. How do you attract, and retain your team?
• Who can invest in my company?
• How do I communicate to my investors?
• How do I select good people for my company?
• What do I need to know to be a good employer?

All sessions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the SpringBoard West Innovations training room, 120 - 2 Research Drive in Regina.

This series will be broadcast via videoconferencing to other locations in Saskatchewan if there is enough interest.

Contact SpringBoard West Innovations at 306-789-0535 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to register or if you have any questions.