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Marketing Material- If you have questions about youth entrepreneurship in Atikokan, look here first. Our brochure serves as a quick overview...
Entrepreneurial Quiz- Entrepreneurs have specific qualities: perseverance, commitment, determination, personal circumstances permitting, long hours, etc. Find out if you might have what it takes...
Business Ideas- A list to help start the brainstorming process...
Typical Preliminary Client Meeting- Insight into a preliminary meeting with one of our advisors, whether you want to start the process or just want to know more about what is involved...
Business Idea Development & Evaluation- Insight into a preliminary meeting with one of our advisors, whether you want to start the process or just want to know more about what is involved...
Feasibility Analysis- An idea becomes a good one under the right person, and at the right time and place; that is, when it is an opportunity. Critically analyze your idea and your ability to make it a reality...
Market Research- An essential part of your feasibility analysis, market research involves investigation of market conditions, your competitors and your customers...
Business Plan Outline & Development- A must for starting your own business, forces you to think critically about your business and selling it to investors...
Financial Statements- Required as part of your business plan. Samples are available at the websites listed here...
Business Plan Samples- There are many different formats. It is useful to choose the one your target investor adopts...
Legal Requirements- What the governments require of you if you want to start your own business...
Financial Assistance Options- Starting your own business requires substantial investment. Fortunately, there are financial assistance options available corresponding to your situation...
Start Up and Promotion- You're ready to go, but nervous about being on your own. Our office will continue to assist you and monitor your progress...
Useful Links- For additional outside information, check out these websites...