Getting Started

First, give me a call. We'll meet for a coffee, talk about where you have been - where you would like to go - and the steps involved getting there.

 

Step One -- what costs are involved starting this venture? Costs include: equipment, furniture and fixtures, vehicles, signage, inventory, marketing and advertising, supplies, business fees, utilities, telephone, and other operating costs are required to kick start this venture.

 

Step Two - how are these costs going to be paid for? Sources of financing include: Your money, the banks money, and other funds? If financing appears possible, we then proceed to examining the marketplace.

 

Step Three - is there room for entry for your business venture? Given market conditions, the location, your competitors, can you enter the market or is it already fully saturated?

 

Step Four -- If we can successfully answer the first three questions, we then proceed and complete the business plan.

 

The Benefit - Our four step solution saves you time and money.

 

The following documents may be required: To save time, please bring them if you are able. 

__Quotes for the major purchases

­­__Business valuation

__Historical financial statements

__Franchise agreement

__Work contracts

__Lease agreements

__List of assets you are contributing

__Articles of incorporation

__Resume

__Business' bank statements

__A list of your direct competitors

__Any other market information that you may have

 

Good to Know 

Choosing a Business Location

Start Up Checklist

Permits, License, Taxation

Insurance Needs

Methods of Financing

 

Calgary, Alberta