Canadore College is a well-respected post-secondary institution located in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. With a history spanning over 50 years, Canadore College offers a diverse range of programs and courses in fields such as applied arts, business, health sciences, technology, and skilled trades. The college is known for its hands-on learning approach, providing students with practical skills and industry experience to prepare them for successful careers. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and strong industry partnerships, Canadore College offers a supportive and engaging learning environment for students to thrive and achieve their academic and professional goals.

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This course will cover a wide variety of topics for those interested in starting, or seeking employment in, a small business. The course will capture the entrepreneurial spirit, and students will get first-hand exposure to the benefits and drawbacks of starting a new business and being your own boss. Issues pervasive in small businesses such as spotting trends or taking advantage of niche business opportunities will be discussed and factored into class exercises. Students will have the opportunity to practice start-up skills through feasibility analysis, the idea pitch, defining markets, targeting customers, operations, and deciding on which type of business to start. The ability to maintain and sustain operations of a small business will be experienced with particular attention to budgeting, forecasting, and cash management. In this course, students will have an authentic opportunity to test their entrepreneurial skills through a real business venture. Please Note: Students will be required to invest approximately $50 into a personal business venture which will be used to complete the course assessments. This money will be invested directly by the student and will not be collected by the instructor or educational institution. Show less

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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