Markham Business Networking

All workshops are delivered at YMCA Business Centre at 4855 14th Avenue, Unit 3 in Markham. Pre-registration is recommended.
Tel: 905.948.9622
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LeTip

LeTip Toronto East/Markham is a diverse and energetic business networking group that meets for one purpose – to give and receive qualified business tips.

The members of this group are held to very high standards of competence and service. We work together to build each others’ businesses and increase the bottom line. Members introduce one another to new clients and customers who need a specific service and are expecting a call from a LeTip member who can provide that service. This chapter serves as your sales force, bringing new business to you! No more cold calling, just warm leads.

Unlike any other business group you've seen LeTip Toronto East/Markham stands out! Membership in this organization is restricted to one person per industry – there will be only one chiropractor, one lawyer, one insurance agent, one accountant, one mortgage broker, etc. – there is no competition within the group.

Jack Eigenmacht, Chapter President
Tel: 647.999.JACK (5225)
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Markham Board of Trade

The Markham Board of Trade is one of the largest business organizations in Markham. Celebrating 25 years in 2006, we are a membership organization, representing over 1,100 area businesses and their employees... and that number continues to grow.

Our membership includes some of the largest corporations in and around Markham, as well as the smallest entrepreneurial ventures.

The Markham Board of Trade is a voice for regional business, community affairs and advocating on behalf of member companies on issues critical to the economic vitality and quality of life within our city. The Board stays heavily involved in public policy and keeps strong ties to local, provincial and federal government officials.

Keith H. Bray President & CEO
Tel: 905.474.0730
Fax: 905.474.0685
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All workshops are delivered at YMCA Business Centre at 4855 14th Avenue, Unit 3 in Markham. Pre-registration is recommended.
Tel: 905.948.9622
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COLD CALLING
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by: Karen Cashin, Team Lead/Employment Specialist, YMCA Stouffville Employment Resource Centre
This workshop is designed to give participants the skills and tools to reach the hidden target market. Discover how to find those contacts and connect with them!

TELL ME THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: GROWING INTELLECTUALLY
Date: Monday, May 7, 2007
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by: Zale Tabakman, Director Of Sales and Marketing – Hydrogen Creative
(Eighth in a series of 12 workshops) A successful person is always learning something. The class will learn the different ways people learn. The class will identify the barriers to learning and some specific how-to steps to increase their learning. This session is part of a certificate course with a class once a week. You must attend all the sessions to receive the Certificate.

KEEPING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Time: 1:00pm –2:30pm
Presented by: Krishan Suntharalingam, CA, Sunthralingam & Associates Charted Accountants
Learn how to implement a system to record the daily transactions of your business and track tax deductions.

HOW TO AVOID COMMON ERRORS AND MISCONCEPTIONS IN STARTING A NEW BUSINESS
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by: Stephen C Wong B.Sc., M.CS.  President  ESM Group Inc.
80% of the small businesses fail in the first 5 years. Learn the common mistakes and misconceptions in starting a new business. Learn the practical side of running a new business. Go beyond what the general business procedures or the text books say. Develop the right entrepreneur attitude and mind set. Replace the job mentality with a business mentality. Avoid these costly mistakes and give your business the best possible chance to succeed.

SALES CLINIC # 1: PROSPECTING
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by: Gord Bartley, Sales Trainer & Coach, Strategic Sales.ca
This is an interactive, co-learning clinic focused on finding and developing Sales Prospects. You will create and practice your business infomercial and cold call script using a benefits based.

MARKETING PART 1: THE FRAMEORK SALES
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Presented by: Morton Alpert, Simple Effective Marketing
You need sales to survive. If you understand and use these Marketing principles, you will have more sales.

A.S.P.I.R.E (PUBLIC SPEAKING-DICTION)
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by: Adrian Luces, Vocal Impression
Image is everything. Learn to connect with your audience. Presenting well is an invaluable asset. The seminar emboldens its participants to step outside their own personal safety and comfort zones, through which becoming a more comfortable and confident public speaker is simplified and made possible.

ONTARIO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (OSEB): ORIENTATION
Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
This orientation seminar explains the OSEB program and the criteria for eligibility. Designed for current and reach-back EI recipients.

TELL ME THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: MARKETING YOURSELF
Date: Monday, May 14, 2007
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by: Zale Tabakman, Director Of Sales and Marketing – Hydrogen Creative
(Ninth in a series of 12 workshops) A successful person must market themselves. By marketing, we mean making sure that the people critical to your success become aware of you. There are numerous ways to make the world aware of how wonderful you are. In this class we will cover some of the basic and not so basic ways of achieving this. This session is part of a certificate course with a class once a week. You must attend all the sessions to receive the Certificate.

ADVERTISING ON A SHOE STRING
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by: Earl Sky, President, The Advertising Store
If you think advertising has to be expensive, Earl Sky has news for you. He will show you how the small businessperson can reach prospects effectively without the expense of traditional approaches. You’ll find out what the letters P.S. should stand for in your sales letters, how your appearance, your handshake and tone of voice can help you sell and how a customer newsletter can help you find prospects. Join Earl for this informative hour of advertising expertise!

ONTARIO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (OSEB): ORIENTATION
Date: Friday, May 18, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
This orientation seminar explains the OSEB program and the criteria for eligibility. Designed for current and reach-back EI recipients.

LEGAL FUNDAMENTALS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Date: Friday, May 18, 2007
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by: Timothy M. Carter B.Comm., LL.B. Barrister & Solicitor
Discuss your start-up legal questions with an experienced Business Lawyer from the community.  Explore the tax, licensing and form-of-business issues that come with a start-up.  Discover tax and liability limiting techniques to protect and enrich your family wealth.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: THE LOST ART
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by: Joel Wald, Business and Personal Growth Speaker and Trainer.
This workshop will help you define “Customer Service”. We will look at service through the customer’s eyes, and learn how to deal with difficult customers and challenging situations, as well, get an understanding of the importance of winning attitudes and more. It is a must for anyone who wants to increase their business without increasing their costs.

ORIGIN SEMINAR: CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by: Susan Daw, Canada Border Services Agency
An introduction to preferential Tariff Treatments.  Certain goods originating in, and shipped from, certain countries may be eligible for lower rates of duties.  We will discuss bilateral negotiated agreements, where we have agreements with a specific country e.g. with the US and Mexico under NAFTA, and Tariff Treatments that are extended to a number of countries e.g. the General Preferential Tariff.  Rules of Origin and documentation requirements will be discussed.

MARKETING PART II
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Presented by: Morton Alpert, Simple Effective Marketing
You can't find prospects by meeting everyone personally first. If no one knows of you, it's trouble. If they know of you but your message is muddled, it's bigger trouble. Learn the ins and outs of Marketing Practice.

YMCA BUSINESS CENTRE NETWORKING NIGHT
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
Time: 6:00pm – 7:45pm
Join current and past SEB clients, as well as members of the Markham Business Community, for an opportunity meet and hone your networking skills.  This is an informal evening and those interested in attending are encouraged to bring a friend! Don’t forget your business cards. Please call 905.948.9622 to register.

ONTARIO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (OSEB): ORIENTATION
Date: Friday, May 24, 2007
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
This orientation seminar explains the OSEB program and the criteria for eligibility. Designed for current and reach-back EI recipients.

EXPORTS SEMINAR: CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
Date: Friday, May 24, 2007
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30pm
Presented by: Susan Daw, Canada Border Services Agency
This is designed for the new exporter and is intended to present a general overview of the exporting process and assist the exporter in complying with Canadian export requirements.

TELL ME THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: TURNING CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES
Date: Monday, May 28, 2007
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by: Zale Tabakman, Director Of Sales and Marketing – Hydrogen Creative
(Tenth in a series of 12 workshops) Sometimes it seems that everyday some thing new stops us from getting what we want. In this class we look at what it takes to overcome adversity. And in fact we learn how adversity actually helps us become successful. This session is part of a certificate course with a class once a week. You must attend all the sessions to receive the Certificate

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All workshops are delivered at YMCA Business Centre at 4855 14th Avenue, Unit 3 in Markham. Pre-registration is recommended.
Tel: 905.948.9622
Send Email

KEEPING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
Date: Thursday, April 19
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by: Krishan Suntharalingam, CA, Sunthralingam & Associates Charted Accountants
Learn how to implement a system to record the daily transactions of your business and track tax deductions.

DUTIES RELEASE
Date: Thursday, April 19
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Presented by: Jill Hills, Canada Border Services Agency

ONTARIO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (OSEB): ORIENTATION
Date: Friday, April 20
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
This orientation seminar explains the OSEB program and the criteria for eligibility. Designed for current and reach-back EI recipients.

TELL ME THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: GROWING EMOTIONALLY
Date: Monday, April 23
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by: Zale Tabakman, Director Of Sales and Marketing, Hydrogen Creative
Emotions are wonderful things, they will keep you out of danger and they will lead you to success. But, you need to use them. In this session we learn how-to let your emotions become your guide to success. This session is part of a certificate course with a class once a week. You must attend all the sessions to receive the Certificate.

SOURCES OF FINANCING
Date: Tuesday, April 24
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Presented by: Susan Henry, Alterna Savings
Finding traditional and non-traditional sources of finance for your business. Credit history – What are financial institutions looking for?

CANADA REVENUE AGENCY: GST
Date: Wednesday, April 25
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by: Nancy Rosen, Canada Revenue Agency
Reporting your Income, Business Records, Tax Implications, GST, Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships & the effects of Underground economy on the programs & services

MARKETING PART II
Date: Thursday, April 26
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Presented by: Morton Alpert, Simple Effective Marketing
You can't find prospects by meeting everyone personally first. If no one knows of you, it's trouble. If they know of you but your message is muddled, it's bigger trouble. Learn the ins and outs of Marketing Practice.

ONTARIO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (OSEB): ORIENTATION
Date: Friday, April 27
Time: 9:30pm – 11:00am
This orientation seminar explains the OSEB program and the criteria for eligibility. Designed for current and reach-back EI recipients.

LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESS IN-HOUSE AND ONLINE
Date: Monday, April 30
Time: 1:30am – 3:00pm
Presented by: Patrick Pan, Branch Librarian, Angus Glen Library of MPL
Introduce you to Markham Public Libraries' resources and how you, as a business person, can make the most out of them - commonly-used reference tools, authoritative electronic databases, virtual reference library, online researching strategies, what facilities MPL offers for renting that suit your business needs, and more...

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March YMCA Business Workshops

All workshops are delivered at YMCA Business Centre at 4855 14th Avenue, Unit 3 in Markham. Pre-registration is recommended.
Tel: 905.948.9622
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TELL ME THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: WORKING FOR SUCCESS
Date: Monday, March 19
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by: Zale Tabakman, Director Of Sales and Marketing – Hydrogen Creative
This session is part of a certificate course with a class once a week until June 2007. You must attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. Please see the “Tell Me The Secret To Success” workshop series flyer for details. See Zale Tabakman's website for more course details.

MARKETING PART II
Date: Tuesday, March 20
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Presented by: Morton Alpert, Simple Effective Marketing
You can't find prospects by meeting everyone personally first. If no one knows of you, it's trouble. If they know of you but your message is muddled, it's bigger trouble. Learn the ins and outs of Marketing Practice.

ORIGIN SEMINAR: CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
Date: Tuesday, March 20
Time: 1:00am – 2:30pm
Presented by: Susan Daw, Canada Border Services Agency
An introduction to preferential Tariff Treatments. An introduction to preferential Tariff Treatments.  Certain goods originating in, and shipped from, certain countries may be eligible for lower rates of duties.  We will discuss bilateral negotiated agreements, where we have agreements with a specific country e.g. with the US and Mexico under NAFTA, and Tariff Treatments that are extended to a number of countries e.g. the General Preferential Tariff.  Rules of Origin and documentation requirements will be discussed.

GOAL SETTING: PLAN YOUR FUTURE NOW
Date: Thursday, March 22
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by: Joel Wald, Business and Personal Growth Speaker and Trainer
This interactive Goal Setting Workshop is designed to help you understand the difference between dreams and goals, the importance of having proper goals and how to write them out. We will conduct exercises that will walk you through the simple process, and give you an understanding of how you can get what you want in life. Take the first step.

EXPORTS SEMINAR: CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
Date: Thursday, March 22
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30am
Presented by: Amelia Ng , Canada Border Services Agency
This is designed for the new exporter and is intended to present a general overview of the exporting process and assist the exporter in complying with Canadian export requirements.

ONTARIO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (OSEB): ORIENTATION
Date: Friday, March 23
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
This orientation seminar explains the OSEB program and the criteria for eligibility. Designed for current and reach-back EI recipients.

TELL ME THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE
Date: Monday, March 26
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by: Zale Tabakman, Director Of Sales and Marketing – Hydrogen Creative
This session is part of a certificate course with a class once a week until June 2007. You must attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. Please see the “Tell Me The Secret To Success” workshop series flyer for details. See Zale Tabakman's website for more course details.

ROAD TO SUCCESS PART 1
Date: Tuesday, March 27
Time: 9:30pm – 11:00am
Presented by: Cecilia Lau, B.Sc. M.Soc.Sc (Public Administration) M.Soc.Sc.(Criminology), Professional Financial Planner, Practical Matters Wealth Management Services
This all day workshop aims to help you to find the answers to the following questions which are faced by most business people. What is your destination? How do you prepare? Who is your team? What is wealth? What kinds of income are there? What are my choices?

ROAD TO SUCCESS PART 2
Date: Tuesday, March 27
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
We may not be able to tell our future. However, we can BUILD OUR FUTURE. The second part of the seminar provides everyone a chance to practice the Rich and Poor model and to create a personal pathway to your success. Bring in all your ideas and we can make dreams come true.

LIFESAVING SOCIETY: EMERGENCY FIRST AID & CPR “B”
Date: Tuesday, March 27
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by: Yorick Tong, Director, Aquatics, Markham YMCA Health, Fitness & Recreation Centre
It is mandatory to attend both afternoons on Tuesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 29. Upon completion of the course, participants will become “Lifesaving Society” certified. Cost is $35.00 per person. Maximum 10 people. For people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries.  Skills include victim assessment, rescue breathing, CPR, choking and what to do for external bleeding, heart attack and stroke.  It is recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

20 WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR WEB SITE
Date: Wednesday, March 28
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by: Roger Wheatley, RogerWheatley.com
Do you have a web site? Are you planning on obtaining a web site? This primer for business owners and operators, will help you realize the basics of web site promotion. Your web site is a tool that needs to be used effectively; and many or all of these 20 steps can help you garner the best return on your investment. Learn what to avoid and what to include in your web site promotion activities.

ACHIEVING FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Date: Thursday, March 29
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Presented by: Grace Uy, Field Leader, World Financial Group
Becoming financially independent, a goal for many individuals requires understanding money concepts. In this session, we will learn some powerful concepts that show how money works. Understanding these concepts will help you to increase cash flow, manage debt, create emergency fund, ensure proper protection, build long-term asset accumulation and preserve your estate.

LIFESAVING SOCIETY: EMERGENCY FIRST AID & CPR “B”
Date: Thursday, March 29
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Presented by: Yorick Tong, Director, Aquatics, Markham YMCA Health, Fitness & Recreation Centre
It is mandatory to attend both afternoons on Tuesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 29. Upon completion of the course, participants will become “Lifesaving Society” certified. Cost is $35.00 per person. Maximum 10 people. For people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries.  Skills include victim assessment, rescue breathing, CPR, choking and what to do for external bleeding, heart attack and stroke.  It is recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).

ONTARIO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM (OSEB): ORIENTATION
Date: Friday, March 30
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
This orientation seminar explains the OSEB program and the criteria for eligibility. Designed for current and reach-back EI recipients.

LEGAL FUNDAMENTALS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Date: Friday, March 30
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Presented by: Timothy M. Carter B.Comm., LL.B. Barrister & Solicitor
Discuss your start-up legal questions with an experienced Business Lawyer from the community.  Explore the tax, licensing and form-of-business issues that come with a start-up.  Discover tax and liability limiting techniques to protect and enrich your family wealth.

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YMCA's International Women's Day: Essence – The Spirit and Soul of Women

Date: Friday, March 9, 2007
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: Markham, The Hilton Suites
8500 Warden Avenue, Markham
Tickets: $40.00 each (lunch included) or $20.00 each for Seniors & Students
Guest Speakers:
Rebecca Big Canoe, Finalist in Toronto Star Build a Business Challenge
Rosita Hall, Leading Canadian Professional Speaker & Author
Farrah Nasser, Reporter CityNews and CP24

The YMCA Business Centre, together with their Community Partners, would like
to invite you to join them in celebrating women's achievements at the YMCA
International Women's Day: Essence – The Spirit and Soul of Women.

For Tickets, email Janice at info@markhamboard.com or call 905.474.0730.
For additional information, call the YMCA Business Centre at 905.948.9622.

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February YMCA Business Workshops

All workshops are delivered at YMCA Business Centre at 4855 14th Avenue, Unit 3 in Markham. Pre-registration is recommended.
Tel: 905.948.9622
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by: Alan Direnfeld,L.L.B. Barrister & Solicitor

Discuss your start-up legal questions with an experienced Business Lawyer from the community.  Explore the tax, licensing and form-of-business issues that come with a start-up.  Law relates to sole proprietorships, partnerships & corporations, liability & insurance, commercial & industrial leasing.

ONTARIO SELF-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM ORIENTATION
Date: Friday, February 23
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am

This orientation seminar explains the OSEB program and the criteria for eligibility. Designed for current and reach-back EI recipients.

ADVERTISING ON A SHOE STRING
Date: Tuesday, February 27
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Presented by: Earl Sky, President, The Advertising Store

If you think advertising has to be expensive, Earl Sky has news for you. He will show you how the small business person can reach prospects effectively without the expense of traditional approaches. You’ll find out what the letters P.S. should stand for in your sales letters, how your appearance, your handshake and tone of voice can help you sell and how a customer newsletter can help you find prospects. Join Earl for this informative hour of advertising expertise.

TELL ME THE SECRET TO SUCCESS – UNDERSTAND SUCCESS
Date: Tuesday, February 27
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by: Zale Tabakman, Director Sales & Marketing – Hydrogen Creative

This session introduces the concepts for becoming successful. Learn why Success is earned and is not luck. Learn who the experts are in becoming successful and what they have to teach you about becoming successful. Learn all about the power you have to become successful. This session is part of a certificate course with a class once a week. You must attend all the sessions to receive the certificate. This course is normally $600, but is offered free to YMCA Business Centre clients. See Zale Tabakman's website for more course details.

YMCA BUSINESS CENTRE NETWORKING NIGHT
Date: Tuesday, February 27
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm

Join current and past SEB clients, as well as members of the Markham Business Community, for an opportunity meet and hone your networking skills.  This is an informal evening and those interested in attending are encouraged to bring a friend! Don’t forget your business cards.

SALES CLINIC #2: NEEDS ANALYSIS
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Presented by: Gord Bartley, Sales Trainer & Coach, Strategic Sales.ca

This is an interactive, co-learning clinic focused on the face-to-face sales call and identifying a qualified sales opportunity. You will role play a sales opportunity for your business and learn and practice basic sales skills (limited to 10 participants).

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Exclusive Networking Opportunity: LeTip

February 14, 2007 – LeTip Toronto East/Markham is a diverse and energetic business networking group that meets for one purpose – to give and receive qualified business tips. Fore more information, see profile.

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