Small Business Week

Small Business Week

Learn & Information Sessions | Small lunch, beverage will be provided

When: Thursday, October 24 | Time: 9h15 to 3h30

Where: CBDC Blue Water 61 Stella Dr Unit 103, Porters Lake, NS, B3E 0G4 (902) 827-5564

Business Financing, Advice, and Supporting Economic Development in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)

With Guest Speakers:

Mark Tilley, Tilley Accounting and Consulting Services Inc.

9h30 am to 10h30 am

Mentorship and guidance from trusted professionals truly are a business owner’s best friend. At Tilley Accounting and Consulting Services we provide accounting, project management, and business consulting services. Our goal is to support and mentor entrepreneurs as they navigate their exciting journey of beginning or growing their business. Our experience in the accounting, commercial lending, and community economic development industries has given us the unique skills to work with clients from Canada, the United States, and abroad to connect busy business owners with the expertise and resources they need and deserve.

Kirstey Ebanks , Mental Health and Wellness Navigator

11h00 am to 12h30 pm

The Well-Being HUB Navigation service offers support to community members along the Eastern Shore and through the Musquodoboit Valley who are 16 years and over. Our Navigators are links in the social prescribing process, helping community members access resources, navigate systems, connect with necessary care and other supports. They also provide information about services, practical supports, and connections to community resources.

Mark Firth and Kendra Smith, CRA Liaison Officers

1h00 pm to 3h30 pm

Small business? Tax-related questions? Get support and guidance at key moments in your business life cycle to help you meet your tax obligations. During the seminar, the Liaison Officer will:

• Explain common tax errors

• Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries
• Provide information on the CRA’s services
• Explain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices