SMALL BUSINESS THAT THINKS BIG Looking to launch your own small business or grow your current one? George Brown proposes the perfect plan. In just eight months, we’ll provide you with the skills, knowledge and support to design a full business plan that includes marketing, financing, e-business, accounting and web strategy. Small Business Entrepreneurship program students and/or graduates can contact the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation (www.georgebrown.ca/IECI) for assistance with resources such as access to facilities, a network of fellow entrepreneurs, coaching, seminars and workshops. Students may also have the option of presenting their finished business plans to the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (cybf.ca) to be considered for a loan of up to $15,000 and a mentor for two years. Upon successful completion of this program, you will have: Completed a full business plan for your proposed business Completed a draft set-up of your business book using industry software such as quickbooks Identified sources of funding Completed a marketing plan Prepared a website

Your Career Running your own business and/or working with others in a small business.