Business Start up and Advertising Avenues Business Coaching Foundation Coaching Group (403) 770-6100 toll free 1-800-399-9610 Business start up coaching and information resources for new business owners lori@foundationcoaching.com www.foundationcoaching.com Self Growth This web site was created 10 years ago by founder David Riklan. David wanted to create a site that promoted self growth with methods that would apply with everyone. He found that each person had their own comfort zone in personal growth and learning. Today he does speaking engagements, seminars, has written books, and teaches. www.selfgrowth.com Directory Canada's Wholistic / Alternative Directory (403) 932-5350 Directory for practitioners, suppliers, etc. in the wholistic & alternative field. bucklers@shaw.ca www.abwholisticdirectory.com Cochrane & Area Wholistic Community (403) 932-5350 Monthly newsletters and advertising options for practitioners, networking and support. bucklers@shaw.ca www.abwholisticdirectory.com Synchronicity Web Directory www.earthweb.ca Expos Body Soul Spirit Expo Expo held twice a year each in Edmonton and Calgary Alberta along with other provinces. A variety of wholistic practitioners and supplies. www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com Web Site Design Blinddrop Design Inc. Web page design and site hosting www.blinddrop.com Business Start Up Steps 1. Find out what the regulations are for businesses in your town and city. Home based businesses may have different regulations and procedures than office/industrial based businesses. Business license and additional property insurance may be required. 2. Type of Business to register as: (do your research) Corporation: Shareholders and stocks Limited Company: Sole Proprietorship: easiest to start up and register 3. Business name: - A numbered Company - A company with a special name: choose 3 – 4 names that you really like (one may have been used and registered already). 4. Register the business and name: -At your nearest registry office (Motor Vehicle Branch) 5. Bank account: - take your business registration papers with you when setting up an account for your business. Easier to keep track of finances related to the business that you own. 6. AMTWP – now Natural Health Practitioners of Canada: Practitioners Insurance is good to have for any wholistic practitioner. Contact the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada