Business Accelerator Webinar Series Launches - free sessions on funding, IP, revenue building and more start Jan 20th!

KAST Event

BUSINESS ACCELERATOR WEBINARS
Brought to you by BCRSTN (BC Regional Science and Technology Network)

Business Diagnostics – an online self paced 7 module program
Companies seeking strategic planning direction, business financing and more business tools for more information on this program and it various modules visit www.kast.com
Presenter: Business Diagnostics Online
Date: ongoing intake but must be completed by March 15th 2010
COST: $50

The following webinars are free of charge!
Register for one or all seven modules, by clicking here

Intellectual Property Protection
Worried that your idea will be taken? Investors asking about what your IP protection is and you don’t have an answer yet? The value of intellectual protection is critical for investors and in protecting all of your hard work. Not sure if you can get IP? Learn how to get started and what it will take to protect one of your company’s most valuable assets.
Presenter: Brian Lee, Gowlings www.gowling.com
Dates: January 20th, 2010, 12 noon – 1 p.m. plus Q&A
NEW DATE : MArch 29th 12 noon - 1 p.m.

SR&ED is a $4 Billion Government Incentive - Do You Qualify?
Is your company working on a technically challenging project? You may qualify for programs that fund up to 68 cents on the dollar! Join this one hour session to discover how your company may be eligible and the top 10 tips efficiently navigating the SRED (The Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program) program
Presenter: Richard Moore www.techincentives.ca
Date: January 27th, 2010, 12 noon – 1 p.m.

Build Revenue With Target Marketing Techniques Market research and Market segmentation.
You will Learn: key criteria for understanding your market opportunity, methods for market research and methods for determining pricing, tips for market research on a shoestring and more.
Presenter: Dave Thomas of Rocket Builders
Date: February 9th, 2010, 12 noon – 2 p.m.

Show me the Money! Monetizing Your Product With Industry Guru Rochelle Grayson
Interested in how your company can benefit from digital media and technology trends?
This session will focus on digital media, technology and innovation companies in the monetization of software/applications as well as present ideas on turning new trends into opportunities
Presenter: Rochelle Grayson is a start up to profit specialist. www.rochelle.ca
Date: February 11th, 2010, 1 – 2 p.m.
NEW DATE: March 11th 12 noon - 1 pm

Product Positioning & Market Intelligence: Define and Launch to Your Market
Market entry tactics ,leveraging partnerships and communications to expand your market reach. Have you identified potential partners that are already doing business with your ideal customers? Plus getting the word out and generating sales leads
Presenter: Dave Thomas of Rocket Builders
Date: March 9th, 2010, 12 noon – 2 p.m.

IRAP – Funding and Knowledge Resource for Innovative Business
Innovative concepts a key part of your company?|
IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program ) may have assistance for you. IRAP offers accessibility to an extensive network of industry experts as well as offering funding for your company. Join this workshop and discover how IRAP can support you.
Presenter: Bruce Hardy, Industrial Technology Advisor, National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance. Program (NRC-IRAP) website
Date: March 16th 2010, 12 noon – 1 p.m.