Win $20 000

Would like to have $20 000 in start up capital for your new business or for a new product line for an existing business and are located in southern Alberta, Canada? Then here is your chance.

The Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge is a business planning competition that promotes developing a solid business plan. There are 8 free seminars to teach you how to write a business plan; then all you have to do is submit your plan. It will be judged by experts throughout southern Alberta, and the winner will be announced October 13.

There are two categories, agriculture and general business. A winner in each category will receive $15 000 cash and $5 000 in in-kind services from sponsors in the community including free accounting services and free radio advertising.

You need to register with me by emailing info@chinookchallenge.com in order to submit a business plan or attend the seminars. For more information visit www.chinookchallenge.com.

What have you got to lose, and by the end you will have a great business plan ready to kick start your dream of being your own boss.

Your Hired

Do you feel like sitting across the board room table doing the hiring and firing instead of being hired and fired? We can help.

Own your own small business! This challenge is designed to assist those who have a viable business idea to get that business off the ground. The winners get $20 000 in cash and prizes. However, the seminars to assist you in developing your business plan are free, so at the end, you are one step closer to your small business dream. Because a well developed business plan is key to starting a small business.

To register go to www.chinookchallenge.com or email me at info@chinookchallenge.com.

Have a great long weekend.