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Do you have a business idea but don't know where to begin?

We are here to help you!

From an inkling of an idea to your first year of operations, our Business Start-up Advisors can provide assistance. Our Advisors can help you decide if entrepreneurship is right for you and provide you with one-on-one confidential services throughout the start-up process. These services include:

• Business concept assessment
• Business plan counseling
• Advice on conducting market research and gathering information relevant to your business
• Assistance in identifying sources of financing
• Access to Self-Employment Assistance Program
• Assistance in identifying training needs and opportunities
• Access to opportunities to establish contacts and networks within the business community

Our start-up services are free of charge and available to any woman in Newfoundland and Labrador who is interested in starting a business. Our Business Start-up Advisors are located in every region of the province and will travel to meet with you at a convenient time and location.

Contact the Business Start-up Advisor in your region today:

Carolyn Wakeham Avalon 709.754.5538 1.888.NLOWE.11 cwakeham@nlowe.org	Colette Crosbie Eastern 709.786.6408 1.866.786.6408 ccrosbie@nlowe.org	Lindsay Mercer Central 709.489.0218 1.888.489.0218 lmercer@nlowe.org	Carla May Western 709.632.5122 1.877.632.1205 cmay@nlowe.org	Betty Morris Labrador 709.960.1095 1.888.896.8494 bmorris@nlowe.org

Your business goals are important; we can help you lay the groundwork for success!