Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba

1. July 2010

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* 1. The Women’s Enterprise Centre offers a variety of business seminars and workshops. Among the topics currently included are: Welcome to Business, Business Plan Development Series, The Art of Customer Service, Tax Tips for Business Owners, Harnessing the Power of the Internet, Websites and Revenue: Using On-Line Tools to Grow Your Business, Public Relations for Small Business, Credit History, Advertising: What Options are Appropriate for My Business, and Managing Your Inventory. Are there other seminar topics that would be of particular interest to you?

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* 2. Considering the types of seminars noted in the previous question, how much would you be willing to spend on a two-hour seminar delivered by the Women’s Enterprise Centre?

$20 to $30

$30 to $40

$40 to $50

$50+

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your preferred time to attend a seminar at the Women’s Enterprise Centre?

8:30 to 10:30 am

11:30 am to 1:30 pm

4 pm to 6 pm

5:30 to 7:30 pm

6:30 to 8:30 pm

Other (please specify)

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* 4. The Women’s Enterprise Centre currently focuses most of its resources on providing three key services: one-on-one business advising; seminars and workshops; and loans up to $150,000. Are there other resources you wish the Centre offered?

Regular networking events (in the evening)

Lunch and learn sessions (50 minute lunchtime seminars)

Mentoring program (matching an experienced entrepreneur with new business owner)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. There are many local women entrepreneurs who have experienced challenges and triumphs on their entrepreneurial journey. Would you find a panel presentation and an opportunity to ask questions of local women entrepreneurs useful to you and your business?

Yes

If yes, are there topics or industries you would be interested in hearing about?

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* 6. Over the past few years, the Centre has hosted one-day events on topics such as Growing Your Business, Social Media for Business, and Technology in the 21st Century: Making it Work for Small Business. Do you find this type of learning and networking opportunity useful to you?

Yes

If yes, are there topics or themes you would like to see in future events?

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* 7. Considering the events identified in the previous question, how much would you be willing to pay to attend such an event?

$50

$50 to $100

$100 to $150

$150 to $200

$200+

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you use social networking tools for business purposes?

Yes

If yes, which networks (Twitter, Facebook, My Space, Foursquare, Other - specify):

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* 9. Do you use social networking tools in your personal life?

Yes

If yes, which networks (Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Foursquare, Other - specify)