So you're thinking you'd like to start your own business but when do you have the time to do all the work that needs to be done? Or who's got the time to run all over town taking this workshop or taking that seminar? If this is the case, perhaps you may want to consider becoming a "WOWpreneur"TM. We offer a program that takes you from concept to success - and we come to your place - no wasted time in running around town or taking non-specific workshops! One hour with us provides more expertise than spending six hours in group seminars. Just like a lighthouse guides ships safely around obstacles and rough waters to their destination, we offer you our expertise, guidance, support and if necessary, a shoulder to lean on. This program will save you hours of work, we'll assign tasks for you to do but make them clear so you won't waste time, and we'll provide you with solid consulting and coaching. Join our Linked in Group Discussion called WOWprenuer (http://www.linkedin.com) type into the group search WOWpreneur. The statistics are scary about starting a Business. (See Entrepreneur news release) According to Statistics Canada and reports from other survey companies: 87% of businesses fail in the first year. The #1 reason sited for why they fail is not enough planning. More than 12, 000 businesses fail each year Top 3 reasons why businesses fail - management deficiency, financial management problems and POOR MARKETING Less than 1/3 of businesses were in business five years after they started Competition and chances of failure are high, you can't do this alone! The primary reason small businesses fail or struggle is they don't invest in getting knowledge from experts. They think it is best to save money and "do it themselves". Then they struggle through reading magazine tips, they go to free or low cost workshops put on by governments with facilitators who have never ran their own business or they just flounder away. Successful Entrepreneurs realize they are not experts in all aspects of running their business. They know if they want qualified expertise, they have to pay for it, that's why that saying (you get what you pay for) is so true. That's what the WOWprenuer TM program is. We have lived and breathed the world of Entrepreneur life. We've been around since 1994 and the stats say their are only 16% of us still around. We teach from the textbook of life but we are also qualified and certified trainers. We have been training through the Government of Alberta Self-Employment program since 1998 and through private training programs since 1994. We've got years of experience with objectivity. That said, we won't always tell you what you want to hear. You may not like some of the things we tell you, but we'd rather have you find out the "truth" now, than later on in your business life if you hit "turbulence and rough waters". Our unbiased advice will help you create smooth sailing for your business. One less thing to worry about! We can help you take your idea to reality in as little as 12 hours of one-on-one meetings, with some directive tasks for you to do. In less than 24 hours you are ready to go... no mistakes.. no wrong turns... just a clear path to success ... with us as a backup. Here's a glimpse at our program, we may make slight changes to the time frames based on how far your concept is to reality. Call us about our pricing. Your time is worth lots and so is the success of your future business, don't cheap out by not going right to the experts - it will save you money in the long term. And ...you will receive a completion certificate that you are now... a WOWpreneur! Total "on-site" time you get with a WOW Consultant is 12 hours. Activity Deliverables Let's get started: We meet with you to access your idea, offer consultation on how to get started, incorporation vs. partnerships vs. sole proprietors. We'll provide directions on registering your company, move you along to areas that you can do before you quit your current job. - 2 hours one-on-one consultation with WOW -Clear direction on tasks you need to accomplish - Free email consultation for one year. - Reinforcement motivation through Audio CD on 20 things to do before you quit your day job Branding: We'll work in helping you with creating your name, logo and slogan and explain how Branding is essential to your business. We'll make recommendations on what your corporate identity package should include, or if you have your name and logo already we will make recommendations on how to enhance it with your other Branding. * If you have not created your logo and Brand, we can provide those graphic design services for an additional fee.  - 2 hours one-on-one consultation with WOW - Corporate identity package direction. - Free email consultation for one year - Reinforcement motivation through Audio CD on Branding Marketing: You've got the concept down, you've got the paperwork and background out of the way, now how do you tell people about your business? Can you do it while you are still working? How do you advertise... network... talk to people? What's your consistent message? We're right there to help you. - 2 hours one-on-one consultation - Free email consultation for one year - Reinforcement motivation through Audio CD on Marketing Sales: Rarely do people get involved in business to become Sales people but... if you don't sell ... you don't survive. There's a way to become a Sales person that will have people thanking you for selling them your product or service. Learn from the WOW Team on how to break down the stereotypes of Sales people and enjoy that important part of your business. - 2 hours one-on-one consultation - Free email consultation for one year - Reinforcement motivation through Audio CD on Sales Follow up & Support: No way do we offer you consultation and then drop you! We'll follow up at strategic times to find out how you are doing and address any issues before they become major headaches. Besides this follow up we are always available to you on an hourly consultation service. - Four, One-hour telephone consultation - you when you want to call us. - We'll call you and set up a conference call every three months for one year. - Reminder motivation though Audio CD on Customer Service WOWpreneur TM - Client must complete the full program to receive the title and certificate of a WOWpreneur * The timeframe of this program is dependent on YOUR time, but we recommend that it be completed within  3 months. * We meet with you first to see what parts of the program you have already completed then we will provide you with a firm quote. Our pricing is $2400 for the entire program this is based on a $300 deposit and then after that your credit card will be billed $700 for the following three months. * The WOWprenuer program payment is through Visa or Mastercard only. “I found the information most valuable and I listen to the CDs while driving around for my ‘employed’’ job. They gave me a lot more things to think about and do than I would ever of thought of, and that’s good because mistakes take time and cost money. I think the information on the CDs makes you question your approach and really makes you think about the strategy involved in starting a business. These CDs give you a perspective on what you should and shouldn’t do, and how to go about it in a timely and orderly fashion.” - Sandie, Calgary, Alberta, (future Entrepreneur) Special Pricing: For the Branding Section, if you require graphic design services for creating your name, logo and corporate identity package, we can quote you a special WOWprenuer price on this If you are almost a "WOWpreneur" meaning that you've got some of your idea started, you may only need the last three sections of this program. Call us to discuss. Pricing is based on this program being delivered in communities in southern Alberta (Calgary south). If you are in another community, transportation and accommodation fees may be added. This program can be tailored for long-distance delivery