Finances for Start-ups - SPARK VIU

November 17 2025, 1 - 2:30 pm

Are you an entrepreneur?

Or do you have a business idea?

Join us for the the next session of SPARK VIU – Ideas to Impact, a regional initiative focused on enabling entrepreneurs on Vancouver Island to connect, learn, and grow.

Event: Finances for start-ups
Date: November 17
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Location: VIU Nanaimo, Building 305, Room 440

Nadine Shemilt – Commercial Account Manager at BDC – an experienced entrepreneur and loans specialist will be sharing her expertise in business finances. This session will cover:

  • business budgeting
  • cash flow management
  • business vs personal finances
  • bookkeeping systems: tracking income vs expenses
  • taxes and other liabilities
  • protecting your business: insurance, workers comp, building credit score etc.
  • forms of financing and how to pay yourself (time permitting)

Come be part of the group and help shape this growing community of innovators on Vancouver Island!

This is a free event

Questions: e-mail Daniela.fischer@viu.ca

Date and Time:
November 17 2025, 1 - 2:30 pm
Attendance: In-person
Location: Nanaimo campus
Building: 305
Room: 440
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