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
Organizer:
Daniela Fischer
Contact:
Daniela.Fischer@viu.ca