How to Start Your Own Business in Canada

Description

This session gives you a step-by-step guidance on how to start your own business in Canada, including planning, financing, business registry, marketing, hiring employees, navigating taxes and more.

Additional Information

Part of RPL's Small Business Week Speaker Series.

Launch your entrepreneurial journey with confidence! This definitive workshop by SK Startup Institute delivers a clear, step-by-step blueprint for starting your venture. Learn to:

• Transform ideas into action with structured business planning templates 
• Navigate legal foundations: Business registration, tax accounts (PST/GST), licenses & employer setup 
• Secure funding: Access provincial grants, loans, and investor-ready strategies 
• Avoid critical mistakes: Overcome compliance pitfalls and over-contribution risks 

Ideal for: First-time founders, side-hustlers, and growth-focused entrepreneurs. 

About the speaker

Unanath “Reggie” Ramlochan is a leadership coach, consultant, and entrepreneurship advisor committed to helping leaders and entrepreneurs realize their full potential. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago and now based in Saskatoon, he brings a global perspective that blends cultural insight, lived experience, and professional expertise. 
As an Entrepreneurship Advisor with the SK Startup Institute, Reggie supports entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, from early idea development to business growth. He has also contributed to initiatives such as SREDA’s SOAR kihiw paskîyâkêwin Indigenous Entrepreneurship Competition, where he has worked closely with participants to refine their strategies, strengthen communication skills, and prepare for long-term success. 
Reggie’s professional focus is on leadership development, somatic coaching, and organizational change. He partners with individuals and teams to align identity, values, and character, enabling them to lead with greater clarity, authenticity, and resilience. Currently pursuing his PCC coaching certification, Reggie also applies tools such as the DISC assessment to help leaders understand their behavioral styles, build stronger relationships, and foster more effective teams. 
With a deep commitment to developing leaders who drive meaningful impact, Reggie believes that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and every shift is a chance to redefine what is possible. 

This program is conducted through Zoom. Register to receive a reminder, the evaluation, and any other resources.

Click the link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89378891648?pwd=y89C0aIrVIBp8J5GaxrQapkyQvuvUf.1 

Part of RPL's commitment to supporting employment and economic development in Regina. If you have any questions about our Business, Personal Finance or Careers programs, please contact Tim at 306-777-6013 or txie@reginalibrary.ca

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