CONTENTS
"Everything You Need to Know About Yorkton!"
The Great City Comparison
- Data compiled by Chamber Executive Director, Donna Brothwell, in a comparison between Saskatchewan's top nine cities. Everything from city population and average household income to number of chamber members.
Business Plan Checklist
- A checklist outlining major businesses plan coverage including: the Company, Product or Service, Project, Management, Ownership, [Overall] Marketing Strategy, Technology, Production and Financial aspects.
Points to Consider When Starting Your Own Business
- Major points to think about and discuss upon starting a new business and becoming your own boss.
Checklists for Going Into Business
- A checklist to review during all stages of business planning from "Before
you start" to "employees and credit for customers."
Steps to Starting a Business Plan
- Important, yet basic and logical questions outlined that should be addressed in one's business plan
Starting a Business in Yorkton
- Various addresses, licenses or other requirements for the city of Yorkton
Forms of Business Organization
- Steps taken as an informational route regarding forms of business,
business plan guides, venture checklists, etc.
Success and Failure in Business
- Tips for success and reasons for failure in business.
Business Plan Form
- A blank business plan form outlining the questions vital to the success of your business including a balance sheet, expense/income sheet, start up cost and cash flow projection chart.
Guide to a Successful Grand Opening
- A tips and ideas pamphlet also including guests to invite and the phone numbers of all chamber board members.
Sources of Information and Required Licenses
- Contacts and summary prepared by the Saskatchewan Economic and Co-operative development, Regional Economic development services regarding information, license requirements and costs for a business start-up.
Sample Business Plan
- Prepared by the Good Spirit Regional Economic Development Authority Inc., a step-by-step example as to the creation of a proper business plan.
Developing Financial Statements
- Prepared by the Good Spirit Regional Economic Development Authority Inc., a proper preparation and examples of a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
Writing an Effective Business Plan
- Prepared by the Good Spirit Regional Economic Development including everything from "What is an Executive Summary?," to Human Resources and Financial Statement Information.
Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Pamphlet
- A short summarization of the Chamber of Commerce, its Networking, Business Opportunities, the Future and Benefits.
Women's Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc.
- Programs and services for women including financial services, Business Development Workshops, Mentorship programs, contacts and more.
Community Futures Brochure
- A summarization of business development services, community economic services, loan investment funds and more regarding the Community Futures Development Corporation.
Chamber Loans Information
- Loans are available through the Chamber of Commerce! Any Young Entrepreneur, New or Expanding Business may apply for a loan. Contact information included.
Media List
- A list of media contacts in the Yorkton district. Includes television as well as radio and newspaper information, including telephone numbers and addresses.
Real Estate Contacts
- Real estate assistance contacts are available with addresses and telephone numbers.
2004Community Profile
- Prepared by the Good Spirit Regional Economic Development Authority in May, 2004, includes everything from fast facts to Economic Activity, Commercial Facts and a city of Yorkton Map.
Maps and Highways to Yorkton
- Two maps and details regarding the highways which intersect with Yorkton
City of Yorkton
- Customer Listing Basic Oneline, a list of all the businesses in the Yorkton district is available.
Yorkton Visitor's Guide
- Spring and Summer guide of Yorkton including events, attractions and more.
Distances From Yorkton
- A list of the distances in both miles and kilometers from Yorkton to any major city in Canada.
Things to do in Yorkton
- Business and activities that provide entertainment in Yorkton for residents, tourists and visitors.
Yorkton E-ZIP
- Heritage Preservation Façade and Site Improvement information as well as the application procedure.
Cash Flow Projection
Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Cash Flow Statement
-Fill-in charts for new business owners
Economic Impact Study
Relocation to Yorkton Contacts
Your Business
Yorkton Information
Insurance Agents in Yorkton
Real Estate Market
Financial Institutions
City of Yorkton Interactive Map
As we update the Business Package CD, the list of contents will differ