Marketplace Offers

Be Prepared to Sell a Business for Maximum Value - Commercial Ventures Seminar

SEPTEMBER 9 & 10, 2010

LOCATION: Joie de Vivre - 1008 - 14th Street Calgary, SE
Meet & Greet: 8:30 am-8:59 am, Session: 9:00-12 & 1:00-4:00

Make 2010 your BEST year ever for your business!
Things happen!Don’t be caught having to sell and not getting the best price!

Find the true cash flow of your business.
Learn to prepare for succession planning to sell to a family member, employee or other potential buyer.
Learn how to value the Goodwill of your business & how to increase your Net Equity and Goodwill and turn into cash!
Learn the advantages of an Asset Purchase Sale or a Share Purchase Sale. Important tax tips!
ROI: How much money a Buyer expects to make vs how much he will invest to make that amount?
Financing Your Business: How to secure a ‘Vendor Take Back’ to a Buyer or different ways to formulate an ‘Earn Out’ and get paid at the end?
And so much more!

Shelfspace Members can register for $575.00 if register and pay before September 3rd 2010 (Reg. $895.00).

* Includes Workbook with all the contracts you require to sell a business.
* Both days include lunch, coffee & tea

Register NOW! Call today – 403 278-7839 and make sure to mention that you are a Shelfspace Member to receive the discounted rate.
Seminar presented by Pam Ryan, www.commercialventures.com

Retail Opportunity in Canmore, AB

Space available within a downtown wellness centre for the opportunity to develop into a retail unit with separate entrance. The area is approx. 325 sq ft, fronts on to the street and is very visible. Please Contact Christine on 403 609 3367 or email: canmorewellness@gmail.com.

Timeforge

Receive 10% Off of TimeForge – Employee Scheduling Made Easy

Exclusive to Shelfspace members, Factor One is offering 10% off of TimeForge Employee Scheduling plus a free 15 day trial to try this software for yourself. On top of that already great offer, during your 15 day trial period, we will help you set up your employees, departments, positions and help you build your first schedule! There’s even more. Support for your TimeForge account is 100% free!

Here is what you can expect with TimeForge:
Go Home Early - Managers can generate a complete schedule in just a few minutes.
Improve Staff Satisfaction - TimeForge reduces turnover by keeping staff happy, and "in the know".
Notify Employees - TimeForge can email schedules to employees on a daily basis, and send text message reminders to their cell phones before they actually work. Plus they can check their schedules on Facebook, where they spend half their time anyway!
Balance Employee Requests - Employees and managers can update availabilities or create requests for time off with a click of the mouse.
Be Notified of Schedule Conflicts
Monitor Labor Costs

Pricing starts for as low as $1.50 per employee/month. So to manage a staff of 10 would be less than $15 per month after your discount!

To qualify for this exclusive offer for Shelfspace members, you must e-mail Factor One and let us know you’re a Shelfspace member. More Information: TimeForge or Factor One Technology , email sales@factor1.com or call: 1-866-576-6985

Save 5% On The Microsoft Retail Management System!

Not only do you save 5% on the system, you save that on the entire solution! That includes hardware, software, training, implementation and installation.

Factor1 is proud to be part of Shelfspace and what it represents for entrepreneurial retailers like you. We’re also proud of the Microsoft Retail Management System (RMS) and how it has helped independent owners grow their profits and manage their business. We also know how to help get you started and teach you the best ways to use your new POS system for providing your customers what they want, your sales staff what they need and your managers the tools to make your business the best. For more information on RMS or to discuss the ideal solution for your business needs, please visit us at: www.factor1.com, Email: sales@factor1.com or Phone: 1-866-576-6985.

**Discount applies for any financed or leased solution, cheque or debit payments. Ask our sales professionals for more details.

Retail sign discount on digital signage

Pushpin is offering a special discount on digital signage for Shelfspace members only. Digital signage will influence your customer’s decision to buy and it is proven to be more effective than static signs. "Results from in-store digital media pilot programs have shown sales lifts from 15% to 60%" (Forester Research, Inc). Save on digital signage with this limited time offer: