Jenelyn Ong - SEDA - Saskatchewan Economic Development
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Jenelyn Ong - SEDA - Saskatchewan Economic Development
Jenelyn Ong Manager, Marketing & Communications SREDA/Square One www.squareonesask.ca Is there a need for my service? How can I find a Mentor? www.squareonesask.ca About SQUARE ONE Opened in April 2014 A division of Main office in Saskatoon Supported by Economic Development Regina (EDR) A member of the Canada Business Network (CBN) www.squareonesask.ca Our mission at Square One is to assist Saskatchewan entrepreneurs in preparing for the first steps of starting or growing their business. www.squareonesask.ca Over 99% of businesses in Saskatchewan are small businesses (over 147,000!) 1% There are 131 small businesses per thousand people in Saskatchewan - the highest rate in the country and well above the national average 131 104 99% < 50 employees >50 employees Saskatchewan Large Number of Small Businesses Average High Concentration of Small Businesses www.squareonesask.ca Small Business contributed 30% of Saskatchewan’s GDP in 2014 Over one quarter of Saskatchewan’s payroll earnings come from Small Business 26% 30% 70% <50 Employees 74% >50 Employees <50 Employees A Highly Productive Sector >50 Employees A Source of Quality Jobs www.squareonesask.ca How Square One Can Help… www.squareonesask.ca Fact Sheets www.squareonesask.ca “ ” Jocelyne Merasty, Meadow Lake Tribal Council www.squareonesask.ca Events Calendar www.squareonesask.ca Market Research Detailed demographic & expenditure reports Information on Canadian businesses & business abroad Competitive analysis, trends & benchmarks SME performance reports by sector Industry & economic profiles by region www.squareonesask.ca Market Research Sample – Competitive Analysis www.squareonesask.ca Quick Stats on Swift Current Average Household Income • 2016 estimated average: $84,884 • 2021 estimated average: $94,373 Average age • 40 years old • Dominant Age Group: 5-19 Top 3 Occupations • Sales & Service • Trades, Transport & Equipment Operators and Related • Business, Finance & Administrative www.squareonesask.ca • • Total Population 2016 Estimate: 17,908 2021 projected: 17,536 Market Research Sample – Demographics www.squareonesask.ca Market Research Sample – Industry Report www.squareonesask.ca Guest Advisor Program Consult with industry professionals one-on-one Business Plan Advisor Tax & Accounting Advisor Legal Advisor Branding & Advertising Advisor Business Plan Reviewer Human Resources Advisor Trade & Export Advisor www.squareonesask.ca “ ” Stephanie Wilson, owner of Deal Decor in Saskatoon www.squareonesask.ca Pathfinding At Every Stage of Your Business, the SK BIZ GRID Has You Covered: Inspiration Ideation Taking the Leap Growth & Sustainability Exit www.squareonesask.ca “ ” Megan Nagy, Community Futures, Tisdale www.squareonesask.ca 250 – 3rd Ave S Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L9 TF: 888-576-4444 E: [email protected] www.squareonesask.ca