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Last Business Update - Week 13

I can't believe how fast the last week has flew by and totally forgot to update last night. However I must say that this has been an incredible journey for both me and my clients and I just had to share the end of it with you guys.

Client A and B and I went to see Suicide Squad in theatres to celebrate this last week. Picture included.

Client B and I walked around the neighbourhood for a while and then finished our visit by doing a sudoku puzzle.

Thanks again for following along on this small business journey!

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How Momofuku Ando invented instant ramen

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2nd last Business Update - Week 12

Already the second last update to this start up business I have created. I have definitely learned a lot these last 12 weeks, while my clients were enjoying our outings!

Client A and I did some practicing of going to get the mail independently while we were on our walk. On our way back he wanted to stop for ice cream. Here's a photo of him getting the mail with his permission of course.

Client B and I played some more Uno (her favorite) before we went out for a walk around the community. Picture included.

Client C and I played a game a scrabble, which he recommended. Afterwards we went over to a nearby market and he picked out some fresh vegetables.

Overall it was a great second last week for this small business journey.

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Week 11 Business Update

WOW! This week seemed to pass quite quickly, I can't believe this is week 11! My small business has made more progress this week as usual. My clients are enjoying this small business venture so much!

Client A and I did some artwork this past Tuesday! He is quite the Picasso and we had a blast. Here is a collage of the event.

Client B and I went for a walk to the park and played some Uno afterwards which is her favorite card game! She ended up winning and wants to play again this week.

I helped do some yard work and grass mowing for Client C this past week. Then we managed to do another Sudoku puzzle.

Like I said, I can't believe that we are in week 11 and there are only 3 weeks left... This has been an amazing learning experience!

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Small Business - Week 10 Progress

Week 10 went well for this small business project i started, Community Walks. I am learning a lot about how businesses work and how to keep them running. The hardest part I have experienced about this adventure would be scheduling clients. I do have to say that I am very glad to have participated in such a course!

Client A enjoyed our time this week! He had found another thing at Walmart that he wanted to purchase. Then we went for ice-cream at Dairy Queen. Here is a photo from Walmart with his permission. He is normally quite good at wearing his mask. LOL

Client B and I went for a lovely walk to the park. She loved going out for the afternoon.

Client C and I sat inside since the weather was quite hot and we did a sudoku puzzle while chatting.

I look forward to keeping you updated for Week 11!

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Online Showcase - Week 9

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Small Business Week 9

Community Walks had another successful week. This week was successful because it seemed like my clients had a lot of fun and did some learning at the same time!

Client A baked some cookies all by himself, he learned about preheating the oven and did the baking steps in the right order. He was super proud and thought the cookies turned out great! I added a photo with his mom's permission.

Client B wanted to paint her nails! so we both painted are nails while having a meaningful conversation. She liked having someone different to talk to and thought her nails were pretty.

Client C wanted to do some crossword puzzles. After we sat on his patio and had a cup of tea while talking.

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Business Progress Week 8

So far my business has been going well. This past week I have seen 2 out of 3 of my clients and it went quite smoothly.

Client A and I went to Walmart and looked for movies while practicing hand sanitizing, social distancing, and wearing a mask. Clent B had to cancel because some family event came up. And since client C is a senior we stayed inside and played crazy eights and talked about books

This week I have booked time with all 3 of my clients and I am looking forward to keeping you all updated!

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Business Progress

I can't believe how fast time goes by and that we are already at week 7 of our 14 week business venture.

My small business Community Walks is off to a great start. I have successfully found three clients and have had to turn down some other people interested as I don't have enough time. Which leads me to believe that in future I will have no problem making this business idea succeed and grow. To be honest so far there is not much that is not working for my small business, I think three customers is perfect for fourteen weeks and everything else is going smoothly.

I have been learning a lot about myself and how businesses run in general in these last weeks, I have been watching dragons den pitches to understand more about the terminology. This course has really expanded my knowledge towards business and made me learn that I want to be an entrepreneur. I am also learning about how long it can take to get a small business going and that you have to be patient.

I hope everyone else is getting off to a great start with their business ventures as well and having fun while doing it!

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Financial Sources

In the future, for a business I would be starting up, I would be the first investor into that business. A personal investment is always a good place to start. I would use savings and/or collateral on my assets. This will also help when applying for a bank loan as it will show them I have commitment.

The next financial source I would look into for my future business would be a bank loan. I would need a bank loan in order to expand on my business and I think bankers wouldn't mind helping me because I have work experience related to my business and will have a solid business plan that will lead to action.

Personally I wouldn't choose "love money" as an option because I believe business and family should be kept seperate as it can sometimes cause stressful situations.

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Business Operations Plan

My business will be operated solely by me, making it a sole proprietorship company. This is the simplest kind of small business to start, I'll be making all the decisions and receiving all the profits/claiming all the losses. I won't be registering a business name or paying taxes for this business as it's only 14 weeks.

Location

The location of my business is East Ottawa around Elmvale Acres and Kemptville. I possibly have two clients in Kemptville as of now and I will be able to get there by a ride which will have no cost.

Materials

I will not need much to start up this business. I will be getting my First Aid/CPR and Police Check which will help with business but not added to my $50 investment, as I need it for school in September. I will be printing some flyers to put around which will be free as well because my mom has a coloured printer. I will also be using change for bus fair to get around close by with clients if needed.

Revenue

22$/hr x 1.5hr/week x 3 clients = $99/week.

My sales and profit potential would be $99 a week considering I had 3 clients and made $22 per hour. My perceived sales for the end of week 14 is potentially $198 - about 40 for expenses = $158.

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