Starting a Business is a very exciting time in your life. It\u2019s also filled with a million-and-one-choices. What do I do first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s true that each business is unique; however, there are some common elements of business planning that many entrepreneurs tend to neglect. Understanding these basics is your ticket to creating a business that runs smoothly, year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch this informative hour with our friends at Purpose CPA to decide what should go at the top of your to-do list and gain a better understanding of how important it is to start your business the right way. In this session, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sponsored by CPA BC and CPA Canada. Delivered in partnership with Purpose CPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Facilitator<\/strong>: Cathy Burrell<\/a>, Entrepreneur in Residence, WeBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n Panelists<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chad Chang is a CPA practitioner helping owners and leaders build good lasting businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over 20 years of experience spanning a business’ core functions. Past 8 years focusing on the construction, real estate, and property management industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chair of CPA BC Construction Forum<\/p>\n\n\n\n Matt Wong is the Co-Founder of Purpose CPA. He has over 14 years of experience leading finance, people, and IT teams from manufacturing to retail & ecommerce. As both a pragmatist and technologist, Matt defaults to technology to improve efficiency but is practical to design simple solutions when necessary. Along with his Business Partner Chad Chang, Matt co-founded Purpose CPA as an impact organization to help clients look at people, planet, and profit. Matt is a CPA, CGA and certified Quickbooks Online and Xero advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outside of Advisory, Matt loves running and spending time with his family in beautiful Richmond, BC. He is a member of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and a former Chair of the CPABC Vancouver Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
About the Panelists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chad Chang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
From sales and marketing to customer service.
To business analysis and large technology project management and transformation.
To human resources, health & safety, financial analysis, accounting and tax.
To leadership, strategy development, and optimizing performance.
And now, helping to build Canadian businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMatt Wong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n