Start Here, Go Anywhere

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Start Here, Go Anywhere!
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• ASSISTS motivated individuals interested in
  starting a business venture.
• CONNECTS aspiring entrepreneurs to the right
  resource at the right time.
• PROVIDES a service to students, faculty, staff
  and alumni of Memorial University at no cost.

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• Work confidentially with each client to assist
  them in refining their idea(s).
• Help clients identify the next step.

• Connect clients to the resources they need to
  move forward.
• Provide ongoing guidance throughout the entire
  business development process.

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• I have a business idea
• What Next?
• What do I need to start my business?
• What resources are available to entrepreneurs
  like me?
• Who do I contact about getting assistance?

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Initial Contact
Resource Identification
Coaching/Navigating
Business Start-up
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• Community of bright, educated, technologically-abl
  e, enterprising risk tolerant people
• Seminal ideas and research
• Hub of available resources

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• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Professional services
• Tourism
• And MORE!

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Mad Rock Marine Inc.
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The Gateway is there for us every day, whenever
we have a question They provide the training and
guidance we need to succeed.
When youre starting a business, you really do
learn something new every day. Its great to know
I have the friendly experts at the Gateway on my
side.
Mark Gillingham -Cathexis Innovations Inc.
Cyra Belbin - Belbin Publications
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• 4th Floor, Faculty of Business Administration
• Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Phone [phone]
• Email gateway_at_business.mun.ca
• URL www.business.mun.ca/gateway

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Questions? Comments?
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Start Here, Go Anywhere!