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Jenelyn Ong
Manager, Marketing & Communications
SREDA/Square One
www.squareonesask.ca
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About SQUARE ONE
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Opened in April 2014
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A division of
 Main office in Saskatoon
 Supported by Economic Development Regina (EDR)
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A member of the Canada Business Network (CBN)
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Our mission at Square One
is to assist Saskatchewan
entrepreneurs in preparing
for the first steps of
starting or growing their
business.
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Over 99% of businesses in Saskatchewan are small
businesses (over 147,000!)
1%
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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
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Small Business contributed 30% of Saskatchewan’s
GDP in 2014
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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
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How Square One Can Help…
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Fact Sheets
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“
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Jocelyne Merasty, Meadow Lake Tribal Council
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Events Calendar
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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
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Market Research Sample – Competitive Analysis
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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
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Total Population
2016 Estimate: 17,908
2021 projected: 17,536
Market Research Sample – Demographics
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Market Research Sample – Industry Report
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Guest Advisor Program
Consult with industry professionals one-on-one
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Business Plan Advisor
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Tax & Accounting Advisor
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Legal Advisor
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Branding & Advertising
Advisor
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Business Plan Reviewer
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Human Resources Advisor

Trade & Export Advisor
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“
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Stephanie Wilson, owner of Deal Decor in Saskatoon
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Pathfinding
At Every Stage of Your Business, the
SK BIZ GRID
Has You Covered:
Inspiration
Ideation
Taking the Leap
Growth & Sustainability
Exit
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Megan Nagy, Community Futures, Tisdale
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250 – 3rd Ave S
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 1L9
TF: 888-576-4444
E: [email protected]
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