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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1973-05-03, Page 3THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1973 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE 3 Advice for business Small businesses within a 60 - mile radius of London can get some expert business help from senior students in the School of Business Administration at the University of Western Ontario this summer. Dean J.J. Wettlaufer has an- nouced the school will again sponsor a Small Business Assist- ance Program which was introd- uced last summer as a pilot project. The program will again be funded by the Ontario Ministry of Industry and Tourism and Imperial Oil Limited. Ten M.B.A. students and four Honors B.A. students with • varying business backgrounds MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS In Quebec, reports Con- sumers' Association of Canada, a magazine subscription cont- ract between a consumer and door-to-door salesman must, by law, contain certain inform- ation. The language in which the publication is written, the duration and price of the sub- scription as well as the retail price of each magazine when bought in single issues must be indicated in the document. will be available from May to August to give assistance in such areas as cash management and planning, costing systems and controls, marketing, bookeepinf inventory control and site locat- ion. Dean Wettlaufer explains that the service is available to any retail, manufacturing or service business which is Canadian -own- ed (preferably owner -operated) and financially unable to afford professional consulting fees. Although funds from the Gov- ernment will cover the major part of the costs, a nominal fee will be charged to cover out-of- pocket expenses. Firms which are unable to afford any pay- ment will also be considered. Of the area firms that applied last year, 37 were given assist- ance under the program. So successful was the program last year, says Professor John Graham, one of five faculty advisors, that the Government and Imperial Oil have decided to sponsor the program again this year in the London area, as well as in several other centres. Prof. Graham illustrated the kind of service the student bus- iness advisors can provide by citing the case of one of last A PRODUCTIVE COW — One member of the hereford herd of Valentine Becker and sons of Dashwood has done its share over the past four years in upping beef production. Marty Becker is shown with the cow which gave birth to triplets a week ago. In addition to the triplets the cow has given birth to four sets of twins since November, 1969. T -A photo year's clients who sought help with what he identified as a "financial problem. " "A thorough study of this firm by the student consultants show- ed that the real problem wasn't financial as such, but one of a too large inventory. As a result of this study, we advised him on a proper inventory level and helped set an inventory control system that resulted in a better cash position for the firm." Because the consultants must have access to financial state- ments, cost data, and other internal information, the School scrupulously keeps its material confidential. Anyone wishint to enquire about the program can call 679-2185, or write to: Small Business Program, Room 260A School of Business Administrat- ion, The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, N6A 3K7. SCOTTIES TISSUES HANKY PACK WONDERFOOD MARSHMALLOWS PUDDINGSROBIN HOOD RASPBERRY ROBIN HOOD SUPREME CAKE MIXES ROBIN HOOD ANGEL CAKE IXE ROBIN HOOD ICING MI ROBIN HOOD ALL PURPOSE FLOUR a, ROSE BRAND RELISHES KLEENEX BOUTIQUE TOWELS 2 PERSONAL SIZE, 4131R IVORY BAR SOAP MEAL TYME BREAD 5/9 1 1 LB PKG 3/51 3/84 2/85' 15 OZ S3¢ 6 OZ 4/8 9 OZ 19 OZ LBS '' 12 0Z3/ S ROLL PACK 55' 3 4/1 LEWIS PACK OF 12, PREPRICED 49¢ CHELSEA BUNS SPECIAL PRICE 2/8 16 OZ 1 FRESH SHOULDER Roast ..f BUTT Pork SCHNEIDER'S Wieners COLEMAN' S in LEAN 0 P rk .59t LB 1 LB PKG LB SLICED Mi PRODUCE DEL MONTE BRAND PRODUCT OF COSTA RICA GOLDEN `�ELLOV\BANANAS LB LB LB 1 CANADA NO. 1 CARROTS 3LBBAG 29 CANADA NO 1 HOT HOUSE CUCUMBERS FROZEN FOOD CudneY Strawberries 15 OZ 2/39 SS' WEEKEND SPECIALS May2,3,4,5 PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to limit all quantities on all advertised items.