# @cityofcalgary on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_8vEvBvNg
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13614708-cityofcalgary-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-01-04T16:01:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) — https://gondola.cc/cityofcalgary

## Caption

Starting a small business is both exciting and intimidatingThere’s a lot to consider when taking a great idea and turning it into a profit - a business plan, financing, the perfect location, and the permits and licensing that may be required.

Anastasia is a new Canadian who registered in the 300-hour, 10-week intensive Build Your Business – Newcomers Entrepreneur Program through the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS). The CCIS provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants and refugees in southern Alberta and the Build Your Business program offers knowledge, tools, and support to help newcomers successfully launch a small business. 

“After Covid, and then having a baby, I knew I just needed to do something,” says Anastasia. “I know a lot about my craft, but because I wanted to open a business in Calgary where I know nobody, I know nothing about the local rules, regulations and laws, I was super confused and intimidated. I would have never been able to open anything without this course.”

With the help of The City’s Business Representative Experience Team, Anastasia launched her beauty business in just under a month, and set up a location on Calgary’s popular 17 Avenue SW. Read more of her story at calgary.ca/BetterEveryDay (link in bio).
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