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SUMMARY:Marketing & Branding Your Food Product - Foodpreneur Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Marketing & Branding your Food Product\nThis session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nWhy YOU are your brand as a new food or beverage business\nWhat to consider when creating a visual identity for your company\nWhat does marketing in 2025 look like?\n\nAmanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design specializes in branding food and beverage companies. In this webinar\, Amanda will share her expert insight\, from how to create your brand\, how to retain and grow your brand to what sort of colours and typography styles are right for your product. You will learn the difference between designing for store shelves vs. food markets vs. digital spaces. She will also cover tips for working with a graphic designer and determining exactly who your product is for. As Amanda advises\, “if your product is for everyone\, then you are selling to no one”. Know your target market. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to brand and market your product in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, February 13th\, 2025 at 10:00am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/marketing-branding-your-food-product/
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SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas Workshop - Thornbury
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Successful Business Model Canvas \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event where we will dive into the art of crafting a successful business model canvas. This event is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners looking to enhance their understanding of their business model. \nLocation: 32 Mill St\, Thornbury\, ON N0H 2P0\nWhere: Town of Blue Mountains Town Hall – Council Chambers\nWhen: Thursday February 13\, 2025 – 10am – 12pm\nCost: Free \nDuring this interactive session\, participants will delve into key examples\, actively relating this knowledge to their own entrepreneurial endeavors. This workshop serves as an initial stride towards effective business planning\, opening doors to SBEC mentorship and comprehensive support. Take this opportunity to crystallize your vision and construct a tangible representation of your business’s potential trajectory. \nWhat exactly is a business model canvas? \nConsider it as your business blueprint condensed onto a single page. This globally recognized template has empowered millions across businesses of all scales\, enabling them to describe\, design\, challenge\, and adapt their business models.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-model-canvas-workshop-thornbury/
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SUMMARY:IGNITE 2025
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to propel your business toward sustainable growth and success in 2025? Join us for a transformative series of webinars designed for entrepreneurs and business leaders eager to gain actionable strategies for dynamic business expansion. These engaging and insightful workshops will be lead by industry expert\, Carey McMaster of Traicon. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to position your business for future opportunities this year! \nThursday\, January 30\, 2025 @ 1:00pm-2:30pm (Business Growth) \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about; Assessing operational readiness for growth\, Analyzing market trends and customer behaviours\, Exploring proven growth strategies\, and Mastering data-driven decision-making. \nThursday\, February 6\, 2025 @ 1:00pm-2:30pm (Product Development/Pricing) \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about; Mastering the product development process\, Implementing effective pricing strategies\, and Understanding the role of market research and financial metrics. \nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 @ 1:00pm-2:30pm (Lead Generation) \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about; Understanding the sales funnel framework\, Attracting high-quality leads\, Engaging and nurturing your prospects\, Converting prospects into customers\, and Building long-term customer loyalty. \nThursday\, February 20\, 2025 @ 1:00pm-2:30pm (Record Keeping) \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about; Organized record-keeping systems\, Recording income and expenses\, Claiming vehicle and home business expenses\, Managing Payroll and HST\, Understanding capital cost allowance\, and preparing profit & loss statements.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ignite-2025-3/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,Starting a Business
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DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to transform the way you sell? \nThe Sales Blueprint is a 6-week coaching program designed to help you sell with confidence\, authenticity\, and results. \nThis is the best way to secure the longevity and success of your business with a thriving sales pipeline. \nStarting February 13\, we’ll meet weekly for a 2-hour session that includes hands-on learning and interactive coaching. You’ll leave with actionable strategies\, templates\, and a 90-day plan to grow your sales. \nHere’s what you’ll gain from The Sales Blueprint: Your Path to Sales Success \nWeek 1: Sales Foundations & Mindset (Feb 13): Learn the psychology behind authentic selling\, overcome limiting beliefs\, and align your sales strategy with your values to build unshakable confidence. \nWeek 2: Sales-Driven Marketing (Feb 20): Discover how to seamlessly integrate sales messaging into your marketing\, create trust-building content\, and communicate your unique value with clarity. \nWeek 3: Prospecting & Qualification (Feb 27): Identify your ideal clients\, craft a powerful prospecting plan\, and develop tools to qualify leads so you can focus on the opportunities that matter most. \nWeek 4: Sales Conversations That Convert (Mar 6): Master one-on-one and group sales conversations with techniques that build trust\, handle objections\, and close deals with confidence and ease. \nWeek 5: Objection Handling & Negotiation (Mar 20): Turn objections into opportunities and learn win-win negotiation strategies that leave both you and your clients feeling great about the outcome. \nWeek 6: Comprehensive Sales Strategy (Mar 27): Wrap it all up with a 90-day action plan\, streamlined tools\, and strategies to retain clients and drive sustainable sales growth. \nIt’s time to master authentic sales and grow your business!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/14791/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Starting a Business
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