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SUMMARY:From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of turning their part-time passion into a thriving full-time business. The session led by Marlina Ramchandran – Special Projects Manager\, YSpace will explore practical tips and strategies for making the leap\, including assessing readiness\, building a sustainable business model\, and creating a financial plan to support the transition. The session will also include success stories from entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated this journey\, providing inspiration and actionable insights to guide attendees in taking their side hustle to the next level. \nSpeaker Profile: \nMarlina Ramchandran is a Special Projects Manager at YSpace York University. She is responsible for planning and implementation of corporate partnership projects including the highly prestigious VISA’s She’s Next $10K grant for women entrepreneurs and has led the national expansion for YSpace’s women entrepreneur focussed program (ELLA). \nWith over 20 years of experience spread over startup consulting\, hospitality\, education and media\, Marlina has significant expertise in leading high-performance teams to accelerate the growth journey for startups. Marlina has served on the advisory board of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s initiative to build sustainable entrepreneurial campus ecosystem across 500 universities and academic institutes pan India. She is a mentor to early-stage startups and advises on business models\, value proposition and GTM strategies. As a lead player in the pioneering team that launched entrepreneurship across major cities in India\, she has built large scale city-based startup ecosystems\, increased capacities of mentor and investor pool\, and trained 200+ university faculty to teach outcome-based entrepreneurship. \nMarlina holds a Master’s in Business Administration\, with a specialization in marketing and has completed her Bachelor’s in Arts from St. Xavier’s college\, Ahmedabad in India.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/from-side-hustle-to-full-time-business/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Begin with YOUR ENDGAME in Mind
DESCRIPTION:A business may be profitable\, but that doesn’t mean it’s valuable. \nTraditionally\, small businesses create good jobs (more than half of all jobs in Canada!)\, but less-attractive business models. This means that when Small Business Owners start thinking about cashing in on the decades of blood\, sweat\, and tears they’ve invested\, they’re disappointed with their options – and it’s too late in the game to make a difference. Better outcomes for Small Business Owners are not only possible\, they’re predictable. \nTake lessons from previous generations\, and attend this game-changing workshop to: \n\nlearn what makes one business more valuable than another\,\nset your sights on a more favourable future\,\nand start building your most valuable business\n\nYour future self will thank you for it! \n  \nEVENT AGENDA:\n\nWednesday March 5th inside the Sandbox Centre (24 Maple Ave\, 2nd Floor – Barrie\, ON) \n\nWORKSHOP from 1:00PM-3:30PM\nDefine your ideal target ENDGAME of your business across eight standard drivers of Enterprise Value (limited seats available)\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS:\nWhy it’s more crucial than ever that Canadian entrepreneurs build more valuable businesses\nWhy two equally profitable\, equally demanding businesses differ in value\nWhat “endgame” possibilities are available to Small Business Owners\nWhat the most valuable version of your small business would look like in 10 years \n\nNETWORKING from 3:30PM-4:30PM\nJoin us for an informal and informative networking hour with our guest speakers\, SBC staff\, and fellow entrepreneurs\n\n  \nREGISTRATION OPTIONS: \n1) WORKSHOP & NETWORKING BUNDLE\n1:00PM-4:30PM\nFull participation in the limited-seating workshop and the following social hour (no cost to register)\n \n2) NETWORKING ONLY\n3:30PM-4:30PM\nBring your questions and network with our guest speakers\, staff\, and other experts (no cost to RSVP) \n  \nREGISTER NOW \nMEET THE SPEAKERS: \n\nStephanie Grimbly\nSince 2017\, Steph has helped Small Business Owner/Operators design more valuable revenue models and then lead their teams through the process of organizational change.\nAcross industries\, hierarchies\, and generations change is always hard. Steph’s unique combination of technical skills and practical experience is the Swiss Army Knife small businesses need to make change happen.\nConnect with Stephanie on LinkedIn here. \n\nLuke Nangle\nLuke’s purpose is to empower teams to achieve breakthrough results by emphasizing teamwork and communication.\nWhether it’s managing clients and partners or when leading a classroom\, Luke values discipline and perseverance. He helps small businesses seize opportunities by combining those two qualities with strategic acumen and continuous creativity.\nConnect with Luke on LinkedIn here. \nPresented with:\nNew Territory’s mission is to help hard-working Small Business Owners make more but stress less. \n  \nIn partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/begin-with-your-endgame-in-mind/
LOCATION:Sandbox Centre\, 24 Maple Avenue\, 2nd Floor\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 1R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Making Connections: A Celebration of International Women's Day (Waiting List)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day with Us!\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening at Fig & Feta in downtown Collingwood to honour and celebrate entrepreneurs. Connect\, share\, and enjoy a beautiful meal with like-minded business owners. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nMeet growth-minded entrepreneurs in a relaxed\, welcoming setting.\nCelebrate successes\, share challenges\, and spark new ideas in engaging conversations.\nEnjoy a delicious dinner and authentic connections.\n\nDetails: \nWhen: Wednesday March 5\, 2025\n5:30 PM to 8:30PM – dinner included\nArrival – 5:30 – 5:45pm for light networking \nWhere: Fig & Feta – 61 Hurontario Street\, Collingwood\nTickets: https://2025-iwd-making-connections.eventbrite.ca \nWe will work together honouring our differences and celebrating the gifts we each bring to the table. Together we can create a safe space. \n__ \nAbout the facilitator: \nStrategist\, facilitator\, trainer\, and host\, Sandra Kahale\, creates dynamic online and in-person environments that help people connect\, communicate\, and collaborate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdd textAdd imageAdd video
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/making-connections-a-celebration-of-international-womens-day-3/
LOCATION:Fig & Feta\, 61 Hurontario Street\, Collingwood
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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