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Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
AI is everywhere—and for small business owners, it can feel overwhelming fast. AI is everywhere—and for small business owners, it can feel overwhelming fast. Everyone is talking about tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity. But which one actually makes sense for your business? This workshop cuts through the AI hype with a practical, […]
This session is for you if you are in the early stages of development and are looking to gain knowledge in the food and beverage industry. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Creating a Business Model Doing your Market Research Analyzing the Competition What is Your Value Proposition? Do you have an idea […]
Join the VBEC team for a group session on all you need to know about regulations, business licenses, and steps to registering your business
Ahead of Earth Day, learn how you can reduce waste and operate your business more sustainably. Hosted by guest speaker Liz, co-founder and owner of Nickel Refillery, this session covers how refill systems work and practical ways entrepreneurs can apply eco-friendly practices to their own businesses.
A practical time management workshop for small business owners on how to focus on high-value work that actually matters.What this workshop coversRunning a business often means wearing too many hats and feeling like there’s never enough time in the day. This practical and engaging workshop is designed to help small business owners shift from being […]
Join us for a comprehensive session on Financials 101, tailored specifically for small business owners. Join us for a comprehensive session on Financials 101, tailored specifically for small business owners. This session will cover Recordkeeping, Income taxes, Harmonized Sale Tax, Balance Sheet, Income statement, Cash Flow management, and we will put all of the information […]
Get ready to boost your sales and marketing skills at our second installment of the Business Planning Launchpad Series!
An overview of the essentials for getting into business. In this 2-hour workshop, the focus is on identifying what you need to get started on your entrepreneurship path. Special focus is given to introducing you to the tools of success that turn an idea into a business. If you are unsure where to start to […]
Stop guessing. Create a financial forecast that guides expansion, controls cash flow, and powers confident decision-making. You are required to bring your own laptop—no devices will be provided. As a business owner, your biggest enemy isn’t the competition—it’s uncertainty. Running a business without a financial forecast is like driving a car at night without headlights; […]
Join the VBEC team for a group session exploring who you are as a business.