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Purpose-built strategies for small businesses navigating today's fast-paced online market. About the workshop: You’ve validated your idea and taken the first steps toward launching your online store – now it’s time to grow! In this follow-up to our ‘Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps’ session, we’ll dive deeper into what […]
Planning to retire or sell your business? This one's for you. Are you thinking of retiring, closing, or selling your business and wondering about how to get started? Michael Riseley, a Chartered Business Valuator, will join our Small Business Centre to guide us through the ins and outs of the process of selling your business. […]
Many businesses overlook competition law. Learn how to spot issues, give better advice, and access free resources in this Bureau session. Many entrepreneurs, founders and small business owners don’t know about competition law, even though the law applies to them. The businesses you support need to know: What are their competition law obligations and how […]
Creating a disability inclusive workplace goes beyond fairness; it means understanding equity. During the training session Fair Isn’t Always Equal: How Workplace Inequity Creates Barriers for People Who have a Disability, you will gain knowledge of: Real-world stories to help you recognize unintended barriers people who have a disability experience in the workplace How equity-based […]
Join the VBEC team for a group session on business plan writing tips.
Join the VBEC team for a group session exploring who you are as a business.
Starter Company Plus Program Overview Starter Company Plus is a provincially funded program to help entrepreneurs aged 18+ start, expand, or buy a small business in their community. Successful candidates are eligible to receive a grant of up to $5,000 in addition to mentoring, training and one-on-one business coaching. The Information Session will provide participants […]
With increasing climate variability, resilience is becoming a core business priority for agricultural operators. This webinar provides a focused look at local climate projections and equips participants with strategies to adapt and mitigate risk. The session highlights practical steps toward building stronger, more sustainable food systems. Key Takeaways:• Assess climate-related vulnerabilities within your business • […]
Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business and the data shows it matters. Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business and the data shows it matters. 94% of consumers say website design is the reason they mistrust or reject a site, and nearly […]
Tools and strategies for funding your business needs in Entrepreneurship 101: Funding Fuel Entrepreneurship 101: Funding Fuel Description:Discover the tools and strategies to secure the funding your business needs to thrive in this comprehensive workshop designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn how to navigate the complex world of financing, explore different funding options, […]