Spring is a season for transformation. As the temperatures tick upwards and green shoots begin to appear, why not use this time to review where your small business could use a refresh? Perhaps your marketing could use an update; maybe it’s time to consider incorporation or finding a business partner, or you should consider selling your products in a different way. Whatever your business needs to grow, Small Business BC has a seminar that can help.
It’s a packed month at the station, as we shift our attention from the excitement and glamour of the Small Business BC Awards Gala to over 30 new, returning and special edition seminars and webinars we’re hosting.
Whether you’re looking to start, grow or exit a business, make sure you’re taking advantage of some of the best business resources BC has to offer by registering for one of Small Business BC’s seminars today.
NEW
Getting Incorporated – Essential Steps
Friday, March 16, 2018
1:00PM to 4:00PM
$59
Attend this seminar to learn the benefits of incorporating; how to incorporate your business and legal tips that will help you with “life after incorporation”. This seminar is ideal for anyone who wants to get incorporated properly and learn how to carry on business as a corporate entity.
FREE
Getting Ready to Sell Your B.C. Products or Services Online
Monday, March 12, 2018
9:30AM to 11:00AM
FREE
eCommerce is a rapidly growing market sector. And, as a small business owner, entering this realm will enable you to sell your products and services to a broader and more diverse audience. This seminar will help you learn the basics and begin preparing to sell online, both legally and profitably.
Building Employee Skills: How to Access the Canada-B.C. Job Grant
Thursday, March 8, 2018
10:30AM to 11:30AM
FREE
Developing skilled employees is an integral part of growing any business and retaining staff, but small businesses often find it hard to afford the time and cost of training. That’s where the Canada-B.C. Job Grant can help, and this seminar, will explain everything you need to know.
Early Stage Financing and Resources for Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
1:00PM to 2:30PM
FREE
Have you recently started a business? Looking for financing and support? Getting financing and the right support is critical to the success of your business when first starting out. In this seminar, representatives from Vancity Microfinance and Futurpreneur Canada will walk you through the steps of accessing early stage financing.
The Build in Canada Innovation Program
Thursday, March 29, 2018
1:30PM to 3:00PM
FREE
Are you in the late stages of developing an innovative product or service? The Build in Canada Innovation Program helps Canadian companies move their innovations from the lab to the marketplace by using relevant federal departments to test the product or service. This seminar will teach you all about the program, and how you can establish eligibility.
Starting a Business
Business Mapping – Vancity Special Edition
Thursday, March 8, 2018
1:00PM to 3:30PM
$59
Delivered in conjunction with Vancity, this introductory seminar focuses on Business Mapping, an alternative to the more in-depth planning process that still leaves you with a strategic plan to help direct your business. Attendees will receive a promo code for $59 toward a future seminar or webinar (terms and conditions apply), learn about financing from a Vancity representative, as well as the opportunity to mingle over complimentary food and beverages (in-person only).
Partnering in Business: Keys to Success
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
1:00PM to 3:30PM
$49
Partners, friends and family members often consider going into business together, but is it the right choice for your business and relationship? This seminar helps you to assess your professional compatibility and shares strategies on how to work together in building your business.
Spreading the Word
Reach More Customers with Marketing, Sales and Publicity
Friday, March 9, 2018
To
Thursday, April 26, 2018
$199
Acquiring and engaging customers is an ever-present challenge for small businesses, and effective marketing provides a proven solution. This package of seminars is designed to provide you with the tools to get started in a number of marketing fields, from engaging clients on Instagram to landing the sale when you’re in conversation.
Networking for Success: Making Valuable Connections
Thursday, March 15, 2018
1:00PM to 3:00PM
$39
Few tools are as powerful as a face-to-face connection. Learn to leverage your networks and strategies to maximize your in-person meetings. This interactive seminar will teach you how to create strong relationships and avoid common mistakes so you can build a network of resources to take your business far.
Retail Success: How to get Your Product into Stores
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
1:00PM to 4:00PM
$59
Congratulations! You’ve developed the next big thing, it’s ready for consumers and now it’s time to get it into stores. But where do you start? This seminar will help you discover how to approach retailers and the cardinal rules when pitching your product, the common challenges all retailers face, and how to solve them, as well as logistics and the supply chain systems of getting products to retailers’ doors.
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Whether you’re in Vancouver or not – our services are accessible wherever you are.
Attend seminars in-person at Small Business BC at Waterfront Station (601 West Cordova Street) in Vancouver, or join by live webinar.