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Cashflow Canvas: An Easier Way to Manage Your Financials
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Webinar
When you have a clear picture of your business financials, you can make better decisions, find opportunities, and plan for the future. Unfortunately, 82% of small business owners go bust because they don’t know how to build or balance a budget.
WeBC has partnered with Taunya Woods Richardson, Founder of Nail The Numbers, who has created the Cashflow Canvas, a colour-coded tool that breaks down the budgeting process into eight easy-to-understand building blocks. Modelled after the Business Model Canvas (a tool that outlines your business model on one page), the Cashflow Canvas helps you transfer your financial data into a pro forma that’s as easy as painting by numbers.
This fall, we’re hosting a webinar series to teach women entrepreneurs how to use this simplified tool to get a clear picture of your financials. The interactive series takes you through each section of the Canvas, to draft your numbers then build your own palette
This series will give you the knowledge and confidence to:

Record when revenue and income are received
Scale your expenses and balance your bank account
Identify your working capital needs and budget for loan repayment

3 Virtual Sessions | September 17, 18, 19 | 10am to 11am PT
Cost: $75; free for WeBC Loan Clients and Unity Women Entrepreneur Clients
Facilitator: Taunya Woods Richardson, Founder + CEO, Nail The Numbers

Register Here >>>

PARO Prosper Circles: Find a Peer Support Circle Now!
2024-09-17 08:00 - 08:05, 2024-09-10 08:00 - 08:05, 2024-09-03 08:00 - 08:05, 2024-08-27 08:00 - 08:05, 2024-08-20 08:00 - 08:05 UTC | Virtual
PARO is a not-for-profit organization that, like WeBC, has the remit to support women entrepreneurs throughout their entrepreneurial journey. One of the ways PARO does this is by helping women find or create their own peer support circles. These Circles allow women in BC (or across Canada) to come together and share knowledge, expertise, advice, etc. and also provide opportunities for small micro-financing loans. If you are interested in hearing more about PARO’s Prosper Circles Program, and other great free resources that PARO has to offer women entrepreneurs, please contact Deborah Lampitt- McConnachie at either deborah@we-bc.ca or prosperBC@paro.ca.

Info, Idea, Concept Session for Entrepreneurs on the Rise
2024-09-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BC
Calling all aspiring Woman entrepreneurs! Join Entrepreneurs on the Rise for an online Info, Idea, and Concept Session.

This session is a valuable way to learn more about their program, take your ideas and brainstorm for your concept, and answer questions about your concept form submission.
During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to ask our experienced coaches and team members, who will share their insights and help you with the application process.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow your existing business, this session will provide you with the knowledge and guidance you need to complete the application process. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with our team and have your questions answered.
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Call for Applications: FemTech Breakfast Club
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual
Applications are now open for The FemTech Breakfast Club. This is a pitch competition focused on bringing together and learning about the tremendous industry that surrounds women’s health.
If you are a founder, this is your chance to showcase your #FemTech innovation! Apply to pitch on October 9th, applications close September 13th.
Learn More or Apply >>>

BOLD Leadership & Strategic Edge - Alberta Women Entrepreneur Program Info Session
2024-09-12 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
If you’re a driven Canadian woman entrepreneur ready to scale your established business or take your growing business to new heights but are feeling stuck or unsure what move to make next? AWE has the programs you need. Join AWE Project Lead, Megan Bertagnolli, and Program Advisor, Ed Marchak, as they share information AWE’s national programs designed to help Canadian women build strategies to grow and scale their businesses successfully.

BOLD Leadership:In today’s fast-paced digital world, a strong digital strategy is essential. BOLD Leadership equips you with the tools to navigate the tech landscape, optimize operations, and position your business for future growth.

Understand Digital Transformation: Craft a powerful strategy to boost efficiency and profitability using emerging technology.
Personalized Guidance: Receive 1-on-1 and group advising to optimize your digital approach.
Streamline Operations: Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to enhance productivity.
Enhance Customer Experience: Analyze touchpoints to deliver exceptional value.

Strategic Edge:Strategic Edge provides established business owners with a data-driven approach to growth. Develop a targeted plan, expand your reach, and achieve new levels of success.

Become Data-Driven: Make informed decisions that fuel growth.
Scale Strategically: Gain actionable insights to expand your business.
Identify Opportunities: Uncover new markets and growth avenues.
Plan for Success: Develop effective tactics and learn how to pitch your business to gain capital.

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CRA Tax Information Session for Sole Proprietors
2024-09-12 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
This workshop is hosted by a CRA Liaison officer who will:

help you better understand your tax obligations and possible business deductions
explain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices
explain how to avoid common tax errors
give you an overview of helpful online tools and electronic services offered by the CRA
answer your tax-related questions and address concerns
show you how to use the Financial Performance Data to compare your business revenues and expenses with others in the same industry

You may be able to receive this workshop free of charge. Create an account or login to your dashboard to check your eligibility.
**Please note** This meeting will be held in Teams – not the usual Zoom platform so you may need to download a new app to join. This meeting WILL NOT BE RECORDED. Ensure to join live to get the information.
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
9:30 am to 11:30 am

Women in Beverage Marketing Workshop & Lunch
2024-09-10 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T2
We are proud to partner with Okanagan College and the BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) to present an empowering workshop with lunch, designed to accelerate women-run businesses and entrepreneurs in the beverage industry. Held at the beautiful District Wine Village in Oliver, BC.
Led by Rochelle Diaz, founder of La Femme Marketing Agency, this workshop will offer attendees actionable strategies they can implement immediately. Rochelle, an Okanagan College alumna, has extensive experience in marketing for clients across British Columbia and experience in the Okanagan beverage industry.
Event Highlights:

In-depth marketing strategies tailored for the beverage industry
Hands-on activities to apply learned concepts
Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and industry professionals
Insights from Rochelle Diaz, a seasoned marketing expert and business owner
Complimentary lunch and a wine tasting session from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM by JoiRyde Winery, an outstanding female-owned and operated winery

Cost: FREE
Capacity: Limited seats available
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable marketing skills, enjoy a delicious lunch, and connect with other women in the beverage industry while sampling exquisite wines. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards accelerating your business success.
Register now!

Funding Your Export Journey | Startup Global
2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virtual
Join Start Up Canada for the third of four webinars as part of the Startup Global 2024 program. These webinars will walk you through the tools and resources you need to get your business export-ready. Each webinar will provide you with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and organizations and build foundational relationships for entering new markets!
​​ABOUT
As you begin to scale your business outside of Canada, there are many funding opportunities available. This webinar will walk you through different sources of funding: grants, debt, and equity as you begin to scale your business globally.
​​SPEAKERS
Jake Karls: Co-Founder & Chief Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares
Victoria Bennett: Founder & CEO, The Crowdfunding Hub

​​WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?
Early-stage entrepreneurs who are searching for aligned funding opportunities as they scale their businesses globally.
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Demystifying Grants for Small Businesses
2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Webinar
When it comes to funding your business, everyone wants a grant. It’s free money, right?!
Grants come in many forms – from tax credits to incentives and project funding. Yet, finding the right ones for your business can be confusing, and the application process can be time consuming.
WeBC has partnered with Pocketed to give an overview of the grant landscape and help you understand where to invest your time to access ‘free’ money.
Join us on September 10 for this free, interactive session to ask your questions and learn:

How to navigate the funding landscape and leverage opportunities for your business projects.
The distinction between fundable and non-fundable activities.
How to determine your company’s eligibility for funding and identify the most suitable program opportunities.

Join us to learn about common myths in the funding landscape and see if grants could be a suitable piece of your own funding puzzle!
Free and open to everyone
Tuesday, September 10 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé
Facilitator: Cathy Burrell, WeBC Client Service Coordinator
Panelist: Brianna Blaney, CEO & Co-Founder of Pocketed

Register Here >>>

We Grow Together Nanaimo
2024-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5G6, Canada
Join us for an inspiring evening at We Grow Together Nanaimo, where we celebrate the incredible ways women entrepreneurs are supported, and support each other.
This event aims to connect you with valuable resources to enhance your business journey, boost your confidence with practical skills, and expand your professional network. Enjoy a panel discussion with local experts, an interactive workshop on communicating with confidence, and a dynamic networking session complete with an exciting giveaway.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect and learn with fellow women entrepreneurs. Together, we grow stronger.
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Women Exporters Program - Webinar 1: Why Export?
2024-09-05 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virtual
In partnership with UPS Canada, Startup Canada presents the Women Exporters Program (WEP). This global initiative helps to bridge the gender gap in education and export participation by providing targeted assistance to women-owned small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). As of January 2023, the WEP has trained over 107,000 women and small business owners around the world.

The WEP will provide tools, training and networks that help women-owned businesses connect with potential customers globally, through international trade and e-commerce. As part of this program, women-owned SMBs will have the opportunity to:
• Gain valuable knowledge about exporting from market access to regulatory considerations.
• Receive advisory support from Startup Canada mentors and advisors and connect with UPS Ambassadors.
• Be eligible for in-kind shipping credits and special shipping discounts from UPS.

Register Here >>>

Free WeBC Business Loan Info Session
2024-09-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Webinar
Learn about the financing options available through WeBC!
WeBC has a Business Loan Program, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs.
If you would like to access these programs to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one of our free phone-in info sessions about the loan programs.
During this session, the facilitator will:

Review our lending criteria for each program
Answer your questions
Advise you on how to apply
Provide you with a resource package

An Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan.
This spring, these FREE phone-in sessions are held every Tuesday from 12pm to 1pm PT.
Register free >>>

Future-proofing Your Business: People, Purpose, Profit
2024-08-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | BC
Join Douglas College’s fully funded online leadership and development series. Whether you’re navigating change, embracing diversity, or exploring the potential of AI in your business, these expert-led sessions provide practical insights and actionable steps for long-term success.
Online Leadership Series:
Future-proofing Your Business
July 31st, 12 – 1:30 pm
Adapt with a growth mindset and gain insights to future-proof your business.
Leading Through Times of Change
August 7th, 12 – 1:30 pm
Embrace collaborative leadership and manage hybrid workforce effectively.
Leading With Equity
August 13th, 12 – 1:30 pm
Learn JEDI principles and practical strengths for implementation.
Leadership – Performance Management
August 21st, 12 – 1:30 pm
Enhance performance evaluations and handle difficult conversations with confidence.
AI for Employers
August 27th, 12 – 1:30 pm
Explore AI tools, applications, and challenges for your business.
Empower your workforce and lead with confidence.

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Intro to Foundations: How to Create a Successful Food and Beverage Brand
2024-08-22 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | YVR Prep, 5279 Still Creek Avenue #A5, Burnaby, BC, V5C 5V1, Canada
Join Good to Grow for an exciting event at YVR Prep where you’ll learn the essentials of creating a successful food and beverage brand.

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or simply passionate about the industry, this in-person workshop will give you the knowledge and tools you need to kickstart your brand.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and take your brand to the next level. The workshop will include plenty of Q&A opportunities and end with a tour of YVR Prep’s commissary kitchen.

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A Guide to Government Contracts: How to Sell, Prepare and Deliver!
2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Webinar
WeBC has partnered with Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) to help you explore the possibility of selling to a major client—The Government of Canada!
Whether you’re a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, have 1 employee or 500 employees, you’re selling a product or service, there are opportunities to sell to the government. They are the largest purchaser in all of Canada, and the majority of the goods and services they purchase are from small and medium businesses like yourself.
Understanding the wide variety of products and services that the government purchases, and the step-by-step process, will improve your bidding strategies and help you save time.
Join WeBC and PAC for this free interactive series to learn how to:

Increase your sales opportunities with the government
Build capacity in your business so you can confidently bid on contracts
Prepare your business to efficiently manage and execute contracts

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Financial Wake Up Call: Confidence Through Clarity
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Webinar
Is your business fulfilling your financial needs? If you find yourself living off a line of credit, behind on taxes, or using your savings to start your business, you’re not alone. But maybe it’s time for your financial wake up call!
Taunya Woods Richardson is an entrepreneur who invested everything in her business and lost it all. Now, she uses her hard-earned knowledge and expertise to help other business owners confront their finances head-on.
On August 21, we’re hosting Taunya for a free, interactive session to help you understand your needs and numbers, including:

How much the business needs to pay you monthly;
How much money you’ll need for retirement; and
The current return you’re making on your business investment.

All registrants will also receive complimentary access to Taunya’s program “The Wake Up Call: 5 Day Challenge” to dive deeper into each area of your finances.
Join us to get inspired to take control of your financial future!
Free and open to everyone
Wednesday, August 21 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé
Facilitator: Cathy Burrell, WeBC Client Services Coordinator
Panelist: Taunya Woods Richardson, Founder + CEO, Nail The Numbers

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Women Newcomers in Business | Startup Women
2024-08-21 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virtual
Have you immigrated to Canada within the last 5 years and looking to start your own business? Join Startup Canada for their upcoming Startup Women industry advisory circle to connect with other women newcomers in business, share resources in real-time, and learn about industry-specific ecosystem support.
Register Here >>>

LAST CHANCE to Register for PARO 'The Green Economy' BIZCamp
2024-08-19 23:30 - 2024-08-20 00:00 UTC | Virtual
This FREE virtual BIZCamp aims to support and empower female-led businesses across Canada, specifically focusing on contributing to the Green Economy.
The main objectives of these sessions are support for female entrepreneurs by providing them with specialized knowledge and resources to contribute to the green economy through sustainable development practices, fostering a supportive network and mentorship opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
All women entrepreneurs (BIPOC, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, Francophone, and other underrepresented groups) looking to understand the Green Economy and interested in greening their operations and businesses no matter what sector, services, or products they are providing, can take action to reduce their footprint now.
Green Economy – What does it mean?
When a business efficiently implements sustainable business practices. For example, greening the supply chain can reduce environmental and social footprint by buying products from suppliers who have shown strong commitments to sustainability, by purchasing products made from recycled materials, and by sourcing ingredients locally. Reducing food, water and energy waste, fertilizer management, reducing the use of fertilizer and irrigation, using biodegradable packaging, etc.
The deadline to apply is midnight August 19, 2024.
This program starts September 5, 2024 and runs through to October 10, 2024 (6 weeks in length).
If you are interested in applying, please contact Deborah at prosperbc@paro.ca or register at https://www.myparopath.ca/form-bizcamp-green-economy .

Celebrating Entrepreneurs House Society’s 3rd Anniversary
2024-08-16 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Lochdale Community Hall Association, 490 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5B 4H3
Join us in celebrating Entrepreneurs House Society’s third anniversary.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration, learning, and valuable connections. Meet entrepreneurs who are making a difference, network with key contacts, and celebrate our achievements together.
Use the code WEBC24 to receive a special discount on the purchase of your ticket. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to grow and connect in a celebratory atmosphere!

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Small Business BC Awards Nomination Deadline
2024-08-16 | BC
The Small Business BC Awards are now open for nominations. This year, SBBC is giving $5,000 to four lucky businesses.
The award categories for 2024 are:

Business Impact Award, sponsored by BCAA Small Business Insurance
Premier’s People’s Choice Award, sponsored by the Government of British Columbia
Best Youth Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University
E-Commerce Experience Award, sponsored by FortisBC

Nominations and voting are open until August 16th, so rally your community and support small businesses. Visit our website to learn more about the process and nominate your company or a business you love.
Nominate a Business >>>
