In this practical, plain-language session, you’ll learn everyday strategies to navigate legal questions and manage risks with more clarity and confidence.

Join us for a candid conversation with Martine Boucher, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and co-founder of Simplex Legal. She’ll share real-world tools and frameworks to help you build your “legal radar” so you can make strong, informed decisions without needing a law degree.

We’ll explore:

– How to use simple tools like recap emails or shared notes to capture key points of an agreement and build trust

– A straightforward 5W framework to surface blind spots and ask the right questions before problems show up

– Tips for deciding when to call a lawyer, and simple things you can do to reduce your legal fees when you do

– Smart ways to use ChatGPT for legal awareness, including prompt examples and important limitations & consideration.

Facilitator: Cathy Burrell, WeBC Client Services Coordinator

Panelist: Martine Boucher, Serial Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Co-Founder of Simplex Legal

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Join us for fireside chat with Mara Mennicken, Owner of The GOOD Chocolatier, who will share her real-world journey of exporting to a new country.

Mara is a social entrepreneur who loves finding solutions for real-life social and environmental issues. Hailing from Germany 10 years ago and now stirring up delectable creations in British Columbia, Canada, she’s on a mission to prove that chocolate can be indulgent, highly ethical, and incredibly GOOD for you.

In this session, we’ll chat with Mara about her experiences with:

• Navigating negotiations with international partners
• Overcoming barriers to entry in new markets
• Challenges she faced and what she learned along the way

This session is perfect for small business owners who are exploring the possibility of entering international markets or who are already in the process and want to learn from the experience of others.

Facilitator: Archana Samtani Singhania, WeBC Business Advisor

Panelist: Mara Mennicken, Owner of The GOOD Chocolatier

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WeBC hosted the BCAA Small Business Insurance team for a crash course on what small business insurance is, the different coverages available for your unique business needs and how insurance can protect you.

Join us for this free interactive session to explore:

• Questions to ask yourself before purchasing small business insurance
• Scenarios where insurance would apply
• Tips for submitting a claim

Facilitator: Cathy Burrell, Client Services Coordinator, WeBC

Panelists:

• Patrick Smith, Senior Commercial Insurance Advisor, BCAA
• Daniel Sera, Senior Field Adjuster, BCAA

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