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Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! How do I name and register my business? Where can I get funding? What kind of licenses do I need? In SBIS Part 2, we uncover how to make your business official. You will learn about: The pros and cons of different […]
Are you up-to-date with the latest food safety regulations? If you are an agri-food business looking to export, you’ll need to be in compliance with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). Discover the key SFCR elements and the export requirement updates for countries in the European Union (TRACES) and China (CIFER) in our presentation […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! You have a business idea—congratulations! Now it’s time to get it down on paper. A business plan can help you test your ideas, make decisions, minimize your risk, get funding and so much more. In SBIS Part 1, we use the document […]
Learn from women founders about how they secured their first $100k/round of funding, from building their pitch deck to getting the signature on the cheque! Learn how they achieved their funding goals and how you can apply what they learned in your own fundraising journey. Register Here >>>
Learn how to effectively tap into and leverage your professional network to enhance your career prospects. This workshop will provide insights and strategies to help you navigate and make the most of your professional networking experience. Register Here >>>
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 […]
Join us during Gender Equality Week to learn how companies in BC are working to advance gender equality by creating more equitable and inclusive workplaces. Now in its 5th year, Minerva’s Face of Leadership™ Inclusive Leadership Forum brings together the collective knowledge, experience, and energy of business leaders, academics, and EDI practitioners for three days […]
This is the 2nd session in the Building Your Business Plan: Formalize Your Ideas Series. You have your idea, and have defined your business concept; now it’s time to map out your plan. Your business plan is a roadmap for how you will structure, run, and grow your business. It can help with decision-making, long-term […]
Wage Subsidy Information Session for Employers happening this week! Each session focuses on a different source of funding available to employers looking to hire students. This week's event will feature funding provided by the Information and Communications Technology Council. The event will include a presentation by the funding organization as well as a Q+A portion. […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! How do I name and register my business? Where can I get funding? What kind of licenses do I need? In SBIS Part 2, we uncover how to make your business official. You will learn about: The pros and cons of different […]
Empower women with the essential skills to create effective resumés.
This is the 1st session in a 3-part series Building your Business Plan: Formalize Your Ideas. Do you have an entrepreneurial idea but are unsure how to turn it into a business? Every business concept needs to be tested for viability before you jump in with both feet. Creating a viable business means not only […]
