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FrWhen you think of market research, you may picture a large firm engaging a team of researchers with stacks of data. However, market research can be as simple as having conversations with your customers—and even more impactful that way. Qualitative research allows you to take a customer-focused approach to your business, so you get to […]
Join our Regional Ambassador, Fern Sabo, on May 15 at the Sandman Hotel Castlegar, as she speaks about her entrepreneurial journey and how you can also connect with the WeBC community for support to start and grow your woman-owned business. As a bonus, Fern will share some tips for laying a strong foundation in your […]
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 […]
Join the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce on May 15th for an insightful event in their Speaker Series featuring our CEO, Shauna Harper. Shauna Harper is an impact-driven leader, community champion, speaker, mentor, and connector in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She moved to Kelowna two years ago to become our CEO. She is a nationally recognized advocate […]
You’re invited to join WeBC and BC-IBN for an information webinar! WeBC is a not-for-profit organization that has helped women start and grow their own businesses in BC since 1995. If you’re a woman who owns a business, or is thinking of starting one, you can connect with WeBC for business loans, business skills training, webinars, mentorship […]
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 […]
“If I just had a bigger budget to hire a marketer and get the word out, I could grow my business.” Does this sound like you? Maybe you’ve hired a marketer in the past and didn’t get the results you expected. Or, maybe you’re thinking about investing more in your marketing and you want to […]
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 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 […]
In November, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is leading Women's Business Mission to Taiwan and Vietnam. This mission will focus on the technology and innovation sectors to spotlight the ideas and solutions that Canadian women entrepreneurs bring to the global economy. This is the eighth mission in APF Canada’s Women’s Business Missions to Asia […]
Are you a woman founder of a Canadian early-stage technology startup looking for an opportunity to shine? The CanWIN Startup Prize, part of the CanWIN Global Summit, invites you to participate in Bridge to Asia, a pitch competition tailored for women entrepreneurs. The shortlisted individuals or teams will compete by showcasing their startup via a […]
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 […]
