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FrStrong and Impactful: Leadership Practices for Women Business Owners Leadership Series Session 2 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Owning It & Moving Women business leaders at every level, academics and even celebrities on the world stage have all said they’ve felt like a “fraud.” You don’t have to let imposter syndrome prevent you from exploring new opportunities […]
NATION2NATION COMMUNITY SESSIONS The goal of the Forum is to bring together First Nations, Government, Industry & community leaders to continue the conversation about economic development & doing business with First Nations. Registration is open for both sessions. All the details can be found at: https://events.eply.com/Nation2Nation TERRACE , BC SEPTEMBER 21 & 22, 2022 Thornhill […]
Strong and Impactful: Leadership Practices for Women Business Owners Leadership Series Session 3 Uncover Unconscious Bias to Become an Inclusive Leader Creating a business culture where everyone feels they belong is a process. Whether you have a team or run the business solo, you have the power to create a business climate where everyone is […]
Starting a Business is a very exciting time in your life. It’s also filled with a million-and-one-choices. What do I do first? It’s true that each business is unique; however, there are some common elements of business planning that many entrepreneurs tend to neglect. Understanding these basics is your ticket to creating a business that […]
Panel Discussion of Issues Impacting Entrepreneurs Locally in BC What issues are you facing as an entrepreneur? Listen to a panel of experienced BC entrepreneurs discuss how they tackled the toughest challenges with surprising results to the sustainability of their businesses. Futurpreneur and ISS are excited to support this exciting event for Global Entrepreneurship Week. […]
Does your organization understand the “terms of sale” of your international transactions? The Selecting Incoterms® for International Contracts & Shipping course is a great introduction to the important role of trade terms, also known as Incoterms. International Commercial Terms or Incoterms® are rules used in contracts to clearly communicate the obligations, costs, and risks associated with the transportation and delivery […]
Doing the Right Strategic Planning for Optimizing Your Potential for a Successful Exit Every investor will ask you “what is your exit plan?”. As an early-stage startup, it seems too far away that any answer seems achievable. But once you have significant investment and you are on a high growth trajectory, you need to begin […]
Business Model Canvas with Danielle Guetter December 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Get hands-on with your business or business idea! Do you have a business idea, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Danielle Guetter, Business Services Advisor, for an engaging, hands on, and in-person workshop called the Business […]
Business Insurance Basics for Busy Entrepreneurs Course Description Many small businesses don’t have the insurance coverage they need, and it’s estimated that 25 percent of BC businesses are underinsured or have no insurance at all. Have you ever wondered about business insurance – what it is, when you should buy it and why you need […]
We have another upcoming session in our Artist Development program, the next workshop is on Tuesday January 31st - Demystifying Applications. The session will be hosted by Karma Lacoff Nieoczym and co-hosted by Ezra Cipes and we will be reviewing funding applications and how to put your best foot forward. Date: Tuesday January 31st Time: […]
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) has a proven track record helping SMEs to TAP into their full export potential. Application Deadline: February 8, 2023 Just six months after graduating the program: •On average, export revenue increased by 18% •Participants forecast their export sales to grow 47% over the next 5 years By enrolling in TAP Canada,you […]
Join us for our third annual StrikeUP digital conference for women entrepreneurs on March 2, 2023! Proudly co-presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative® and Export Development Canada, StrikeUP 2023 will reflect the diversity and ambition of Canada's women entrepreneurs with a program focused on growth, funding, digital adoption, global exporting, and more! Tune in from 10:00AM […]
