Date: August 9th, 2021 to August 14th, 2021
Community: Yellowknife
Check out all the incredible public activities Strong People, Strong Communities is hosting during their Indigenous-led Mural Event from August 9-14, 2021!
All activities are free with some events requiring registration based on a limited number of seats. To register, please send an email with your name and phone number to strongpeoplestrongcommunities@gmail.com by Friday, August 6.
Date: August 10th, 2021
Community: TBD
Drive Traffic to Both Your Storefronts: Online and In-person
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Generating traffic to your physical or digital store is key to growing your business, so finding the right customers and reaching them is always top of mind. We’ll help you identify the ideal customer who is most likely to buy from you, develop an effective marketing campaign to drive awareness, increase your customer base, and boost sales.
You will learn about the value of an integrated marketing campaign, how to use data to your advantage, and how direct mail can enhance your digital...
Date: August 11th, 2021
Community: TBD
Mastering the Business Model Canvas
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Struggling with the complexities of a business plan? Business mapping helps to deconstruct the formal elements of a business plan, simplifying a lot of the information into bite-sized pieces. It covers the same aspects as a more traditional business plan, without going into as much granular detail.
Join John Baxter, Small Business BC as he provides you with a lean start-up canvas for developing a new business that segments your potential enterprise into nine easy to understand chunks.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?...
Date: August 17th, 2021
Community: TBD
Making the Move to E-commerce
COURSE DESCRIPTION
It’s never been easier to set up an online store. Whether you are just getting started, transitioning your store online, or you already have an online store that needs to be optimized for increased orders, establishing a strong online presence is the first step on your e-commerce journey.
Gain insights and tips on different selling channels, developing and enhancing your online store, and how to set up your business for digital success.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Tips to help your small business transition to...
Date: August 18th, 2021
Community: TBD
From Registration and Licenses to Business Structure
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Starting a business? It pays to have a plan. Whether you have a winning business idea, or you’re just fascinated with the idea of launching a business, this seminar delivers a beginner-friendly course on how to start your own business. As the first half of the Start Smart two-seminar package, this seminar will help you discover what’s involved in starting your own business.
Join a representative of Small Business BC, and Kimberly Grant, Synergy Business Lawyers for this informative seminar that...
Date: August 24th, 2021
Community: TBD
Streamlining Your Online Operations for Customer Satisfaction
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Shipping and delivery are extensions of your customer experience. Once a customer clicks ‘buy’, it is your job to fulfill, ship and deliver their purchase through a seamless end-to-end experience. When done right, your operations can help save you time, money and stress, and they can boost your customers’ satisfaction.
Gain insights and tips on how to streamline your operations for success. Learn how to manage orders as your business grows, packaging your product with sustainability in...
Date: August 25th, 2021
Community: TBD
Using Social Media for Success
COURSE DESCRIPTION
While it’s amazing for catching up with old friends, social media can also be a huge driver of traffic and attention to your small business. And, just because you know what social media is, does not mean you necessarily understand how to use social media to grow and develop your business.
This workshop focuses on understanding social media for small business, what it is and how it’s connecting people.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The different social media platforms and their suitability for your business
How...
