February 2021
Employee Retention Toolkit for Business Owners
This is the second in a three-part in the HR Strategy Toolkit for 2021 webinar series hosted by Women’s Enterprise Centre. Click here to sign up for the whole series. February 2 | 10am to 11am PT | Free webinar Once you’ve compiled your dream team, the next step is making sure they stay. Fortunately for small business owners, salary is only one part of the equation. Studies show that engaged employees are 59% less likely to seek out a new job in…
Find out more »Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »Business Planning Basics for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
Women’s Enterprise Centre has partnered with Creative Spirit Solutions to present a six-week virtual business planning program what will walk you step-by-step through the process to building your business plan! This series is designed for Indigenous women who are in the pre-startup or early stage of running their own business. At the end of this series, you’ll have a complete business plan that you can use to apply for funding or grant opportunities. Learn More
Find out more »Managing HR: Tools to Unite Your Team
This is the last part in a three-part in the HR Strategy Toolkit for 2021 webinar series hosted by Women’s Enterprise Centre. Click here to sign up for the whole series. February 9 | 10am to 11am PT | Free webinar As a business owner, are you managing a group of people or a high-performance team? There are many strategies you can use to unite your employees, and most can be successful without spending much cash. Join Dawn McCooey, WEC Entrepreneur in Residence…
Find out more »Budgeting for Your Business: The Ins and Outs of Cash Flow
This is the first part in a three-part Financial Fitness webinar series by Women’s Enterprise Centre. Click here to sign up for the whole series! If you run a business, you need to know when cash will be going in and out. With cash in the bank, you can buy the supplies you need to fulfill your next big sale, deal with unexpected or forgotten expenses and make sure YOU get paid at the end of the day. Setting up…
Find out more »How to Use Your Global Experience to Build a Great Business
This is the first part in a three-part Launch Your Dream Series for Immigrant Women: Exploring Entrepreneurship, Together! Webinar Series by Women’s Enterprise Centre. Click here to sign up for the whole series! Are you a new immigrant to Canada who’s thinking of being your own boss? Good news – studies show that your international experience makes you more likely to start and run a successful business! Many skills, such as good communication, tech expertise, and sales, are portable skills. As an Immigrant entrepreneur,…
Find out more »Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »WECafé | How to Build Trust and Connection Online
Do you feel disconnected from your clients and team when communicating online? Is it taking longer to build a connection and establish trust with the people you interact with? You aren’t alone. On February 16, join us as we host Leah Coss, Founder/CEO of BBK Network, for a live, online workshop to learn advanced tools and tangible skills to build trust and connection online faster! You’ll learn how a few simple changes in your online communication habits will promote incredible…
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »Financial Statements 101: Balance Sheets and Income Statements
This is the second part in a three-part Financial Fitness webinar series by Women’s Enterprise Centre. Click here to sign up for the whole series! If you’re just starting a business and are generating revenue, now is the time to set yourself up for success by getting a clear understanding of the basic financials of your business. Join us on February 18 for a free introductory-level session to help you feel more confident talking about your numbers and making financial…
Find out more »Know Your Numbers: Key Indicators to Monitor Your Financial Position
This is the final part in a three-part Financial Fitness webinar series by Women’s Enterprise Centre. Click here to sign up for the whole series! This webinar will help you to calculate key ratios and figure out what those numbers are telling you about your own business. Denise will explain basic financial principles that you can use to inform your decision-making on a daily basis, and answer your questions so you can feel more confident discussing your numbers. This session…
Find out more »March 2021
How to Identify Business Opportunities
This is the second part in a three-part Launch Your Dream Series for Immigrant Women: Exploring Entrepreneurship, Together! webinar series by Women’s Enterprise Centre. Click here to sign up for the whole series! Entrepreneurship can be a great career option for immigrants to Canada, but the decision to launch a business in a new country can come with many questions about this new market. Join Alpana Sharma, WEC Business Advisor and Immigrant entrepreneur, who will teach you how to find new opportunities that match your…
Find out more »Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »How to Find Sources of Funding as an Immigrant Entrepreneur
This is the final session in the Launch Your Dream Series for Immigrant Women: Exploring Entrepreneurship, Together! by Women’s Enterprise Centre. Click here to sign up for the whole series! So, you’ve identified a great business opportunity and have done your market research. You’re almost ready to start your company! But, now you need money to make your dream a reality. Women’s Enterprise Centre knows that accessing funding can be a barrier for many newcomer entrepreneurs, because they may have little to no credit…
Find out more »Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »April 2021
Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »May 2021
Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »June 2021
Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
Find out more »Business Loan Information Session
Learn how to apply for a loan from Women's Enterprise Centre. In this FREE session, the facilitator will review our lending criteria, answer your questions, advise you on how to apply and provide you with a resource package. At the end of the session, your Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan with us and ensure that you receive an application. Learn More or Register
Find out more »Starting a Business Info Session
If you think you are ready to start a business, we encourage you to participate in one of our FREE phone-in Starting Your Business Information Sessions. The session is broken into 2 parts. In Part 1, we explain how to write an effective business plan. We cover each section of the business plan and provide strategies and resources to ensure your plan is well organized and consistent. In Part 2 we uncover how to make your business official. You will…
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