June 2019
Using Mediation to Solve Business Challenges
As business owners, we sometimes find ourselves: in challenging situations with other businesses or customers; in conflict with employees or partners; or needing to have “difficult” conversations with others. There are times when you should hire a lawyer, but other times solving the problem with mediation can be equally as effective, less expensive and quicker. On June 20, we’re hosting Ashley Syer, Lawyer and Mediator at Syer Law, for a discussion about mediation and how it can be used to…
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 Information 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 »July 2019
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program: So You Want to be an Entrepreneur Webinar
A FREE webinar on entrepreneurship brought to you by BC's Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program in partnership with Women's Enterprise Centre! The session will be facilitated by Women's Enterprise Centre Business Advisor, Alpana Sharma, who will discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur, how to evaluate business ideas, and the steps for successful business planning. The session will also equip you with tools and resources that will help you succeed in your entrepreneurial venture! Register Free The Community Futures EDP…
Find out more »Need to Know: Financial Management
One of the keys to business success is being able to interpret financial statements. It’s not as dry as it sounds—by being in control of your finances, you can be proactive in pursuing your goals! Your product or service may be exceptional, but effective management of your cash and finances is essential to your business’ survival. Women’s Enterprise Centre (WEC) and Hervana Coworking Collective invite you to a hands-on workshop to explain the basic financial principles that you can use…
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 Information 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 »Raising Capital 101
Depending on the stage and structure of your business, there are many considerations when raising capital. This webinar will outline the stages of raising capital from the formation of a company to an initial public offering and provide key legal points and tips to keep in mind when establishing your business to maximize the likelihood of successful fundraising. This webinar will help you understand: The stage of financing that is right for your business The risks of each stage of…
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 »Email Marketing for Maximum Impact
Whether it’s a newsletter, a new product announcement, or a thank you email, email marketing is one of the most cost-effective communication channels for any business. In this FREE interactive webinar, you’ll learn how to build an engaged email list and optimize your email campaigns for maximum impact on your bottom line. We’ll discuss different types of emails you can use to promote your business and stay in touch with clients, plus share insights and best practices so you can:…
Find out more »Starting a Business Information 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 »August 2019
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 »Sell Your Professional Services to the Government
Learn how to sell your services to the government of Canada! The Canadian government spends over $16B on goods and services every year, and if you provide professional services, you might be able to get a piece of the pie. We’ve partnered with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises for an interactive webinar to help you find and bid on opportunities to sell your professional services to the government. They buy over 15,000 types of goods and services, including communications and…
Find out more »Starting a Business Information 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 »Need to Know: Mindset Mastery for Business Growth
What if you could pinpoint your own unique combination of skills and traits that you can leverage to increase your competitive edge? An entrepreneurial mindset is a set of cross-functional life and professional skills that describe someone who is innovative, resourceful and adaptable—key capabilities you can apply to your business, career or life! Join us for an interactive panel-style workshop to hear from women business owners who have used their own entrepreneurial mindset to overcome bumps in the road. You’ll…
Find out more »Commercial Leasing Basics
Regardless of the type of business you have or the stage of your business, you will need to enter into a lease for an office, warehouse or retail space. Join us for an interactive session to get a basic overview of leasing and the pitfalls to watch out for as a tenant. This webinar will help you understand: The basic structure of a lease The major differences in various types of leases Key provisions in a lease that you must…
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 Information 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 »September 2019
Letters of Intent and Confidentiality Agreements
No matter its size, structure or industry, every business conducts commercial transactions with other parties—whether its licensing its technology or services, distributing its products or acquiring assets or shares. But what commercial and legal tools are available to businesses in the initial stages of these transactions? This webinar will outline the key aspects of confidentiality agreements and letters of intent, two important tools available to businesses when first entering into commercial agreements. It will help you understand the context, timing…
Find out more »October 2019
Connecting for Change: We For She Conference 2019
Women's Enterprise Centre is a proud Organizing Partner of We For She! This year, we're connecting for change. We are excited to announce that one of North America’s largest conferences on gender diversity will return to Vancouver this fall! Now in its sixth year, We For She 2019 will focus on the theme of Connecting for Change. This interactive conference brings together influencers, business and community leaders, and hundreds of students from across British Columbia to forge meaningful and lasting…
Find out more »Financial Management
Financial management isn’t as dry as it sounds—by being in control of your finances, you can be proactive in pursuing your goals! Your product or service may be exceptional, but effective management of your cash and finances is essential to your business’ survival. One of the keys to business success is being able to interpret financial statements. This webinar will help you understand basic financial principles that you can apply to your business decision-making on a daily basis. You’ll learn how…
Find out more »Unconscious Bias & Inclusive Leadership
What assumptions and conclusions do you jump to without thinking? Learn to overcome “unconscious bias” and embrace diversity to grow your business. People are diverse in a number of ways, not just in ways we can see. We live in a world of diversity, and bias matters when people are excluded or treated unfairly based on things like the colour of their skin, gender, age, or wealth. By the end of this session you will understand: What unconscious bias is…
Find out more »Negotiate Naturally: Tips for Women Entrepreneurs
Negotiation skills are so valuable because you use them in every aspect of your life. While some of us are natural born negotiators, most of us would like to feel more confident going in to important negotiation meetings. When you re-frame negotiation as an opportunity for all sides to prosper, everyone wins! In this session, you’ll acquire the skills to negotiate effectively, preserve your integrity and learn how to be yourself to get what you really want. This session will…
Find out more »Strategic Alliances: Business Growth Strategies
This energizing workshop will help you move their business to the next level with insights and advice about strategy, marketing, and a popular trend: strategic alliances. By the end of the session, you'll understand why and how you may want to form alliances and how you can develop a strategic edge. This webinar covers: Strategic alliances: Exploring new ways to partner up to expand the marketing and/or operational capacity in the business. Strategic edge: When having the best “customer service”…
Find out more »Focused Marketing: Targeted Effort, Tangible Results
When a business owner is asked about their marketing strategy, too many think about their website, ads or word of mouth. All those things are a part of marketing, but they are not strategy. They are tactics. Tactics are only as effective as the strategy behind them—the WHY of marketing. This practical webinar guides you through the process of building a sound marketing strategy for your business to reveal the tactics that make the most sense for your motivation, market…
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