Want AI tools to feel more like a capable assistant and less like a guessing game? This two-hour, hands-on free workshop that’s in partnership with WeBC focuses on practical prompt-writing skills so you can get clearer, more reliable outputs from AI chats and writing assistants, even if you’re completely new to the technology. Many small-business...

Aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs: Transform your idea into a thriving business! Part one in a three-part workshop series. Workshop 1: Dream It Set the stage for your business idea. You'll be guided by an entrepreneurship expert through the foundational stage of developing, validating and communicating your business idea, rooted in community and cultural values. Learning outcomes: Identify...

Turn your passion into a profitable side-hustle. Learn how to validate ideas, reduce risk, and start smart—without quitting your job. Ever thought about starting a business but didn’t know where to begin? Or maybe you didn’t want to risk everything right away? Start Smart: Turning Your Passion into a Profitable Side-Hustle is designed for young and...

Transformez votre passion en activité secondaire. Apprenez à valider vos idées, à réduire les risques et à vous lancer intelligemment Vous avez déjà songé à créer votre entreprise, mais vous ne saviez pas par où commencer ? Ou peut-être ne vouliez-vous pas tout risquer d'un seul coup ? Bien démarrer : Transformez votre passion en...

Economic uncertainty and sluggish demand are making it tough for Canadian businesses to generate revenue. How can you uncover fresh opportunities and boost sales—without breaking the bank? Join Pierre Cléroux, BDC’s Chief Economist, and our experts, for actionable advice on how to succeed in a slow market. Hear what’s ahead for the economy, discover high-impact and low-risk tactics for increasing sales,...

Feeling stretched thin by marketing, admin, and client work all at once? This free one-hour workshop that’s in partnership with WeBC is designed for women entrepreneurs who wear many hats and want to reclaim time without hiring a large team. Research on women-owned businesses in Canada highlights time pressure, limited staff, and difficulty choosing the...

Comprenez les options de financement au Canada, de l’autofinancement au capital-risque, pour faire le bon choix pour votre entreprise. Explorer l’ensemble des options de financement offertes au Canada d’une façon pratique, conçue pour les fondatrices et fondateurs. Que vous envisagiez le bootstrapping, le financement par emprunt ou le capital-risque, ce webinaire vous propose une lecture...

Are you ready to launch your business? Join our Business Development Manager's webinar that will guide you through our application process. Are you ready to launch YOUR Indigenous Start-up or Side-hustle? Join your IESP Business Development Manager in this interactive webinar that will guide you through the steps of Futurpreneur’s application process. During this webinar:...

Often you will hear about needing to optimize search engines or SEO. Now, with AI, the nature of SEO has changed, and your strategy towards optimizing for search engines needs to change too. In this webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best tactics you as a business can use...

Do you have a business that collects personal information? Join us for an overview of PIPEDA and to ask your questions! The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) provides information to help businesses comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and better protect the privacy of Canadians, their clients,...

Développez votre entreprise à temps partiel sans vous épuiser. Temps, finances et systèmes pour croître intelligemment. Vous avez déjà lancé un projet parallèle, mais vous avez l’impression de toujours courir après le temps ? Ou peut-être êtes-vous sur le point de vous lancer, sans trop savoir comment tout gérer sans vous épuiser ? Équilibre et...

Les ateliers de l’initiative Entreprendre au féminin. Lors de cet atelier, vous apprendrez à : Comprendre pourquoi la publication constante sur les réseaux sociaux ne génère plus les résultats attendus Identifier des stratégies marketing durables adaptées à votre entreprise Aller au-delà des réseaux sociaux pour atteindre efficacement votre clientèle Promouvoir votre marque de manière percutante, sans vous épuiser Cette série d’ateliers, propulsée par l'initiative Entreprendre au féminin de Futurpreneur, est conçue pour les femmes entrepreneures prêtes à passer à l’action....

Our mission with Industry Roundtables is to give women-identifying entrepreneurs the chance to connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the STEM space, share resources in real time, and learn about ecosystem support. 12:00 PM ET | Opening Remarks & Introductions (speakers & attendees) 12:20 PM ET | Entrepreneur Expert...

Want your brand to look polished online without spending hours designing every post? This free two-hour workshop that’s in partnership with WeBC shows you how to use Canva’s AI-powered features to create on-brand, eye-catching content for your business. Visual marketing is critical for retailers, service providers, and online businesses alike, and tools like Canva are...

WEBINAR PRESENTED IN ENGLISH Le français suit l'anglais Join us for this live webinar where we’ll learn how trademark strategies can support your business goals both legally and practically. Joining the discussion will be Paula Clancy, partner and trademark agent at Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office, and Michael Shortt, partner and trademark agent at Fasken Martineau...