Over 24 hours of training to turn "I've got a great business idea!" into "Open for Business!"
About this Event

Want to learn how to start a business? Need a business loan? Expanding an existing business?

Our extremely popular Business Plan Development Workshop series consists of 24 hours of hands-on training that will teach you how to transform your business idea into a completed Business Plan. A plan that will help you get clear on what you need to do in order to succeed in your business. Your Business Plan together with the 3-year Financial Forecast you will prepare in class are all you need to apply for your business loan. Includes email support and one-on-one coaching as required.

All workshops are led by Nicole Clark, Nicole has been training and coaching small business owners and entrepreneurs for over 30 years and has guided the success of over 500 small businesses in the South Okanagan -Similkameen region and around British Columbia over the past 8 years.

You will receive a business plan template, a 3-year financial forecasting workbook, all slides, access to recordings of all sessions for review at your leisure, and many supporting handouts in each section.

Workshops are held via video conference using Zoom meetings. A link will be sent once registration is confirmed.

If you prefer to pay by etransfer, please send $262.50 ($250 registration plus GST) to [email protected] and mention the workshop in the notes section.

BONUS: Business Model Canvas Workshops (link will be sent by email) 10:00 am to noon

Jan 7, 2025: Business Model Canvas Part 1

Jan 9, 2025: Business Model Canvas Part 2

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Business Plan Development Program Overview: (all workshops from 10:00 am to noon)

Jan 13, 2025: Overview and Company Profile

Jan 15, 2025: Market Analysis

Jan 20, 2025: Marketing Part 1

Jan 22, 2025: Marketing Part 2

Jan 27, 2025: Human Resource Management

Jan 29, 2025: Operations Management

Feb 3, 2025: Review

Feb 5, 2025: Financial Management Part 1

Feb 10, 2025: Financial Management Part 2

Feb 12, 2025: Financial Management Part 3

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All workshops will be delivered via ZOOM meetings. Once you have registered you will receive an email with a link to our Zoom Room. All workshops are recorded and the recording along with a transcript is made available to participants.

The regular price of $1,500 +tax + applicable fees is being subsidized by Community Futures so your price is only $250 + tax + applicable fees.