Virtual Connection Day: Columbia Basin

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Apply now for a free 1:1 virtual meeting with a tech expert to help your business survive and thrive Our world is facing unprecedented times, customers are buying goods and services in different ways and businesses need to adapt. The Basin Business Advisors (BBA) program, KAST (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology) and BC Tech […]

Operations Management for Small Business

How to Run a Business Effectively COURSE DESCRIPTION Running a small business can sometimes seem like putting together a piece of furniture. You’ve got lots of little parts that slot together to make the whole but how can you build it without a set of instructions? Operations Management can provide the necessary direction. Join us […]

Instagram for Business (beginner) – Webinar

When: July 27, 2020 @9:00 am - 1:00 pm America/Vancouver Cost: $50 + GST Where: Community Futures Central Kootenays (Nelson BC)   Learn to use the mobile app ‘Instagram’ to reach potential customers and/or promote a virtual store. Instagram is a visual digital organizer that will help you to present images of your business in […]

Secret to Generating Revenue – webinar

When: July 28, 2020 @9:00 am - 1:00pm America/Vancouver Cost: $50 + GST Where: Nelson Community Futures Central Kootenay   Generating revenue may seem secretive and elusive, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this workshop, learn the step-by-step process that will freshen your perspective and help you generate more income. Chris Holland […]

Me Inc.: How to Start A Business

When: July 29, 2020 @9:00 am - 12:00 pm America/Vancouver Cost: Free Where: Community Futures Central Kootenay - Nelson   Have you ever wondered about becoming an entrepreneur, taking your training or skills to a new level and running your own show? Maybe launching a start-up? Or buying a business and running it? In this […]

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) – webinar

When: July 30, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00pm America/Vancouver Cost: $50 + GST Where: Community Futures Central Kootenay - Nelson   Search rankings are extremely important. Ninety-one per cent of clicks from a Google search go to the results on the first search page. If your customers are searching for you online, then you […]

Market Research 2: Surveys and focus groups

Primary Market Research to Understand Your Customer   COURSE DESCRIPTION Primary market research helps to take the guesswork out of important business decisions. Harnessing tools like surveys and focus groups, it can tell you how much your clients will spend, what motivates them to buy, and a greater understanding of customer needs and pain points. […]

Business viability 1: the break-even analysis

Understanding Costs, Revenue and Profit COURSE DESCRIPTION No matter how good your idea for a product or service is, it doesn’t automatically translate into a successful business. Avoid the pitfalls of launching your business based solely on your idea. Join Bill Erichson, Pacific Training Innovations for Business Viability 1 and learn how to identify the costs […]

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 […]

Business Viability 2: the cash flow forecast

Avoiding Cash Flow Pitfalls COURSE DESCRIPTION The financial health of your business ultimately depends on your cash flow – even if you’re already turning a profit. Keeping your cash flow positive is one of the best ways to improve the financial health of your business and ensure you continue to grow. Join Bill Erichson, Pacific Training […]

How to do business with the federal government

Business Opportunities with the Federal Government COURSE DESCRIPTION The Government of Canada is one of the largest purchasers of goods and services in the country. Each year, the federal government spends up to $25 billion on goods, services, and construction. Want to learn how your business can do business with the federal government? Learn how […]

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 […]