How to Defend Against Cyberthreats and Privacy Breaches COURSE DESCRIPTION 2020 is set to become a record-breaking year for cybercrime. With more of us conducting business from home, hackers have turned their attention to this perceived “soft target,” leaving many small businesses vulnerable to privacy leaks. Is your business prepared to handle this increased […]
New Ventures BC has narrowed the field from over 240 competitors to just 10 finalists. See who’s taking home over $250,000 in cash and prizes… only at the 20th Competition Awards, presented by Innovate BC. For the sixth year running, we’re delighted for the awards to be a part of Vancouver Startup Week. Awards Details: Thursday, October 1, […]
How to Write and Deliver Your Elevator Pitch COURSE DESCRIPTION Your business idea might be the Next Big Thing, but you need to get the word out first. Whether you’re telling friends and family, or looking for investment dollars, your start-up pitch will be essential to your success. Join Dylan Hrycyshen, Small Business BC Business Planning […]
Dyspatch created Startup Slam in 2015 to showcase Victoria’s burgeoning tech sector. Last year, over 300 students, developers, and entrepreneurs came together to share ideas, knowledge, and expertise. For 2020 we’re taking everything you’ve loved about Startup Slam online, and opening our programming up to attendees across Canada, offering them an introduction to the talent, […]
COVID has impacted employment across the province and entrepreneurship is a great path back to income self-reliance—now is the time to think about starting your own business! The HyperStart Entrepreneur Bootcamp will accelerate your journey to successfully grow a start-up business through the four-week program. The program is for unemployed and underemployed people within BC […]
Networking and Connecting During COVID-19 COURSE DESCRIPTION COVID-19 and the need to maintain physical distancing has dramatically impacted on our ability to network and make new contacts. Don’t despair, there are still plenty of ways to make the connections you need for your business to succeed. Now is the perfect time to assess your network and […]
Have an idea for a business, but need help fine-tuning it before writing your business plan? Rock My Business is back! New expanded series Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch’s Rock My Business Idea workshop will help you test your business idea before you bring it to market. Join a Futurpreneur Entrepreneur-in-Residence and other aspiring entrepreneurs to learn […]
An online Zoom event with Nora Young from CBC’s Spark In the digital era, we find ourselves with unprecedented access to information. At the same time, we risk being overwhelmed not only by the volume of information, but also by misinformation and deliberate disinformation. What is the role of libraries as centres of trust and […]
This webinar will help you to calculate key ratios and figure out what those numbers are telling you about your own business. Kerrilee 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 […]
It’s time to get your business on Facebook and learn how social media can help you market your business in an affordable way. In this class, learn how to set-up your Facebook business page, create posts, and connect with your customers. Bring a laptop, photos, logo (if you have one) and think about what you'd […]
Are you stuck on your bookkeeping? Bring your journals, receipts, deposit books, invoices, chequebook, and bank statements and we will give you individualized attention to help you stay on track. Note: this class is only available after completion of Bookkeeping Basics. We will be working online via zoom, you will need a computer and decent wifi to […]
Your Guide to Starting a Business COURSE DESCRIPTION Whether you have a winning idea, or you’re just fascinated with the idea of launching a business, the Starting a Business: Start Smart Series delivers the basics you need to get started on the journey. Ranging from the different business structures, to business insurance, employment standards and […]
