Getting publicity for you and your business is one of the most powerful, yet cost effective promotional tactic you can learn. The rules are simple and straight forward, and conventions must be followed to achieve success, but the pay-off is well worth the effort.  There are many ways to increase your publicity, and the more […]

Want to turn your idea into a successful business? Rock My Business is back! New expanded series Want to turn your idea into a successful business? You’ll need a business plan - and that’s where Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch’s Rock My Business Plan workshop can help. Join a Futurpreneur Entrepreneur-in-Residence and other aspiring entrepreneurs to learn […]

The question of turning your hobby or "side gig" into a business is very personal. Often it is a question of volume, costing, and marketing. We review helpful considerations and look at some calculations for you to decide. Register here

If you sell online, you need to communicate in an effective way that moves people to take action. Sales copy and sales pages use formulas and language written to encourage people to invest in your product or service. Whether you want people to sign up for your email list, your opt-in, your webinar, follow you […]

Join Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP for a review of Intellectual Property (IP) best practices and other important legal and business considerations for scaling globally and working with channel partners. Our panelists will share stories to highlight important legal and business considerations for working with channel partners, including: ·       Intellectual Property (IP) […]

What is a B-Corp? How can it help with your corporate purpose? Find out how a B-Corp designation helps build a better business – better for workers, community, and the environment. B-Corps are for-profit companies certified to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. In fact, there are over 1,800 Certified […]

This is the third in a four-part Build Your Business webinar series hosted by Women’s Enterprise Centre. View the other webinars in the series >> Wednesday | October 28, 2020 | 12 pm to 1:30 pm PST What is the key to business success? Engaged and productive employees! Participants will learn how to measure engagement, […]

Thinking about selling your products online? This class helps you plan your approach to selling your products online including packaging, shipping methods, payment methods, customer support, regulations, and legalities. Learn about sites and services available for selling your products including marketplaces (e.g. Amazon), or online craft fairs (e.g. Etsy) or social networks (e.g. Facebook) as […]

Now is the time to maximize your sales opportunities by overcoming problems like: >“They’ll buy from us if we can drop our price.” >“People are just taking longer to make decisions right now.” >“Let’s just get their business and then they’ll order from us again next time.” >“Nothing’s working but I don’t know what else […]