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SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea! \nDo you have a business idea\, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join our Business Services team for an engaging\, hands on\, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! \nDuring this three-hour long workshop\, you will create a one-page working document that addresses all nine key building blocks of what it takes to run your business effectively and efficiently. It addresses who your ideal clients are\, how you deliver value through your offerings\, how your business operates in the background\, and of course\, how you earn an income doing something you love. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality. In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nPlease register on Eventbrite for this workshop\, linked here.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-09-14/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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SUMMARY:Navigating Employment Law
DESCRIPTION:Learn best practices in hiring\, performance management\, parting ways\, and common pitfalls with Kelsey Wheelhouse of Davidson Lawyers LLP. \n\n\n\n\nIf you feel caught off guard by all the changes to employment law in the last five years\, you are not alone. \nNew developments and recent changes to British Columbia’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) have meant that employers need to continually stay updated on the latest legal developments. \nJoin employment lawyer Kelsey Wheelhouse of Davidson Lawyers LLP for a free workshop on September 23\, 2026 at 10:30am to review common pitfalls in complying with the ESA (overtime in time banks\, additional pay for managers) and the proactive steps employers can take to ensure they are protected from legal claims after employment ends. \nThis workshop is designed for employers and human resource professionals. \nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required. \nThis workshop is presented in partnership with the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures North Okanagan.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/navigating-employment-law/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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SUMMARY:Start Smart: Tips On Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:Have a business idea but aren’t sure what to do next? We can help you move from business idea to action plan with confidence. \n\n\n\n\nJoin our Start Smart: Tips on How to Start Your Business workshop to take the guesswork out of getting started. \nThis workshop will provide a high-level overview of the key steps involved\, with the facilitator guiding you through a checklist of startup tasks to help you confidently launch your business. \nYou will learn about essential steps such as: \n\nMarket research\nBusiness planning\nRegistering your business\n\nParticipants will walk away from this workshop with valuable tools\, resources\, and greater clarity on how to move forward on your business journey. \nRegister today and take your first step toward starting your business! \nThis workshop will take place in the Kalamalka Room (3rd Floor). \nQuestions? Please contact our team at workshop@futuresbc.com.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/start-smart-tips-on-starting-a-business-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea! \nDo you have a business idea\, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join our Business Services team for an engaging\, hands on\, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! \nDuring this three-hour long workshop\, you will create a one-page working document that addresses all nine key building blocks of what it takes to run your business effectively and efficiently. It addresses who your ideal clients are\, how you deliver value through your offerings\, how your business operates in the background\, and of course\, how you earn an income doing something you love. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality. In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nPlease register on Eventbrite for this workshop\, linked here.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-10-19/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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