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SUMMARY:Intro to Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:Ready to build a business but need help creating a plan? This presentation will help you understand what you need to create a business plan. \n\n\n\n\nFrom Idea to Business Plan: How Community Futures Can Help \nThis presentation will introduce you to the programs\, resources\, and supports available to help you develop your own business plan. \nYou will learn about the key components of a business plan\, explore the tools and guidance available to help with each step\, and gain a better understanding of how Community Futures can support them throughout the planning process. \nTopics will include: \n\nUnderstanding the purpose and importance of a business plan\nKey components of a business plan\nPrograms and resources available to support your planning\nWhere to find additional tools\, training\, and one-on-one guidance\nNext steps for turning your business idea into a workable business plan\n\nThe goal is to help you leave with a clearer understanding of what you need to build your business plan\, what resources are available\, and how Community Futures can support you along the way. \nQuestions? Please reach out to our Business Services team at workshop@futuresbc.com.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/intro-to-business-planning/
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-11-16/
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-nov-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-12-7/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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