Spring has officially sprung in British Columbia! What better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than by spring cleaning your small business knowledge with one of our educational seminars or services at Small Business BC.
There’s plenty happening around the office this month, headlined by some fun, informative events and our usual packed calendar of educational highlights. We start close to home with our monthly Waterfront Chats Meetup series. Join us on Thursday, April 11 as we welcome Mild Rungmongkonsawad (owner of Thai Roots Trading) and Adam Chandler (Co-Owner of BETA5) to discuss how they launched and grew their own food business.
Elsewhere, we’re gearing up to take our educational resources on the road, partnering with Envision Financial to deliver Build. Grow. Thrive. a day of educational workshops, networking and exhibits on May 1st at Surrey City Hall. This FREE day-long event has already seen phenomenal demand. Secure your place and don’t miss out on what’s sure to be a memorable day!
Without further delay, here are this month’s educational highlights at Small Business BC:
FREE
Grow Your Small Business with CRM
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
10:00AM to 11:30AM
FREE
We are delighted to welcome Kalle Sveder, Regional Manager at Salesforce, as he explains why CRM is the must-have tool for growing a small business. An effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform makes it easier for everyone in your company, from sales, to service, marketing and beyond, to effortlessly handle customer interactions. It should be considered a must for every progressive business seeking to grow and build resilience.
STARTING STRONG
TaxSense for Your Business
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
9:00AM to 12:00PM
$69
So, you’re thinking of starting, or have already started, a small business but you’re unclear on how to structure your business or what to do to keep the bank and the tax man happy. Attend this seminar and find out the different types of structures and the tax benefits of each.
Focused Business Planning
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
to Wednesday, May 8, 2019
$419
This program focuses on teaching you how to turn a good business idea into a successful business venture. Register today and learn about the most important operational areas for new businesses and how to evaluate them across 30+ hours of education, delivered by industry experts. Booking this package also saves you $132 on the cost of booking each seminar individually.
How to Ensure Your Partnership and Business Succeed
Thursday, April 11, 2019
1:00PM to 3:30PM
$49
Partners, friends and family members often consider going into business together, but is it the right choice for your business and your relationship? This seminar helps you assess your professional compatibility and shares strategies on how to work together in building your business. Learn the benefits and challenges of working with partners with interactive activities from a business expert with more than 16 years of experience in a partnership that was both personal and professional.
Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents and More
Friday, April 12, 2019
9:00AM to 12:00PM
$39
Do you know if the work you create belongs to you? Or how to prevent others from copying your ideas? Attend this seminar and hear from an intellectual property lawyer on the various forms of intellectual property protection and how they can safeguard your business.
Pitch Perfect: Craft Your Startup Pitch to Success
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
1:00PM to 3:00PM
$39
You’ve built the Next Big Thing and now it’s time to share it with the world. Whether you’re telling friends and family, recruiting a team or asking for money, your startup pitch will be essential to your business success. Begin with a practice thirty-second pitch and leave with an improved elevator pitch and plans for a slide deck.
MARKETING
Optimize Your Landing Pages and Convert More Customers
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
1:00PM to 4:00PM
$49
As a small business owner, your website offers a digital shop window for you to promote and sell your goods or services. You may have heard of landing page optimization as a way to enhance your sales funnel, but you’re unsure about the terminology or where to start. Learn from John Chan, Principal of 2x Conversion Design, and arm yourself with an understanding of key concepts, design best practices, and ways to test the effectiveness of your online presence.
Mastering Social Media to Grow Your Small Business
Friday, April 5, 2019
1:00PM to 4:30PM
$39
Just because you know what social media is, does not mean that you necessarily understand how to use it to grow and develop your business. This workshop focuses on understanding social media, what is it and how it’s connecting people.
Instagram Marketing for Busy Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
1:00PM to 4:00PM
$49
Want to learn how to attract customers and make sales through Instagram without spending money on ads? With over 500 million active users, Instagram offers a powerful tool for small businesses. If you’re a business-to-consumer enterprise and your ideal customer is under the age of 45, Instagram could provide an effective channel to reach your target market. Join us to learn simple, effective strategies and tactics you can apply without wasting time or money.
Branding for Your Business: Strategy and Identity
Friday, April 26, 2019
1:00PM to 3:30PM
$49
You might think branding is just your company logo. In fact, it’s so much more. A brand strategy will help guide your business decisions from attracting your ideal clients, to your brand concept, culture and tone of voice, to deciding the direction of your visual identity.
