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Small Business BC provides practical business seminars and online education to develop your business skills and strategy to run a successful business. Whether you need help starting your business, hiring employees, managing operations, or anything else, Small Business BC has a business education seminar for you.
To see all available Education at Small Business BC from January - March 2020, download the catalogue.
For the time being, due to COVID-19, all our education is now available remotely. We are also hosting a series of specialized free webinars to tackle the challenges faced by COVID-19. These webinars are geared at equipping businesses in our province with the skills and knowledge they need to survive the new realities of our COVID economy.
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Export Beyond B.C. With E-Commerce
If your business has an online store, join us at our free webinar to learn how you can sell to other provinces and countries. Featuring information on finding markets with potential and utilizing Canada’s free trade agreements, this is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen and diversify your business through e-commerce. This webinar features guest speakers from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and PlusROI.
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Strategies for Staying Resilient During COVID-19 (Part 3)
Faced with significant challenges wrought by COVID-19, resilience is more important than ever for small business owners. As a follow up to our special topics webinar “Staying Resilient During Extraordinary Times” facilitated by Christina Nikiforuk, Leadership Coach and Consultant, we are pleased to offer a three-part resilience series. Each webinar will feature a small business owner who will share their tools and tips for enhancing resilience. You will have an opportunity to learn what other business owners are doing from…
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Rock Your Side Hustle and Keep Your Day Job
Thinking of starting your own side hustle? It’s an exciting decision but it isn’t easy; especially if it’s your first time! And, while you might have an amazing idea, you don’t feel quite ready to quit your day job and go all in. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in feeling this way! Many entrepreneurs run side businesses while keeping their full-time jobs and there are proven ways to do so. In this seminar, you’ll discover what you need to know…
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Designing a New Content Marketing Plan for 2020
With customers safely perched at home, content consumption is at an all-time high right now. Is your business creating the type of content your customers and clients want to see? Join Ashley “WriterGal” Doan as she shares why content like blogs, social media posts, lead magnets, and video are invaluable for your business success. You’ll discover an easy-to-follow framework so you can plan the rest of your 2020 content calendar in less than a day.
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Starting a Consulting Business
Do you possess a special skill, ability or talent you feel can help others and earn an income? Our Starting a Consulting Business seminar will show you how to turn your skills into a potentially lucrative career in the consulting and contracting field.
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Mythbusting Government Procurement
Each year, the Government of Canada spends $15-20 billion in procuring goods and services. While you may think they only deal with big companies, many of these contracts are awarded to small businesses across Canada. Small businesses just like yours! Interested in learning more? Let us help you decide if selling to the Government of Canada is appropriate for your business.
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How to Become an Inclusive Employer After COVID-19
As we begin the process of re-opening our economy, many business owners will face the need to rebuild and hire new staff. This presents a unique opportunity to build from the ground up with a more inclusive hiring policy. Not only can an employer cast a wider net to find the right candidate, they’ll also enhance the standing of their brand through inclusive hiring practices. By implementing these step-by-step practices, a business can demonstrate social values that will resonate with…
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Business Networking Skills for Success
In-person networking remains the single most effective way to put your business on the map. Attend Business Networking Skills for Success and learn how to make a big impression during your in-person meetings.
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Grow Your Sales With Free Trade Agreements
Businesses that consider free trade agreements in their growth plans can export more cost-effectively and be more competitive in the international market. Canada’s 14 trade agreements may mean you can enter international markets with 0% or reduced import duties. Exporters of services may also make significant gains. In this interactive webinar, you will begin to learn about how to meet market regulations and achieve exporting success.
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Business Mapping: Developing a Smart Business Model
Business Mapping offers a more accessible alternative to the traditional business plan process that will leave you with a strategic plan to direct your business. This introductory seminar will empower you to create a fleshed-out business map.
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Operations Management for Small Business
Running a business will always be a challenge but having a solid foundation in place can lessen the load. Our Operations Management for Small Business Seminar will teach you how to merge all the essential elements of operating a small business.
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TaxSense for Incorporating Your Business
Thinking about incorporating? As your business matures, the realities of your legal and tax situations will change. Incorporation for Small Business will teach you how a registered corporation can help lower risk and optimize tax benefits.
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Small Business Incorporation Package
Incorporating can unlock a range of benefits for you and your business. Our Small Business Incorporation Package is all-day tax and legal information series that instructs on how to do business as a corporation in BC.
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Start Smart 1: Basics of Starting a Business
Starting a business is one of the most exciting decisions a person can make in their life. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills you need to get it off the ground with Start Smart 1: Basics of Starting a Business.
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Start Smart 2: Key Considerations of Starting a Business
Starting a business is tricky enough without adding unnecessary risks. Our Start Smart 2 seminar focuses on how entrepreneurs can protect their business, their employees and themselves during the start-up phase and beyond.
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Market Research 2: Surveys and Focus Groups
Primary market research empowers you to collect important data straight from the source. Learn how your small business can leverage these numbers by attending Market Research 2, our fascinating, hands-on seminar.
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Doing Business with the Government of Canada: Half Day Condensed
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada? Join us for this FREE half-day seminar and learn about the various aspects of doing business with the federal government.
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How to Drive More Traffic to Your Website
This search engine and analytics seminar will guide you through tools such as Google Search Console, Audience Insights and Demographics Reports from Google Analytics. You’ll discover your “rock star” products that drive new business, and research your competitors’ marketing strategy as you attract more customers online to grow your business.
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Creating a Website for Your Business
Wondering how to make a website? Thanks to platforms like WordPress, Shopify and Squarespace, it’s not as difficult as you think. Our Creating a Website for Your Business seminar will guide you through the basics.
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Doing Business with the Government of Canada: Half Day Condensed
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada? Join us for this FREE half-day seminar and learn about the various aspects of doing business with the federal government.
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Finding and Bidding on Opportunities with the Government of Canada
Interested in finding out about the Government of Canada’s tendering process? This FREE seminar will equip you with the knowledge you need to bid on government contracts.
More InfoDoing Business with the Government of Canada: Half Day Condensed
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada? Join us for this FREE half-day seminar and learn about the various aspects of doing business with the federal government.
More InfoDoing Business with the Government of Canada: Half Day Condensed
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada? Join us for this FREE half-day seminar and learn about the various aspects of doing business with the federal government.
More InfoFinding and Bidding on Opportunities with the Government of Canada
Interested in finding out about the Government of Canada’s tendering process? This FREE seminar will equip you with the knowledge you need to bid on government contracts.
More InfoDoing Business with the Government of Canada: Half Day Condensed
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada? Join us for this FREE half-day seminar and learn about the various aspects of doing business with the federal government.
More InfoDoing Business with the Government of Canada: Half Day Condensed
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada? Join us for this FREE half-day seminar and learn about the various aspects of doing business with the federal government.
More InfoFinding and Bidding on Opportunities with the Government of Canada
Interested in finding out about the Government of Canada’s tendering process? This FREE seminar will equip you with the knowledge you need to bid on government contracts.
More InfoDoing Business with the Government of Canada: Half Day Condensed
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada? Join us for this FREE half-day seminar and learn about the various aspects of doing business with the federal government.
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