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The middle of summer may seem like a strange time to begin Holiday preparations, but the truth is, savvy business owners know now is the time to start planning for success. The days are counting down to some of the busiest and most demanding shopping days of the year – Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November, Holidays in December. Have you put your plans in place for success this winter?

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This workshop focuses on understanding social media for small business, what it is and how it’s connecting people.

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Writing a business plan provides a roadmap to success for your business. It will outline your goals and the steps you will take to achieve them. This seminar will take a deep dive into the various aspects of a business plan and the key questions you need to address in each. You’ll identify the gaps in your plan and the areas you need to develop further. You’ll also find out about business plan reviewing and how it can take your start-up to the next phase.

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One statistic suggests that 80% of business owners want to stop working in their business within the next 10 years, and yet only about 20% have an exit plan. As time passes, every entrepreneur will face the challenging task of putting an exit plan in place. This seminar will introduce the exit planning process and provide you with the 7 key steps to a business exit plan.

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Whether you are starting or looking to grow your business, the business structure you choose can have a massive impact on your profits and tax situation.

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Today there are more options than ever to be advertising on social media, but with limited budgets, it's important to make a right decisions. In this lessons, learn about the options that are out there, from Facebook to TikTok and everything in between.

Learn about the new and emerging ad units that marketers are using in creative ways to drive online bookings and sales.

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Explore new markets with Export Navigator – some are right next door and only a drive away! There are many companies in BC that are selling into other provinces with the help of an Export Advisor.

It’s a great way to start exporting and allows you to expand your market and gain knowledge before going international.

Learn how your business can get into interprovincial exporting. In this webinar, they will cover examples of exporting into different provinces and how to sketch out a basic exporting plan. You’ll also see the possibilities of how proper sales planning and execution can bring new customers to your business.

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Wondering if your products are a good fit for markets outside of BC? There’s lots to consider before taking the leap and starting the export process, which is why market research is essential. Asking the right questions points you towards the information you need to succeed in new markets.

Learn where you can find answers to your questions and to kickstart your exporting journey; register for this webinar on market research for exporters.

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Across Canada, small businesses are embracing a digital transformation. Customers are more comfortable than ever shopping online, and savvy business owners are building the infrastructure needed to meet rising demand. Web traffic is great to have, but are you doing everything you can to turn traffic into sales?

This fast-paced and interactive webinar focuses on key strategies and common mistakes made in website development. You’ll learn how to implement best practices and maximize the effectiveness of your online presence.

Join Kris Trudeau, Founder of HPX Media, and discover how to optimize your website to meet your business goals. Together, you’ll delve into popular websites, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and develop key takeaways to boost your business website.

Recommended Pre-requisites:
– Participant already has a website, or
– Attended “Creating a Website for Your Business” webinar

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As small business owners approach retirement, or adjust to the realities of COVID-19, many are contemplating selling their businesses. In this seminar you’ll learn how businesses are valued, how buyers think, and practical tips for maximizing value.

Join Ernest Bednarz Chartered Business Valuator, and learn the basic principles of business valuation, which methods to use and how to apply them. Knowing how much a business is worth is key to successfully selling a business or buying one. Even if you’re not yet ready to sell it’s never too early to plan for it as strategies to increase the value of your business can take time to put in place.

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This webinar will cover these topics and discuss programs like Fulfillment by Amazon and Advertising on Amazon that can help you grow your customer-base.

Amazon creates virtual shelf space for more than 40,000 third-party sellers from Canada, most of which are local small-and-medium-sized businesses. In 2021, more than half of all Canadian sellers took advantage of Fulfillment by Amazon. The number of Canadian sellers who surpassed $1 million in sales grew by more than 38%, and nearly 240 Canadian sellers surpassed $1 million in sales for the first time.

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Ask any startup entrepreneur and they’ll likely tell you there aren’t enough hours in the day to achieve their goals. What if there was a simple way to find more time and become more productive?

Discover best practices to boost productivity within your team and find ways to produce quality work more efficiently. Rather than working harder, it’s time to start working smarter!

Join Sagan Morrow, Productivity Strategist and Success Coach, and learn how to tackle common productivity mistakes in the workplace, and practical action steps needed to resolve those issues.

As a bonus, you’ll receive a series of guided questions to maintain high productivity standards and results in a remote work environment and productivity actions you can easily implement.

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In these challenging times, it is more important than ever for small business owners to learn cost-effective ways to increase their sales leads and reach new customers.

Thankfully, digital marketing has levelled the playing field for small businesses online. With the right tactics, businesses of all sizes can compete effectively online, reaching customers in several different places without breaking the bank. Join Ted Lau, Ballistic Arts, and learn practical, DIY tips for generating sales leads online.

Learn cost-effective digital lead generation tactics, develop an understanding of the advantages of each channel, and learn how to leverage them in tandem. This fast-paced and informative webinar will leave you ready to inform your creative decisions using analytics, all in alignment with your brand.

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Customers love video content. Many business owners think it’s expensive and time-consuming to create this content but this is no longer the case. Thanks to the humble smartphone, professional-looking videos can be made quickly and easily.

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The first year in business represents the perfect time to nail down financials and grow strong. Start with the Financial Planning for Small Business seminar.

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The Government of Canada spends up to $25 billion annually on goods, services, and construction. Many of these contracts are fulfilled by small businesses, meaning plenty of opportunities to engage with. This seminar will guide you through the various aspects involved in doing business with the federal government as well as the recourse mechanisms and services available to suppliers in the event they encounter issues with a federal contract.

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The past two years have changed the way companies work, conduct business and network. Our adaptation to online networking events has opened new ways to interact and create the connections needed for business success. Now is the perfect time to assess your network, increase your connections and position business to benefit as the economy reopens.

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Thinking of creating a website for your business? WordPress websites make up almost 30% of the internet and it was recently named the world’s fastest growing Content Management System (CMS). Similar to Shopify, Wix and Squarespace, WordPress offers a free-to-install, flexible and simple interface to make the most of your business website.

For free access, register with coupon code DBC3034.

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The past couple of years have been a challenge on ways to re-think how and where to sell. Human interactions have rapidly shifted to socially distant, online environments and many businesses have had to pivot their sales strategy. Join this fast-paced and interactive webinar where you’ll learn the changing approaches to selling, new customer behaviours, expectations, and technologies that consumers have adopted.

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Writing a business plan provides a roadmap to success for your business. It will outline your goals and the steps you will take to achieve them. This seminar will take a deep dive into the various aspects of a business plan and the key questions you need to address in each. You’ll identify the gaps in your plan and the areas you need to develop further. You’ll also find out about business plan reviewing and how it can take your start-up to the next phase.

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Blogging allows a business to easily create and share valuable and relevant content with their target audience. Whether it’s blogging, social media or newsletters, content marketing is critical for entrepreneurs looking to promote their business in a budget-conscious manner.

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To access these resources completely free of charge, please register online via the links below using coupon code DBC3034.

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To access these resources completely free of charge, please register online via the links below using coupon code DBC3034.

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Host: Small Business BC

To access these resources completely free of charge, please register online via the links below using coupon code DBC3034.

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Host: Small Business BC

To access these resources completely free of charge, please register online via the links below using coupon code DBC3034.

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Host: Small Business BC

To access these resources completely free of charge, please register online via the links below using coupon code DBC3034.

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