Past Workshops
Preparing Your Business for Growth Financing
September 2010
Participants learned how to get their businesses ready for financing from the valuable expertise of Randy Thompson, CEO of VentureAlberta Angel Forum. Topics included evaluating market need and distribution channels and pitching your business.
E-branding Your Business October 2010
Valuable techniques and skills to build compelling and dynamic brand presence online were offered by Adriel Michaud of Epiar and Top Draw.
Managing Systems and Processes the Right Way
November 2010
Lina Heath, President of Eveline Charles Salon, Spas & Beauty MD shared tools and techniques to manage operations before and after business growth to create quality throughout an organization.
The 7 Steps to Marketing Success
January 2011
Attendees learned the 7 proven techniques for small business owners to build a strategy that is both affordable and effective for attracting new customers. Facilitated by Cidnee Stephen, emcee of Innovative Approaches to Success 2010 and 2011, and owner of Strategies for Success.
Your Value Proposition and Expanding Sales
February 2011
This workshop provided attendees the tools needed to define thier product or business' value proposition, uncover effective sales strategies and learned how to stand out in the market. Facilitated in Edmonton by Kurain Tharakan, senior member of Acton Consulting Ltd., and in Calgary by Brian Pleet, President of Strategico Marketing Group.
Followers, Fans, and Connections...Now What?
Making the Most of Social Media
April 2011
This workshop provided attendees that had established social networks the valuable insight and skills to make the right connections and engage customers in conversation. Facilitated by Shauna McConechy of Out Enterprises Inc.