Are you ready to take your businesses to new heights? This session will provide you with key tools to navigate the legal landscape of business expansion. Legal knowledge can be a game-changer for your small business journey.

In this session, we will discuss:

● Understanding legal issues related to business growth.

● Employment and hiring considerations, including contracts and policies.

● Commercial leasing and property agreements.

● Protecting your brand and intellectual property during expansion.

● Compliance with regulations and industry-specific legal requirements.

Our Capital Relationship Strategist, Catherine Glambeck, will lead this advising session and walk you through what we expect to see on the financial projections and how to fill them out accurately. This session aims to give you the insights and support needed to fine-tune your assessment and improve your chances of successful approval.

We are excited about the opportunity to work with you closely and help you secure the financing you require for your business. Our goal is to provide valuable assistance throughout the loan process.

Please mark your calendar for the session!

About the Facilitator:

Catherine Glambeck has a diverse business background which started in accounting and finance. After working in many industries and roles, she started her own business. Together with her partner, they ran the business for many years. When the company was subsequently acquired by a larger organization, she set her sights on helping others through their Entrepreneurial journey. She went back to university and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Entrepreneurial management from Royal Roads University in 2013.

Are you wondering....

How do I start a business?

What paperwork do I need to complete?

Should I incorporate or be a sole proprietor?

Do I need a business plan?

These are common start-up questions we get from entrepreneurs. If it feels a bit overwhelming, you’re not alone!

Get answers to your start-up questions during this online group session.

Simply submit your question when registering and we'll answer all questions LIVE. (Questions will remain anonymous.)

We'll also share additional resources and connect you with other Alberta-based women entrepreneurs during round-table introductions.

Register today. Seats are limited!

Facilitator: Zulfira Pulotova

Zulfira’s passion is in supporting women on their entrepreneurial journey. As a business owner and a community builder she served many women entrepreneurs in Alberta as a Business Coach, Consultant, Mentor, and Connector. She also has helped organizations as an Impact Coach and Change Management Consultant. Her educational background includes Master’s in Public administration and Masters in Social Work; Business Consultant Certificate (Boise State); and Women Entrepreneurship Certificate (Cornell University).

Are you wondering....

• What do I need to know to start automating things in my business?

• How do I incorporate AI into our business processes?

• Should my employees be involved, and how might I empower them around automation?

• What tools should I use and how do I use them?

• Can you show me some examples so I can better understand Intelligent Automation?

This session is focused on automation, reviewing the basics of how automation projects happen, what the components of a successful automation integration are, and the tools that innovative companies use to make this type of work happen with the smallest upfront investment possible. We also discuss the importance of creating a culture of automation within your business to improve productivity for each person within your organization.

These are common start-up questions we get from entrepreneurs. If it feels a bit overwhelming, you’re not alone! Get answers to your automation & AI questions during this online group session. Simply submit your question when registering and we'll answer all questions LIVE. (Questions will remain anonymous.)

We'll also share additional resources and connect you with other Alberta-based women entrepreneurs during round-table introductions. Register today. Seats are limited!

Facilitator: Angus Gastle

Angus brings over 15 years of technology, marketing and digital transformation experience to AWE. When he’s not busy working with our incredible Bold Leadership Cohorts or leading webinars on all things eCommerce, he is the President of Phosphene, a digital consultancy. Previously, he was the Global Managing Director for CUSP, annually ranking in the Top 40 as one of the strongest digital agencies in the world by Awwwards & FWA. He was also President & CEO at CleanNow, a successful on-demand home cleaning startup.

There are so many things to know about marketing that it can feel overwhelming as a small business owner. Join Tyler and AWE as we explore marketing basics:

• 4 P's of Marketing

• Demographics and Psychographics

• Types of Marketing: Service, B2B, Consumer Behaviour, etc.

Get answers to your marketing and sales questions during this online group session.

Simply submit your question when registering and we'll answer all questions LIVE. (Questions will remain anonymous.)

We'll also share additional resources and connect you with other Alberta-based women entrepreneurs during round-table introductions.

Looking forward to seeing you!

About the Presenter:

Tyler Schmidt is a passionate supporter of women entrepreneurship and has dedicated his time and effort into being the Program Coordinator for both Bold Leadership and Strategic Edge programs offered by AWE. In this role he is able to leverage his love of data and analytics with the robust skillset he brings to the table to ensure that all participants are able to benefit greatly from AWE’s programs!

Are you wondering....

• How do I start a business?

• What paperwork do I need to complete?

• Should I incorporate or be a sole proprietor?

• Do I need a business plan?

These are common start-up questions we get from entrepreneurs. If it feels a bit overwhelming, you’re not alone!

Get answers to your start-up questions during this online group session.

Simply submit your question when registering and we'll answer all questions LIVE. (Questions will remain anonymous.)

We'll also share additional resources and connect you with other Alberta-based women entrepreneurs during round-table introductions.

Register today. Seats are limited!

Facilitator: Zulfira Pulotova

Our Capital Relationship Strategist, Catherine Glambeck, will lead this advising session and walk you through what we expect to see on the financial projections and how to fill them out accurately. This session aims to give you the insights and support needed to fine-tune your assessment and improve your chances of successful approval.

We are excited about the opportunity to work with you closely and help you secure the financing you require for your business. Our goal is to provide valuable assistance throughout the loan process.

Please mark your calendar for the session!

About the Facilitator:

Catherine Glambeck has a diverse business background which started in accounting and finance. After working in many industries and roles, she started her own business. Together with her partner, they ran the business for many years. When the company was subsequently acquired by a larger organization, she set her sights on helping others through their Entrepreneurial journey. She went back to university and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Entrepreneurial management from Royal Roads University in 2013.

Since then, with her people-centric nature, and empathy for the small business owner, Catherine has followed her calling to educate and share her first-hand, entrepreneurial understanding with the small business community. Her financial background allows her to support her clients in key financial areas such as cash flow, understanding financial statements and financing. She also has the personal and professional experience to advise as a generalist on all aspects of small business.

A born and raised Calgarian, Catherine loves traveling, learning about other cultures and spending time with friends and family. She has been to many places in the world but the bucket list is still long.

Please join AWE in hosting the Digital Law & Innovation Society (DLIS), a non-profit organization that focuses on law and tech, with an access to justice focus. River City Venture Clinic (RCVC) in Edmonton, a new Edmonton legal clinic and a project of the Digital Law & Innovation Society, offers free legal information to entrepreneurs in early stages, change makers starting social enterprises and nonprofits, and small businesses.

Wondering whether to incorporate, and what that might mean for your non-profit? Come learn about the legal framework and compliance obligations for non-profits, including governance, fundraising laws, and reporting requirements.

In this session we will discuss:

● Overview of non-profit organizations and their legal requirements.

● Steps to incorporate a non-profit and obtain tax-exempt status.

● Governance and board responsibilities.

● Fundraising and solicitation laws.

● Reporting and compliance obligations for non-profits.

Sign up now to equip yourself with the essential knowledge and tools needed to navigate the early stages of establishing a non-profit with confidence and compliance.

Are you wondering....

• How do I start a business?

• What paperwork do I need to complete?

• Should I incorporate or be a sole proprietor?

• Do I need a business plan?  

These are common start-up questions we get from entrepreneurs. If it feels a bit overwhelming, you’re not alone!

Get answers to your start-up questions during this online group session.

Simply submit your question when registering and we'll answer all questions LIVE. (Questions will remain anonymous.)

We'll also share additional resources and connect you with other Alberta-based women entrepreneurs during round-table introductions.

Register today. Seats are limited!

Facilitator: Zulfira Pulotova

Join Alberta Women Entrepreneurs in hosting Northern Lights College, in partnership with Colleges & Institutes Canada (CICan) who will deliver EDI-based topics for businesses in a series of online workshops aligned with The 50 - 30 Challenge , an initiative by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Accessibility 101

In this workshop we will be discussing the varying needs of people with disabilities and providing solutions on how to combat common barriers people with disabilities face.

By the end of this workshop participants should be able to:

· Gain an understanding of the importance of language and labels.

· Learn the different types of barriers people with disabilities experience.

· Identify barriers within the workplace, and brainstorm solutions to create accessible spaces.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or HR professional, this event will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to embrace diversity and create a more equitable workplace. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and make a positive impact on your organization

"Diversity in the workplace makes good business sense. Organizations that are more diverse are: more likely to outperform their peers; twice as likely to meet or exceed financial targets; and eight times more likely to achieve better business outcomes." Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Business owners make a multitude of decisions that may have significant implications on their taxes - especially when it comes to compensating from an incorporated business. One of these decisions is about whether business owners should pay themselves using a salary, dividends, or a combination of the two.

In this session, attendees will learn:

• Strategies that are available to pay a business owner - business salary or dividend.

• The advantages and disadvantages of paying a business owner either a salary or dividend.

• Explore the possibility of combined payment for both salary and dividend

• Corporate and personal tax effects of paying dividends versus salaries.

Speaker Bio:

Vartika Satija, CPA, CA is an independent designated professional accountant, striving to work with small businesses to educate and provide a financial check up of their business. Her passion is to partner up with Sole Proprietors, Small Businesses and Non for Profits to provide ongoing guidance towards their unique Accounting and Tax requirements. Her mission is to ensure that small businesses are well educated and informed about the best tax and accounting practices to be able to manage their cash flows and utilize in the best possible ways that will help to grow their business, achieve their financial goals and make a difference in the community. Her intensive experience includes personal and corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and other business advisory and who have also been involved in all sorts of businesses such as manufacturing, consulting, professional services, constructions, retail, restaurants, real estate, and many more.