An introductory session to the Shopify platform intended for small businesses with products or services they would like to sell online.

Starting a Shopify store can be daunting if you’re just starting out. When you set-up your first store, you have access to enterprise level software with lots of options to help make it your own. Whether you’re starting a side hustle or building a million-dollar business, you’re in the right place to learn how to use Shopify. This course is most helpful if you have a product or service you’d like to sell online.

In this session, you will learn how to:

1. Grow your business with Shopify

2. Design your online store

3. Ship your product and get paid

4. Create happy, repeat customers

5. Launch your store

You will also receive suggestions for how to kickstart your sales with a $0 budget!

Speaker Profile: Angus Gastle.

Angus brings 20+ years of technology experience to Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). When he's not busy supporting Companies going through the BOLD Leadership Program, you can find him building MVPs and supporting startups through his role as the Co-Founder & 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 a Co-Founder & Partner at Cellar, an eCommerce Platform, and President & CEO at CleanNow, a successful on-demand home cleaning startup.

Angus builds stronger, more scalable business and technology operations, and works to enhance organizational productivity at every level. He loves solving problems, making things better and uses technology and automation in every part of his professional and personal life. He knows how to build high-performing teams and clear the path for those teams to do great things together.

He’s a father of three, husband, traveler, avid reader, board member, and has a decent jump shot.