ENTREPRENEUR AWAKENING – THE BUSINESS MINDSET THAT BRINGS SUCCESS

Barb Stuhlemmer at Company of Women on October 24th

When you first had the idea for your business, you knew you had something of great value that people would want to purchase. You knew you could make more money at it building the business directly and you knew you were tired of having someone else tell you how to work your expertise.

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Workshop: Put Your Business Idea into Action!

Thursday, September 20th 2:30PM-4:00PM

Business advisor Marzena Rachwal will walk you through hands-on activities that will help you test your business idea! If you've been thinking about a business idea, now is the time to take your first steps!

This workshop will cover:

• Discovering the problems that your business is solving
• Showing you how to predict the success of your business
• Narrowing down your skill gaps in your business
• Create a customer persona and learn how to target them
• Increase your confidence in starting your own business

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Inspiring Women Event

The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre are thrilled to announce that the 2018 Inspiring Women Event will be held on September 20th!

This event is designed to motivate, inspire, connect and celebrate women in business, professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate leadership. Since its inception in 2006, over 7,000 women have participated in this unique day of learning, sharing experiences and information, acquiring new contacts, networking with peers and learning from the experts.

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Business Launch 360 - 6 Part Series

Business Launch 360 is a comprehensive business development program for new ventures and early stage businesses. 

Delivered over 6 half day workshops you will develop skills in business planning; customer evaluation; marketing strategy and implementation; sales strategy; operations; financial tools and projections and presentation development. Each 3 hour workshop is interactive, hands on and delivered by a business advisor and industry experts. Once completed you will have developed a business strategy and obtained the knowledge to grow your business from the ground up.

Participants in Business Launch 360 will receive 6 workshops, all related course materials, a dedicated business advisor for 3 months including class time and plan development. A complete review and assessment of the business plan and the potential for up to 3 months of mentor support post launch.

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