Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission

Business Mapping: Developing a Smart Business Model
2023-01-25 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
Mastering the Business Model Canvas
Course Description

Struggling with the complexities of a business plan? Business mapping helps to deconstruct the formal elements of a business plan, simplifying a lot of the information into bite-sized pieces. It covers the same aspects as a more traditional business plan, without going into as much granular detail.
Join John Baxter, Small Business BC as he provides you with a lean start-up canvas for developing a new business that segments your potential enterprise into nine easy to understand chunks.

What Will I Learn?

Learn how to evaluate your business idea
Understand the key areas of a successful business model
Discuss your business viability through practical workshopping
How to map your business out on a worksheet
Clarify types of business structures and requirements
The different financing options available for your new venture

Presented By

John Baxter

Small Business BC’s webinars are delivered online via Zoom. All webinar participants will receive access to a recording for seven days after the live session. For instructions on how to optimize your Zoom setup, click here.

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TAC Talks with executive chef and culinary expert Christine Couvelier
2023-01-19 16:00 - 17:30
Jan. 12: TAC Talks with executive chef and culinary expert Christine Couvelier. Join Christine Couvelier to discuss the importance of being informed about key market influences and up to date on global food trends.
Join us to hear Christine Couvelier, Culinary Trendologist and President of Trendi, explain how being informed about key market influences, as well as being up to date on global food trends are the cornerstones of any food and beverage business.
Register here.

Accelerate Okanagan's New Year Kick Off is back (to the future)!
2023-01-12 18:00 - 2023-02-03 23:00
Accelerate Okanagan’s New Year Kick Off is back (to the future)!
#OKGNtech, it’s been too long! We can’t wait to celebrate the new year with you at this time-travel-inspired event. Our New Year Kick Off (NYKO) is all about creating valuable memories with our growing #OKGNtech community. Join us in raising our glasses to appreciating the past, and celebrating the future.
Who Should Come?
If you’re willing, you’re welcome! Entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, investors, and supporters of OKGNtech looking to connect, NYKO is for you.
Event Details:

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023
BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
6:00pm – Late

Ticket Includes:

Drink Ticket & Standing Dinner
DJ & Dance Floor
Unlimited Bowling & Bocce
Portrait Studio and more!

Attire Suggestion:
We love a guest that dresses for the part! Think acid-washed jeans, puffer vests, and parachute pants… But really, are there any rules when time travel is possible?!
This event is 19+. Please bring ID & drink responsibly.
Location: BNA Brewing Co
1250 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC
Date & Time: Thursday, January 12th from 6pm – Late
Event tickets: nyko2023.eventbrite.com

Digital Marketing Tips for 2023
2023-01-12 10:30 - 12:00
Top 10 DIY Lead Generation Tools for Your Business
Course Description

As agile small businesses, we are constantly learning new ways to adapt to an ever-changing world. Some of these include emerging digital marketing and lead generation trends to help us reach more customers.
Join our Digital Marketing Expert, Ted Lau as he shares valuable DIY tips for digital marketing in the new year. Ted is the owner of an award-winning digital marketing agency, Ballistic Arts Media Studios. Ted will cover SEO, e-commerce, social media platforms and more.

What Will I Learn?

How to effectively target top funnel keywords into leads
How to improve online purchase experiences from prospective customers
How to engage with your leads authentically on your social platforms
What it means to be “meta” and what you need to watch out for in 2023

Presented By

Ted Lau

Small Business BC’s webinars are delivered online via Zoom. All webinar participants will receive access to a recording for seven days after the live session. For instructions on how to optimize your Zoom setup, click here.

Beginner's Guide to Importing Raw Materials for Your Business
2022-12-08 00:00
You have an idea for a great product, and you’d like to make it in Canada, but you can’t source all the raw materials you need from within Canada. Have you considered importing them?
If you’re new to importing, the idea can be intimidating: where can you get the materials, what are the regulations, how do you protect your money and how do you get them here?
On December 13, join WeBC Business Advisor Archana Samtani Singhania for a conversation with women business owners who import materials or packaging for their products.
You will learn:

How to identify and source raw materials for importing
The difference between regulated vs. non-regulated imports
Common mistakes to avoid when it comes to contracts, duties and shipping costs
When and where to seek help

Join us for this free session to ask your questions and learn how you can make informed decisions about importing.
December 13 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Webinar
Our WeCafés are always free and open to everyone!
A recording will be available after the live session.
Facilitator: Archana Samtani Singhania , WeBC Business Advisor
Panelist:

Allison Boulton, Founder, Aslin Beer Co.
Toni Desrosiers, Founder & CEO, Abeego

About the Panelist
Alison Boulton
Sustainability Advocate #EnviroAlley, International Trade Advisor, SME Mentor
After living in China and the Middle East for three years, Allison returned to Vancouver to work as an International Trade Advisor with Small Business BC, and started her own firm assisting entrepreneurs grow globally. While abroad, she completed her MBA and worked as the China Director of Marketing and Trade Sales with an importer and distributor of North American beverages. Prior to moving overseas, Allison was the Director of Operations for a boutique Canadian winery with exports to over 20 countries.
Her enthusiasm for travel and for understanding how people live around the world has led her to explore over 30 countries. She uses this experience to help clients understand, not only the regulations of international trade, but also the country’s cultural differences that are so vital for businesses looking to succeed in the global marketplace

Test Event
2022-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
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Test Event Number Two
2022-09-27 08:00 - 17:00
