What Does this Course Include?
Everything You Need to Know To Start and Grow a Business in BC
Course Module Breakdown
Check out the modules and a quick recap of what’s included in each. Below this list, you can download the full course outline.
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This module walks you through the steps in determining what business to start so you can design your ideal life around your business idea.
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We help you determine if this new business will start as a full-time venture or a part-time side hustle, as well as start planning your exit strategy.
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Learn how to use planning tools to manage your time, organize your work and create effective work habits to maximize productivity.
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A comprehensive introduction to the legal considerations for entrepreneurs starting and growing a business in BC.
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This module will help you understand how accounting works for your business, how to create a general financial business plan and how to meet all of your tax obligations.
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We take you through the process of business licenses, regulations, permits, insurance, name registration and even buying a domain name.
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Learn how to jump-start your business with business loans, lines of credit, grants and funding.
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Learn how to manage your product or service from inception to delivery, including manufacturing and distribution.
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In this module, we cover the why and how of starting your preliminary market research, as well as coming up with a name, mission, values and vision while developing your story.
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Get a clear understanding of your off-line strategy with the pros and cons of each initiative.
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Learn the major initiatives you need to take into consideration when developing your digital marketing strategy and how to outline your first year of marketing objectives.
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We’ll help you understand the basics of public relations and its various components, as well as what is required to reach your PR goals.
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This module helps you clarify your sales process and goals to ensure all your hard work turns into revenue.
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In this module, we walk you through creating and implementing your growth strategy.
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Learn the step-by-step processes of evaluating your human resource requirements and planning your organizational structure.
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In this module, we help you determine your current leadership style and create your ideal image of yourself as a leader.
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Learn the foundations of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and the importance of “why”.
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We provide you with the tools you need to help you clarify the culture that you envision for your business.
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We have hands-on tools, checklists, resource guides and more to help you start and grow your business.