Are you thinking about launching a small business and looking to learn the key aspects of entrepreneurship?
The Kick-Starting Entrepreneurship program is a series of workshops designed for young entrepreneurs to learn about the key areas of entrepreneurship and starting a business. These workshops are open to anyone interested in learning more about how to get started as an entrepreneur.
All workshops will take place in-person at the Brock LINC at Brock University or you can join online. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Workshops
Entrepreneurial Mindset
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What is an Entrepreneurial Mindset? Do you have the skills and mindset to become an entrepreneur? The Entrepreneurial Mindset workshop will introduce you to the skills that make up an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills that enable people to identify and make the most of opportunities, overcome and learn from setbacks and succeed in a variety of settings. As part of this workshop, you will also take a FREE assessment to learn about your top entrepreneurial mindset skills.
Free pizza and drinks will be provided.
Market Research Workshop
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The Market Research for your Startup workshop will provide an overview of the different types of market research, how to go through the steps of market research and examples of primary and secondary market research activities. This workshop will also include information on how to use the Brock Library and the resources available to students through the Brock Library.
Writing Your Business Plan
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What is a business plan and why do you need one? In this workshop you will learn the basics of developing a business plan and why it is important for your startup business.
Free pizza and drinks will be provided.
This workshop will be led by the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre.
Steps to Starting a Small Business Workshop
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Are you looking to start a small business? Join us for “Steps to Starting a Small Business” to learn about the rules and regulations surrounding starting a small business or a startup. Learn about topics including; name registration, incorporation, licensing and the basics of taxation.
Free pizza and drinks will be provided.
This workshop will be led the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre.
Pitching Your Business Idea
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Want to learn how to pitch your business idea? Join us for this workshop to learn about the basics of what to include in a pitch presentation and how to tell you startup story!
Free pizza and drinks will be provided.
This workshop will be led by Innovate Niagara.
Introduction to Sales & Marketing for Your Startup
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In this workshop you will learn about the basic marketing principles to help you build a marketing plan for your Startup business. Whether you have an early-stage business or a side-hustle, this workshop will provide you with the basics to start developing your marketing strategy.
Free pizza and drinks will be provided.
This workshop will be led by the Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre.
What Lenders are Looking For
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Join us for a workshop to learn about “What Lenders Are Looking For” when it comes to financing your startup business. Learn about the basics of what lenders want and how to best position your startup business for financing.
Free pizza and drinks will be provided.
This workshop will be led by Volker Loetfering, Business Loans Officer at Venture Niagara CFDC.
You can register for one or all of the workshops that you are interested in attending. All workshops will take place in-person at the Brock LINC, Room 302 in the Rankin Family Pavilion at Brock University or you can join online.