News & Events
Women's Enterprise Centre
-- Jul 14 2010 to Aug 19 2010 --
Most entrepreneurs know that there is no such thing as the lazy days of summer. That is also true for the staff at the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba. Not only are we delivering several workshops during July and August, we are also using this time to plan programs and events for the autumn and winter. We have updated our website and are putting the finishing touches on WEC E-News, our official on-line newsletter that will be delivered in August. Every month you will receive the latest news for entrepreneurs including information on upcoming seminars, workshops and events, in an easy to read format.
Until then, we hope you will take a few minutes to see what is happing at the Women's Enterprise Centre. Details about summer training sessions are below. We also have a new on-line business plan development series that you can use to develop your plan from the comfort of your own home. Please take a few minutes to complete our on-line survey to help us ensure our product and service offerings are relevant to you.
We are also please to tell you that the first phase of the WEC Tech Project is underway and we are seeking participants for phase II. This initiative, the first of its kind in
We hope you enjoy the summer!
Seminars: Business Basics
Welcome to Business
August 19 (6:30 to 8:30 pm)
Starting a business is an appealing idea for many women, but do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? This session helps you explore the advantages and challenges of being self-employed. It will also provide you with answers to frequently asked questions including: How do I register my business name? Do I require any special licenses and permits? How do I finance this idea? Business analysts from the Women's Enterprise Centre will guide you through the resources available at the Centre and throughout the community to help you put your dream into action. No Charge
Business Plan Development Workshop Series
What is a business plan and why do I need one? A business plan is a critical tool for outlining the strategy and developing the tactics to manage your business. It is a document that organizes all the information derived from your research and explains how you will start and operate your business. This interactive six-part series provides in-depth instruction on preparing each section of the business plan. While you don't have to take the sessions all at once, it is recommended that you take them in order and in the following clusters: Research and Exploration followed by Analysis and Evaluation; Marketing (two parts); Operations and Financial Projections. $25/session
Research and Exploration (Workshop 1)
August 9 (9 am to noon)
This session assists participants in exploring, refining and researching their business concept. Research tools and techniques will be discussed so that participants will understand what research they need to develop a realistic and effective plan and how to obtain this information.
Analysis and Evaluation (Workshop 2)
August 10 (9 am to noon)
Participants will learn how to analyze the research information they have collected in order to have a strong foundation for their marketing and operational strategies.
Marketing Parts I and II (Workshops 3 and 4)
July 14 and 19 (9 am to noon)
August 11 and 16 (9 am to noon)
This two-part session covers the strategic and tactical aspects of marketing your enterprise. Participants will explore a number of marketing approaches and will begin work on their own marketing plan. They will also learn how to design sales forecasts and will be introduced to key financial terms that will be used in the development of budgets and projections.
Register Now - July 14 and July 19
Register Now - August 11 and August 16
Operations Plan and Financial Projections (Workshop 5)
July 20 (9am to noon)
August 17(9 am to noon)
This session explores the operational plan by helping participants identify effective processes and systems, and consider the physical and human resources required to ensure the business will be able to meet its sales and marketing objectives. It then moves into a discussion of sales forecasts and budget numbers to develop realistic financial projections for the business. They will explore the importance of the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.
Feasibility and Risk Analysis (Workshop 6)
July 21 (9 am to noon)
August 18 (9 am to noon)
Participants will continue working on the cash flow statement and then analyze the feasibility of their business strategy based on their financial projections. They will also identify potential risks and create plans to mitigate those risks.
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