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FrCourse Description As someone who may be familiar with the basics of how to sell on Amazon, it’s time to learn about ways to grow and scale your business. Growing as a seller involves expanding your selection, fulfilling orders, driving traffic to your products, and delivering a great customer experience. This webinar will cover these […]
Course Description One statistic suggests that 80% of business owners want to stop working in their business within the next 10 years, and yet only about 20% have a exit plan. As time passes, every entrepreneur will face the challenging task of putting an exit plan in place. This seminar will introduce the exit planning […]
Course Description COVID-19 has spurred many changes affecting retail in BC, from disruptions to the supply chain to online shopping becoming more prevalent. At the same time though, initiatives like Shop Local and the transition of brick and mortar businesses to e-commerce are taking place. Now may be the best time for you to connect […]
Course Description Many small businesses don’t have the insurance coverage they need, and it’s estimated that 25 percent of BC businesses are underinsured or have no insurance at all. Have you ever wondered about business insurance – what it is, when you should buy it and why you need it to keep growing? This webinar […]
Course Description Email Marketing makes money. In fact, a recent study showed that for every $1 you spend on email marketing, you can expect an average return of $38. Find out what you need to start an effective email marketing campaign and reach your target audience via their email inbox. Join Mhairi Petrovic, Out-Smarts Marketing […]
Course Description 93% of online experiences begin with a search engine. Understanding how to improve your visibility in Google and other search engines is crucial for driving traffic to your website. Learn free online tools to find out who your website visitors are, what they’re searching for, and how you can get more visitors and […]
Course Description The past two years have changed the way we work, conduct business and network. Our adaptation to online networking events has opened new ways to interact and create the connections we need for our business to success. Now is the perfect time to assess your network, increase your connections and position your business […]
Join us on October 20 for this year’s Build. Grow. Thrive event during Small Business Week! Small Business BC (SBBC), alongside our partners at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), are excited to announce our annual Build. Grow. Thrive (BGT) event. This year, we are thrilled to be hosting the event in person after just […]
