Foodpreneur Start-Up Seminars
Overview
If you are developing a food venture, or are ready to expand and scale your operation, join a monthly series of free online seminars and training opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop an online presence
- Selling in a new market
- Marketing a product
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 12, 2021
Eligible candidates
- Accommodation and food services
- Ontario
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Startups
Activities funded
The grants are targeting businesses in the early stages of development in the food and beverage industry, offering support in various areas to aid their growth and compliance with industry regulations.
- Starting a Food Business & Regulatory Compliance
- Creating a Business Model
- Doing Market Research
- Analyzing the Competition
- Understanding Fire Code Compliance & Building Permits
- Understanding Zoning Requirements, Municipal Bylaws & Licensing
- Complying with Food Safety Requirements
- Selling Your Food Product
- Setting Your Pricing for Success
- Positioning Your Product on the Market
- Building an Audience
- Costing & Pricing Products to Make Profits
- Understanding COGS
- Cash Flow Management
- Planning for Profits
- Marketing & Branding Your Food Product
- Creating a Visual Identity
- Packaging Considerations
- Labelling Requirements
- Avoiding Labelling and Packaging Mistakes
- Selling to Food Retailers
- Breaking Down a Sales Call
- Creating a Sales Call Plan
- Overcoming Objections
- Closing the Deal and Following Up
Eligibility
The seminars offered do not specify explicit eligibility criteria for attending; however, they seem targeted towards certain audiences based on business development stage and goals.
- Individuals in the early stages of developing a food business interested in regulatory compliance and market entry.
- Entrepreneurs looking to understand and improve their food product sales strategies.
- Business owners seeking guidance on costing and pricing for profitability.
- Food business owners who need to develop their brand and marketing strategies.
- Individuals requiring understanding of food product labelling and packaging regulations.
- Those intending to sell consumer packaged goods (CPG) to retail stores for the first time.
Eligible expenses
This grant assists start-ups in the food and beverage industry to gain essential knowledge for successfully launching and managing their businesses. The eligible activities focus on regulatory compliance, marketing strategies, financial management, and product sales.
- Starting a food business and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Creating, managing, and marketing a food product.
- Costing and pricing strategies for profitability.
- Branding and marketing food products effectively.
- Labelling and packaging food products with compliance.
- Developing successful sales strategies to retail and direct customers.
Eligible geographic areas
The eligible geographic zones for this grant include various regions in Canada.
- Canada-wide
How to apply
Sign up for the seminar you're interested in, based on the topic you want to learn about and the scheduled date.
Attend the seminar to gain valuable insights and knowledge about starting and running a food business.
Apply the knowledge gained from the seminar to prepare your business plan and ensure regulatory compliance.
Utilize the provided resources, such as financial forecasting spreadsheets, to develop a viable business model.
Implement the strategies and insights on marketing, branding, pricing, labelling, packaging, and sales to optimize your business operations.
Follow up with the seminar instructors or consultants for any further guidance or clarification needed to enhance your business plan.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for the start-up seminars:
- Participants will have the opportunity to interact with industry experts during the seminars.
- Seminars are designed to foster practical skills and provide actionable insights for attendees.
- Each session includes a Q&A segment for attendees to ask specific questions on the topics covered.
