
Indigenous Business Development Services — Saskatchewan
- Closing date : May 21, 2024
Overview
Access support for Indigenous entrepreneurs from start-up to expansion.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
- Launch or market a product/service
- Varies by project
- Closing date : May 21, 2024
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Saskatchewan
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
Activities funded
The Indigenous Business Development Services in Saskatchewan offers a range of activities aimed at supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses. These activities focus on providing essential business knowledge, networking opportunities, and personalized support services.
- Providing general business information for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.
- Offering start-up and growth strategies for Indigenous businesses.
- Assisting in business planning and management techniques.
- Facilitating networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs and business resources.
- Conducting workshops on essential business skills such as entrepreneurship introduction, target market identification, marketing strategy development, and product pricing.
- Helping with the development of cash flow statements and projected financial statements.
- Providing personalized one-on-one services to connect businesses with financing, mentors, and other necessary resources.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
This program is designed for Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to develop or grow in Saskatchewan.
- Indigenous entrepreneurs aiming to start a business.
- Indigenous-owned businesses looking to expand or improve.
- Businesses requiring assistance with business management and planning.
- Companies seeking to enhance their financial understanding and cash flow management.
- Entrepreneurs needing personalized one-on-one advisory services.
Eligible expenses
Eligible projects for this grant focus on empowering Indigenous businesses through key entrepreneurial skills and strategic business planning support. The activities promote growth and sustainability for Indigenous entrepreneurs by covering essential aspects of business management.
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship workshops focusing on the journey and benefits of starting a business.
- Target Market Identification sessions to understand and effectively reach potential customers.
- Workshops on Developing a Marketing Strategy, including promotion methods, budget planning, and success metrics.
- Pricing Your Product training to establish competitive pricing models considering fixed and variable costs.
- Guidance on Developing Your Cashflow, crucial for business tracking and financial planning.
- Assistance with Developing Projected Financial Statements for sustainable business operations.
- Understanding Your Financial Statements to evaluate business performance and identify necessary adjustments.
- Personalized One-on-One Service for making essential business connections and networking.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant specifically targets Indigenous entrepreneurs operating businesses within Saskatchewan. Its initiatives are designed to support regional economic development and provide crucial business services for these communities.
- Indigenous businesses located in Saskatchewan, Canada.