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WeBC  — Business Skills Development - BC - Canada

WeBC — Business Skills Development

Last Update: June 7, 2025
BC, Canada
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs

WeBC — Business Skills Development at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Up to 95% of project cost
Timeline
  • Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Other Support
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Grant Providers
  • WeBC
Status
Open

Overview of the WeBC — Business Skills Development program

Workshops on starting a business, marketing, growing and workplace diversity.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Participation in business skills workshops covering topics such as marketing, cash flow management, operations, and exporting.
  • Engagement in leadership and communication development programs for women entrepreneurs.
  • Accessing on-demand learning programs to enhance knowledge in areas like human resources, financial management, and marketing.
  • Utilizing self-directed study resources, including workbooks and recorded webinars, to build practical business skills.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,000

Hosting regular WeCafés for networking and business strategy discussions

$ 13,500

Organizing a series of workshops focused on leadership communication for women entrepreneurs

$ 12,000

Establishing a series of workshops about business startup basics for women

$ 10,000

Launching a series of interactive leadership communication webinars

$ 20,000

Developing on-demand SMART programs to support small business growth led by women

$ 12,000

Creating a comprehensive webinar series on marketing strategies for women founders

Eligibility criteria of the WeBC — Business Skills Development program

  • The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur.

Who is eligible?

  • Businesses owned or operated by women entrepreneurs

Eligible expenses

  • Enrollment fees for business training workshops and programs.
  • Purchase of workbooks and access to webinar recordings for business skills development.
  • Participation in on-demand learning modules covering key business areas such as HR, marketing, financial management, and exporting.

How to apply to the WeBC — Business Skills Development program

1
Eligibility Check
  • Check eligibility
  • Gather required documents
2
Application Preparation
  • Fill out the application form
  • Write the business plan
3
Submission
  • Submit the application within the deadlines
  • Wait for application assessment

Additional information

  • Business training is available in-person and online, catering to different learning preferences and schedules.
  • Programs include interactive workshops, on-demand learning, and self-directed study options.
  • Training sessions are designed and delivered by industry experts to ensure practical and current content.
  • Free downloadable resources and webinar recordings are made available for flexible access.

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