WeBC — Business Skills Development
grant_single|update March 28, 2025
BC, Canada
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Other Support
Expert Advice
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- grant_single|allIndustries
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- WeBC
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Workshops on starting a business, marketing, growing and workplace diversity.
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This grant offers business skills development specifically for women entrepreneurs through a variety of educational modalities. Unfortunately, the specific financing modalities associated with this grant have not been detailed.
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This grant supports women entrepreneurs in their pursuit of business skills development through various training programs. The eligible activities involve both online and in-person learning opportunities designed by industry experts.
- Participation in interactive workshops on key business areas such as marketing, cash flow, operations, and exporting.
- Engagement in WeCafés to explore topics relevant to starting and growing a business.
- Utilization of workbooks and webinar recordings for flexible learning.
- Development of leadership communication skills through Taking the Stage® program.
- Enrollment in on-demand SMART programs expanding knowledge in HR, Financial Fitness, and Marketing.
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$ 12,000
Establishing a series of workshops about business startup basics for women
$ 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
$ 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
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- To be a woman entrepreneur
- To have an active business
- To have training needs in business skills development
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This grant is specifically available for women entrepreneurs looking to enhance their business skills through practical training and workshops.
- Women entrepreneurs who are currently managing or looking to start a business.
- Individuals seeking to deepen their functional knowledge in areas such as marketing, cash flow management, and exporting.
- Women seeking leadership skills enhancement through programs like "Taking the Stage®".
- Entrepreneurs interested in self-paced learning with wrap-around support services, such as the On-Demand SMART Programs.
- Those who value learning from industry experts and seek relevant, applicable strategies for business success.
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This program provides business skills development opportunities specifically tailored for women entrepreneurs. The eligible activities focus on enhancing business acumen and leadership skills through varied educational formats.
- Participating in interactive workshops covering topics like marketing, cash flow, operations, and exporting.
- Accessing workbooks, downloadable resources, and webinar recordings for flexible learning.
- Engaging in leadership communication programs geared toward developing a confident leadership presence.
- Utilizing on-demand SMART Programs to expand knowledge in areas such as HR, financial fitness, and marketing.
- Receiving advisory services and resiliency training to support business growth and sustainability.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Applicant's business relevance
- Demonstrated need for the grant
- Clear business goals and objectives
- Potential impact on business growth
grant_single_labels|apply
- Step 1: Eligibility Check
- Check eligibility
- Gather required documents
- Step 2: Application Preparation
- Fill out the application form
- Write the business plan
- Step 3: Submission
- Submit the application within the deadlines
- Wait for application assessment
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