Business Basics For Innvovators (Edmonton region)
The unique design of Business Basics for Innovators BUILDS on the inventory of resources, experience and expertise you bring to the table – emphasizing your strengths.
BBFI then helps entrepreneurs FOCUS on the critical aspects of his/her business, finding just-in-time solutions to issues you are facing at the moment. On a daily basis, business owners face a multitude of opportunities and distractions. After going through BBFI founders are able to identify and capitalize on true opportunities and discard
distractions, making sure you address what’s important.
Finally, BBFI is an opportunity for founders to VALIDATE their decisions with mentors and other advisors from the participants’ own personal & professional network.
BBFI plays an integral role in an entrepreneur’s ability to ACCELERATE a company’s progress, improving the chances for success by helping entrepreneurs improve their performance as business owners.
"Business Basics for Innovators (BBFI) was certainly a lot more than what I was expecting or had even considered. My partner had never experienced the need/benefits of a business plan and the BBFI condensed session sparked a lot of thought. I had written business plans before but BBFI has enabled me to better define and express what we are about. Absolutely Most Valuable! Thank you to TEC Edmonton. I am glad to have found your organization!”
~Leslie Boyer
Founder + Business Development
A condensed version over 2 days will be offered to Fast Growth and Student participants:
EDMONTON LOCATION:
For the next scheduled BBFI seminar, see our webpage at www.tecedmonton.com/esd for upcoming dates.
**Individual sessions are offered during the day as well (schedule listed below). Individual sessions run from January to May with additional dates to be added.
Location: 4th floor, Enterprise Square (10230 Jasper Ave.), Edmonton
For more information, contact Noreen Hoskins at noreen.hoskins@tecedmonton.com
VenturePrize Toolkit (Calgary region)
The TEC VenturePrize Toolkit Series will provide Calgary and southern Alberta TEC VenturePrize competitors with the tools needed to assess their business concept, and will provide planning strategies and business plan writing skills to give your plan an edge. The series will also coach participants on how to develop a dynamic and succinct pitch.
In Calgary and Lethbridge, you can attend the Innovators Toolkit series which will be offered in a condensed version as follows:
CALGARY LOCATION:
Date: Sessions will be offered as both compressed one day offerings or individually. See their website for availability.
Compressed VenturePrize Toolkit (one day): January 29th / February 7th (In addition, an invitational event on March 19th will be offered for the province's VenturePrize semi-finalists).
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Compressed sessions only)
Location: Innovate Calgary, 3553 - 31 Street NW
For more information, contact Steven McIlvenna at SMcIlvenna@innovatecalgary.com
Lethbridge location:
Date: Another scheduled date will be offered based on demand.
Time: 10:00 - 4:00
Location: University of Lethbridge (Room TBA)
For more information, contact Morgan Guo at mengjuan.guo@uleth.ca
2012-13 Edmonton BBFI Seminar Series - Topics Include:
Business Concept
1/2 day Sessions: April 9*
Innovations are born from a passionate intention to “do something.” How do bright ideas translate into good business ideas? Participants form action plans for making their companies and products stand out.
*This date is past the VenturePrize 2013 deadline but may be attended for VenturePrize 2014
Customers and Marketing
1/2 day Sessions: April 9*
How customers perceive a company tethers an innovative idea to sales – the way a company makes money. Participants in this session will appreciate the importance of linking product design with customer need, and sales & marketing to customer benefits.
*This date is past the VenturePrize 2013 deadline but may be attended for VenturePrize 2014
People and Leadership
Full day session: February 12 1/2 day Sessions: April 23*
Good leadership often rides on the ability of an innovator to sell an idea not only to customers, but to an advisory board and employees as well. Participants form plans to find advisors and recruit employees who fit with the vision and mission of their companies.
*This date is past the VenturePrize 2013 deadline but may be attended for VenturePrize 2014
Money and Milestones
Full day session: February 12 1/2 day Sessions: May 7*
Innovators have to make decisions about where to invest money all the time. Identifying and setting milestones help determine whether an action is worth the investment. Participants in this session will explore options for funding startups and tracking growth of their companies.
*This date is past the VenturePrize 2013 deadline but may be attended for VenturePrize 2014
The Startup Organization
Full day session: February 12 1/2 day Sessions: May 22*
There are a number of issues that emerge when bringing an innovative idea to market. Part of managing risk is to make sure your business is set up optimally -- internally (operations) and externally (partnerships). In this session, participants look for opportunities to partner and weigh the costs and benefits of pursuing partnerships. In addition, participants will identify and navigate typical internal issues related to operating a business.
*This date is past the VenturePrize 2013 deadline but may be attended for VenturePrize 2014