Business Training and Coaching

Key Resources Business Model Canvas – Startup Example – Part 6.1 (8 min video)

BMC Key Activities (under 1 min video)

BMC Key Resources (under 1 min video)

Key Activities Business Model Canvas – Applied to Startup Example – Part 5.1 (10 min video)

BMC Cost Structure (2 min video)

Community Information Database

(The Community Information Database (CID) is a free internet-based resource developed to provide communities, researchers, and governments with access to consistent and reliable socio-economic and demographic data and information for all communities across Canada.)

Debt to Income Ratio Calculator

(Debt to Income Ratio Calculator is a tool the media likes to use to show how indebted Canadians are. While it’s helpful to know the average debt to income ration for Canadians – it’s more helpful knowing your own debt to income ratio.)

Break-Even Analysis

(The point in which total cost and total revenue are equal)

Economic / Demographic – CANADA

• Population Estimates
• Summerland Census Profile

Economic / Demographic – OKANAGAN

• Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Resources
• TOTA – About Us > Region
• City of Penticton – Economic Development Profile
• District of Summerland – Economic Development
• Census Profile – Summerland & Okanagan-Similkameen
• Kelowna Chamber of Commerce – Member Categories

Empathy Map Canvas

The Practical Guide to Empathy Maps: 10-Minute User Personas

Buyer Persona Online Tool

Customer Interview Strategies

VIDEO: Interview Tips with Body Language

VIDEO: What is Customer Relationship Management?

Responding to Online Reviews

Business Model Canvas: A Complete Guide

Fill out the Business Model Canvas Online

The Value Proposition Canvas Explained

4 Steps to Create a Killer Value Proposition Canvas

9 Steps to Creating a Successful Business Model

• NAICS Codes

Agriculture

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Farm and Farm Operator Data
• Farm Credit Canada
• Fruits, Berries and Nuts in the Okanagan
• Fruits, Berries and Nuts in Canada

 
Food and Beverage

• Canadian Agriculture and Food Industry Association
• Food Labelling
• Food & Beverage Processing
• Food & Beverage Canada
• BC Food Processor Association
• BC Wine Industry Quick Facts
• British Columbia Restaurant & Food Services Association – Resources
• Small Scale Food Processor Association SSFPA
• Specialty Food Association

Tourism:

• Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
• Travel Penticton
• Destination Osoyoos
• Visit Oliver
• BC Profiles For Sale

Cannabis:

• The Cannabis Commerce Association of Canada (CCAC)

Health and Wellness:

• Health Canada
• Canada Health Infoway
• Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
• Canadian Health Food Association
• The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

Construction:

• Canadian Home Builders Association
• Housing Organizations
• British Columbia Construction Association

Technology:

• BC Tech Assocation – Publications
• Technology & Innovation

Realty:

• South Okanagan Real Estate Board

Clean Technology:

• CleanBC

5 Charts Used for Competitor Analysis

(Making a competitor analysis to know enough about competitors is very important for business marketing. This page will introduce you 5 charts and templates that are often used in competitor analysis.)

• Introduction to Channels
• EXAMPLE: JerseySquare Channels
• Business Model Canvas Channels
• BMC Channel EXAMPLE
• Web Distribution
• Physical Distribution

How to Choose a Channel

• Distribution Complexity
• 7 Modern Marketing Frameworks Every Startup Needs to Know
• How to Create a Distribution Strategy That Actually Makes Money
• (See the spreadsheet he has for you find the link in the article.)
• A Simple Framework For Building A Growth Machine
• The Practical Advantage Of The ICE Score As A Test Prioritization Framework
• Sean Ellis’ Secret Growth Framework
• Ice Score Worksheet

Partnerships – How to Build a Startup

Partner Definition– How to Build a Startup

Partner Types – How to Build a Startup

Partner Risks Example

Managing Partner Risks

Start-up Partner Summary

10 Questions Partnership Agreements Need to Answer *

Sample Partnership Agreement

Finding a Lawyer: Law Society of BC *

(The BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association offers a Lawyer Referral Service, which will provide a referral to a local lawyer willing to take on new matters in a specific area of law. An initial half-hour consultation costs $25 plus tax.)

Government of Canada: Sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or co-operative?

BC Government Proprietorships & Partnerships

Is Partnership Right for Your Small Business?

BC Partnership Act

Government of Canada: Partnership Tax Forms

Partnership Brokers

Business Hub including Licenses

Intercity Licensing

Market Research Data – Free

Local Data and Demographics

Public Engagement Portal

(Every survey for the city and reports are on the Public Engagement Portal)

Tune Up Your HR Fundamentals

Test Your Knowledge when to Pivot or Proceed

1. Review Flashcards
2. Press “Learn” To test your knowledge
3. Optional press “Test” or any of the PLAY choices “Match” or “Gravity”