THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO CFE MEMBERS ONLY. Register here to become a member.

These sessions will take part over Zoom as well as have some pre-recorded sessions.

Be Your Own Boss is a 7 week workshop series on ideation, marketing, promotions, sales, finance, funding and operations. Certification of completion and CCR accreditation will be available to all participants who attend a minimum of 5 out of the 7 workshops per cohort. Jim Skinner will also provide drop in mentorship support to those enrolled in this training program.

Workshop Dates & Details:

1. Being Your Own Boss

September 8th, 2020 6-8PM

• Costs/benefits of Entrepreneurship
• Personality Requirements

2. The Business Choice

September 15th, 2020 6-8PM

• Legal Forms
• Partners

3. Researching the Business

September 22nd, 2020 6-8PM

• Feasibility
• E-tools

4. Marketing Strategy 1

September 29th, 2020 6-8PM

• Creating a brand
• Developing a marketing mix

5. Marketing Strategy 2

October 6th, 2020 6-8 PM

• Social media and promotions
• Negotiation and sales

6. Business Operations

October 13th, 2020 6-8 PM

• Processes
• Leadership

7. How to Get Money for Your Start-Up

October 20th, 2020 6-8 PM

• Funding sources and requirement
• Managing the Finances

HUMBER STUDENTS

In order to add this workshop to your co-curricular record, attendance for any five of the seven workshops is mandatory. Please ensure that you sign-in with a CfE representative.