PLEASE NOTE: All BACD events/workshops will be held virtually until until further notice.
A Zoom link will be included in the event information, so you can join at the scheduled time.
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May 2021
BACD Business Plan Masterclass
Are you already in business and wanting to put together your business plan for growth or financing options? This hands on masterclass will take you through the steps of writing your business plan and financial projections.
Using Pinterest for Business Growth
Did you know people spend MORE money on Pinterest than any other social media platform? Pinterest is one of the world’s leading platforms for sharing ideas and finding inspiration. However, it is is one of the most ignored social media platforms among small business owners. Pinterest can be used in the most interesting and exciting ways to attract a great deal of traffic to your offers for free.
BACD Start Up Session
This session covers the essential steps to starting a small business including registering a business name, licenses & permits, HST, business banking, insurance and hiring employees.
SEO, Reviews & Conversion Optimization for Online Marketing Impact
This session will cover the intersection of SEO, online reviews and conversion optimization. After understanding where synergies exist, we’ll dive into how to easily boost conversions, SEO and your company’s reputation to ultimately attract more customers online.
BACD Business Fundamentals: Business Planning
In this session, you will work on a roadmap for your business. Presented by a BACD advisor we will work through each step with you, so you leave with an outline of plan you can implement.
The Sales Boost Clinic
In this program, business coach David Cohen will emphasize the E-Q-S-P approach. EQSP translates to: E for empathy, Q for questions, S for client solutions, & P for patience and passion, especially during uncertain times. Thinking long term and nurturing relationships with your clients is vital but it is equally important to have a healthy dose of patience to succeed at selling.
BACD Start Up Session
In this session, you will work on a roadmap for your business. Presented by a BACD advisor we will work through each step with you, so you leave with an outline of plan you can implement.
Maker Meet Up – Brand Identity
Join us for this interactive session. Running a creative business, particularly from home can be solitary. Many of our clients & businesses have said that it would be great to have other people to bounce ideas off of or to share in tips, tricks and things that have worked for them.
How To Create Alternative Forms Of Revenue For Brick and Mortars Part 2
During this 2-part workshop, we’ll explore 6 alternate forms of revenue and teach business owners how to decide which one to start with. Leave with understanding of which revenue streams will work for your business and a plan on how to get started.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
A website is an integral part of your marketing strategy and you need it to be found when people are looking for products and services. By implementing basic SEO (search engine optimization) your website search rankings can easily improve. No matter your level of experience with SEO, it's easy to add these tactics to your overall marketing strategy.