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SUMMARY:PowerUP Explore
DESCRIPTION:Discover Your Path to Entrepreneurship \nAre you curious about self-employment and wondering if entrepreneurship is right for you? PowerUP Explore is a 4-week introductory program designed for women who want to explore the idea of starting their own business. \nThis program offers interactive assessments and practical training to help you kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. \nIn this program\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat self-employment really means—and whether it’s a fit for you\nHow to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)\nFinancial basics\, including personal budgeting\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 1\nPart 2\nPart 3\nPart 4\n\n\n\n\nApril 14\nApril 16\nApril 21\nApril 23\n\n\nWhat is self-employment\, and am I ready for it?\nWho is my ideal customer?\nHow to build an MVP and Stream of Revenue\nFinancial considerations and your personal budget\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ywcalgary.ca/events/powerup-explore-4
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Women's Economic Prosperity
ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Economic Prosperity":MAILTO:weprosper@ywcalgary.ca
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SUMMARY:Top 10 Ways to Build Value to your Business
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives Identify the key drivers of business value Participants will understand the primary factors—financial\, operational\, and \n\n\n\n\nOverview\nLearn how to build a stronger\, more valuable business by understanding what drives value and how everyday decisions impact long‑term growth\, scalability\, and future opportunities. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n1. Key Drivers of Business Value \n\nFinancial drivers: revenue quality\, profitability\, and cash flow\nOperational drivers: systems\, processes\, and efficiency\nMarket drivers: positioning\, differentiation\, and customer demand\nHow value applies across industries and business stages\n\n2. Assessing Your Business: Strengths & Gaps \n\nEvaluate your business through a value‑building lens\nReview customer experience\, leadership capacity\, and internal systems\nIdentify risks and opportunities related to revenue resilience\nUnderstand where to focus first for the biggest impact\n\n3. Practical Strategies to Increase Business Value \n\nSimple\, proven strategies to improve scalability and profitability\nBuild systems that reduce reliance on the founder\nStrengthen pricing\, offers\, and operations\nLeave with 3–5 actionable steps you can implement immediately\n\n4. Value‑Focused Decision‑Making \n\nHow daily decisions affect business value\nThe impact of pricing\, hiring\, branding\, and operations\nShift from reactive choices to intentional\, value‑driven planning\n\n5. Planning for Growth or Exit \n\nHow building value today opens future opportunities\nPrepare for financing\, partnerships\, or scaling\nUnderstand exit readiness—even if selling feels far away\nGain confidence in knowing where to start\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nEarly‑stage and growing entrepreneurs\nFounders looking to scale sustainably\nBusiness owners planning for future growth\, funding\, or exit\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ywcalgary.ca/events/top-10-ways-to-build-value-to-your-business
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Women's Economic Prosperity
ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Economic Prosperity":MAILTO:weprosper@ywcalgary.ca
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