New Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Alberta
A new provincial initiative is giving rural women entrepreneurs easier access to capital and local support to start or grow a business.
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Broaden your professional development, stay up to date on current business trends, see both upcoming and past events, professional training, community involvement, our success stories, and our Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region office updates. Contact us if you would like to write a feature blog.
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Capital Growth Initiative Program (CGI)
Empowering women entrepreneurs to start or grow a business in Alberta. Offering low-interest business loans, advice and support.
- May 23
- 3 min
LEMONADE DAY 2022 - A Kids First Business
Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth, Kinder to grade 12, how to start & operate their own business
- May 6
- 1 min
The Digital Economy Program (DEP)
The Digital Economy Program (DEP) is designed to help eligible Alberta small businesses with FREE digital marketing and a website.
- Apr 28
- 1 min
LEADERCAST 2022: THE ONE THING
One amazing day that will immediately impact you and your organization. You can experience Leadercast in Slave Lake at our Legacy Center.
- Apr 24
- 3 min
Featured Keynote Speaker Sheila Newel | Labour Solutions Summit
Our Spark the North Speaker Sheila Newel is a Senior Human Resources Consultant with extensive experience training others in human resources
- Apr 17
- 3 min
Featured Keynote Speaker Kristen Cumming | Labour Solutions Summit
Kristen Cumming | Consultant & Speaker Kristen Cumming brings over 20 years of experience in demography and labour market information...
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Becoming Self Employed as an Independent Contractor
Are you interested in being self-employed as a contractor? We'll show you how to start your own independent contracting business.
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Featured Keynote Speaker Eric Termuende | Labour Solutions Summit
Our Speaker Eric Termuende is the co-founder of NoW of Work, author of the bestselling book Rethink Work, and global keynote speaker.
- Apr 8
- 2 min
Business Model Canvas: Master Your Business Model
Learn how to master your business model canvas and use it to your advantage in streamlining a new business offer or idea...
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Market Research for Business Success
Market research helps you gain insight into your industry, competition, and target market. This lesson will help you create effective
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Does My Business Need A GST number?
Have you been asking yourself if your business needs a GST number? If you are a sole proprietor, contractor, consultant, a small ...
- Jan 4
- 3 min
How To Start A Business - A Checklist
Do you have that entrepreneurial spirit but have no idea where to start? We've created a step-by-step checklist of how to start a business..
- Dec 7, 2021
- 3 min
How Do I Incorporate My Business In Alberta?
One of the most common questions that our Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region's Business Analyst is asked is "How Do I Incorporate...
- Nov 23, 2021
- 4 min
Advantages of Incorporating My Business
Do I need to Incorporate My Business? Why Should I Incorporate My Business? If you're asking yourself the same questions about your business
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Advantages Of A Sole Proprietorship
It’s simple and affordable Whether you want to start a food kiosk, a one-person repair shop, or a freelance writing business, a sole...
- Oct 26, 2021
- 3 min
Credit Scores: What? Why? How?
What Is A Credit Score? A credit score is a three-digit number, typically between 300 and 900, which is designed to represent your credit...
- Aug 4, 2021
- 4 min
Alberta Indigenous Loans & Grants
If you are of Indigenous heritage, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit, you may be eligible for an business grants & loan in Alberta..
- May 14, 2020
- 3 min
Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes & Quick Fixes
Here's a rundown of the most common mistakes that can prove detrimental to new entrepreneurs, and some solutions to help you in your busines
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
When Opportunity Knocks - What will you do?
The success of an entrepreneur comes from proper planning, persistence, and discipline. Are you ready to build your future and be part of a