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Hyperdrive Women in Business Summit 2025 Recap
All our gratitude goes to Community Futures Grande Prairie — the heart and hands behind this amazing summit. More than 90 dynamic women...
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Empowering Women in Business
Women-owned businesses play a powerful role in strengthening the fabric of our communities. Research consistently shows that women business
Oct 30, 20243 min read
The Importance of Strategic Planning for Organizational Success
Strategic planning is the process that empowers organizations to define their future, allocate resources effectively, and stay competitive.
Oct 30, 20243 min read
Bring Your Business Idea To Life: FREE Training
Do you have a great idea for a business but aren’t sure how to turn it into a profitable business venture? This FREE training....
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Social Media Bootcamp: In-person FREE Training with Anita Hicks
This FREE workshop is specifically designed for local business owners, helping them leverage social media to grow their businesses.
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Empowering Indigenous Businesses-High Prairie
Unlock your Success through Training On October 2nd, Wednesday, the Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake in partnership with High Prairie...
Sep 5, 20243 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Selling Online
How to Improve Online Experience and Security Presented by teams from Mastercard, Digital Main Street, TABIA as part of the Digital...
Oct 7, 20221 min read
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.
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Capital Growth Initiative Program (CGI)
Empowering women entrepreneurs to start or grow a business in Alberta. Offering low-interest business loans, advice and support.
Jun 13, 20223 min read
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 11, 20222 min read
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 8, 20222 min read
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
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Bring Your Business Idea to Life
Do you have a great idea for a business, but aren't sure how to turn it into a profitable business venture? In this webinar, you'll learn...
Mar 30, 20222 min read
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 18, 20222 min read
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..
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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...
Dec 7, 20213 min read
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 23, 20214 min read
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...
Nov 16, 20213 min read
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...
Oct 26, 20213 min read
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..
Aug 4, 20214 min read
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