Business Workshop Calendar
Virtual Workshops on a variety of business topics including: using social media, building websites, writing for email marketing, workplace culture, book keeping, market research and more.
This online workshop calendar is your one stop shop for workshops in the Kootenays.
Presented by: Basin Business Advisor Program (BBA), KAST (Kootenay Association of Science and Technology), Community Futures, Small Business B.C, Women’s Enterprise, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL), Simon Fraser University and independent contractors.
The schedule is added to regularly and topics change. Some workshops are free, some have a fee.
COVID-19 Info: https://futures.bc.ca/covid-19-support-for-businesses/
The Basin Business Advisors Program is endeavoring to compile resources and support the business community in this challenging time.
There is a lot of information and it can feel overwhelming.
Please get in touch with the Advisor in your area if you have questions. We are here to help you navigate the changing environment. We don’t pretend to know everything available but will do our best to find answers and help you understand the impacts to your business. We can help you plan and be as proactive as possible.
Below is a link to the Community Futures Central Kootenay website where we have a compiled list of resources related to COVID-19. We will keep it updated all in one location. https://futures.bc.ca/covid-19-support-for-businesses/
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Conflict / De-escalation Techniques
With the rise of potential conflicts between customers and staff as the pandemic continues, providing tools to your employees is the responsible thing to do as an employer.
Anticipating potential conflict is important, and there are many verbal & non-verbal cues to be mindful of as situations unfold.
Learn more:
https://vividlearningsystems.com/safety-toolbox/conflict-de-escalation-techniques
De-escalation tips to use during times of high stress
“In the light of the many recent hardships, it feels almost glib to suggest that de-escalation is really ever this simple. The truth is that there is no magic recipe for keeping troubling things from happening in the world. But there is a way that you can respond to these kinds of events that is constructive, positive, and impacts real resolution. ” Read the Top 10 De-escalation Tips in the link
https://www.crisisprevention.com/Blog/CPI-s-Top-10-De-Escalation-Tips-Revisited
Community Futures East Kootenay:
Info on what CF East Kootenay can help you with, especially if you have a loan with them: https://www.cfek.ca/covid-19/
Community Futures Revelstoke:
Info on what CF Revelstoke can help you with, loans, webinars, digital meet-ups for that area: http://communityfuturesrevelstoke.com/covid-19-small-business-supports-for-bc/
Community Futures Greater Trail:
Information on emergency loans https://www.communityfutures.com/for-immediate-release/
The CF Trail Covid-19 Resource Page: https://www.communityfutures.com/covid-19-business-faq/
Community Futures Central Kootenay:
Loans Information for CF Central Kootenay : https://futures.bc.ca/business-loans/. If you have a loan speak to them directly about any requests for deferral.
Covid-19 Resources: https://futures.bc.ca/ced/covid-19-support-for-businesses/
Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) DER3 Program:
In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic comes the new Digital Economy: Rapid Response + Resiliency (DER3) program, developed by Innovate BC. Apply for technology adoption assessment and solutions. BBA collaborates with KAST to support businesses with tech adoption… ask your BBA Advisor about this program.
Innovate BC Wage Subsidy – Digital Skills for Youth –
The program will:
- Match underemployed youth with SMBs and not-for-profits in digital related roles,
- Provide digital skills training so youth can successfully transition to the workforce,
- Increase employability and marketability of youth.
The Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y) program, funded by the Government of Canada, and delivered by Innovate BC, provides up to $26,000 for digital skills training so youth (aged 15-30) can successfully transition to the workforce.
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Small Working Capital Loan Fund
The Small Business Working Capital Loans provide working capital and operating funds for Basin-based small businesses and social enterprises to assist with the challenges of COVID-19. Funds can be used for expenses such as rent, wages, inventory, renovations, equipment purchase, personal protective equipment and capital expenses necessary for business re-opening or modifications.
Loan funds may also be used for costs associated with technology adoption. Technology adoption may include, but is not limited to, front and back end office systems, e-commerce and digital transformation of business and/or manufacturing processes.
https://ourtrust.org/grants-and-programs-directory/small-business-working-capital-loans/
CBT Wage Subsidies:
Six wage subsidy programs offered by CBT
https://ourtrust.org/grants-and-programs-directory/wage-subsidy-programs/
Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency (KABDA):
KABDA aims to increase the number of Aboriginal businesses and their profitability in the Kootenay Region. Offering business services to the Aboriginal entrepreneurs
BC Economic Development Association
https://www.bceda.ca/covid19.php – current government information, support for businesses.
Small Business B.C
Covid-19 specific resources: https://smallbusinessbc.ca/our-resources/
Recorded Webinars held recently specifically around Covid-19 impacts: https://smallbusinessbc.ca/article/catch-up-with-sbbcs-free-covid-19-webinars/ there are headlines to help decide which you may want to watch.
Export Navigator
Grow your business beyond B.C. with free one-on-one export support. Advisors in the Kootenays to support you.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDC’s mandate has expanded. Many of our financial solutions are now available to all qualified Canadian business owners, exporters or not, until the end of 2021. https://www.edc.ca/en/campaign/covid-support-and-resources.html
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Information to help your business take action during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more about options for accessing credit to support you through to a more stable time. https://www.bdc.ca/en/special-support?special-initiative=covid19
Basin RevUp
Basin RevUp is a business accelerator program that supports businesses positioned for growth. It provides customized support, training and networking for growth stage companies.
https://ourtrust.org/grants-and-programs-directory/basin-revup/