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  • Five Great Tools for Starting a Business Plan

    Photo Credit: Business News Daily Starting to write a business plan can seem like a daunting task. Many entrepreneurs struggle to take the first step, however it can be much simpler than it seems with the help of a number of resources. Here are five great tools I would recommend for any entrepreneur starting their […]

  • Business Planning Crash Courses

    In celebration of Small Business Week, Futurpreneur Canada is excited to announce the addition of Business Planning Crash Courses to the online Business Resource Centre. These interactive learning modules provide in-depth, self-guided learning on each major section of the business plan.

  • Shifting your business plan occasionally

    A business plan is a proposal, a road map, a blueprint and a master plan for an organization. A business is like an organism, it has life.It goes through the normal life processes; ideation stage, conception and incubation of the business idea, birth, growth, maturity, decline, recovery or death.This is like the business lifecycle. An […]

  • When you are off-course and your business plan is too

    An effective business plan can set you off in the right direction however, when your business is not going according to plan it’s time to re-evaluate your actions – and the sooner the better. Look at your business from three angles: 1.     Strategically (the macro view):   Have you made the right assumptions about your customers, […]

  • Reaping the rewards of a solid business plan and pitch

    Five Spin Master Innovation Fund (SMIF) recipients were in Toronto recently to attend a two-day Innovation Launch Pad Workshop, which provided access to top-tier Spin Master executives and specially designed educational workshops and networking opportunities. Each of the young entrepreneurs were given thirty minutes with the ten different Spin Master executives, who gave valuable business […]

  • Advice on creating a solid business plan

    A well-written plan will reveal your strengths and demonstrate how you will compensate in areas of weakness.

  • Why write a business plan?

    Shauna Madsen, Madsen Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CYBF Mentor Creating a formal business plan is a daunting task. In large corporations, a team of individuals develop plans annually and typically across various departments – based on budgets, departmental goals and marketing plans. Small businesses do not always have the luxury of a team to take on […]

  • Starting off on the right foot with a solid business plan

    Having easily accessible business planning resources and creating a solid foundation are a key factor to being successful when starting your own business.  As the world and technology keep evolving, it is imperative the resources you are using stay current. That is why CYBF has renewed our Business Plan Guide, to ensure that entrepreneurs have […]

  • Managing change through your business plan

    Christiana Mbazigwe, Duric Business Solutions, Toronto, ON, CYBF Mentor Business plan adaptation is about a business owner’s ability to adjust to changes in the internal and external environment of business. It’s very crucial that entrepreneurs have the ability to foresee future events so as to plan ahead and be ready to manage the changes that […]

  • Spotlight on FarmLead: Planting the Seeds for a Successful Business

    When Brennan Turner turned to entrepreneurship as a career option, he used his extensive knowledge of farming to identify a gap in the agricultural market and to create a tool that would change how farmers buy and sell product. His secret weapons: firsthand knowledge of the farming business and extensive market research. Having a business […]

  • Location: Finding a home for your entrepreneurs’ business

    Want to help your entrepreneur find a home for their business? This crash course provides an overview of what’s available. At the end of this crash course you’ll be able to: Notes from Futurpreneur Canada:

  • How to Start a Social Purpose Business

    Take a look at our 10-step framework for starting up a Social Purpose Business. If you’re an aspiring or established entrepreneur with a passion for a social or environmental issue, there are growing opportunities available. Starting up a Social Purpose Business allows you to leverage your entrepreneurial principles to organize, mobilize and manage a for-profit […]