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CEO's Message
Make 2011 the Year for Your Business
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays now behind us, it is time to reflect on what you can do in 2011 to move your business forward! This time of year people contemplate resolutions for themselves, but why not make this the year to set resolutions for your business?
A new year is a time for new opportunities, relationships, and inspiration. It took time and effort to get your business to where it is now, so make the time 2011 to work on your business rather than only in it. Read more... |
NextStep to Success Program pilots Train-the-Trainer Sessions
This past December, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) held the first NextStep to Success Train-the-Trainer Workshop in St. Paul, Alberta. AWE has recognized the need for capacity building in the areas of entrepreneurial readiness assessment and business plan development for Aboriginal women. Aboriginal women compose 37% of the total Aboriginal Canadians participating in self-employment ventures and their participation growth is increasing at an impressive rate, 2.5 times higher than that of non-Aboriginal women. Read More... |
Are you an entrepreneur who:
· Has an established business that is ready to achieve more?
· Is facing challenges accessing resources to become more profitable?
· Wants to accelerate your momentum by investing in smart growth?
· Has the tools and strategies to achieve your maximum success?
Innovative Approaches to Success is your solution!
This is your chance to attend the premier Canadian event for established female business owners! Learn how to grow your business and expand profitability through connections to elite networks, new markets, and other entrepreneurs like you.
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Roadmap for Success
This one time session, 3 hour workshop led by an AWE Business Advisor, provides an introduction on how to develop a business plan. Includes a comprehensuve workbook with detailed information, business plan samples, and a list of resources. Workshop Cost: $45+GST.
Edmonton:
January 27: 5:30 - 8:30pm
February 24: 9:30am - 12:30pm
March 24: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Calgary:
January 28: 1:00- 4:00pm
February 10: 5:30 - 8:30pm
March 25: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Click here for more info or to register. |
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Your Value Proposition and Expanding Sales
Part of the Building on Success Series, this upcoming workshop will provide attendees with the tools needed to define your product or business' value proposition, uncover effective sales strategies and learn to stand out in the market. Facilitated in Edmonton by Kurain Tharakan, senior member of Acton Consulting Ltd., and in Calgary by Brian Pleet, President of Strategico Marketing Group.
Kurian Tharakan - Edmonton
Date: February 23, 2011
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $45+GST
Register here
Brian Pleet - Calgary
Date: February 23, 2011
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost:$45+GST
Register here
Visit the AWE website for more information or to register. |
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Innovators tap into new value-added Connector service
Alberta Advanced Education and Technology
Since the Alberta Innovates Connector was launched in January 2010 it has helped technology businesses looking to develop prototypes and attract sources of venture capital, research organizations looking for the right partners to commercialize a technology and technology entrepreneurs like Nicole Wherry obtain the resources necessary to develop a new product for market.
"The Connector was a big value in helping me to understand what stage of development I am in and what resources and supports are available at this stage," said Wherry, the founder of Stimemed Technology Corporation, a high-tech company focused on developing new medical technologies. "The Connector advisor I spoke with took the time to understand my business needs and connect me with the right contacts and information." Read more about Alberta Innovates Connector... |
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How to Cross the US Border
CanadExport
Surprisingly, many Canadians are unprepared to cross the U.S. border on business and lose millions every year as a result. Listen to the latest CanadExport podcast to hear how you can make your cross-border business trips smoother and more profitable. |
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Keep in Touch
Connect with other women entrepreneurs and keep up to date with the latest AWE news on our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.
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There are over 100 WEConnect certified women business owners across Canada!
To learn about this leading international qualification standard for women-owned businesses to participate in supplier diversity and how you can become one of them, click here. |
AWE Congratulates our Certified Business Counselor
AWE is proud to congratulate Business Advisor Sheila Shand on her recent designation as an APEC Certified Business Counselor from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). With over 2 years of hard work and dedications, Sheila can now add this new designation to her breadth of advisory skills and is ready to assist many more women entrepreneurs start, manage, or grow their businesses. |
See how AWE has "Realized Success"
Check out Alberta Women Entrepreneurs 2009 - 2010 Annual Report "Realizing Success". Click here to view the pdf. |
Interested in doing business with the Government of Canada?
Edmonton:
January 27, 2011
February 24, 2011
March 31, 2011
Calgary:
February 23, 2011
March 30, 2011
For more info or to register |
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