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Rock My Business Series
October 6, 2020 - November 4, 2020
FreeAspiring entrepreneurs: Kickstart your business with a solid plan
Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch proudly present Rock My Business, a free, virtual, three-part workshop series that will help you develop your idea, get started on your business plan and create a viable cashflow for your business—all while connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs in your community and across Canada.
If you’re aged 18-39 and need direction to develop your business idea, have a strong business idea OR recently launched a small business that you’d like to grow, register today for our next series of workshops.
Three-Part Workshop Series
Whether you need advice on shaping your business idea or want help transforming it into a solid busines plan, we have three workshops to help you move your business forward.
Note: Participants who complete at least two of the workshops are eligible to receive one-on-one coaching for free from our Entrepreneurs in Residence, helping you strengthen your idea and business plan further.
Upcoming Sessions
Workshop 1: Rock My Business Idea
Take this workshop if you have a new business idea and want to test its viability before developing your business plan.
Participants will:
- Learn how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset
- Learn how to make their business idea more viable
- Identify and learn how to overcome key gaps to achieve business viability
- Set a short-term goal with timelines and actions to move their business forward
Note: If you’ve already firmed up your business idea—or if you’ve recently launched a new business–and are ready to create a solid business plan, proceed directly to workshop 2, Rock My Business Plan.
Schedule
Each workshop is led by experts based in regions across Canada. To connect with aspiring entrepreneurs in your community and learn about setting up a business in your region, register for the session closest to you. If your region is not listed, register for the session that best suits your schedule.
| Day/Date | Region | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday / Oct 6 | Western + Central Canada | 11:00am – 2:00pm PDT | Register |
| Wednesday / Oct 7 | Quebec – French | 5:30pm – 8:30pm EDT | Register |
| Thursday /Oct 8 | Eastern and Atlantic Canada | 5:30pm – 8:30pm EDT | Register |
Workshop 2: Rock My Business Plan
Take this workshop if have a good grasp of your business idea and want to develop the foundations of a solid business plan.
Participants will:
- Learn the essential elements of a successful business plan
- Begin writing the four key sections of the business plan (Company Profile, Marketing Activities, Market Research, and Operations)
- Identify the gaps, goals and next steps required to complete the business plan
Note: We recommend that all participants also register for the subsequent workshop, Rock My Cash Flow.
Schedule
Each workshop is led by experts based in regions across Canada. To connect with aspiring entrepreneurs in your community and learn about setting up a business in your region, register for the session closest to you. If your region is not listed, register for the session that best suits your schedule. Sessions fill up fast, register now to guarantee your spot!
| Day/Date | Region | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday / Oct 26 | British Columbia | 11:00am – 2:00pm PDT | Register |
| Tuesday / Oct 27 | Alberta | 11:00am – 2:00pm MDT | Register |
| Wednesday / Oct 28 | Manitoba + Saskatchewan | 4:00pm – 8:00pm CDT (MB) 3:00pm – 7:00pm CST (SK) |
Register |
| Wednesday / Oct 28 | Quebec (French) | 5:30pm – 8:30pm EDT | Register |
| Thursday /Oct 29 | Ontario | 5:30pm – 8:30pm EDT | Register |
| Friday /Oct 30 | Atlantic | 12:00pm – 3:00pm ADT | Register |
Workshop 3: Rock My Cash Flow
Take this workshop if have completed the Rock My Business Plan workshop and want to proceed with developing your cash flow.
Participants will:
- Better understand how to complete the Start Up Cost and Cash Flow sections of the business plan
- Learn how to create realistic sales forecasts
- Understand how the business plan and cash flow interconnect
- Complete the first draft of the start-up costs and first month sales / expenses
- Set a realistic date for completing the business plan and cashflow
Schedule
Each workshop is led by experts based in regions across Canada. To connect with aspiring entrepreneurs in your community and learn about setting up a business in your region, register for the session closest to you. If your region is not listed, register for the session that best suits your schedule. Sessions fill up fast, register now to guarantee your spot!
| Day/Date | Region | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday / Nov 2 | British Columbia | 11:00am – 2:00pm PDT | Register |
| Tuesday / Nov 3 | Alberta | 11:00am – 2:00pm MDT | Register |
| Wednesday / Nov 4 | Manitoba + Saskatchewan | 4:00pm – 8:00pm CDT (MB) 3:00pm – 7:00pm CST (SK) |
Register |
| Wednesday / Nov 4 | Quebec (French) | 5:30pm – 8:30pm EDT | Register |
| Thursday /Nov 5 | Ontario | 5:30pm – 8:30pm EDT | Register |
| Friday /Nov 6 | Atlantic | 12:00pm – 3:00pm ADT | Register |
Note: Participation (with camera) is highly encouraged throughout the workshops (with the exception of breaks), as we will encourage participation in breakout rooms, open collaboration and the sharing of ideas. As such, we ask that you have a working webcam or built-in camera, as well as a working microphone. To foster collaboration and focus, we request that all attendees join from a quiet space with minimal background distraction.
