“Marketing for small businesses means understanding your environment, consumers, and how a small company can position themselves even in the most competitive marketplaces. Our two-day Marketing for Small Businesses courseware includes step-by-step lessons on understanding the marketing cycle, how people buy, strategies to implement on small budgets, and how to build a presence in the marketplace using traditional, Internet and Social Media marketing. The resources in this course give small business owners, entrepreneurs, and start-ups with everything they need to set up a marketing plan.
“Graduates of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship diploma program carry out a variety of business functions within their small business settings. They will have demonstrated a practical understanding of key principles and practices necessary for success in the field of business.”
“It can be difficult for small businesses to invest time and money in employee training and development. To help small businesses invest in their workforce, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has created a HR Tool Kit of Training Resources with solutions for the skills shortage in Canada.”
National Center for First Nation Governance (NCFNG)
Year of publication:
2007
"This paper adds to our knowledge base, by: (1) describing the prevailing views on Aboriginal small business and entrepreneurship; (2) defining small business and entrepreneurship in general terms; (3) describing the current state of First Nation entrepreneurship and small business development in Canada; (4) listing and discussing some of the challenges that First Nation small business owners and entrepreneurs in Canada face, and providing ideas and avenues for the enhanced support and promotion of those entrepreneurs thinking about starting a small business; and (5) highlighting and dis
National Center for First Nation Governance (NCFNG)
Year of publication:
2007
“While the growth of Aboriginal organizations over the past two decades, “has had both a political and social [and economic] impact on Canadian society…. little has been written about these organizations and the role they have played in the development of Canada.” To remedy this situation, a number of analysts, research institutions, and community managers and leaders have started to piece together a useful picture of the history, development, growth, and the day-to-day operation of these organizations.”
"Aboriginal people share a common commitment to address the economic challenges facing their communities. Though not widely recognized, many communities throughout the country are beginning to experience economic success in areas ranging from small business development to larger scale commercial projects. Aboriginal people can, and have, succeeded on “their own terms”, adapting mainstream business practices to their own strongly held values and cultures. For complex reasons, others continue to struggle.
"Small business is increasingly attractive to Aboriginal communities, offering opportunities for individual and community autonomy. This book examines the growing small business sector in Aboriginal communities across Canada."
The Centre for Sustainable Community Development at Simon Fraser University
Year of publication:
2004
"The purpose of the project was to investigate what other First Nations have done to support their small business operators, and to create a process to look at what could be done in your community."
