NextStep Program for Indigenous Women

This program supports Indigenous women entrepreneurs at an early start-up phase who wish to develop a comprehensive business plan. One on one business advising is also available.
  • Western Economic Diversification Canada
Overview of the NextStep Program for Indigenous Women program:

The NextStep to Success Business Planning Series provides guidance, expertise, and peer mentoring at an early start-up phase of business to Indigenous women who are ready to develop a comprehensive business plan that could be used for financing purposes. The unique circle delivery format has been developed specifically to meet the needs of Indigenous women and our small group sessions include real-life examples, success stories, and practical training in a supportive learning environment. Final business plans can be submitted for review and feedback. We work in partnership with local band and economic development agencies to deliver the training series.

Benefits of the NextStep Program for Indigenous Women program:
  • Participants will develop a business plan in a collaborative and supportive environment. The unique circle delivery format has been developed specifically to meet the needs of Indigenous women.
  • Sessions:
  • Are You Ready for Entrepreneurship?
  • An introduction into entrepreneurship; attendees will assess their capabilities to run their own business.
  • Marketing Planning
  • An overview on marketing your own business.
  • Operations Planning
  • The fundamentals of operating and managing a business.
  • Financial Planning Part 1
  • Financial Planning Part 2
  • The essentials to develop your businesss financial plan.
  • I Have a Business Plan, Now What?
  • Putting your plan into action
  • Bringing it All Together
  • Wrap-up of previous sessions
  • Working Session
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