Specialized Training
Tailored workshops and courses addressing the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Canada, designed to build essential skills and knowledge for business success.
Addressing the Skills Gap
According to the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), 83% of women entrepreneurs in Canada identify skills development as a critical need. Our training programs directly address this gap with practical, applicable knowledge.
Canadian Context
All training is delivered with a focus on the Canadian business landscape, including relevant regulations, market conditions, and cultural considerations specific to different provinces and territories.
Expert Facilitators
Our workshops are led by experienced Canadian entrepreneurs and industry experts with proven track records in their fields, ensuring you receive practical, tested advice.
The Canadian Context
Women entrepreneurs in Canada face unique challenges that require specialized training and support:
- Women-owned businesses in Canada are 30% less likely to seek expansion capital than male-owned businesses (Statistics Canada, 2022)
- Only 16% of Canadian SMEs are majority women-owned, despite women making up 51% of the population (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
- Women entrepreneurs are underrepresented in high-growth sectors like technology, manufacturing, and construction
- Women business owners report lower confidence in financial, strategic, and technical business skills compared to male counterparts
Our specialized training programs are designed to address these specific challenges and help women entrepreneurs build the skills, confidence, and networks needed to succeed in the Canadian business landscape.
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Our training programs align with the Government of Canada's Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), a nearly $7 billion investment aimed at increasing women-owned businesses' access to financing, talent, networks, and expertise.
Through partnerships with organizations supported by the WES Ecosystem Fund, we ensure our training programs complement and enhance existing government initiatives, providing women entrepreneurs with comprehensive support.
Our Training Programs
Master the fundamentals of business finance, including financial statements, cash flow management, pricing strategies, and funding readiness.
Build a strong foundation with essential business knowledge covering business planning, operations, legal structures, and market research in the Canadian context.
Develop effective marketing strategies, create a compelling brand, and learn how to reach your target customers through various channels.
Build confidence with technology and learn essential digital skills for managing your business, from productivity tools to e-commerce and online presence.
Upcoming Workshops
This two-day intensive workshop will equip you with practical negotiation skills tailored to the unique challenges women face in business negotiations. Learn strategies to overcome the confidence gap, manage difficult conversations, and achieve better outcomes.
This 6-week program covers essential financial skills every entrepreneur needs, from understanding financial statements to cash flow management, pricing strategies, and preparing for funding. Each session includes practical exercises and personalized feedback.
This full-day workshop addresses one of the biggest challenges for women entrepreneurs: balancing business demands with personal responsibilities. Learn practical strategies for time management, delegation, boundary setting, and preventing burnout.
Success Stories
"The negotiation skills workshop transformed how I approach business deals. I secured a contract worth 30% more than I would have previously accepted, simply by applying the techniques I learned. The investment in this training paid for itself many times over."
Sarah T.
Founder, Digital Marketing Agency, Calgary
"As a woman in tech, I often felt out of place in male-dominated settings. The Tech Entrepreneurship program not only built my technical leadership skills but connected me with other women facing similar challenges. This network has been invaluable as I've grown my company."
Michelle K.
CEO, FinTech Startup, Calgary