Call Stacey at 604.864.5770 ext 307for pricing, based on individual needs.

Business Planning and Feasibility Studies
The success of any business venture, be it for a for-profit business or a social enterprise, depends on the effort put into developing thoughtful feasibility research, and a realistic business plan.

Successful social entrepreneurs stress: don’t risk a failure by cutting corners. Plan your success by analyzing your strengths and opportunities, defining target markets and strategies, and identifying key players. Document every step that you need to undertake on your way to success. Our experienced staff will guide you through the process.

Workshops
Test the waters first before taking a plunge!
Attending learning events is a great way to explore the field and decide if social enterprise is right for you and your organization.

Two-hour workshop sessions on topics such as

• Budgeting for Business
• Components of Feasibility Studies and Business Plans
• Customer Service
• Effective Press Releases
• Marketing (3 levels: 1. introduction, 2. marketing plan preparation, and 3. marketing communications)
• Mission Drift and Social Marketing
• Recordkeeping Basics
• Understanding Financial Statements
• Venture Selection

Cost $40, includes refreshments.

The Centre is now planning its late spring / summer schedule! Email stacey@centreforsocialenterprise.com detailing workshops of interest, and we will respond as soon as your session’s date has been finalized.

A) 45-minute presentation on social enterprise and its features, benefits, and basic steps to implementation, at your organization’s location or at Fraser Valley Centre for Social Enterprise board room (Abbotsford or Chilliwack); plus 15-minute facilitated question and answer period. Cost $100.

B1) 2-hour brainstorming session facilitation on venture ideas for your organization, at your organization’s location or at Fraser Valley Centre for Social Enterprise board room (Abbotsford or Chilliwack). Cost $250.

B2) Full-day brainstorming session facilitation on venture ideas for your organization, and instruction on product development cycle and how to stay on top of it, at your organization’s location or at Fraser Valley Centre for Social Enterprise board room (Abbotsford or Chilliwack). Cost $450.

By appointment only, specialized hour of counseling in areas that you need assistance with: networking, marketing, community connections, financial counseling, venture selection, feasibility study preparation, business planning, and so on…

• Choice of Abbotsford or Chilliwack location
• Contact stacey@centreforsocialenterprise.com for an appointment
• First hour: free
• Additional hours: $60 per hour, booked in one-hour time slots