Part 1 of a 3-part series on developing your business with Pat Sebastien of Sebastien Business Development Consulting, this workshop will take you through some of the basic items that you need in order to gain credibility to get your first customer. You’ll learn about the concepts of social proof and trust in a business […]

Calling all entrepreneurs! Come have your Friday morning coffee with us at Startup Zone! Bring your business ideas, questions, and grievances and get some great advice from local, like-minded entrepreneurs! No registration required. Our special guests on January 25th are Josh Lindsay & Oliver Sauve, the Forktula team soon to be on Dragon's Den (Season […]

Startup Zone resident company Forktula pitched their invention - the world's first fork accessory - to the Dragon's on CBC and their episode is airing on January 31st! Come to the Startup Zone to meet the Forktula team and watch their pitch! No registration required.    

Calling all entrepreneurs! Come have your Friday morning coffee with us at Startup Zone! Bring your business ideas, questions, and grievances and get some great advice from local, like-minded entrepreneurs! No registration required. Our special guest on February 1st is Alex MacBeath, Managing Partner of Island Captial Partner and Board Chair of Startup Zone! Alex […]

Part 2 of a 3-part series on developing your business with Pat Sebastien of Sebastien Business Development Consulting, this workshop will help you learn how to craft your message and start reaching out to potential customers to build relationships and get closer to your first customer deal. Learn etiquette for how often to follow up, […]

Join us on February 7th at noon for a Lunch & Learn with Virginia (Ginny) McGowan - Harness the Power of Mentoring: Find the Right Mentor for You and Your Small Business. Did you know that the right mentor can make all the difference for you and your small business? But not just any mentor […]

Description Atlantic Lottery presents the Lotto Game Super Hackathon, a three-province event that challenges you to build a lottery game that YOU would want to play! We want your best ideas for the next generation of instant win experiences. We're bringing together coders, designers, artists, marketers & ideas people to get the best our region […]

Description The evolution of the computer in our work and personal lives results in circumstances that increase the risk of injury and illness. Many will notice that their computer use creates aches and pains which can eventually lead to significant impairment. For the self-employed, any reduced capacity could have a significant business impact. This workshop will review general ergonomic […]

Calling all entrepreneurs! Come have your Friday morning coffee with us at Startup Zone! Bring your business ideas, questions, and grievances and get some great advice from local, like-minded entrepreneurs! No registration required. Our special guest on February 15th is Kim Green, Owner/General Manager of Kays Wholesale Inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtoXsufKPeE Video from Island Advance. 

In the final part of a 3-part workshop on developing your business with Pat Sebastien of Sebastien Business Development Consulting, learn how to close your first customer and deliver a great experience to maximize customer success and customer lifetime value. Learn how to improve your product based on customer feedback and measuring customer interaction with […]