Come have a coffee and chat with local like-minded entrepreneurs and business executives about the trials and tribulations of starting, running or growing a business. These events are an informal, open discussion and a great chance to network with fellow entrepreneurs. This month’s guest is David Eisnor, Business Development Team Lead (Atlantic Canada) for Futurpreneur Canada. Read […]
"Planning for Now" Action Plan for Businesses In partnership with the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, Startup Zone will host an online workshop to help business leaders think through, in a systematic way, the challenges they face and how they can improvise, adapt and overcome to the "new normal" amidst the COVID-19 outbreaks. […]
Building Relationships & Getting Customers Digitally: Finding & Closing Clients without Leaving your Living Room Do you find yourself working from home lately? Can’t do in-person networking and business meetings? Chances are, you probably still need to get new clients. You may have heard the term "Inside Sales" or even "Remote Business Development". Maybe […]
During what has been a trying time for entrepreneurs, Startup Zone is inviting a local expert for a conversation to offer insights on how our current situation will affect entrepreneurs now and in the future, and what we can do about it. This is an open conversation and an opportunity for you to ask Stefanie […]
This April, Startup Zone is hosting a series of "Wellness Webinars" to facilitate important conversations about the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of entrepreneurs, and seek advice from local experts on how we can prioritize our mental (and physical) well-being during these times. Our first Wellness Webinar will be "Mindfulness, Movement, and Mental Health" […]
During this difficult time for small businesses, it is more important than ever to put marketing on the forefront. It is also important to understand how the changing digital landscape in our world right now will affect how we market our businesses, and what type of content we should be promoting while the world is […]
Have your Friday morning coffee and chat with local like-minded entrepreneurs and business executives (digitally!) about the trials and tribulations of starting, running or growing a business. These events are an informal, open discussion and a great chance to network with fellow entrepreneurs. April’s guest is Marsha Doiron, founder of Level Up Consulting. Read more […]
This April, Startup Zone is hosting a series of "Wellness Webinars" to facilitate important conversations about the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of entrepreneurs, and seek advice from local experts on how we can prioritize our mental (and physical) well-being during these times. Our second Wellness Webinar will be a "Conversation with a Therapist […]
During this difficult time for small businesses, it is more important than ever to put marketing on the forefront. It is also important to understand how the changing digital landscape in our world right now will affect how we market our businesses, and what type of content we should be promoting while the world is […]
On April 17, 2020, the Government of Canada announced $250 million in funding for the Innovation Assistance Program (IAP) to assist Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). IRAP IAP provides a wage subsidy to eligible employers for up to 12 weeks. SMEs pursuing technology-driven innovation who have been unable to secure funding under the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) are eligible […]
