Entrepreneurs are passionate individuals that create their own path. While this can be a highly rewarding journey, research proves that entrepreneurs are more likely than many other professions to struggle with their mental health. Studies by the Canadian Mental Health Association tell us that 62% of entrepreneurs feel depressed at least once a week, female […]
Come have your Friday morning 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 Robyn Gallant, founder of Eventurous Consulting! Read more […]
In this two-day interactive bootcamp hosted by Communitech Academy, you’ll deep-dive into the nuances of the sales cycle to fuel your growth in the fast-paced world of tech sales. You’ll learn that the perfect combination of the science, the art and the tools of sales is what drives success as a tech sales professional. Session […]
"Finding success with digital advertising can sometimes feel like an unobtainable secret. But, in a digital age, it can feel like not advertising on Google or Facebook will leave your business missing out. This workshop is developed to give you the fundamental information and tools to help ensure success for your business and a return […]
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 […]