Cost: Free
Duration: 2 hours
Course Format: E-learning
Language: Inuktitut
Device Compatibility: Computer (optimal), tablet, smart phone
Category: Start or buy a business
Level: Basic
Author: BDC
This comprehensive program is designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs in Inuktitut communities who want to start a business. Whether you’re interested in trucking, remote lodging or other local industries or businesses, this course will guide you through the key steps to get started.
You’ll explore essential business concepts and learn how to gather the information you need to create a business plan that reflects your community’s unique strengths and opportunities. Along the way, you’ll also get advice from experts in a variety of fields, including financial management, human resources, and sales and marketing. And, you’ll be inspired by the real-life stories of entrepreneurs and learn how they succeeded.
The program covers the following topics:
In each topic area, you will learn what information you need to fill out a different section of your business plan.
To begin, you will complete a pre-assessment to see where you stand in your journey to start your business, and where you need to focus more of your attention. Then, you’ll get a personalized roadmap and recommendations to help guide you through the program.
During your journey, you can work on ideas in your handy Travel Journal. It’s a great place to keep notes and start writing your business plan. Your journal also contains lots of tips and additional resources on doing business in Canada.
Note: To have the best learning experience, we recommend you view this course on a computer with the latest version of Google Chrome and a strong Wi-Fi connection. If you decide to view this course on a mobile device, we recommend you use Chrome.
