This program provides potential and current NWT entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge necessary to start and run their own businesses.
Please call 888-765-0445 or email MTS@MINETRAINING.CA for the application form or for more information.
Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and a resident of the Northwest Territories.
Applications close: Sept 7, 2020
There is no charge for this training. You will be expected to complete self-directed assignments in addition to attending all the live webinars. Participants will be offered a training allowance and a laptop with internet connection.
Applications are now being received and priority will be given to those demonstrating merit and need.
Schedule
12 x 1 hour webinars, 11:00 a.m. to noon, Mountain Daylight Time
Week 1: Monday to Friday, Sept 14 to 18, 2020
Session 1 – Introductions, Entrepreneurship Overview
Session 2 – Market Research (with 30 min. Social Media Expert presenting)
Session 3 – Competitors, Competition and Competitive Advantage
Session 4 – Marketing (with 30 min. Social Media Expert presenting)
Session 5 – Operations: Laws and Insurance and Risk Management
Week 2: Monday to Friday, Sept 21 to 25, 2020
Session 6 – Tax, Suppliers, the Hired Help, Process and Capability, Professional Advisors, Financial Institutions
Session 7 – Funding: Where will you get the Money?
Session 8 - NWT Funders forum: guest speakers
Session 9 – Financials: Personal Budget and Net Worth
Session 10 – Financials: Costs and Pricing
Week 3: Monday to Friday, Sept 28 to 29
Session 11 – Financials: Start Up and Cash Flow.
Session 12 - Review of Financials, and Q & A from participants
Brought to you by the NWT Mine Training Society in partnership with the GNWT and Service Canada.