Business Training for Indigenous Canadians
We deliver individual or group business training,
either in-class at your location or online,
to Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Contact us with your training needs and we will show you how we can help your members excel in business.
Training is conducted by David Howse who has over 30 year’s of practical experience in business
and an additional ten year’s experience as a university business instructor.
Business Planning: a six-hour seminar on business plan writing
When you hire us for business training and seminars, we come with our own training material. Seminars are led by David Howse who has over 30 year’s practical experience and 10 year’s of college and university instructor experience. David currently teaches at Mount Royal University in Calgary and from 2018 to 2020 he also taught marketing and entrepreneurship in Doha, Qatar (home of the 2022 World Cup).
Training programs can be custom designed for as short a time as you want to full 17-week programs.
Download a 16 page sample of our Business Planning Seminar. The seminar can be set to any length you need from four hours up to a full 17-week program.
The below set of images is from one of our business planning guides. The first edition of this guide was written in 2008 and has been refined since.
Some of the topics covered include:
- How to Come Up with a Business Idea
- Product or Service Description Worksheet
- Marketing Plan Worksheet
The guide covers multiple methods of coming up with a business idea. During the training, participants will be guided through each method. These worksheets can also be used in a business plan.
In this worksheet you will describe our business idea in enough detail that … by writing it down now, your mind has some time to think about the idea and, maybe in a few days, an improvement comes to mind.
Professional Development for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
These short but informative guidebooks are designed to provide Indigenous entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to succeed in the business venture. By integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives with conventional business practices, the training content aims to create a holistic learning experience that respects and honors cultural values.
Each module is crafted to address critical aspects of entrepreneurship, from self-assessment and mindset transformation to practical skills in project management, grant seeking, and time management. Learn the Importance of integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in entrepreneurship.
Contact us if your are interested in these courses.
Discover Your Entrepreneurial Potential
The Importance of Discovering Your Entrepreneurial Potential Self-assessment tools and exercises.
- Identifying skills and interests
Redefining Success
The Importance of Redefining Success
- Aligning business goals with cultural values
- Success stories and reflective exercises
Project Management
The Importance of Project Management Skills
- Basic project management skills and tools
- Templates and checklists for project planning
Building Your Network
The Importance of Building a Strong Network
Strategies for networking and finding mentors.
- Creating a supportive entrepreneurial community
Mindset Makeover for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
The Importance of Transforming Limiting Beliefs Strategies to overcome mental barriers.
- Building a positive entrepreneurial mindset
Making a Difference
The Importance of Socially Responsible Projects
Principles of socially responsible entrepreneurship.
- Step-by-step guide to creating impactful projects
The Grant Seekers Playbook
The Importance of Project Management Skills
The Importance of Understanding Grant-Seeking Strategies Tips and tricks for finding and applying for grants.
- List of resources and potential grant opportunities
Time Management for Success
The Importance of Time Management Skills.
Techniques for balancing business responsibilities with personal life.
- Interactive worksheets and daily planners
Learn the Skills to Run Your Business
Applied Business Skills and Technology
Basic business skills are also very important. College, university, and even private training programs often overload students with too much information.
Our method is to train on what works. How do we know what works ? Because we also operate a marketing agency where we are immersed in the practical functions and technologies that make our clients the most money.
All of our courses are designed with a start-up entrepreneur in mind; this means, we assume our students will be responsible for all aspects of the activity and trying to do it all themselves.
Practical Excel
Email Marketing
Website Development
Google Ads and Other PPC Platforms
Search Engine Optimization
Market and Marketing Research
Graphic Design with Photoshop
Introduction to Professional Sales
Social Media Marketing
Marketing Communication
PR – How to Tell Your Story
Product & Service Development
Pricing
All courses and seminars are customizable for length and scope of topics covered.
Please call or email to discuss your needs and pricing: (403) 991-8863 e-mail: info@feasibilityfirst.ca