Self-paced business planning training is just a mouse click away
Try the Blueprint Online Demo to get a taste of online learning
Instructions:
- Login to site (on right)
Username: Demo
Password: Demo - Click on Blueprint for Success Online - Demo
- Explore the course and materials
Register for the workshop series
Contact the Centre by email or phone (902) 457-6449 or toll free outside Metro 1-888-776-9022
Discover the advantages of online learning
Online learning allows you to take part in the business planning and learning process even if you aren't able to make it to the classroom site or your schedule demands more flexibility. Taking an online workshop offers many advantages to participants:
- Work through the course at your own pace
- Pick up where you left off at any time, from any location at your convenience
- Instructor support just a click away
- Stay connected to your fellow participants with online chat features
- Reduce your travelling time and costs, spend that time and money on other things
About the Sessions
- Evaluate Your Market
Key learning areas: market research, tools/techniques, research industry, analyze your competition, and develop your customer profile. - Plan Your Marketing
Key learning areas: marketing plan, marketing objectives, marketing strategy, marketing mix (product, price, place & promotion) and evaluation of your plan - Web Essentials for Success:
Key learning areas: how to plan your website, establish a budget, find and evaluate competition, what to look for in solution providers, web project proposals & choosing effective domain names - Prepare Your Finances
Key learning areas: costs/capital requirements, financial statements (start-up, cash flow, income statement, balance sheet and ratios) and financing options - Manage Your Operations
Key learning areas: management, human resources operations plan, inventory control, materials & supplies, production, quality control, equipment, risk assessment, and implementation schedule - Complete Your Plan
Key learning areas: business plan components, putting the plan together, utilizing the plan for growth strategies as your business grows