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SUMMARY:NEW! Build on Purpose: 5 Business Lessons from Women Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Build a Successful Business: 5 Essential Lessons from Women Entrepreneurs\nAre you struggling to turn your business idea into a sustainable\, profitable venture? If you’re unsure who your ideal customer is\, how to communicate your value\, or how all the pieces of your business fit together\, you’re not alone. \nBuild on Purpose: 5 Business Lessons from Women Entrepreneurs is Part 1 of our Women Who Built It: 9 Business Lessons from 9 Women Entrepreneurs series. This interactive Lunch & Learn will help you better understand the key building blocks behind successful businesses through the real-life experiences of women entrepreneurs who have built thriving companies in different industries. \nLearn From Women Who Have Built Successful Businesses\nBuilding a business requires more than passion and a great idea. It requires clarity about who you serve\, what you offer\, how you reach customers\, and how your business creates value. \nDuring this workshop\, you’ll explore the stories and business lessons of Joanna Griffiths\, Melanie Perkins\, Christiane Germain\, Whitney Wolfe\, and Eva Wong. By examining their entrepreneurial journeys\, you’ll discover practical approaches to understanding customers\, developing strong value propositions\, choosing the right channels\, and building sustainable revenue models. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nUnderstand the Building Blocks of a Strong Business\n\nExplore five essential components of a successful business model\nUnderstand how entrepreneurs identify and serve their customers\nLearn how value propositions drive growth and differentiation\nDiscover how revenue and cost structures impact sustainability\nSee how business decisions evolve as companies grow\n\nStrengthen Your Own Business Model\n\nIdentify gaps or assumptions within your current business model\nThink more strategically about your growth opportunities\nLearn how the Business Model Canvas connects key business elements\nLeave with practical questions and next steps for your venture\n\nWhy Attend?\nMany entrepreneurs have a strong idea but struggle to understand how the different parts of their business work together. This workshop provides a practical framework for evaluating your business model and making more informed decisions. \nRather than focusing on writing a traditional business plan\, you’ll learn how successful founders approach the critical decisions that shape sustainable businesses. Through real-world examples and actionable insights\, you’ll gain greater confidence in your ability to build\, test\, and strengthen your venture. \nWho Should Attend?\n\nWomen with a business idea who want to understand what it takes to build a successful business\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs developing or testing their business model\nEstablished business owners looking to reassess their foundations\nFreelancers and self-employed professionals who want a more strategic approach to growth\n\nWorkshop Details\nWorkshop: Build on Purpose: 5 Business Lessons from Women Entrepreneurs\nSpeaker: Azadeh Monfared\, ELLEvate Business Coach\, YES\nDate: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\nLocation: Online\nCost: Free \nRegister today and discover how this workshop can help you gain clarity\, strengthen your business model\, and build a stronger foundation for long-term success. \nRegister Today!\n\nThis workshop is made accessible to you at no cost\, thanks to generous funding from the Government of Canada and Yspace: York University. \n*Please Note: Pre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English (with French subtitles) and is available as an online\, live streaming webinar only. \nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions one hour prior to the start time of the workshop. \nLearn more about our ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program!
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SUMMARY:9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business
DESCRIPTION:  \nHere’s Your Blueprint for Business Success\n  \nDo you have a great business idea but aren’t sure what comes next? Join our free workshop\, 9 Action Steps to Building a Successful Business\, and learn how to strategically plan and build your own blueprint for entrepreneurial success. \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll discover how to save time and maximize your budget by taking the right steps before launching your business. From ideation to competitor analysis\, this workshop guides you through every stage of the start-up process. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Workshop\n  \n\nHow to validate your business idea with market research and customer interviews.\nThe essentials of prototyping and testing your concept.\nTechniques to analyze competitors and carve out your unique value proposition.\n\nThis workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to launch their business operations the right way\, with a focus on strategic planning\, effective execution\, and minimizing costly mistakes. By building a solid start-up framework that addresses market trends\, customer needs\, and operational efficiency\, you’ll set yourself apart from the competition\, attract potential investors\, and significantly increase your chances of achieving long-term success and sustainable growth. \nWhether you’re just beginning to shape your business idea\, refining your concept\, or gearing up to take the plunge\, this session equips you with practical tools\, proven strategies\, and expert insights to confidently turn your vision into reality. \n  \nStart Your Journey to Success\n  \nDon’t let uncertainty hold you back. Register today and take the first step toward building a thriving business! \n  \nSign Up Here\n  \nPre-registration is required. This workshop is available in English and as an online\, live-streaming webinar. \nOnce you register for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts\, please check your Spam/Junk folder. \nTo learn more about our services for entrepreneurs\, click here.
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