CCAE BEST Indigenous Business Directory Featuring the businesses started by the graduates of the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship's Aboriginal (BEST) Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training Program Since 2003 and without falter through the pandemic, our Aboriginal (BEST) Business and Entrepreneurship skills training program has been providing opportunities for the Canadian Indigenous communities to explore entrepreneurial aspirations by providing business programming, website development, advisory services, mentorship support, technology access and training, online marketing tools, community event space, connections to business networks and much more! Filter by Tags Select Tags Silver Rose Quilt Knitting My Best Life x Silver Rose Wrap yourself in local Indigenous-made luxury with unique, hand-knitted blankets and scarves designed just for you and your home. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Shelly Hunlin Up Right Classy Cuts: Elevating Style in Riske Creek Top-tier hair and beauty services with a personal touch. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Chandelle Gouchey Beatrice Love PERFORMER, SPEAKER, BELIEVER planting seeds of hope as an ambassador of the people, inspiring growth through music, workshops, and storytelling. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Tyler Womacks Ne Tmícw Resource Management Ltd. Sustainable Land Stewardship, indigenous owed and operated, serving British Columbia. Wildfire Mitigation - Tree Planting - Mounding and Screefing Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Roxanne Stump Star Wolf Creations - Custom Indigenous Clothing & Tailoring Specializing in custom Indigenous designs, expert tailoring, and community workshops. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Michelle Patterson Serendipityss Treasures Contemporary and vintage fashion treasures. Experience the charm of a luxurious, whimsical vintage closet with limited-edition styles. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Lorie Steverson West Coast Woolly Mammoth: Premium Wool for Artisans Not just another wool supplier. We provide exceptional raw wool with character and heritage, sourced with care for artisans who demand the best for their spinning, knitting, and felting projects. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Lena Hink Grandmother Appliqué Denim Designer Bag Celebrate Indigenous heritage with a unique, handcrafted denim bag that honors ancestral stories through vibrant Grandmother Appliqué designs. A perfect blend of tradition and sustainable fashion. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Violet Fuller D & V Billiards Bistro Lounge and Banquet Experience Williams Lake's premier entertainment destination, combining a classic billiards hall, gourmet bistro, stylish speakeasy lounge, and versatile banquet space—all under one roof for unforgettable social gatherings. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Kathleen lulua Yunesit'in's Sleepy Gas Station: A Chilcotin Oasis Family-owned and warmly managed, this charming gas station offers a peaceful retreat amidst the breathtaking Chilcotin wilderness. It provides fuel, indigenous food, and genuine hospitality, serving as a welcoming gathering place where locals connect and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Yunesit'in’s close-knit Indigenous community. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Chasity Stump Tsilhqoxt'in Custom Creations Authentic Tsilhqoxt'in handcrafted apparel, sacred medicines, and professional seamstress services Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Deanna Dormuth D & V Billiards Bistro Lounge and Banquet Hall Experience Williams Lake's premier entertainment destination combining a classic billiards hall, gourmet bistro, stylish speakeasy lounge, and versatile banquet space—all under one roof for unforgettable social gatherings. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Naomi Umphrey Indians and Cowboys: A Unique Blend of Indigenous and Western Heritage A one-of-a-kind retail experience where Indigenous traditions meet Western heritage. Shop authentic art, clothing, and gifts that celebrate community and culture at the heart of Hinton, Alberta. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Aaron Sparks Treetop Catering Where Traditional Food is Fusioned with New-School Smoking! Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Charlotte Haines Nagwen Tourism Williams Lake Yunesitin Tourism that can take up to 20 people. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Cynthia & Samantha-Jo Dick By Your Favorite Aunties Indigenous Made Apparel - Threads of Tradition, Ethically made, Uniquely Yours. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web George Johnny G'z Auto-Repairs Mobile to serve you,. and your automotive needs! Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Linda Nelson Triple S Wormfarms #WormsAreFriends #SoilSavers #EcoFriendly Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Lisa Marie Inyallie Chilcotin Kayak & Skidoo Rentals Kayak, Sea-Doos, Ski-doos & Waterboard Rentals Equipped for a safe and enjoyable experience. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Ronald Setah Ron's Pro Fishing Nets Your Vision, Our Net: Expertly Designed, Perfectly Crafted! Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web CHRYSTAL TABOBANDUNG RAISE – Indigenous Cultural Awareness & Competency Training RAISE – Indigenous cultural awareness & competency training is designed to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with First Nations/Aboriginal/Indigenous people. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web JOSEPH SAGAJ Independent Canadian Indigenous Artist Designer of the 2022 TORONTO SIGN, the award-winning terrazzo medallion at Seneca College and the Bloor Annex BIA Mural at Paul Martel Park, Joseph is Anishnaabe of the Sturgeon Clan from the remote community of Neskantaga, 433 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. He graduated in Fine Arts at the Ontario College of Art & Design in 1985. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Deborah Lea Leclair Letch Lollies & Button Bites Boutique From chic boutiques, to dreamy weddings her treats, cards and gifts are a hit at all kinds of shindigs. With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of top-notch ingredients, Lollies and Button Bites can provide both traditional and tailor-made lollipops featuring nostalgic childhood flavors as well as innovative tasty combinations. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Tim Riedel MICHIF KOONTEUR MICHIF KOONTEUR MEANS "MÉTIS STORYTELLER" We bring lost histories back to life for everyone’s benefit, whether they are Indigenous or not. We do this through documentaries, podcasts, TV/Film, and social Media. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web John Standingready Project Healing First and foremost, Project Healing is committed to the health and healing of community. Our “project” is to build meaningful relationships within our community, and together, develop programs that bring balance, inspiration and strength to our local health industry. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Jori Hunter Cree Couture At Cree, we specialize in upscale design for men and women. As an indigenous fashion studio, we design indigenous ties, ribbon shirts, skirts, vests, and pants in all sizes, as well as feast kits and sacred star mats. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Crystal Kimewon Inkedbeader13 Helping people heal - through the arts. As a certified tattoo artist Crystal's focus is in helping people reclaim their culture and heritage through traditional tattooing. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Dave Monday Oguorie Sorryimrez To shine a bright light to body positivity in the fashion industry. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Davina Serotiuk Diamond Willow Kwe Authentic high quality Indigenous Beadwork. I am a self taught bead artist, I started my beading journey to reconnection with culture in September of 2019. My beadwork represents good medicine, modern Indigenous fashion, and cultural revitalization. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Justin Kataquapit Mitew Media Indigenous filmmakers from Northern Ontario, Serving our communities with video content. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Karen Pelley Girvan Silverlinings Garden Designs From Soil to Soul ~ Designing Gardens Rooted in Care! We Grow Your Dreams and Cultivate Comfort. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Ann Marie Proulx Blue Sky Crafts & Supplies Blue Sky Craft store is located in the beautiful community of Neyaashiinigmiing along Georgian Bay, Ontario. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Shihan Shea Ragz Tagz Jewlz Beaded headbands, Expandable waisted ribbon skirts with pockets ranging from infant to Adults alike. And matching doll skirts. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Ursula Ullrich TURTLE ISLAND TINY HOTEL WE HELP WOMEN FEEL SAFER TRAVELING SOLO WITH THEIR PETS TO EXPERIENCE SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS IN MUSKOKA'S PROVINCIAL PARKS. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Vanessa Davies Savys Catering Savys Catering is an Indigenous owned & operated catering service located in the Greater Toronto Area Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Jason Spanish Rez Unit Rez Unit, here to provide affordable clothing, ranging from name brand, designer, and custom made clothing. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Jordane Robichaud Robichaud Commercial Fishing Robichaud Commercial Fishing is located in Neyaashiinigmiing ON. We area a First Nation owned and operated commercial fishing business in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Traditional Territory. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Joshua Collins-Moody PEAK Scaffolding PEAK Scaffolding is Toronto’s trusted partner for safe, reliable commercial and industrial scaffolding solutions. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Keith Newton Springview Window Cleaning Specializing In Highrise window cleaning & Residential Window Cleaning & Industrial window cleaning. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Ken Costello Miigwetch Cookies Company Nestled in the heart of the Scarborough Bluffs, the Miigwetch Cookies Company offers a charming retreat for pastry lovers. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Kim Stadfeld HEART'S PATH MEDIA INC. Who tells the story matters. 100% Indigenous owned. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web DEB ENOCH I BEAD WITH DEB E iBead with Deb E provides traditional beadwork such as moccasins, earrings, card holders and hair accessories. Also provides beading workshops and currently provides workshops with the Yukon Government’s treatment centre. Loving and learning traditional beading, one bead at at time. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web CHARLES CATCHPOLE CHARGERFOODS I am an Anishinaabe chef originally from Couchiching First Nation but residing in Toronto. I produce and sell a line of unique hot sauces, preserves and salad dressings. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Audra Maloney Eagle Vision Indigenous Healing & Consulting Offering Traditional Healing sessions, Spiritual coaching and consulting Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Kyle Ranville Addiktion Music Management Offering various services aimed towards aspiring artists/musicians in the Winnipeg region, Southern rural Manitoba & Artists online. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Lisa Gordon Snowflakes Consulting Our focus is to incorporate various worldviews into the development of individualized mental health programs. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Sheila Niganobe Ajijaak Project Management Risk Management is to important to be left to chance! Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web WESLEY HAVILL WESLEY HAVILL INDIGENOUS ART Aaniin my name is Wesley George Havill, Im Ojibway, Eagle clan, from Batchewana First Nation, Sault Ste. Marie. Most of my work showcases Nature and Animals with Native Influence. I Carve Moose, Deer, Elk Antler, wood, Domestic and Imported. I am also an Artist blacksmith and work with copper and steel. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web KELSIE YOUNG DREAM WEBS DREAMCATCHERS & HOUSE BLESSING Hi! I’m Kelsie Young, owner and indigenous artist of Dream Webs – Dreamcatchers & Spiritual Shop. Dream Webs is a fusion of my education in Eastern healing with my cultural indigenous roots. The goal of Dream Webs is to help the world sleep well & live better. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web PANDORA MULBERRY DESIGN & ENGRAVINGS Mulberry Design & Engravings is a custom laser cutting and engraving business operating on the unseeded territory of The Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nations alongside the Haldimand Tract in Linwood Ontario. Our business offers custom laser cutting and engraving services, with a focus on the creation of Early Learning Resources featuring the traditional dialects of our First Nations & Métis communities across Turtle Island Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Steve Diabo Steve Diabo Senior Web Developer, Interactive Artist, Game Developer and Creative Technologist. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Donna Stach TABLESCAPES BY DONNA A curated collection of antique, vintage and mid-century modern glassware, ceramic plates, table Linens and fabrics, China and other special pieces. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Scott Simpson Spirit Fit Spirit Fit is designed for people who are struggling to get started with weight loss, we used principals just as group sharing along with fun and effective workouts to help people get in the best shape of their lives. 1) Discover your true goals 2) Make a plan 3) Execute that plan 4) Stay motivated Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web NCCT CEDAR BASKET GIFT SHOP Browse the wide selection of First Nations, Métis and Inuit handcrafted jewelry, carvings, basketry, beadwork, moccasins, original art as well as many more beautiful gift ideas. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web BELLA LAFONTAINE BUTTERCUP CREE-ATIONS We offer a variety of unique handmade items from Gemstones, Necklaces, Earrings and Dream catchers to Painted Deer shoulder blades and Hand Drum Bags. It is through recognizing the beliefs and values of Indigenous culture that life is given to each creation. - Needs Work Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web COURTNEY CADA r0cketcat Local Indigenous Toronto artist that specializes in Japanese Anime. Attending 4-6 shows a year selling small trinkets such as buttons, hard enamel pins, vinyl stickers, small and large prints and acrylic charms. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web TESSA SHANK TESSA SHANK Originally from Nipissing First Nation in Northern Ontario, Tessa was taught traditional Anishiinabeg (Ojibwe) beading and craft by her grandmother who encouraged her to embrace her heritage and her artistic spirit. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Tiffany King Chim Custom Apparel Decoration | Promotional Products We are an indigenous woman owned business based out of Beausoleil First Nation, Chimnissing, Ontario. We offer a variety of products and services such as: in-house embroidery, in-house digitizing, in-house graphic design, in-house heat transfer applied apparel decoration, in-house sign, sticker, decal, vinyl print, in-house vehicle graphics and window tinting, Screen print, Dtg and laser engraved apparel decoration. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Travis Clyke Modern Sustainable Bushcraft Modern Sustainable Bushcraft, your premier outdoor outfitter and e-bike sales, maintenance, and repair shop in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.We are a team of passionate outdoor enthusiasts who share a deep appreciation for the natural world and a commitment to promoting sustainable practices in everything we do. Our mission is to provide our customers with the gear, knowledge, and expertise they need to enjoy the great outdoors in a safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious way. 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Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Contact Contact us First name Last name Email* Phone Message* Individual or Organization* Individual Organization Submit Bruce Lacroix, Founder The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. 406 Richards Street Nelson, BC, Canada V1L 5K1 Phone: 1-226-243-5635 © 2024 The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. Bring A Course To Your Community In-Person, Online or Hybrid! Our programs are designed to be live, interactive trainings that engage all participants in the most effective and fun way to learn and share. INQUIRE NOW Bring A Course To Your Community

Explore additional business courses offered by the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship (CCAE). Enhance your skills in fundraising, alumni relations, and leadership for advancing educational institutions in Canada. Contact Contact us First name Last name Email* Phone Message* Individual or Organization* Individual Organization Submit Bruce Lacroix, Founder The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. 406 Richards Street Nelson, BC, Canada V1L 5K1 Phone: 1-226-243-5635 © 2024 The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. MODULE DESCRIPTIONS Pre-Self Employment 1. BUSINESS-LIFE WELLNESS BALANCE (Medicine Wheel) Wellness is a foremost concern for Entrepreneurs across the country at this strange time of human history. Using the Four Quadrants of the Medicine Wheel, determine your current state of balance (mind, body, spirit, and heart). Explore proven solutions to nurture areas that need attention, while maintaining areas of strength. 2. FINANCIAL LITERACY BASICS Getting our financial house in order is a key first step in building a business – determining needs vs wants, and then ensuring our basic needs are covered, before looking at discretionary purchases, personal budgeting, and understanding how credit works, how it can be built, and how certain actions can bring it down. Money-suckers and how to avoid them Compound Interest and how it works for and against you 3. DECISION MAKING FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR How to access your deep intuition to make even tough decisions using your values. Decisions are tough; they come with consequences. How do we use our intuition and value system to confidently go forward? How do our intuition and values feed this process? Learn a simple but very effective method of clarifying for yourself the best course of action and follow through for the best results. 4. WHAT ARE MY STRENGTHS? Using the medicine wheel as a model, we need to find the balance between the four key aspects of business – Making, Marketing, Managing, and Money; and recognize that most of us will not consider all these aspects as strengths – if we focus on the areas where we do best, how will we fill the gaps? 5. INTRODUCTION TO THE BUSINESS PLANNING CANVAS The Business Planning Canvas is the emerging model for building a simple business plan that links your elevator pitch to what you need to know to bring your business idea to life. What are the key aspects of a business plan? Where do I start? How the canvas is used to map out and evaluate your business idea 6. BUSINESS IDEAS FOR THE NEW ECONOMY What is the “new economy”? What are the major opportunities (business ideas) for those wanting to start a business or change a business idea? Which businesses are growing in the new economy? The 5 skills you need to thrive, and how to get them 7. HOME BASED BUSINESS The best types of business to start from home Advantages and Disadvantages of a HBB Bylaws and Zoning Issues to consider HBBs and the Taxman HBBs and Insurance How will your HBB affect your family? Technology needs Where in the home will you put your business? HBB vs store-front vs mobile Balancing business, home and the rest of life Bits of the BEST – 1.5 Hour Courses Only interested in one or a few modules? Our 1.5-hour modules are designed to deliver impactful learning experiences. Each includes: E-mailed handouts E-mailed Certificate of Completion Tailor your learning by selecting the modules that suit your needs! CLICK HERE FOR BITS OF THE BEST FULL Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Up to 18 sessions = 72 hours total, max 120 attendees. Online In-Person or Hybrid! Since 2003 and without falter through the pandemic, our Aboriginal (BEST) Business and Entrepreneurship skills training program has been providing opportunities for Canadian Indigenous communities to explore entrepreneurial aspirations by providing business programming, website development, advisory services, mentorship support, technology access and training, online marketing tools, community event space, connections to business networks and much more! Includes: Instructor time Excel Financial spreadsheets, already prepared and ready to fill in Simple fill-in-the-blanks Business Plan Template Free Website Templates Comprehensive Industry Market Research Reports An Average of 3 hours 1-on-1 Mentorship for each participant Certificate of Completion for those who attend all sessions Per participant: BEST Manuals © 2021 version, couriered to participants Access to the CCAE Alumni Exclusive Indigenous Business Training Library CLICK HERE TO BRING THE BEST TO YOUR COMMUNITY Bring A Course To Your Community In-Person, Online or Hybrid! Our programs are designed to be live, interactive trainings that engage all participants in the most effective and fun way to learn and share. INQUIRE NOW Bring A Course To Your Community

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Discover the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship (CCAE), a leading organization fostering educational advancement in Canada. Explore resources, professional development, and networking opportunities for alumni relations, fundraising, and institutional success. Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs for a Sustainable Future. Supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities with training, resources, and opportunities for growth. Learn More Over the past 25 years, The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. has assisted over 3,500 entrepreneurs across Turtle Island (Canada, US and South America) on the road to successful self-employment. Come on inside and discover how we can assist you or your organization in creating self-employment training that is successful, sustainable, easy to understand, and FUN. 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(Pricing, Personal Budget, Net Worth, and Projected Cash Flow Statement) final exam, with results and corrected Graduation Certificate if attending 90% of sessions and pass the test Together, you and the CCAE will determine the “best” times and dates, and we will tailor the content to serve your needs. Real Stories of Transformation and Growth Bring an in-person program to your community In-Person Have a BEST webinar in your community BEST Webinar Individual Online Training Individual Online Training Options Mountain Sky Soaps www.mountainskysoap.com Raynald Losier and Nina George started the family business in 1993 to stay home with their kids, Malaya Mountain and Rahel Sky. Mountain Sky manufactures soaps, massage bars and lip balm for the company and for private labels. Mountain Sky Soaps Read More Artist Nigel Fox www.nigelfoxart.com graduated from the 2010 BEST program held in Terrace. We asked him about his business experiences: Q. “How far you have gone with your business idea?” Nigel Fox Read More Orene Askew was pretty content with her life. She had a job, was very active, but always had some business ideas looming in her head. She decided she wanted to start her own DJ-ing business. The idea had been in her head for over 3 years, but she wasn’t sure how to pursue it head on. DJ "O Show" Read More As a 2005 graduate of the Helen Lafaux School of Fashion Design in Vancouver, Andrea Hughes had been putting together her accumulated knowledge and experience, gleaned from years of working in the film industry, for her idea of a full-service bridal shop. 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As one of Canada’s top aboriginal musicians, her blending of traditional native sounds with a love for contemporary hip hop and R&B, brings the best of her culture to the mainstream world. Inez Jasper Read More Contact Contact us First name Last name Email* Phone Message* Individual or Organization* Individual Organization Submit Bruce Lacroix, Founder The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. 406 Richards Street Nelson, BC, Canada V1L 5K1 Phone: 1-226-243-5635 © 2024 The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. Bring A Course To Your Community

Since 2003 and without falter through the pandemic, our Aboriginal (BEST) Business and Entrepreneurship skills training program has been providing opportunities for the Canadian Indigenous communities to explore entrepreneurial aspirations by providing business programming, website development, advisory services, mentorship support, technology access and training, online marketing tools, community event space, connections to business networks and much more! Bring BEST to Your Community Bring BEST to Your Community Please complete the form below so we can gain an understanding of your community/organization's interests, and a member of our team will get back to you within one business day. If you have any difficulty completing the form or would prefer to chat over the phone, please get in touch with us at 1-226-243-5635, and one of our team members will be happy to assist you. Full Name? * Email Address? * Phone Number? * Band/Groups/Company/Organizations Name? Name of Affiliated First Nations, Métis and or Inuit Community? (If Applicable) Approximate Community Population? Or Number of Annual Community Members Served? Less then 100 100-1,000 1,000-2,500 2,500-10,000 10,000+ Other Would You Like This Training Program To Be Delivered In-Person, Online, or Hybrid? In-Person Online Hybrid To Be Determined Other Ideal Start Date of Your Requested Training? (Leave Blank If To Be Determined) Year Month Month Day Approximately how many people will attend this training? 1-5 5-30 30-50 50-100 100-250 250+ To Be Determined Other What level of training do you feel is appropriate for your group Beginner Intermediate Advanced To Be Determined Other Any other notes you would like to share? Submit

Explore community training programs by the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship (CCAE). Gain skills and knowledge to empower Indigenous communities and drive entrepreneurial success across Canada. Sponsor a Webinar for Your Community HAVE A BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS TRAINING (BEST) WEBINAR IN YOUR COMMUNITY (for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous webinars) No software to download: just click the link we send, and you are IN Webinar works on any device: laptop, phone, tablet. Participants can ask questions, chat, show their faces, and even be given “the floor” to present their own ideas Everyone gets a copy of the Powerpoint slides and videos used, and can review the whole presentation afterwards Each participant also gets a copy of the > 250 page BEST Participant Manual, easy to use, fill-in-the blanks Business Plan template, including Financial Statements. (Pricing, Personal Budget, Net Worth, and Projected Cash Flow Statement) final exam, with results and corrected Graduation Certificate if attending 90% of sessions and pass the test Together, you and the CCAE will determine the “best” times and dates, and we will tailor the content to serve your needs. Online Training Sessions Cover the Following Whether in your community or through and online webinar our entrepreneurship program uses the following sessions 1 - Entrepreneurship What is an Entrepreneur? Characteristics of an Entrepreneur Advantages and Disadvantages of Being Self-employed Mental Preparation Goals From your Business Ways to Begin a Business Idea vs. Opportunity Hundreds of Business Ideas What Types of Businesses are Needed in Your Area? Business Planning What Goes Into a Business Plan 2 - Market Review What is Market Research? Why is Market Research Important? How to do Market Research Primary and Secondary Market Research Market Research in Aboriginal Communities Interpreting your Market Research and Including it in Your Business Plan 3 - Competitors, Competition & Competitive Advantage What is Competition and Who is a Competitor? How to Get Customers: Creating Your Competitive Advantage Competitor Profile Analyzing the Results 4 - Marketing What is Marketing? Beware of the Three Major Mistakes most New Businesses Make when Marketing Creating a Marketing Plan Create a Benefit Statement for Your Business Decide How Sales will be Made Decide How to Reach your Customers with Marketing Set a Marketing Budget for Your First Year Choose a Variety of Marketing Methods Put Your Marketing Mix into a Chart General Marketing Tips 5 - Operations: Laws and Insurance Legal Structure of your Business Location Laws and Legal Stuff: Municipal, Provincial and Federal Insurance and Risk Management Types of Insurance 6 - Operations: Tax, Suppliers, Hired Help, Production Process Capability, Professional Advisors, Financial Institutions Tax and Indigenous Business GST/PST/HST Registration Suppliers The Hired Help: Staff and Contractors Production Process and Capability Professional Advisors: Accountant, Lawyer Financial Institutions: Banks and Credit Unions The Importance of Mentors, and How to Choose Them Canada Revenue Agency Write-offs and Deductions 7 - Funding: Where will you get the Money? 5 Major Ways of Funding a Business Cash Friendly Sources Personal Resources Equity Debt Financing Peer Lending What Lenders look for: the 5 “C”s How to Check Your Credit Record Government-related Lending Programs 8 - Financials: Personal Budget and Net Worth Personal Budget: How to figure out how much to pay yourself from the business Personal Net Worth: What you OWN minus what you OWE 9 - Costs and Pricing Cost of Doing Business Fixed Expenses Variable Expenses Pricing: How to set prices that maximize your profit 10 - Financials: Start up and Cash Flow Sources and Uses of Financing Start up Expenses Cash Flow Income Statement Balance Sheet Break-even Analysis 11 - Technology E-Business, The 21st Century Trading Post Planning an Internet Strategy Internet Marketing Techniques How to Choose a Web Designer 12 - Business Plan Executive Summary and Polishing Your Presentation Business Plan Executive Summary Polishing Your Presentation Presenting Your Business Plan and the Art of Storytelling Story-telling / Presentation tips Presentation Templates General Presentation Tips For more Information, Help and Assistance in Making Great Presentations Useful Web Links Contact Contact us First name Last name Email* Phone Message* Individual or Organization* Individual Organization Submit Bruce Lacroix, Founder The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. 406 Richards Street Nelson, BC, Canada V1L 5K1 Phone: 1-226-243-5635 © 2024 The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. 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