Meet the sponsors supporting the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship (CCAE). Explore partnerships that drive educational success and innovation across Canada. Sponsors Our Valued Partners 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 Business Courses 1-on-1 Business Startup Package CCAE Workbook & Courseware. PLUS: 1 hour of one-on-one personal time via Zoom with Bruce. FULL Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) 8 x 2 hour sessions = 16 hrs, max 20 attendees Bits of the BEST – 1.5 Hour Courses Our 1.5-hour modules are designed to deliver impactful learning experiences. Bring A Course To Your Community

Learn about the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship (CCAE). Discover our mission, vision, and dedication to empowering Indigenous entrepreneurship and economic development across 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. Bruce Lacroix President and CEO Bruce enjoys volunteering locally and has been a Director with Nelson and District Credit Union, Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Municipal Library and the Rotary Club of Nelson – Daybreak. Having been broke and on welfare in his past, he understands the challenges of starting a business from nothing. An avid cyclist, scuba diver and pickleball player, when not working he can usually be found enjoying these activities. Stewart Anderson Associate Stewart grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia where he attended Dalhousie University, graduating with a BComm (Honours Finance), before travelling, completing his Master’s degree at the Thunderbird School of Global Management (University of Arizona), and relocating to Vancouver. He has worked in the financial services sector for the last 30 years, with a strong background in economic development, project finance, and corporate lending, as well as a keen awareness of the importance of relationship building. The formerManager of Indigenous Partnerships at Vancity, Stewart is currently involved with projects focused on entrepreneurship, social enterprise, building local Indigenous economies, and creating stronger connections between Indigenous and non Indigenous organizations and communities. Karen White Associate Musician, author, poet, speaker, playwright, artist and entrepreneur … and currently Director, Engagement and Relationship Development, BC Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. Karen’s life and professional experiences give her a unique approach to Entrepreneurship Training. Certified in Aboriginal Employment Development, and having studied at The Banff Centre, Camosun College and the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, Karen brings a combination of professional development and empathy to her teaching. Participants love her humourous and down-to-earth style. We have years of experience working with all people, all across Canada. We are super easy to get along with, speak in every day, easy to understand language, and are ourselves currently entrepreneurs. We believe in having fun while helping others. OUR TEAM Testimonials It’s not important what we say about ourselves: It’s what others have to say that is the true worth of a business. COMMENTS FROM FUNDERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER BIGWIGS… Home About Community Training Business Courses Gallery Shop Sponsors Back to Top We have years of experience working with all people, all across Canada. We are super easy to get along with, speak in every day, easy to understand language, and are ourselves currently entrepreneurs. We believe in having fun while helping others. OUR ALUMNI MENTORS About CCAE The CCAE Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Driving to put Indigenous businesses on every block in Canada. Serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities with training, resources, and opportunities for growth for over 25 years. CCAE Provides: Entrepreneurship project management Entrepreneurship training Speaking and writing services on Entrepreneurship and the New Gig Economy Consulting to government and Indigenous businesses, organizations and individuals This is accomplished by forming virtual partnerships with complementary team members. The CCAE is owned by Bruce Lacroix, President and CEO. Born in Halifax of mixed Mi’kmaq and French heritage, Bruce now lives in the picturesque heritage town of Nelson, BC with his family. A life-long entrepreneur and self-professed “terrible employee working for others”, Bruce works best in collaboration wth others to help achieve success for all involved About Aboriginal Best BEST helps to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of people, communities, and organizations. Participants meet guest speakers, identify viable business ideas, determine their feasibility, and take steps to start or grow their own businesses. Learn to conduct market research, write business plans, and explore financing options on your journey to self-employment success! Aboriginal BEST is for Aboriginal, Métis, and Inuit, status or not, who are interested in becoming self-employed or starting their own business. BEST benefits people in all stages of business development who want to turn their dreams into reality. Some people are looking for a part-time business opportunity, others have a solid idea to research, and some are eager to write a plan that will help them launch or grow their venture. Over 3000 people in 130 communities across Canada have taken part in Aboriginal BEST in the past 15 years. “The Aboriginal BEST material that Mr. Lacroix developed is a great resource and is easy to teach to students. … When I met Mr. Lacroix I was working as the Economic Development Coordinator for my organization. I also maintain contracts with the Universities to teach business and economic development courses. The teaching material that Mr. Lacroix developed is very exceptional for our First Nations students. I have struggled to find good textbooks and I often refer to sections of the Aboriginal BEST Participant’s Manual. He maintains a First Nations perspective to business. This is hard to find.” Crystal Verhaeghe MBA, Past Executive Director, Tsilhqot’in National Government “Programs such as Aboriginal BEST – the Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training Program illustrate our commitment to entrepreneurship development. … evaluations of the program have shown that a high percentage of BEST graduates move quickly into employment or self-employment.” The Honourable Barry Penner BC Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Strategic Conversations Annual Forum 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 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 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. 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. 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 a understanding of your Communities/Organizations interests and a member of our team will get back to you within five business days. 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! For more information visit our website at https://ccae.ca/ or contact Us at ccaecanada@gmail.com or 1-226-243-5635 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 Less then 100 100-1,000 1,000-2,500 2,500-10,000 10,000+ Other Address/location of requested training? (if virtual/via zoom please indicate) Ideal start date of your requested training? * Year Month Month Day Ideal class time frame(s) of your requested training? * Mornings 8 am - 12 pm Afternoons 12 pm - 5 pm Evenings 5 pm - 9 pm Full days 9 am - 5 pm Bootcamp Days 9 am - 9 pm Lunch & Learns 12 pm - 1:30 pm Keynote 2 hours Other Approximately how many people will attend this training? * 1-5 5-30 30-50 50-100 100-250 250+ Other Educational areas of interest for your group? (select all that apply) 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 for Your Skills | Business Planning | What Goes Into a Business Plan Communications Training & Indigenous Business Success Stories with Special Guest Speaker Market Review: What is Market Research? | Why is Market Research Important? | How to do Market Research | Primary vs Secondary Market Research | Market Research in Aboriginal Communities | Interpreting your Market Research and Including it in Your Business Plan Competitors, Competition and Competitive Advantage: What is Competition and Who is a Competitor? | How to Get Customers: Creating Your Competitive Advantage | Competitor Profile | Analyzing the Results Marketing: What is Marketing? | Major Mistakes most New Businesses Make when Marketing | Creating a Marketing Plan | Creating 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 Operations - Laws & Insurance: Legal Structure of your Business | Location | Laws and Legal Stuff: Municipal, Provincial and Federal | Insurance | Risk Management Operations - Tax Suppliers, Hired Help Production Process & Capability, Professional Advisors Financing: 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 Financials - Personal Budget and Net Worth: How to figure out how much to pay yourself from the business | Personal Net Worth: What you OWN minus what you OWE Costs of Doing Business & Pricing: Cost of Doing Business | Fixed Expenses | Variable Expenses | Pricing: How to set prices that maximize your profit Financials - Start Up & Cash Flow: Sources and Uses of Financing | Start up Expenses | Cash Flow | Income Statement | Balance Sheet | Break-even Analysis Business Technology: E-Business, The 21st Century Trading Post | Planning an Internet Strategy | Internet Marketing Techniques | How to Choose a Web Designer and build a free website Preparing a 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 Other What level of training do you feel is appropriate for your group Beginner Intermediate Advanced Other Approximate Program Budget * $500-$1,000 $2,000-$5,000 $5,000-$10,000 $10,000-$20,000 $20,000-$30,000 $30,000-$40,000 $40,000-$50,000 $50,000-$70,000 $70,000-$100,000 $100,000+ Other Any other notes you would like to share? 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a2ecfbca-cae7-40a9-bffc-632944d09fdb KISS THE BRIDE Custom Wedding and Grad 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. The answer for the Castlegar resident came in the form of the Bruce Lacroix and the 2008 Aboriginal BEST program in Nelson. “I just wanted to get inspired to get it all done. This course gave me the push to do it.” Next Item Previous Item 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

7153240e-7855-482e-be9b-9d4793bc505d Nigel Fox 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?” A. “I’ve explored new avenues on the internet, gaining a larger market base and helping potential customers to feel more comfortable buying online. Essentially, I went from selling a painting a month to selling a print every three to five days.” Q. How do you make sure you have work-life balance?A. “I sneak some rest here and there, a movie with the wife, a day at the lake. It works out, as long as I have the faith to just let it all go for a bit.” Q. Any advice you could give other BEST participants,A. “Don’t take business advice from strangers personally. Your business is your business, and you know it better than anyone else. Don’t be afraid to try something new if what you’re doing isn’t working. Also, expect to work really hard if you want to succeed!!!” Q. Anything else you would like to sayA. “It (taking part in the BEST of the BEST Business Plan Competition) was a fun trip to Vancouver. It also got me to plan what I wanted to do with my business, which is good.” Next Item Previous Item 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

154c69fd-caf7-4a91-a7c9-bb505ee9b81d Haida Gwaii Art Shop Yvette Carol Adams is a Haida from the Tsâ aahl Laanas clan and took part in Aboriginal BEST on Haida Gwaii in 2011. “I create and design my own work: pendants made of yellow cedar, red cedar, yew wood, devils club, alder, beads from the same kind of wood as the pendants, earrings, red cedar hats, yellow cedar hats, regalia, cedar roses, prints, and bentwood boxes. “I intend to make a living off of my work, to be the best that I can be, and learn as much as I can before my time comes. In the Haida language there isn’t a word for ‘I can’t.’ I always strive to create a piece I would be proud of, no matter how much you think you know, there is always more to be learned. I am currently working out of my home, and I’m very happy that I finally have my web site up and running, the next step is to openan actual gallery.” Next Item Previous Item 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

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Find answers to common questions about the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship (CCAE). Learn more about membership, programs, events, and resources to support educational advancement. Bring A Course To Your Community Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How To Get Funding for Indigenous Business Training Programs The CCAE's past program partners have found funding through Federal, Provincial, Municipal, and Private Organizations Grants. The CCAE keeps a list of past program funding partners and examples of successful funding applications. We are happy to share direction with new programming partners who wish to bring our programs to their community. Please feel free to contact us to book a free consultation. Are The BEST Trainings Easy To Understand YES. Our Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training programs are always customized based on the entrepreneurial experience levels of our participants. With an average participant satisfaction rate of 99.9%, our exceptionally experienced Indigenous facilitators are sure to deliver the best program to meet the needs of your/our community. Do We Provide Training For Indigenous Youth & Seniors YES. Our Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training programs have had a strong track record of success with youth and senior age demographics, and we developed customized programs for training delivered exclusively to these groups. 4. Question Answer 5. Question Answer 6. Question Answer 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 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.

Explore the CCAE Gallery to view highlights from events, programs, and milestones celebrating educational advancement in Canada. Discover the vibrant community of CCAE in action. Videos & Gallery 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

9ea0dbe7-7404-46aa-97e0-a0711a193d10 O2 Technical Diving Once he found fame impersonating bespectacled rocker Buddy Holly, and led the Crickets astray on a diving tour of the UK. Now, leading technical diver John Garvin has helped to pull together what could be the most authentic diving movie to date. James Cameron’s Avatar follow-up 3D movie, Sanctum, is a cave-diving thriller but essentially a rites-of-passage movie, tracking the relationship of young diver Josh McGuire, played by Rhys Wakefield, and father Frank (Richard Roxburgh), in the aftermath of a dramatic cave collapse in the South Pacific John Garvin, who started O2 Technical Diving in the Turks and Caicos Islands with assistance from Bruce Lacroix, co-wrote Sanctum, was also the film’s diving co-ordinator, his task to lead the cast through a fearsome learning curve. Next Item Previous Item 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

9537c630-8243-4531-be2d-576d841c3952 Inez Jasper Inez Jasper is a singer songwriter with powerhouse talent and universal appeal. 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 completed the Aboriginal BEST program in 2013, and was a regional winner of the Aboriginal BEST of the BEST Business Plan Competition held in Toronto in 2013 Exploding onto the Canadian music scene in 2006 and releasing her hit album Singsoulgirl in 2008, this proud Ojibway and Metis artist has been featured at myriad high profile events across the country including the 2009 Aboriginal Tourism BC Awards, “Native Rocks” at Winnipeg’s Pyramid Cabaret and a headlining performance at AMP Camp (Canada’s prestigious Aboriginal Music Program), not to mention feature spots on national television programs like “Beyond Words”. Despite all the attention, she maintains an endearing humility and commitment to inspiring youth. “I always tell fans that whatever their passion, they should go for it. But I don’t just paint a pretty picture. I let them know that achieving their dreams is all about hard work, determination, and asking for help when you need it.” Inez’s lyrics speak of strength, cultural roots and pride in identity. As for her music…it speaks for itself. Next Item Previous Item 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! 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 E-mailed 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