Webinar 3 – Networking business growth in a virtual world
June 2, 2022 1:00 pm EST
The third of a three-part webinar series for Indigenous entrepreneurs designed to help you navigate the pandemic, and grow your business.
Networking and mentors are more important than ever for business leaders. They can help you get new customers, investors, suppliers, partners, market information and support for your growth. And they can be an essential tool for your company to survive and thrive in today’s digital world.
Our BDC expert will share practical tips on how to use networking and mentoring to take your company and leadership skills to the next level.
During this interactive one-hour session, you will discover:
- Concrete steps to build networks and find mentors for yourself and your business
- Networking strategies for the pandemic and digital era
- Why helping others and avoiding the hard sell are vital for networking success
Webinar 2 : How to use the right digital tools to win customers for your business
PRESENTER
Clara Razzouk
Vice President, Business Development
BDC Advisory Services, Quebec & Atlantic
Webinar Agenda
The pandemic has accelerated the use of technology and online sales are booming. Nearly 85% of Canadian consumers now shop online and companies that can cater to them are less affected by the lockdown.
BDC expert will give you practical advice on how to improve your company’s online presence and better use digital tools to win customers for your business.
During this interactive one-hour session, you will discover:
- Simple steps to define or enhance your online strategy
- How to attract, engage and grow your customer base online
- Easy strategies to understand your customers and cater to their needs
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with our expert.
Past WEBINAR – Video Recording
How to use the right digitial tools to win customers for your business
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
1:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Play recording (57 mins)
Recording Password: RiPGuPU6
Webinar 1 : How to Master the Finances of your Business
PRESENTER
Monica James
Regional Manager, Client Diversity
BDC
Webinar Agenda
Learn how to improve your company’s finances, get the financing you need, and avoid common mistakes when borrowing money.
During this interactive one-hour session, you will discover:
- How to get control of your cash flow
- Easy strategies to monitor performance, get paid faster and manage costs
- Do’s and don’ts of getting financing for your business
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with our expert.
Past WEBINAR – Video Recording
How to Master the Finances of your Business
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
11:13 AM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Play recording (56 mins)
Recording password: MmPmMmJ9
SPEAKER
Everisto Mupanguri, Senior Account Manager for Small Businesses, BDC
Everisto Mupanguri is a Senior Account Manager for Small Businesses at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). He has been working closely with Canadian entrepreneurs in western Canada for over a decade.
Born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, he started his banking career working for Standard Chartered Bank. In 2001, he came to Canada as a student and later joined ATB Financial, where he did Agriculture and Business lending for close to 3 years. He joined BDC in 2010 as an Account Manager and has been doing business development ever since.
Everisto holds a degree in Business Economics from the University of Saskatchewan. While working for BDC, he completed a master’s degree in Global Business Management and a post Graduate Certificate in Project Management through the Royal Roads University in Victoria BC. His studies led him to travel in various countries such as Germany and Austria where he was able to build a solid international professional network.
Throughout his career, Everisto has acquired key skills and experience focusing on the betterment of the people behind Canadian businesses. He is passionate about community and volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and Edmonton’s Food Bank.
