Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch proudly present Rock My Business, a free, virtual, three-part workshop series that will help you develop your idea, start your business plan, and create a viable cash flow for your business—all while connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs in your community and across Canada.
If you need direction to develop your business idea, have a strong business concept, or have recently launched a small business that you'd like to grow, register today for our next series of workshops.
The Three-Part Rock My Business Workshop Series
Note: Participants who complete at least two of the workshops are eligible to receive free one-on-one coaching from Entrepreneurs in Residence, helping you further strengthen your idea and business plan.
RBC Rock My Business Startup Awards
You could win $10,000 to help launch your startup! Futurpreneur and RBC proudly present the RBC Rock My Business Startup Awards, which grant eight awards of $10K each annually to diverse, young, aspiring entrepreneurs from across Canada to help kickstart their businesses.
Workshop 1: Rock My Business Idea
Take this workshop if you have a new business idea and want to test its viability before developing your business plan.
Participants will:
- Learn how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Learn how to make their business idea more viable.
- Identify and learn how to overcome key gaps to achieve business viability.
- Set a short-term goal with timelines and actions to move their business forward.
Note: If you’ve already firmed up your business idea or have recently launched a new business and are ready to create a solid business plan, proceed directly to Workshop 2, Rock My Business Plan.
Workshop 2: Rock My Business Plan
Take this workshop if you have a good grasp of your business idea and want to develop the foundations of a solid business plan.
Participants will:
- Learn the essential elements of a successful business plan.
- Begin writing the four key sections of the business plan (Company Profile, Marketing Activities, Market Research, and Operations).
- Identify the gaps, goals, and next steps required to complete the business plan.
Note: It is recommended that all participants also register for the subsequent workshop, Rock My Cash Flow.
Workshop 3: Rock My Cash Flow
Take this workshop if you have completed the Rock My Business Plan workshop and want to proceed with developing your cash flow.
Participants will:
- Better understand how to complete the Start-Up Cost and Cash Flow sections of the business plan.
- Learn how to create realistic sales forecasts.
- Understand how the business plan and cash flow interconnect.
- Complete the first draft of the start-up costs and first month’s sales/expenses.
- Set a realistic date for completing the business plan and cash flow.
