Aspiring entrepreneurs: Transform your idea into a thriving business

Three-Part Workshop Series

 

An impending economic slowdown may appear daunting for young, aspiring entrepreneurs. With the right approach one can create space for innovative ideas and find opportunities to fill gaps in the market with niche products and services. Are you an entrepreneur looking to transform your idea into a thriving business or grow your newly launched small business? Register today for the free, virtual, three-part Rock My Business workshop series, presented by Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch. The series provides you with the tools to develop your idea, formalize your business plan and create a viable cashflow—all while connecting you with fellow entrepreneurs across Canada.


Note: Complete the Business Plan and Cash Flow workshops to qualify for free one-on-one coaching from one of our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.

RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards: Eight entrepreneurs, $10k each

Futurpreneur and RBC want to help you launch your startup and are awarding eight young, aspiring entrepreneurs $10k to take their small businesses to the next level!

Check out our 2023 Rock My Business Start-up Awards recipients! Register for our upcoming workshops below:

Business idea needs work?

1

Rock My
Business Idea

Solidify your business idea.

Ready to launch?

2

Rock My
Business Plan

Craft a robust business plan that’s ready to launch.

3

Rock My
Cash Flow

Master your cash flow by understanding your startup costs, sales and expenses.

Upcoming Sessions

Complete the workshops at your convenience – take the workshops over one week, or spread out over different times/dates!

Workshop 1: Rock My Business Idea

Ensure your idea is viable before developing a business plan.
You’ll learn how to spot and overcome key obstacles to business viability, and how to meet short-term goals against timelines.

Note: If you’ve already firmed up your business idea—or if you’ve recently launched a new business–and are ready to create a solid business plan, proceed directly to workshop 2, Rock My Business Plan.

Day/Date Language Time Registration Link
Monday, March 4 English 11:00am - 2:00pm PT
12:00pm - 3:00pm MT
1:00pm - 4:00pm CT
2:00pm - 5:00pm ET
3:00pm - 6:00pm AT
3:30pm - 6:30pm NT
Register
Tuesday, March 5 French 7:00pm - 10:00pm AT
5:00pm - 8:00pm CT
6:00pm - 9:00pm ET
4:00pm - 7:00pm MT
7:30pm - 10:30pm NT
3:00pm - 6:00pm PT
Register
Monday, March 11 English 7:00am - 10:00am PT
8:00am - 11:00am MT
9:00am - 12:00pm CT
10:00am - 1:00pm ET
11:00am - 2:00pm AT
11:30am - 2:30pm NT
Register



Workshop 2: Rock My Business Plan

Develop a robust business plan.
You’ll learn how to write the four main sections of the business plan: Company Profile, Marketing Activities, Market Research, and Operations.

Note: We recommend that all participants also register for the subsequent workshop, Rock My Cash Flow.

Day/Date Language Time Registration Link
Tuesday, March 5 English 11:00am - 2:00pm PT
12:00pm - 3:00pm MT
1:00pm - 4:00pm CT
2:00pm - 5:00pm ET
3:00pm - 6:00pm AT
3:30pm - 6:30pm NT
Register
Tuesday, March 12 French 7:00pm - 10:00pm AT
5:00pm - 8:00pm CT
6:00pm - 9:00pm ET
4:00pm - 7:00pm MT
7:30pm - 10:30pm NT
3:00pm - 6:00pm PT
Register
Tuesday, March 12 English 7:00am - 10:00am PT
8:00am - 11:00am MT
9:00am - 12:00pm CT
10:00am - 1:00pm ET
11:00am - 2:00pm AT
11:30am - 2:30pm NT
Register



Workshop 3: Rock My Cash Flow

You’ll learn how to complete the Start Up Cost and Cash Flow sections of the business plan, create realistic sales forecasts, and complete the first draft of the start-up costs and first month sales and expenses.

Day/Date Language Time Registration Link
Thursday March 7 English 11:00am - 2:00pm PT
12:00pm - 3:00pm MT
1:00pm - 4:00pm CT
2:00pm - 5:00pm ET
3:00pm - 6:00pm AT
3:30pm - 6:30pm NT
Register
Thursday March 14 English 7:00am - 10:00am PT
8:00am - 11:00am MT
9:00am - 12:00pm CT
10:00am - 1:00pm ET
11:00am - 2:00pm AT
11:30am - 2:30pm NT
Register
Tuesday March 19 French 7:00pm - 10:00pm AT
5:00pm - 8:00pm CT
6:00pm - 9:00pm ET
4:00pm - 7:00pm MT
7:30pm - 10:30pm NT
3:00pm - 6:00pm PT
Register

Note: Participation (with camera) is highly encouraged throughout the workshops (with the exception of breaks), as we will encourage participation in breakout rooms, open collaboration and the sharing of ideas. As such, we ask that you have a working webcam or built-in camera, as well as a working microphone. To foster collaboration and focus, we request that all attendees join from a quiet space with minimal background distraction.