GoForth Institute Small Business Training
The “non-formal education sector” is taking hold with entrepreneurs
Friday, May 28th, 2010Technology – and the ease of access to technology – is changing the way people approach small business training. We’re entrepreneurs too, so we know all the hurdles small business owners are up against: Lack of time; need for income; friends and family; and the little thing called being a small business owner. We’ve spent [...]
Small business lessons from Generation Y
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Yesterday’s Globe and Mail had an interesting feature entitled, “Why Gen Y prefers to patronize small businesses.” It’s the first of a three-part series at the Globe’s website outlining the effect Generation Y is having on business. The boundaries of Generation Y are loosely defined, but it’s commonly considered to have begun in the mid [...]
The unique challenges faced by women in entrepreneurship
Thursday, May 20th, 2010This month at GoForth Institute, we’re highlighting women in small business. With good reason, too – women own or manage 40% of Canada’s businesses and are starting small businesses at a record rate. However, with every type of entrepreneurship comes a unique set of challenges, and female entrepreneurs are no different. What are the major [...]
Can entrepreneurs benefit from online learning?
Monday, May 10th, 2010When it comes to getting well-rounded small business training, what best fits your lifestyle – business courses delivered in a classroom or via online video modules? Entrepreneurs lead busy lives, no matter what stage of entrepreneurship they’re in. Canadian small business courses have traditionally been taught in classrooms, but online learning is becoming more attractive [...]
GoForth Institute welcomes instructor Dale Hansen
Monday, March 22nd, 2010GoForth Institute extends a warm welcome to our newest instructor, Dale Hansen! Dale will be teaching our GoForth small business training course in Calgary, showing early-stage entrepreneurs just how they can plan, start and grow a small business. Dale hails from the oil and gas industry in Calgary and has a background in accounting and [...]
