January - March 2010
Valuable business programs focused on funding, business planning, monetizing your idea and more as presented by some of the best in the industry - presented by the BC Regional Science and Technology Network (BCRSTN).
Webinar benefits:
- Online accessibility: these workshops and sessions are offered online.
- Participate from your home or office by joining the live interactive webinars online.
- Interact during the workshop and ask questions specific to your company.
Online accessibility: these workshops and sessions are offered online. So you can learn and interact from your home or office PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WEBINARS - register early to avoid disappointment.
For questions and contact information call 250.483.5052 or visit www.kast.com.
Business Accelerator Webinars
Ongoing: Business Diagnostics - An online self paced 7 module program
This online, 7-module program will teach very early stage companies how to complete an objective assessment of business operations. This approach establishes a clear picture of where they are, where they need to go, and how to get there, thereby increasing the likelihood of successfully securing financing for expansion.
The seven modules in Business Diagnostics Online are designed to facilitate self study:
- Funding for Business Expansion
- External Business Environment
- Internal Business Environment (2 parts)
- Strategic Direction
- Risk Assessment
- Enterprise Review Summary.
Presenter: Business Diagnostics Online website
Date: ongoing intake must be completed by March, 2010
Cost: $50
Register: click here to register for webinar
Contact www.kast.com or 1.250.483.5053 with questions
January 20: Intellectual Property Protection webinar
Worry that your idea will be taken? Investors ask about what your IP protection is and you don't have an answer yet?
The value of intellectual protection is critical for investors and in protecting all of your hard work.
- Not sure if you can get IP?
- Have questions about IP in different sectors like software, design, environmental applications?
- What is the difference in Canada vs. US patenting?
In this workshop get answers to these questions and more on getting started and what it will take to protect one of your companies most valuable assets.
Presenter: Brian Lee, Gowlings www.gowlings.com
Date: Jan 20th , 2010, 12 noon - 1 p.m. plus Q&A
Cost: Free
Register: click here to register for webinar
Contact www.kast.com or 1.250.483.5053 with questions
About Brian Lee: Brian Lee is a partner and the head of the intellectual property department in Gowlings' Vancouver office, practising exclusively in the area of intellectual property with an emphasis on patent matters. Brian's expertise includes obtaining patent and industrial design protection, conducting intellectual property due diligence and technology audits, and assisting companies in managing their intellectual property portfolios. Additionally, Brian enjoys teaching patent law, and has been an instructor for a number of organizations.
January 27: SR&ED Technical Development and Tax Credits
Is your work technically-challenging? Are you spending money developing prototypes? You may to receive 68 cents on the dollar!
Join this one hour session to by a former SR&ED Consultant to CRA, and...
- Discover how much government Scientific Research & Experimental Development tax incentives that your company may be eligible to receive;
- Understand what activities qualify for SR&ED;
- Include all SR&ED-eligible expenses;
- Know what documentation to submit within your tax return;
- Learn to navigate CRA's approval process;
- Ask questions following a 20-minute summary, during a Q&A session to discuss your situation.
Presenter: Richard Moore http://www.techincentives.ca
Date: January 27th, 2010, 12-1 pm
Cost: Free
Register: click here to register for webinar
Contact www.kast.com or 1.250.483.5053 with questions
About Richard Moore: Over 110 of technology start-ups have benefitted from perspective acquired reviewing hundreds of SR&ED Project submissions at CRA during four years concerning technical developments in software, hardware, electronics, telecommunications, games, multimedia, medical devices, and manufacturing. If you're already claiming SR&ED you will benefit from understanding CRA's perspectives: technical and financial. He taught at Okanagan University College, UVic and SFU.
February 9: Build Revenue With Target Marketing Techniques
Market research and Market segmentation. You will Learn: key criteria for understanding your market opportunity,
methods for market research and methods for determining pricing, tips for market research on a shoestring and more.
Presenter: Dave Thomas of Rocket Builders
Date: February 9, 2010, 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Register: click here to register for webinar
Contact www.kast.com or 1.250.483.5053 with questions
February 11: Show me the Money!
Have a great innovative or technical product and you want to boost revenues? Interested in how your company can benefit from digital media and technology trends?
This webinar will focus on digital media, technology and innovation companies in the monetization of software/applications as well as present ideas on turning new trends into opportunities. The event keynote Rochelle Grayson (www.rochelle.ca) will be presenting proven methods to monetize innovations, particularly in the digital media, web and software worlds - in short, how to ensure companies make money with their products in today's market.
Her expertise and dynamic presentation style make this a must attend event!
Presenter: Rochelle Grayson (www.rochelle.ca)
Date: February 11, 2010, 1pm - 2:30 pm plus Q&A
Cost: Free
Register: click here to register for webinar
Contact www.kast.com or 1.250.483.5053 with questions
About Rochelle Grayson: Most recently, I was the Acting President of New Media BC and prior to that, President of Work at Play. I like to make sure my projects are lean, mean, moneymaking machines! All this can be summed up in one famous statement by one infamous movie star: Show me the money! I am equally comfortable discussing social media trends, virtual goods monetization models, micro transactions, the future of virtual worlds and MMOGs, and web 2.0 technologies. Since 2008, I have been nominated as one of Canada's Top 100TM Most Powerful Women, named one of Business in Vancouver's Top Forty under 40, named one of Vancouver's Top 10 Technology Women and received the Canadian Women in Communications' Trailblazer: Excellence in Leadership Award.
March 9: Ready to launch: Expand your market intelligence & reach
Have you identified potential partners that are already doing business with your ideal customers?
Do you need to get the word out and raise awareness for your company and its products?
Gain perspective on these questions and more ~ you will learn:
- Getting the Word out and Generating Sales Leads
- Planning and Executing a Product Launch
- Detailing the Elements of a Product Launch Plan
- Marketing support for the Sales Process and lead Generation
Leveraging channel relationships is a proven critical step in a Go-to-Market plan, and this seminar will guide you in aligning your strategy with channel requirements. Helping prospective customers / partners understand your value is also critical for gaining market traction and momentum.
Presenters: Dave Thomas and Geoffrey Hansen of Rocket Builders
Date: March 9, 2010, 12-2 pm
Cost: Free
Register: click here to register for webinar
Contact www.kast.com or 1.250.483.5053 with questions
About Dave Thomas: Dave Thomas is an executive, business consultant and advisor for a number of technology companies and manages the Rocket Builders ‘Market Readiness Program'. He is the General Manager of the Canadian Financing Forum matching North American Corporate and VC investors with serious entrepreneurs looking to build world-class technology companies. Thomas has worked with a series of start-ups over the past decade. He has an MBC from UBC & a past member of Canada's Olympic Sailing Team.
March 16: IRAP: funding and knowledge resource for innovative business
Have an innovative concept in your business model?
The National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) may have resources to help you.
IRAP offers access to an extensive network of R&D, business and industry experts, advice and information, as well as providing financial assistance to eligible companies. Join this workshop to hear about:
- Eligibility for funding programs
- The full range of resources available for technical assistance and to grow your business
- Typical process and case studies
Presenter: Bruce Hardy, Industrial Technology Advisor, National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program website
Date: March 16, 2010, 12 noon - 1 pm plus Q&A
Cost: Free
Register: click here to register for webinar
Contact www.kast.com or 1.250.483.5053 with questions
About Bruce Hardy: Professional background in geology, mining and exploration. Has worked with companies for 15 years helping them access the resources they need to solve their technical challenges and grow their business. Believes that a company will have a better chance of success if they understand the broader spectrum of what it takes to commercialize the results of their R&D.
