An online program to help small businesses and entrepreneurs recover from COVID-19 impacts has been launched in Squamish.
Spring Activator Inc, a global incubator and accelerator launched the Business Resilience Program.
The program helps businesses evaluate their current business, create a plan to survive, and take necessary action to thrive again.
The program was launched with the support of Discovery Foundation and six partners across the province who will offer the initiative in their communities.
In Squamish, the program is supported by the district, along with Squamish Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Squamish, and the Downtown Squamish BIA.
The free program allows users to work through four online self-paced video modules and 18 sub-topics, with bonus materials including training from experts and industry-specific strategies.
Every section includes clear and actionable steps for participants to follow, through tools, templates, and resources which address:
- Module 1 – Assessing your Current Situation
- Module 2 – Formulating your New Plan
- Module 3 – Running Your Plan
- Module 4 – Funding Your Plan
The program format is ‘A La Carte’, allowing users to go at their own pace and select the most appropriate content for their current needs.
“Having access to these resources and an experienced, engaged community has significantly improved my recovery efforts,” said Michel LeBlond, owner of LeBlond Project Consulting Services, who accessed the program through Vancity.
“Every step of the curriculum from finances to customer marketing and fundraising is comprehensive and insightful, and it has enabled me to review and rekindle my commitment to my business.”
