The Future of Small Business: Navigating Key Trends and Solutions for Your Business

On October 28, join us for an insightful event in collaboration with BDC where you get to know more about them, celebrate BDC Small Business Week 2024 and discover ways to future-proof your business by discovering trends in the industry. As you prepare your business for the future, this upcoming webinar will help you gain essential knowledge about the four key trends set to shape your business over the next five years. This event is designed to provide you with the strategies needed to navigate these changes successfully while learning how BDC can help your business grow.

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At this event, you will:

• Discover how to tackle rising costs, evolving customer needs, labor shortages, and technological disruptions.?Understand these critical challenges and learn how to transform them into opportunities for growth.
• Receive practical tips and tools to enhance your efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.?Our experts will share actionable insights that you can implement immediately to improve your business operations.
• Learn strategies to thrive in a dynamic business environment.?Adaptability is crucial in today’s fast-paced world. We’ll provide you with the strategies you need to stay ahead of the curve and thrive amidst change.
• Benefit from the insights and best practices shared by BDC’s economist.?Gain exclusive access to expert analysis and recommendations that can help you make informed decisions for your business.

“Joining GroYourBiz? as a sponsor provides our BDC advisors the opportunity to share their insights with entrepreneurial and growing businesses,” said Fatiha Senhaji, Vice President, Inclusive Entrepreneurship,? “This webinar leverages BDC’s extensive experience to support entrepreneurs”.

Date and Time: Monday, October 28, 9:00 – 10:00 am PST

Location: This event is hosted on Zoom and will be recorded. You will receive a confirmation email and a reminder email before the event starts.

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Presenters:

Fatiha Senhaji (PL.Fin) , VP Inclusive Entrepreneurship, BDC

Fatiha is a trilingual, seasoned and award-winning business development leader with exceptional knowledge of innovative business strategies, risk management, continuous improvement, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She joined BDC in June 2023, and as Vice President, Inclusive Entrepreneurship, she leads the bank’s national strategy to break down barriers and to meet the needs of underserved and diverse clients.

Carine Bergevin-Chammah , Economist, BDC

Carine is a seasoned economist with a Master’s degree from the Barcelona School of Economics and over seven years of experience in economic research and analytics. During her two

years at BDC, Carine honed her expertise in Canadian SMEs, delving deep into the business financing market and the unique challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises.

Barbara Mowat - GroYourBiz Ltd. President and Founder , President & Founder, GroYourBiz LTD

Barbara is a trade and international business development specialist, who has helped tens of thousands of businesses over the past 30 years. She is sought after by private companies, organizations, and governments around the world for her expertise and passionate support of fostering entrepreneurship, business development and growth, and creating win-wins through her extensive network.

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About BDC Small Business Week:

• For 45 years, BDC has been organizing Small Business Week during the third week of October. This event attracts over 10,000 entrepreneurs from across Canada, providing opportunities to network, learn, and get inspired. This year is particularly special as it marks BDC’s 80th anniversary.
• The journey began 80 years ago with just 26 people in one office, and representatives traveling in a trailer to connect closely with entrepreneurs. Today, BDC has grown to over 2,900 employees who continue to support entrepreneurs, regardless of their location or business type.
• For 80 years, BDC has been dedicated to helping Canadian SMEs grow. No matter where they are or what the economy demands, BDC is committed to helping entrepreneurs overcome challenges and build successful, sustainable businesses.

About BDC

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), the only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs, supports small and medium-sized businesses in all industries with a combination of financing and advisory services to guide you to the next stage of your development.

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