Marketing Basics is a one-hour long workshop that provides start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses with a solid understanding of key marketing concepts, strategies, and tools, empowering them to make informed marketing decisions and drive business success.

If you are interested in starting a business, Business Basics is your first step! This hour-long information session is offered twice a month virtually! Q&A period will follow.

The Business Builder Bootcamp uses the WKI - wendykennedy.com inc. Ideation Program: So, what? Who cares? Why you? ® we will guide you to move from ideation to initiation. Through presentations, collaboration, storytelling, and reflection, you will gain insights into your customer’s pain points and proceed confidently toward building your business.

The Business Immigrant Essentials program (BIE) is designed to give newcomers the confidence to navigate starting a business in Canada and provide the business skills needed to launch, grow, and accelerate the time to market, all while building their network and fostering connections with others with shared experiences. In this program, participants share their journeys with each other and learn how to overcome challenges they may experience as they integrate into the business community through a series of expert-led workshops.

Take your marketing strategy to the next level with expert insights on data-driven decision-making and advanced techniques to accelerate your business growth.

The Grow with your Business program follows a cohort-based format, fostering peer learning and support among participants. In the initial session, participants are introduced to key tools and strategies. At the 3-month check-in, they engage in a personalized one-on-one meeting with Joe Uniac to evaluate their implementation progress. The final session at the 5-month mark is designed to review outcomes, share learnings within the cohort, and celebrate achievements. This wrap-up also prepares participants for potential advancement into the “Advance with your Business” program.

Advance with your Business is a day-long workshop that provides targeted support to business owners looking to scale their operations and navigate the complexities of managing a growing enterprise. The session will be facilitated by Joe Uniac from Balance Beam Consulting. This comprehensive program offers targeted support to empower business owners with essential skills to grow their business.

This Sales Program is designed to empower business leaders with advanced sales strategies and marketing tools to drive business growth. This innovative cohort-style program at Planet Hatch is designed to provide you with the advanced tools and strategies you need to succeed. Over 5 weeks, you’ll dive deep into key sales and marketing topics, creating a personalized “sales playbook” tailored to your business needs.

Planning for Growth is a two-hour long workshop designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in crafting and refining their business plans, enabling them to pursue funding opportunities that support growth and expansion initiatives.

41% of Canadian businesses expect to sell their business in the next five years. Ignite offers this workshop focused on business succession. This workshop will be designed for business owners looking to prepare their business for succession; it will provide the essential skills and knowledge to prepare your business for next steps. Upon completion of this workshop, you’ll be able to define your Succession needs, develop a strategy, and implement your vision, preparing you and your business for next steps.

The Economic Empowerment Program is designed specifically for immigrant women who are interested in learning and building the soft skills that are necessary for owning a business or simply pursuing a new career path in Canada. The program also gives women an opportunity to make new friends and build support networks, make social and community connections, develop their leadership skills and build sustainable confidence.

The Integration Success Program (ISP) helps upper year international students build their skills and prepare them for post-secondary success. The program prepares students through a series of workshops designed to help students develop the necessary skills to thrive in the Canadian workforce. This program offers a safe and supportive environment with like-minded international students that will help build meaningful connections, teach necessary skills, and set you up for success in Canada's workforce.

In today’s global and diverse work environment, cultural competency is key to effective communication, collaboration, and innovation. The Cultural Competency Training Program equips professionals at all levels with the tools to navigate cultural differences, embrace diversity, and foster a sense of belonging. Through interactive workshops, participants are empowered through practical strategies to create respectful, inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

The Youth Empower Program is specially designed for immigrant youth ages 16 to 18, to learn, grow, forge new connections, and make a difference in their community! The program equips young individuals with a range of skills that contribute to their personal development, employability, and overall well-being. The program is designed to empower young individuals to navigate the challenges of adulthood, pursue educational and career goals, become influential leaders, and contribute positively to their communities.