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SUMMARY:Workshop -  Crafting a Winning Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Turn your idea into a clear\, compelling roadmap.\nA strong business plan is more than just paperwork – it’s a powerful tool that helps guide your decisions\, secure funding\, and set your business up for long-term success. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing an existing plan\, this workshop will walk you through the must-have elements and help you confidently build a plan that gets noticed. You’ll take away a template specially designed to self-propel you through the process and the completion of a solid business plan for your business. \n\nLearn About\n\n\nThe essential components of a successful business plan\nHow to define your business goals\, target market\, and competitive advantage\nHow to structure your financials\, including revenue projections and expenses\nTips for communicating your vision clearly and confidently\nHow to use your business plan as a roadmap for growth and a tool for funding\n\nDate\n📅 April 15\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm\n📍 Location: CFL Offices – 346 Christina Street\, N. Sarnia\, ON N7T 5V7 \n \nMeet Your Instructor!\nSarah Reaume\, CEO \n 
URL:https://cflambton.com/event/workshop-crafting-a-winning-business-plan-2/
LOCATION:Community Futures Lambton\, 346 Christina Street North\, Sarnia\, Ontario\, N7T 5V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Builder,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Futures Lambton":MAILTO:info@cflambton.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop -  Business Model Canvas: Your Foundation for an Effective Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Build your business model before you business plan.\nBefore you dive into writing a business plan\, it’s essential to map out your big picture. The Business Model Canvas is a design thinking tool that captures the core components of a business on a single page. Completing your Canvas will make it easier to understand\, develop and communicate your business model in a clear and structured manner.  It is a super helpful precursor to developing a full business plan.  You’ll leave the session with clarity\, focus\, and a Business Plan template to carry your idea forward with confidence. \n\nLearn About\n\n\nThe essential building blocks of a business model\nHow to map out your idea visually and strategically\nLinking customer segments\, value propositions and revenue streams\nHow to test and refine your business model before writing a plan\nHow this tool supports the development of your Business Plan\n\n***We suggest taking this workshop after you’ve completed the “Value Proposition Design” Workshop. \nDate\n📅 April 8\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm\n📍 Location: CFL Offices – 346 Christina Street\, N. Sarnia\, ON N7T 5V7 \n \nMeet Your Instructor!\nSarah Reaume\, CEO \n 
URL:https://cflambton.com/event/workshop-business-model-canvas-your-foundation-for-an-effective-business-plan-2/
LOCATION:Community Futures Lambton\, 346 Christina Street North\, Sarnia\, Ontario\, N7T 5V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Builder,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Futures Lambton":MAILTO:info@cflambton.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop -  Value Proposition Design: Create Products & Services That Customers Actually Want
DESCRIPTION:Design with your customer in mind\nAs entrepreneurs\, we get laser-focused on our product or service\, so much so that sometimes we can lose perspective.  The Value Proposition Design workshop will help you adopt the perspective of your customers to evaluate your product/service offering from the outside looking in. You will be introduced to strategic management tools that will guide you through the process of value creation and help you uncover what really matters to your ideal client. A must-attend for new founders or experienced entrepreneurs. \n\nLearn About\n\n\nWhat a value proposition is and why it matters.\nHow to identify real customer problems.\nHow to design\, test and refine\, and package your business solution.\nTake home a new tool that will help you to think strategically about your business.\n\nDate\n📅 April 1\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm\n📍 Location: CFL Offices – 346 Christina Street\, N. Sarnia\, ON N7T 5V7 \nRegistration is now closed.\nMeet Your Instructor!\nChristina Clark\, Business Coach & Lending Officer \n 
URL:https://cflambton.com/event/workshop-value-proposition-design-create-products-services-that-customers-actually-want-2/
LOCATION:Community Futures Lambton\, 346 Christina Street North\, Sarnia\, Ontario\, N7T 5V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Builder,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Futures Lambton":MAILTO:info@cflambton.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop -  What is Your “Why”?
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging your “Why” for business success\nAmerican author\, Simon Sinek’s famous quote: “People don’t buy what you do\, they buy why you do it.”  is foundational to this workshop. The workshop uses his “Golden Circle” approach to illustrate that understanding and communicating your business purpose is more impactful on your success than focusing on product\, service or process.  Whether you are a new founder or a seasoned entrepreneur\, reconnecting to your why is sure to motivate you in a meaningful way. \n\nLearn About\n\n\nHow to evaluate if entrepreneurship aligns with your values and goals.\nSelf-reflection tools you can use to identify your WHY.\nExceptional businesses who lead with their WHY.\n\nDate\n📅 March 25 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm\n📍 Location: CFL Offices – 346 Christina Street\, N. Sarnia\, ON N7T 5V7 \n \nMeet Your Instructor!\nChristina Clark\, Business Coach & Lending Officer \n 
URL:https://cflambton.com/event/workshop-what-is-your-why-2/
LOCATION:Community Futures Lambton\, 346 Christina Street North\, Sarnia\, Ontario\, N7T 5V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Builder,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Futures Lambton":MAILTO:info@cflambton.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop -  Financial Literacy 3: How to Build a Solid Cashflow Plan
DESCRIPTION:Keep your cash flowing\, not just your business.\nEven profitable businesses can fail without a solid handle on cash flow. Learn how money moves in and out of your business and how to plan for it with confidence. Especially important for entrepreneurs who have payment lags or rely on invoicing\, this workshop gives you practical tools to keep your business financially healthy. \n\nLearn About\n\n\nThe difference between profit and cash flow\nCommon cash flow pitfalls and how to avoid them\nHow to build a realistic cash flow forecast\nManaging receivables\, payables\, and timing of cash inflows/outflows\nTools to track and manage your business cash flow\n\nDate\n📅 March 18\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm\n📍 Location: CFL Offices – 346 Christina Street\, N. Sarnia\, ON N7T 5V7 \n \nMeet Your Instructor!\nChristina Clark\, Business Coach & Lending Officer \n 
URL:https://cflambton.com/event/workshop-financial-literacy-3-how-to-build-a-solid-cashflow-plan/
LOCATION:Community Futures Lambton\, 346 Christina Street North\, Sarnia\, Ontario\, N7T 5V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Builder,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Futures Lambton":MAILTO:info@cflambton.com
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