BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Coquitlam Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Coquitlam Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b8baaacf-dc20-4653-8c1d-c07a4841d1ab SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260716T020220Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T130000 SUMMARY:Hello I am an Entrepreneur LOCATION:Branch - City Centre\nBranch - City Centre X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Branch - City Centre;X-APP LE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Branch - City Centre:geo:49.2812193,-122.7929484 GEO:49.2812193;-122.7929484 DESCRIPTION:This training course is for entrepreneurs and covers all aspec ts of business. Delivered by Jay Silverberg\, entrepreneur\, trainer and p ublished business author\, Jay will share his success strategies..\nhttps: //coquitlam.libnet.info/event/12416241 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Not e: There will be another round of Hello I am an Entrepreneur Program for 2 026 starting March. Registration and details: https://coqlibrary.ca/entrepreneurshi p-program/

If you are interested in entrepreneurship\ , or you are already running your own business\, this interactive program is designed to offer real-world advice for entrepreneurs of all levels. Da ydreamers are welcome.

Taught by a successful entrepreneur/m entor who has also started and run several rewarding business ventures and has published five (5) business books through his New York publisher\, Jay Silverberg is a down-t o-earth\, edgy entrepreneur with a love of sharing his business secrets an d models for success.

&ldquo\;Hello I Am An Entrepreneur&rdq uo\; is a twelve session\, lunchtime program\, delivered every two weeks b etween March 25\, 2025 to September 16\, 2025. Space is limited\, so apply today.

Registration required. \;For maximum benefit\, we highly recommend selected registrants attending all sessions \;to receive the full benefit.

Please note: This program is a comprehensive course\, not a series of lecture sessions< /strong>. \;Due to high demand and limited availability\, subm itting a registration does not guarantee direct enrollment in the program.

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To be considered for enrollment\, one must compl ete the online Prescreening Form as requested by the presenter before the program starts. The presenter will review all submissions and sel ect participants who are best suited to benefit from the program. Priority will be given to Coquitlam residents. Those selected will be notified by early March.
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Selected \;Graduates \;who a ttend \; 80 %+ or full attendance of all sessions \;will receive t he certificate \;and a complimentary six-month membership with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (October 1\, 2025 to March 31\, 2026). They \;will also be invited t o attend the \; Chamber's free New Member Welcome Session on \;Sep tember 24th. A special thank you to the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce for their generous sponsorship. \;
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More details coming s oon on the program website. \; \;
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Please note that regist rants would need to complete and submit the Prescreening Form \;
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\;to be considered for enrollment before starting the program.
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Note: the& nbsp\;Prescreening Form \;is no longer available for submission as the program is FULL. Thanks for the interest.
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Course Overview
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Week Topic Description/Overview
1 Introductions all ar ound. Program overview. Feedback from participants re their program expect ations. Discussion on what business is all about. Pros and cons of being i n business. Examples of startups. Select stories and video(s) reflecting b usiness successes\, visioning and goal setting\, and fulfilling business d reams.
2 T he Process of Starting and Launching a Business There are a number of logical steps to research\, plan\, design and launch a business venture. It is worthwhile to look at this step-by-step process. This workshop will deliver a clear understandin g of how to undertake and realize on your business idea(s).
3 Entrepreneurship Readi ness Entrepreneurship d emands a certain mindset\, commitment\, focus and drive. Are you ready? Ar e you entrepreneur material? Let&rsquo\;s take an Entrepreneur Sel f-Assessment Quiz.
4 Making Sense of Your Business Where do business ideas come from? How about yo urs? How do you know it will succeed? A business destined for success need s to exhibit certain key features. Before you draft your Business Plan\, y ou would benefit from developing your Business Model\, yo ur Value Proposition (what sets you apart) and understand what others like banks and funders would be looking for too. Let&rsquo\;s run a Business Viability Test on your o wn business idea(s).
5 Business &lsquo\;Secrets&rsquo\; Insider advice based on experience. &lsquo\;How to& rsquo\; and &lsquo\;how not to&rsquo\; plan and run your venture. Explore concepts such as &lsquo\;WIIFM&rsquo\; (what is in it for me)\, the Game of Business\, positioning and packaging y ourself\, and more.
6 Meaningful Market Research The core of any business is understanding your target audi ence\, your market niche\, your competition\, your competitive advantage\, and where your type of business is heading downstream. Learn the techniqu es of Meaningful\, Useful Market Research that can impact your business decision-making.
7 Budgeting Nobody really cares for it\, but it is a critical component of planning your business. Learn about the easiest Budget/Forecasting Models\, Break Even Analysis\, Burn Rates and what your financia l forecasts should reflect.
8 Your Business Plan The components of a Business Plan are ide ntified and explained. Learn the best way to package and present your most effective Business Plan and how to target your Plan to your audience\, th at is\, who else might be reading your Plan (funders\, banks\, partners\, etc.).
9 F unding Your Business Th ere are sources of funding\, and techniques to appeal to those funders. This includes a discussion on partnerships and the use of o ptions\, strategies and the &lsquo\;honeymoon phase&rsquo\; of getting oth ers involved in your enterprise.
10 Marketing and Selling That Works Marketing goes way beyond a logo. Lear n about branding\, and how to make the most of your creativity and small b udgets. Think like your customers. See examples of effect ive marketing campaigns and the joy of highly edgy &lsquo\;guerilla market ing&rsquo\;.
11 Selling Sales mea ns generating Revenues\, the lifeblood of any business. T here are proven sales techniques\, as well as proven ways to lose a sale. Learn about &lsquo\;Theatrics&rsquo\; and role playing th e salesperson you need to be. Design an Elevator Pitch&rs quo\; to sell your ideas/products/services to others.
12 Putting It All Together How and when to arrive at a &lsquo\;Go/No Go&rsquo\; Decision about launching your business\, and &lsquo\;where to from here&rsquo\;. Take an opportu nity to deliver your Elevator Pitch to the group.
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Presenter Bios:
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Jay \;Silverberg \;is a "business rebel" and start-up junkie who has started several successful businesses. As an entrepreneurial mentor\, he h as developed innovative programs and resources materials and has mentored hundreds of businesspeople\, managers and business instructors. As a busin ess consultant\, his practice ranged from start-ups to Fortune 500 firms\, with projects that have spanned the globe.
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(Excerpts from Jay Sil verberg's "The Start-up Junkie's Playbook: a 30-step plan to Launch Your B usiness" book)
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Jay \;has also written and published five busin ess books through his New York publisher. \;
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Special Sponsorship Acknowledgement and Thank You to \;Tri-Cities Chamber of Commer ce

For general inquiries\, please contact Shirley at schan@coqlibrary.ca \;

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Week	Topic	Description/Overview
1	Introductions all ar ound. Program overview. Feedback from participants re their program expect ations. Discussion on what business is all about. Pros and cons of being i n business. Examples of startups. Select stories and video(s) reflecting b usiness successes\, visioning and goal setting\, and fulfilling business d reams.
2	T he Process of Starting and Launching a Business	There are a number of logical steps to research\, plan\, design and launch a business venture. It is worthwhile to look at this step-by-step process. This workshop will deliver a clear understandin g of how to undertake and realize on your business idea(s).
3	Entrepreneurship Readi ness	Entrepreneurship d emands a certain mindset\, commitment\, focus and drive. Are you ready? Ar e you entrepreneur material? Let&rsquo\;s take an Entrepreneur Sel f-Assessment Quiz.
4	Making Sense of Your Business	Where do business ideas come from? How about yo urs? How do you know it will succeed? A business destined for success need s to exhibit certain key features. Before you draft your Business Plan\, y ou would benefit from developing your Business Model\, yo ur Value Proposition (what sets you apart) and understand what others like banks and funders would be looking for too. Let&rsquo\;s run a Business Viability Test on your o wn business idea(s).
5	Business &lsquo\;Secrets&rsquo\;	Insider advice based on experience. &lsquo\;How to& rsquo\; and &lsquo\;how not to&rsquo\; plan and run your venture. Explore concepts such as &lsquo\;WIIFM&rsquo\; (what is in it for me)\, the Game of Business\, positioning and packaging y ourself\, and more.
6	Meaningful Market Research	The core of any business is understanding your target audi ence\, your market niche\, your competition\, your competitive advantage\, and where your type of business is heading downstream. Learn the techniqu es of Meaningful\, Useful Market Research that can impact your business decision-making.
7	Budgeting	Nobody really cares for it\, but it is a critical component of planning your business. Learn about the easiest Budget/Forecasting Models\, Break Even Analysis\, Burn Rates and what your financia l forecasts should reflect.
8	Your Business Plan	The components of a Business Plan are ide ntified and explained. Learn the best way to package and present your most effective Business Plan and how to target your Plan to your audience\, th at is\, who else might be reading your Plan (funders\, banks\, partners\, etc.).
9	F unding Your Business	Th ere are sources of funding\, and techniques to appeal to those funders. This includes a discussion on partnerships and the use of o ptions\, strategies and the &lsquo\;honeymoon phase&rsquo\; of getting oth ers involved in your enterprise.
10	Marketing and Selling That Works	Marketing goes way beyond a logo. Lear n about branding\, and how to make the most of your creativity and small b udgets. Think like your customers. See examples of effect ive marketing campaigns and the joy of highly edgy &lsquo\;guerilla market ing&rsquo\;.
11	Selling	Sales mea ns generating Revenues\, the lifeblood of any business. T here are proven sales techniques\, as well as proven ways to lose a sale. Learn about &lsquo\;Theatrics&rsquo\; and role playing th e salesperson you need to be. Design an Elevator Pitch&rs quo\; to sell your ideas/products/services to others.
12	Putting It All Together	How and when to arrive at a &lsquo\;Go/No Go&rsquo\; Decision about launching your business\, and &lsquo\;where to from here&rsquo\;. Take an opportu nity to deliver your Elevator Pitch to the group.