Coaching & Advice | Community Futures South Kootenay

With so many options out there, here’s some direction on where to go for help.

FREE Start-Up Business Advice

Personalized business advice is now available to South Kootenay residents that are in the early stages of start-up, from concept to testing, to launch and scaling. We understand that many start-ups face budget constraints when seeking professional advice. That’s why we’re proud to offer a free business advisory service funded by ETSI-BC.

Join advisor, Amber McGregor, at an Info Session: Where to start with your Start-up to get started. This webinar is a prerequisite to get in the queue for 1:1 services. Register HERE

Amber has deep-rooted local knowledge and a wealth of accessible resources.

FREE On-Line Business Training

Learn and gain essential business knowledge at your own pace, on your own schedule! A fantastic selection of on-line courses are available for entrepreneurs located in our region:

Business Operations:

Concept Conquering
Business Planning
Business Law
Bookkeeping Basics
Tax Tips
Planning for Profit
Product – Based Business Basics
Financials – Beyond the Basics

Sales & Marketing:

Relationship Selling
The Basics of Digital Marketing
Beyond the Basics of Digital Marketing
Market Research
Branding Basics
Networking
Making it in Business
Building your Business Website
Customer Service

Essential Skills

Project and Time Management
Building Resilience Public Speaking

Please email info@communityfutures.com or call Loro at 250-364-2595 to sign up.

Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?

Find out if you have the personality characteristics to be a successful entrepreneur by doing a Self Assessment.

Business Planning

Starting a business? Here are some tools to embark on the road to success:

Business Plan Template (pdf)
Cash F low Worksheet (Microsoft Excel)
Cash Flow & Income Statement Examples

Coaching

Our coaches have the experience and knowledge to help you develop your business expertise. Our advisory sessions include…

❱ Self-employment advice
❱ Business financial planning counselling
❱ Business startup information & advice

Meet our Coaches

Amber McGregor

Start-Up Business Advisor

A seasoned Kootenay resident with over 20 years experience in business development across various sectors, Amber understands the challenges you may face. She is dedicated to help you succeed. Sign-up for a free start-up business advisory session HERE.

Tamara Rotach

Financial Counseling

Tamara has many years of financial institution lending experience and plays an active role in community economic development. About the only thing Tamara enjoys more than money is sharing it with new and expanding businesses.

Erik Kalacis

CFSK Executive Director

A former entrepreneur and current Executive Director of CFSK, Erik has extensive experience in leadership roles spanning tourism, hospitality, sporting goods, mountain travel, ski resort, and experimental industries.

Here are some helpful tools:

❱ CFSK Business Skills Workshops Calendar

❱ Internet Links and Resources

❱ Personality Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

Business Plan Toolkit Documents