CBDC Guysborough County

06/02/2026

Every business plan has a different style ✨
From sketchbook ✏️ to storefront 🏪, your business needs structure to succeed.
CBDC offers expert guidance 🤝, financing 💰, and training 📚 designed to support creative entrepreneurs 🎨.
Let’s tailor a business plan that fits your dreams 🌟


Chaque plan d’affaires a son style ✨
De la table à dessin ✏️ jusqu’à la mise en vitrine 🏪, votre entreprise a besoin d’une structure pour prospérer 🌱.
Les CBDC offrent des conseils d’experts 🤝, du financement 💰 et de la formation 📚 spécialement conçus pour aider les entrepreneurs créatifs 🎨.
Ensemble, taillons un plan d’affaires à la hauteur de vos rêves 🌟
’AffairesUniques

05/25/2026

🌟 Strengthen Your Business With These June Workshops! 🌟

This June, join us for two practical workshops designed to help you protect your cash flow and confidently navigate challenging conversations. Whether you’re tightening up your payment processes or strengthening your communication skills, these sessions will equip you with tools you can use immediately in your business.

WORKSHOP 1 – Collections and Getting Paid
Getting paid shouldn’t be the hardest part of running a business — but for many entrepreneurs, it is. This practical workshop takes a clear, straightforward look at accounts receivable, credit, and collections. You’ll learn how to set strong A/R and credit policies, decide when to extend credit or require deposits, and determine when payment terms should be included in a contract.

We’ll also cover what to do when customers don’t pay, including professional collection options and how technology can help automate and streamline the process. Packed with real-world guidance and common pitfalls to avoid, this session will help you protect your cash flow with confidence.

📅 Date: June 3rd, 2026
🕒 Time: 10 AM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitated by: Debi Peverill
💰 Cost: FREE

WORKSHOP 2 – Difficult Conversations
Navigating challenging conversations is essential for entrepreneurial success. This interactive online workshop is designed to help business owners identify different types of difficult conversations and customers, develop a practical plan for effective communication, and master The Feedback Formula. You’ll learn how to create a clear conversation plan, understand the importance of follow-up, and gain the confidence to handle tough discussions in ways that lead to growth and positive outcomes.

📅 Date: June 10th, 2026
🕒 Time: 10 AM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitated by: Bernice Williams
💰 Cost: FREE

💡 Don’t miss these opportunities to strengthen your communication skills and protect your bottom line.

👉 Register now for one or both workshops: https://setraining.ca/

05/18/2026

🎨 Make Your Brand Stand Out With Canva & Smart Branding! 🎨

📅 Date: May 20th, 2026
🕒 Time: 10 AM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitator: Amy Harrison, Pixels and Pieces
💰 Cost: FREE

Your brand is more than a logo — it’s how customers recognize and remember you. In this beginner-friendly, interactive workshop, you’ll learn the core building blocks of branding and how to use Canva to bring your brand to life.

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn:
✅ The fundamentals of branding (colour, font, shape, and style)
✅ How branding influences how customers perceive your business
✅ How to build recognition that converts strangers into customers
✅ The basics of Canva - including creating your own social media post

💡 Walk away with practical branding knowledge and a ready-to-use design.

🎟️ Register for free today! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/58q_JNEGSNKXYtL6JEaKhQ #/registration

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

In Pictou, Nova Scotia, one woman turned a leap of faith into a movement. Step inside TABITHA + CO® INC., where every hand-stitched leather piece carries a story of community, mentorship, and mindfulness. From a life-changing moment to international recognition, Tabitha Co has built more than a brand — she’s built a village.

Discover how slow fashion, authentic connections, and a vision for sustainability has transformed a big dream into a thriving enterprise. https://www.cbdc.ca/en/news/the-leather-maker-and-her-village-how-tabitha-cor-inc-turned-craft-into-community

05/12/2026

Your business starts now. 💼
Talk to a CBDC expert and take the first step.
❤️

Le démarrage de votre entreprise, c’est maintenant. 💼
Parlez à un expert des CBDC et faites le premier pas.
❤️

05/07/2026

We invest in you. When you start a business with your local CBDC, our local staff offer guidance and expertise to help you succeed.

Located across Atlantic Canada, Community Business Development Corporations are a powerhouse network of 41 economic development corporations, sensitive to the needs of the rural communities we serve.

No matter where you are in your journey, reach out to your local CBDC to find out how we can help. Visit www.cbdc.ca.

Nous investissons en vous. Lorsque vous démarrez une entreprise avec votre CBDC locale, notre personnel local vous offre des conseils et de l’expertise pour vous aider à réussir.

Réparties dans tout le Canada atlantique, les Corporations au bénéfice du développement communautaire constituent un réseau puissant de 41 sociétés de développement économique, sensibles aux besoins des populations rurales qu’elles servent. Peu importe où vous en êtes dans votre cheminement, contactez votre CBDC locale et voyez comment nous pouvons vous aider. Visitez www.cbdc.ca.

05/07/2026

05/05/2026

At CBDC, we’re looking for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs – innovative thinkers💡, problem solvers 🧠, and community builders 🌱. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your business to the next level, our expert business counsellors are here to support you every step of the way. Your journey starts here. 📍


Aux CBDC, nous cherchons les entrepreneurs de demain – des gens novateurs 💡et des bâtisseurs qui veulent résoudre des problèmes 🧠. Que vous soyez en démarrage ou en train d’amener votre entreprise vers de nouveaux sommets, nos conseillers d’entreprise sont là pour vous aider à chacune des étapes. Votre aventure commence ici. 📍

05/04/2026

💰 What Is Your Business Really Worth? 💰

📅 Date: May 6th, 2026
🕒 Time: 10 AM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitator: Debi Peverill
💰 Cost: FREE

Do you know what your business is actually worth — and when it matters most to find out? Whether you’re planning for growth, succession, financing, or a future sale, understanding valuation can help you make smarter, more confident decisions.

In this practical workshop, you’ll learn:
✅ What a business valuation is — and when you need one
✅ Who performs valuations and the different engagement levels
✅ What information to prepare in advance
✅ Common pitfalls that can cost owners time, money, or credibility

💡 If you want to make informed decisions about the future of your business, this workshop is for you.

🎟️ Register for free today! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JeXS4nDyT0y3r9Rk2YVd4w #/registration