Recap: Second Meeting of the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee

#CloseTheGap Blog | November 25, 2019 at 8:51 am

The Saskatchewan Advisory Committee held its second meeting on November 15, 2019. Presentations from two technology focused incubators, Co.Labs and Cultivator, provided key insights into the structure and supports available for business GROWTH along the spectrum. The sub-committee tasked with the priority of access to capital, networks/mentors presented several recommendations. The Committee’s deliberations included the challenges […]

How your data can (and should) drive your website redesign

Guest Blog | November 22, 2019 at 9:00 am

Guest post by Pam Marriott, Marketing Manager of Digital Platforms, Directwest. So you’ve built a website, set up your Google Analytics account, and left it alone for a couple of years. Whether your marketing strategy has changed, your design is outdated, or it’s just not generating results, industry experts tend to agree that websites […]

Recap: First Meeting of the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee

#CloseTheGap Blog | Announcements & Press Releases | November 7, 2019 at 3:58 pm

The first meeting of the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee, held September 13th following the announcement of the members of the Committee, focused on defining scope and outcomes of the initiative. All 12 members were present at the first meeting. It was determined that the final deliverable will include a three Pillar Strategy: Access to Capital; Influencing […]

Want to grow your business? Tell a better story.

Guest Blog | October 25, 2019 at 12:50 pm

Guest post by Janet Lee, President at The Story Co. We have all heard that our brains now have the attention span of a goldfish – exactly 6 seconds. Which is down considerably from 100 years ago when our attention span was closer to 20 minutes. And you have to wonder how short 6 seconds […]

“Founders Table” Program To Help Women Tech Entrepreneurs Expand And Grow Their Businesses

Announcements & Press Releases | WESK Events and Training | September 24, 2019 at 10:59 am

Sep 19, 2019 Founder’s Table, kicking off tonight, provides support, mentorship and networking opportunities for female tech entrepreneurs in our province. There are more than 34,000 women entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan but a gap between the number of male and female entrepreneurs remains. Founder’s Table is a made-in-Saskatchewan program that will address this gap through mentorship […]

IT Planning for Small Businesses – Why you need an IT Plan

Guest Blog | September 23, 2019 at 9:14 am

Guest post by Tanya Lung, Partner at Dyad Solutions. Does your business need an IT plan? The answer is yes if your business relies on having a functioning website or the ability to share information and files with colleagues and customers. There are a few different types of IT plans out there – but as […]

Moving the Needle – Closing the Gender Entrepreneurship Gap

#CloseTheGap Blog | Announcements & Press Releases | September 13, 2019 at 11:30 am

WESK and the Government of Saskatchewan announce the members of the newly created Saskatchewan Advisory Committee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2019 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Today, twelve prominent entrepreneurs and business professionals from the province were announced as representatives to the newly formed Saskatchewan Advisory Committee, whose work will shape and influence the business climate […]

5 Steps to Promote Your Small Business On Social Media

Guest Blog | August 23, 2019 at 8:00 am

Guest post by Tara Wilkins, Director of Marketing and Sales at Camp Tech When it comes to social media, do you feel like you’re treading water and going nowhere? Welcome to the club. Most small businesses feel this way at some point. Social media is a noisy place and it’s hard to know if what you’re […]

Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund

External Information & Events | August 19, 2019 at 2:04 pm

Source: https://innovationsask.ca/research/saskatchewan-advantage-innovation-fund The Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF), is a research and development (R&D) funding program managed by Innovation Saskatchewan (IS). It is intended to support and accelerate commercialization of game-changing technological innovations in the province’s core economic sectors. Through SAIF, IS provides non-repayable grants for approved projects proposed by a group of companies. To apply, […]

A Single Spark Can Change Everything: WESK’s Matchstick is Igniting the Future

External WESK Articles | August 9, 2019 at 9:10 am

Article from Industry West Magazine. Written by Patricia Robertson It’s not easy to launch a new business venture. It takes capital, market research, a sound business plan and a substantial network of support. Even under ideal conditions, the start-up phase can be overwhelming for new entrepreneurs. Indigenous women business owners face additional challenges like racism, […]