WESK is seeking proposals from vendors to produce (design and write) the 2022-2023 WESK Annual Report in a digital and print-ready format. This will be a 3-month project that includes planning, design, and copywriting in collaboration with the WESK team.
To view the full RFP, please view the file below.
Questions? Contact us at
Kristen Murphy
Brand Manager, WESK
kmurphy@wesk.ca
306-477-6286
WESK is seeking proposals from vendors to produce (design and write) the 2021-2022 WESK Annual Report in a digital and print-ready format. This will be a 4-month project that includes planning, design, and copywriting in collaboration with the WESK team.
To view the full RFP, please view the file below.
Questions? Contact us at
Josie Fries
Marketing Advisor, WESK
jfries@wesk.ca
306-477-6286
Digital Entrepreneurship Hub – Indigenous Space
March 1, 2021
Since 1995, WESK has helped thousands of women start, purchase, and expand their businesses. Now, we are taking an even bolder approach focused on innovation and excellence. We are stepping up our training, engaging with great partners, and bringing even more resources to entrepreneurs to help generate success.
The Digital Entrepreneurship Hub was a recommendation that stemmed from the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee Report which was released in September 2020. This website will enable women to access relevant resources in a timely manner. The digital nature of the hub eliminates barriers of access such as distance, accessibility to childcare, and financial resources. This online hub will also link women to mentors and subject matter experts in a virtual environment. WESK is confident that the Indigenous space within the online hub will house all the information an Indigenous woman in Saskatchewan will need to start or grow her business. New and exciting resources will be added that are not available online.
Scope of Work
The goal of this project is to increase the amount of culturally appropriate and valuable content offered by WESK for Indigenous women. This work will include:
• Advise on barriers and challenges faced by Indigenous women in all areas of business;
• Develop an Indigenous content strategy;
• Develop culturally appropriate content;
• Identify content that needs to be sourced or created;
• Research, develop, write and edit new or modify existing content;
• Audit current WESK resources;
• Assist in developing criteria for acceptable external links; and
• Gather external links (including descriptions and permissions).
Specific Requirement
Prospective bidders are asked to provide a concise proposal that addresses the following:
• Must be an Indigenous woman
• List capabilities and qualifications
• How the work would be organized and managed (including timelines)
• Costs associated with the work to be undertaken, including direct costs
• Portfolio of work completed
• At least 3 relevant references
Payment Procedures/Contract Terms
To be determined in conjunction with the successful contractor. The price quoted should be inclusive. If your prices exclude certain fees or charges, please provide a detailed list of excluded fees with an explanation of those fees. If third-party contractors are hired, please include their information as well.
Please submit your proposal to Cara Cote (ccote@wesk.ca) no later than March 11, 2021, at 5:00 pm. The winning contractor will be contacted by March 18, 2021
Response Due: January 27, 2021
Contact: Josie Fries (jfries@wesk.rbdemo.site)
Launch Date: February 1, 2021
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Since 1995, WESK has helped thousands of women start, purchase and expand their businesses. Now, we’re taking an even bolder approach focused on innovation and excellence. We’re stepping up our training, engaging with great partners, and bringing even more resources to entrepreneurs to help generate success.
As a non-profit, membership-based organization, we keep our services affordable. Our services include
WESK is currently requesting proposals from skilled copywriters to refresh the current content on our website.
The project should support the following goals:
Prospective bidders are asked to provide a concise proposal that addresses the following:
Josie Fries, Marketing Advisor
Phone: 306-477-6286
Email: jfries@wesk.rbdemo.site
RFP Issue Date: January 18, 2021
Responses Due: January 27, 2021
Contract Recipient Selected & Contacted: January 29, 2021
Project Kickoff: February 1, 2021
*If required, a secondary and tertiary page deadline extension may be discussed. Primary page content deadlines are firm. Please make note in your proposal if you feel this discussion may be warranted.
To be determined in conjunction with the successful contractor. The price quoted should be inclusive. If your prices exclude certain fees or charges, please provide a detailed list of excluded fees with an explanation of those fees. If third party contractors are hired, please include their information as well.
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) is calling for expression of interest to participate in the request for proposal (RFP) process. The call is open to web developers with a passion for the advancement of women entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan.
The Digital Entrepreneurship Hub was a recommendation that stemmed from the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee Report which was released September 2020.
One of the greatest challenges for all entrepreneurs is navigating the entrepreneurial ecosystem and leveraging relevant available resources. The entrepreneurial ecosystem includes educational institutions, banks, accountants, investors, regulators, and governmental agencies, to name a few. While support is vast, information and resources often lack coordination and can be overwhelming to navigate.
The Committee proposed the following recommendations:
This portal will enable women to access relevant resources in a timely manner. The digital nature of the hub eliminates barriers to access such as distance, accessibility to childcare, and financial resources.
This online hub will also link women to mentors and subject matter experts in a virtual environment.
To ensure you receive the RFP, please submit your expression of interest to Cara Cote (ccote@wesk.rbdemo.site) no later than Oct 23, 2020 at 5:00pm.
The All Access Expert Advice Program is an exclusive opportunity for WESK members to meet with our roster of local specialized experts.
All Access serves as a complement to WESK’s business advisory services. As an All Access Expert, you pick up where our WESK advisors leave off. Our program is designed to educate and guide our members through their legal, accounting, marketing, and human resouces challenges.
If you have knowledge to share in these areas, we invite you to submit an application. As an All Access Expert, you’ll be required to offer advice, knowledge, and strategy to help our members start, build, and grow their businesses.
APPOINTMENT FORMAT
INTERESTED? READ ON!
WESK requires at minimum, an investment of one Tuesday afternoon (1:00pm-4:00pm) between the months of September 2020 and June 2021. Experts will rotate through Tuesday afternoons on a monthly basis. Additional commitment is welcomed and encouraged. All dates will be confirmed for the season by August 20, 2020.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested? To apply or for more information, contact:
Expression of Interest
Call for Experts – The Exchange – Rebound Edition
WESK is seeking dynamic and knowledgeable experts to present on a variety of topics to develop the competencies, knowledge, and technical skills of the participants of The Exchange.
The Exchange is a 3-year business growth program designed to help women entrepreneurs scale their businesses. In recent times, WESK recognizes that COVID-19 has significantly impacted small and medium sized businesses and, as a result, pivoted to meet the immediate needs of women entrepreneurs. The newly redesigned Year One of the program ensures women entrepreneurs are supported during these uncertain times to successfully “rebound” from economic shock. Year One of the program will launch in September 2020 and end in May 2021.
The Exchange is a springboard for women entrepreneurs that are ready to harness their true potential and leverage their business to the next level of growth and profitability. Participants of The Exchange are unapologetic for their success and unafraid to take the leap toward increased profit and personal growth. Through dynamic peer learning, presentations from intriguing and well- seasoned experts, and networking opportunities, our participants will come together to significantly impact the gender gap that currently exists in the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
This program was made possible through funding received from The Government of Canada as part of the creation of the Women Entrepreneurship Fund and Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund. To read the full press release about this announcement, click here.
We invite you to submit an Expression of Interest including a quote for your expert presentation fee.
Audience
Session Format
Presentation Topics
Submission of the Expression of Interest
You are welcome to submit topics that are leading edge and may pertain to current business climate that is not included in this expression of interest.
Submit by Friday, September 25, 2020 to:
Brittany Scott
The Exchange Project Coordinator, WESK
WESK is currently seeking presenters to offer one-of-a-kind, engaging workshops and webinars in various topics that will develop the competencies, knowledge and technical skills of women entrepreneurs who are starting and growing their businesses.
If you are interested in delivering a workshop and/or webinar with WESK, we invite you to submit a proposal.
Please note, due to the high volume of presentation proposals we receive, presentations are selected based upon the topic, relevance and demand.
One hour in length, volunteered time, and delivered during the lunch hour (12:00 – 1:00 pm).
1-2 hours, ½ day, or full day in length. Sessions are delivered in the mornings, afternoons or evenings at the WESK offices (Saskatoon and/or Regina).
*1-2 hour workshops are provided on a volunteered basis only
Proposal Submission
Please email your proposal submission to:
Diane Souillet, Training Coordinator, dsouillet@wesk.rbdemo.site
*1-2 hour workshops are provided on a volunteered basis only
Suggested Training Topics
Finance
Marketing
Business Growth
Legal