Community Futures Wild Rose
101, 331 3 Avenue T1P 1K2 Strathmore, AB, Canada

No matter how old you are, your siblings and family members can get under your skin like no one else can. Some relationships may outgrow the constant bickering toward each other in the childhood days, however, some may not. And the added stress of a family enterprise may fuel the fire of an already strained relationship. Feb 25 we will address the unique complexities of effective communication management in family enterprises and provide conflict management techniques to support improved interpersonal dynamics. Sign up now:

Women Entrepreneurs in STEM is offering a series of workshops to assist entrepreneurs in breaking down barriers to successfully optimize your business. Visit their page and website for more details!

CANADA UNITED SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF FUND Grants of up to $5,000 available Applications are open for all provinces and territories as of February 16th, 2021 at 1 p.m. EST.... Created by RBC, Canada United is a movement to support local businesses in communities across the country. The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund (CUSBRF) was established to help small businesses offset the cost of expenses to open safely or adopt digital technologies to move more of their business online. Over $14 Million has been contributed by the Federal Government, RBC, and Canada United partners to support recovery efforts due to COVID-19. We have already provided relief to over 2,000 small businesses across the country. We are now able to extend relief grants to more small businesses and restart accepting grant applications from small businesses across all provinces for expenses incurred no earlier than March 15, 2020. If you have already applied but have not heard from us yet, you should be contacted by February 15, 2021. If you can’t find an answer to your question, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. https://occ.ca/canada-united-small-business-relief-fund/

Family businesses are complicated. When conflicts arise in a family business, they are often more complex and difficult to resolve than in a non-family business. A family business constitution is one way to address this complexity. Our upcoming workshop on March 4th will provide participants with a detailed overview of the strategies around establishing a formal family council and explore in detail the components of an effective family constitution. Sign up now:

I’m sure anyone with siblings can tell you about the times that they argued or possibly even fought in childhood. But what happens when these long-standing sibling rivalries carry over into the family business and start affecting employees, vendors, and working relationships? Communication and Conflict Management for the Family Enterprise on February 25th will address the unique complexities of effective communication management in family enterprises and provide conflict management techniques to support improved interpersonal dynamics.

Estate planning is an integral part of succession exit planning, but too often the strategic implications of an estate plan on the family-controlled business is overlooked.

Looking for an interesting read to help get your mind on succession planning? Here are some books that may steer you in the right direction!

Am I ready to sell my business? We can help you on the path to find the right answer.

This week’s Small Business Highlight: @EH Farms Community Futures Wild Rose met with Christina Stender with EH Farms in Wheatland County just outside of Strathmore. Christina pursued the opportunity opportunity to be a pioneer in introducing the Red Mangalitsa pig to Canada thus creating a niche market. The Red Mangalitsa is a heritage breed from Hungary and well known for it’s flavorful pork and wooly hair. Christina shares, Raising outdoor pasture pigs has always been a...Continue reading

There are less than 50 days left in 2020- does that number surprise you? If you’re starting to think about the direction that you want 2021 to take, Business Transition and Succession Planning virtual course in partnership with https://buff.ly/2WkR36e on November 18 from 2 to 4 pm is for you! We will have the answers to all of your business transition questions and help start you on a path to a fulfilling year.

We are thrilled to be a part of training new leaders to take the reins on small businesses!

Where do I start building a proper and successful business transition? Join Business Transition and Succession Planning virtual course on November 18 from 2 to 4 pm for answers to all of your business transition questions! This workshop will help to demystify these questions and more so that you can plan for your transition successfully!... Click the link: