BEST Information Session

Business Enterprise Support & Training (BEST) program is a free, 5-week small business training and consulting program available to all Manitoba residents living on a low-income who would like to start or expand a business. The program is also available to groups or organizations wanting to open a social enterprise. The program is presented on Zoom in 3 phases:

• Phase 1: Small Business Management Training
• Phase 2: One-to-one Business Consulting
• Phase 3: Business Launch & Aftercare

This cohort of training will run weekdays during the day from February 19th – March 21st, 2025 (Mon, Wed, and Fri, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm).

Attending one of our information sessions is required. Information session dates are January 8th, January 15th, and January 20th, 2025, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Once you have attended an information session, you may complete and submit a full application.

Who Can Apply:

To qualify, you need to:

• Live in Manitoba
• Have a business idea that will help create a stronger and healthier community
• Have some skill, experience or training in the area desired to start a business
• Live on a low income or serve people living on a low income

A Zoom link will be sent three business days before the program starts to everyone who has been accepted.

Reserve your spot now — space is limited! Please note: low registration numbers could result in cancellation of the information session.