Business Model Canvas Workshop

Business Model Canvas (Business Concept Development) Workshop

Duration: 6 hours | Cost: $80 + tax
Format: In-Person (Virtual Option Available)

Turn Your Business Idea into a Solid Plan with the Business Model Canvas

Whether you’re launching a new venture or reworking an existing one, this full-day, hands-on workshop helps you clarify, organize, and strengthen your concept using the internationally recognized Business Model Canvas (BMC) method by Strategyzer. With expert facilitation and peer collaboration, you’ll map out your idea across the nine key building blocks of any successful business:

• Customer Segments – Define your ideal customers and market niches.
• Value Propositions – Identify the unique value you offer.
• Channels – Determine how you’ll reach and deliver value to your customers.
• Customer Relationships – Understand the type of relationships your business needs.
• Revenue Streams – Explore how your business will earn income and set pricing strategies.
• Key Resources – Identify the essential assets needed to start and operate.
• Key Activities – Pinpoint the most important tasks and processes for success.
• Key Partnerships – Recognize potential collaborators and resource allies.
• Cost Structure – Outline the key expenses involved in operating your business.

What You’ll Gain

• A Clear, Visual Business Plan Blueprint: You’ll leave with a completed, large-format Business Model Canvas – a tangible, vision-board-style overview of your business concept.
• Hands-On Guidance: Receive real-time support as you flesh out each component with structured prompts and strategic discussion.
• Planning Tools & Templates: Access essential resources including:
  • Business Plan Templates
  • Start-up Balance Sheet (to track what you have and what you need)
  • Break-Even Analysis Tool (to help you understand your sales targets and pricing strategy)

Who Should Attend

• Aspiring entrepreneurs just getting started
• Existing small business owners wanting to revisit or revise their model
• Anyone needing to visualize and validate their business idea before writing a full business plan

Whether you’re a visual thinker, a numbers person, or somewhere in between, this workshop will give you practical tools and insights to build a solid foundation for your business.

Spaces are limited. Register now and bring your business vision to life!

If cost is a barrier to attending this workshop, we encourage you to reach out.
Please contact general@cfdc.bc.ca to speak confidentially with one of our Business Analysts about possible accommodations.