Resources
The Resources You Need to Succeed
Pauktuutit’s Inuit Women in Business Network is dedicated to empowering Inuit women entrepreneurs on their journey to success. The below tools offer invaluable insights into the world of entrepreneurship, from starting a business to effective marketing and sustainable growth. We cater to individuals of all skill levels and geographic locations, ensuring that no aspiring entrepreneur is left behind. Whether you’re a seasoned artisan or a beginner in the culinary or fashion industry, our network is your ally in achieving your business goals. Join Pauktuutit’s Inuit Women in Business Network today.
Business Workshops
The specific topics presented in the business development workshops include:
Business Plans To start a business, a business plan should be created to stay organized and for future reference and potential financial support . This video will help guide those who want to create a business plan.
Marketing & Budgeting Tools
Operating a business in Inuit Nunangat can present some unique challenges. These business development tools have been developed to help Inuit entrepreneurs. We hope these online tools will help you develop your customized Marketing Strategy and Operational Budget for your business.
Marketing Strategy and Pricing Tool
A marketing strategy provides a clear plan for how you intend to reach your customers, including details on how you will promote your business and the methods of communication you will use.
Budgeting and Operational Costs Tool
Determining your business’ budget will help you plan and demonstrate your sales and expense assumptions over the course of one month. This information will also help you plan annual budgets. You can revisit and adjust your figures as your business grows and your projections change.
Grants
Understanding Grants
Do you have a business idea but lack the funds to turn that dream into reality? Financial support can come from various avenues, such as grants, which play a crucial role in helping Inuit women start or expand their businesses. Pauktuutit’s Inuit Women in Business Network is on a mission to simplify the understanding of grants. We’ve created resources that cover what grants are, how to find the right one, and how to apply. These resources are designed to guide your grant application journey from start to finish.
Grant Writing Presentation
Grant Writing toolkit
Grant Writing Worksheet
Employees
Hiring Overview
Hiring Best Practices Presentation
Best Practices – Before you Hire
Best Practices – After you Hire
Best Practices – Departing Employees
Using Facebook and Etsy for Business
We hope this helps you decide if online selling with Facebook or Etsy is right for you.
ᑕᒪᓐᓇ ᐃᑲᔫᑎᖃᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᔅᓴᐅᕗᖅ ᐃᓱᒪᓕᐅᓕᕈᔅᓯ ᖃᕋᓴᐅᔭᒃᑯᑦ Facebook−ᑯᑦ ᐅᕝᕙᓘᓐᓃᑦ Etsy−ᑯᑦ ᓂᐅᕕᐊᔅᓴᖃᕐᓂᐊᖅᑎᓪᓗᓯ ᓈᒻᒪᒃᑲᓗᐊᕐᒪᖔᖅ ᓇᓪᓕᐊ.
Facebook Business Basics
Facebook Marketplace
Setting Up Your Business Page
Connecting with Customers
Doing Business on Facebook
Facebook Advertising
Seeing How Your Facebook Advertising is Doing
Getting Ready to Etsy
Set Up Shop
Preparing your Listings
Pricing and Shipping Costs
Procurement
Procurement Process and Training Development Report
This report, based on extensive discussions with Inuit business owners, supportive organizations, and contracting agencies, aims to improve support for Inuit women in business and build a strong Inuit business community. It highlights the challenges and opportunities Inuit women face in getting contracts and navigating procurement processes. View the Report
Procurement Resources
Discover resources designed to help you succeed in procurement. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to expand your business, these resources highlight opportunities in procurement. Gain practical insights and expert guidance to navigate the procurement landscape. Join us in embracing these resources and unlocking new pathways to success!
Mentorship
Finding a mentor or mentoring a new business brings significant benefits to both parties, fostering growth, knowledge exchange, and success for Inuit women entrepreneurs. These resources will provide a framework for building strong, supportive mentoring relationships that empower Inuit women to thrive in the business world.
