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LEAP Junction's resource library is a curated collection of tools, templates and guides for entrepreneurs. Plus, we've even got tips on how to use them.

There is a ton of information for the first-time entrepreneur in this interactive workshop as we try and prepare you for your LEAP into entrepreneurship. We first discuss ways to avoid failure, how to know if you are ready to start a business, characteristics of entrepreneurs, the life of an entrepreneur, and types of entrepreneurship. Next, we do a bit of an introduction to market research...

The business model canvas is a shared language for describing, visualizing, assessing, and changing business models. It describes the rationale of how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value. Using this canvas will lead to insights about the customers you serve, what value propositions are offered through what channels, and how your company makes money. You can also use the business...

You have some market research under your belt, but now we’re going to dive in deep and get to know your customers and target markets with demographics, goals, buying habits, and setting yourself apart. Using the Customer Segmentation worksheet, we’ll walk you through breaking down each person who might one day buy from you and how much of that market you can conceivably convert over time.

In this workshop, we’ll help you identify the strengths you already have and the weaknesses or limitations in your toolkit. This will begin to expose whom you may need to hire out or partner with in order to ensure your business’ success. Worried about how you’ll find those people? Don’t be! We’ll also introduce you to the London Entrepreneurial Support Network, mentors, and partnership...

This interactive workshop is the place to start if you want to start a business but are still not sure what to do yet. The workshop will help you come up with many ideas and narrow them down based on your skills, passions, and the demands of the market. Come ready to be creative! This workshop is appropriate for all skill levels and requires no previous business knowledge.

Your idea is your starting point, but your market research will ensure that you can support those ideas with data. In this presentation we talk about environmental and industry analysis, types of market research, competitor analysis, SWOT analysis, and also where you can look to answer all the questions we ask you to consider in your business. Your new mantra: always be researching!

Donald J. Smith School of Building Technology and Design Administration Stephen Patterson Dean Faculty of Science, Trades, Technology, and Design E-mail: spatterson@fanshawec.ca Melanie Neerhof Associate Dean Donald J. Smith School of Building Technology and Design Email: mneerhof@fanshawec.ca Kerry Osborne Program Manager Donald J. Smith School of Building Technology and Design Email: kosborne...

The Libro Business Plan Challenge gives you an opportunity to pitch your business idea and compete for a cash prize to support your business.

Entering one of our pitch competitions or a business plan challenge? These competition resources will help you prepare your entry.