Economic Development Workshops

The following sample business plans based on six hypothetical Aboriginal businesses from http://www.firstbusiness.ca/guides/busplans.htm. Each plan follows the format recommended by the site to be used when seeking financing for a business.

Reid's On-Reserve Convenience Store

From the Executive Summary: "Mr. Reid recognized a need for a store in the area after a neighbouring store closed. Mr. Reid conducted a resident's survey asking about the need for a corner store and support was the community overwhelmingly supported the concept. There are no such stores within a 8-block radius, and the target market will include local residents both on and off reserve..."

Convenience Store Business Plan [PDF | 792 kb]

Convenience Store Business Plan [WORD | 223 kb]
Convenience Store Financials [EXCEL | 46 kb]

Harwood Campgrounds

From the Executive Summary: "Harwood Campground is situated on the waterfront in Tofino, the gateway to Clayquot Sound, on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Initially the business will offer 20 tent sites, each big enough for four people, and 10 fully equipped RV sites..."

Campground Business Plan [PDF | 380 kb]

Campground Business Plan [WORD | 117 kb]
Campground Financials [EXCEL | 44 kb]


Eagle Dreams Art Gallery

From the Executive Summary: "Eagle Dreams Gallery is limited company owned by Mr. Tyrone Sinclair and operating in a beautiful 1100 square foot aboriginal art gallery located in the high tourism area of Central Saanich. Ferries bring thousands of tourists through this town each day..."

Art Gallery Business Plan [PDF | 427 kb]

Art Gallery Business Plan [WORD | 246 kb]
Art Gallery Financials [EXCEL | 44 kb]


Mother Bear Child Care

From the Executive Summary: "The Mother Bear day care is responding to the need for quality childcare services in the community. Mother Bear will provide day care services on a part time or full time basis for 24 children. Mother Bear is a sole proprietorship and will be owned by Francine Josephine, with all business operations taking place at 1234 Shushwap Road East, the ownersÕ residence ..."

Day Care Business Plan [PDF | 342 kb]

Day Care Business Plan [WORD | 184 kb]
Day Care Financials [EXCEL | 42 kb]


Raven Wing Graphic Design

From the Executive Summary: "Raven Wing Graphics is a newly established sole proprietorship owned and operated by Janet Joe, and offering graphics services. Currently, the company requires a computer and software to continue operating and is seeking an $8,000.00 youth loan and $1,500.00 youth equity contribution from TaleÕawtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation..."

Graphic Artist Business Plan [PDF | 292 kb]

Graphic Artist Business Plan [WORD | 173 kb]
Graphic Artist Financials [EXCEL | 40 kb]