Events
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Learn, Network & grow your business
This is where we get to gather and learn, network and support each other as we build our businesses. Topics include business planning, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more!
It is FREE to join! All members who join will get access to the events below. Once you sign up you will receive a code to use when registering for the event.
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Online every Wed. from 10-11am EST
This LIVE event is open for anyone to attend. Recordings & handouts available for GRWE full members only.
Investment: $0.00
Pre-registration is required for all members, direct link available in each event.
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These are full-member only virtual workshops to provide a chance to learn more about the topics we are covering during our weekly sessions. i.e. marketing tool demos, tutorials, Q&A, and more.
Investment: Free for full-members
Pre-Registration is required. Visit your member portal to learn more.
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These are virtual sessions presented by our GRWE members or special guests. They are free for anyone to join. Sessions are 12pm-1pm and either on Monday or Tuesdays.
If you have a relevant topic & you want to schedule an event, let us know! We will need at 4 weeks notice. Contact Laura to chat info@acornstudio.marketing.
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See individual events for details
These events are open to all GRWE members. Events are located in the Greater Toronto Area West (GTA) & Calgary (AB)
If you have a group interested in a customized workshop, please contact us.
Cost: See Event Details
Pre-registration is required - see each event for details
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Our weekly Wednesday events, as well as our Member presented Lunch and Learns are open to all members!
This is where we get to gather and learn, network and support each other as we build our businesses. Topics include business planning, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more!
All event times are in Eastern Standard/Daylight Time. In-Person events are currently offered in the GTA (West) & Calgary (AB).
All events, unless otherwise noted, are done on Zoom. You will be invited through a Google calendar invite.
The sessions are recorded for the presentation portion & then not recorded for the discussion.
Your level of engagement is up to you. If you would like to stay off camera and/or in listen-in mode, just let us know when you arrive to the meeting through the chat function.
Cost for events are free or discounted for full-members. See our calendar for events and details.
✨Pre-Registration is required✨ for each of our events to help us manage our attendance.
To learn more about each event, visit the calendar and click on the link to fill out the very simple form.
Customer Journey Workshop
This workshop is a chance for our members to get together and work on developing their customer journey map (using MIRO)! Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be perfect to join, just get started as best you can. This is a Member-only Workshop (Virtual)
10AM-11AM
Facilitator: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
Business Planning Workshop [Miro]
This workshop is a chance for our members to get together and review our One-Page Business Plans! Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be perfect to join, just get started as best you can. This is a Member-only Workshop (Virtual)
10AM-11AM
Facilitator: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
Website Design Tips for Entrepreneurs [Squarespace]
Learn tips for designing a new or optimizing your existing Squarespace website. Whether you're a business owner, creative professional, or simply looking to build your online presence, this webinar is perfect for anyone who wants to design a stunning website using the Squarespace platform or how to optimize their existing website. - GRWE Weekly Session
10AM-11AM
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
What the Heck is Imposter Syndrome?
Feeling unqualified, distant from success, or overwhelmed by failures? Join this session to learn how entrepreneurs can overcome Imposter Syndrome.
Guest Speaker: Jessica Seron, Unconventional Freedom
Designing Sales Material on CANVA
Tutorial on how to design key sales material for your business, starting with a business card - Member Workshop (Virtual)
10AM-11AM
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to Design Compelling Sales Materials [using Canva]
Are you struggling to create sales material that really speaks to your target audience? Join our upcoming webinar to get tips from a graphic design expert! - GRWE Weekly Session -
10AM-11AM
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
Setting up ASANA for Marketing [Tutorial]
Tutorial on how to set up ASANA to project manage your marketing tasks. A team of one? No problem, this will help you stay organized. Working with a team, you can do that here as well. Drop-in for a chat with laura - Member Workshop (Virtual)
10AM-11AM
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to Conquer your Marketing To-Do List
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending marketing to-do list? Do you find yourself struggling to prioritize tasks and keep up with deadlines?
Join this webinar to learn tips and tricks for mastering your to-do list and how to take control of your workload. - GRWE Weekly Session -
10AM-11AM
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
What’s New on LinkedIn [Tutorial]
Tutorial on what is new on LinkedIn. How are you using LinkedIn to grow your business? Drop-in for a chat with laura - Member Workshop (Virtual)
10AM-11AM
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
Digital Marketing 101 for Professional Services [Webinar]
Are you a professional service provider looking to expand your reach and connect with new clients online? Are you overwhelmed by the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing and unsure where to start? During this webinar, you'll learn the fundamentals of digital marketing and how to apply them specifically to professional services. - Acorn Webinar (1.5 hours)
10AM-11:30AM
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to Design a User-Friendly Website Layout
Looking to design a website that truly resonates with your audience? Join this online session, where we'll show you how to plan and execute an effective website layout that will enhance user engagement and ultimately help you achieve your business goals. - GRWE Weekly Session
10AM-11AM
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
Networking 3.0 - Tips & Opportunities - Members Roundtable
Join this online session to explore opportunities and best practices for networking in our modern economy - digital & in-person. - Member Roundtable (Virtual)
Moderator: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to use CANVA (Workshop)
Drop in workshop session to ask questions on how to use Canva - Member Worshop (Virtual)
10AM-11AM
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to build a Customer Journey Map
Join this online event to build a customer journey map to inform your marketing - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to conduct Secondary Marketing Research
Join this online event to conduct secondary marketing research, including online search, social media, industry reports, and more! - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speakers: Laura Dunkley & Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to conduct Primary Marketing Research
Join this online event to conduct primary marketing research, including interviewing, focus groups, surveys & more. - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
How create an Instagram Engagement Strategy
Join this online event to learn how to increase engagement on your Instagram business account. - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to Start a Podcast - Members Roundtable
Join this online session to learn how to start and launch a successful podcast. - Member Roundtable (Virtual)
Moderator: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to increase Website Traffic
Join this online session to learn ways to increase traffic to your website including tips, strategies and best best practices - SEO, paid media, content marketing and more! - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to write a one-page Business Plan
Join this online session to learn how to write a simple and actionable small business plan so you can get started building your business as soon as possible. - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to use Meta Business Suite
Join this online event to learn how to use Meta Business Suite for Instagram and Facebook - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to conduct Market Research
Join this online event to learn ways to conduct market research when starting a small business. - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
Getting Started: Creating a Digital Product - Members Roundtable
Join this online session to learn how to take your idea and turn it into a digital product. This session is idea for those non-tech entrepreneurs who want to know about opportunities available and how to get started. - Member Roundtable (Virtual)
Moderator: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
Guest Speaker: Hadi Ismail, Swift Racks
Website design: A checklist to get started.
Join this online event to get a checklist on what you need to do when designing a website. - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to create social media Canva Templates
Join this online event to learn how to create social media CANVA templates for your business - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to plan a successful Marketing Campaign
Join this online event to learn about how to plan a successful marketing plan in a digital-first economy. - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to use A.I. Technology for Social Media
Join this online event to learn about how to leverage A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) Technology to grow your social media community - GRWE Weekly (Virtual)
Speaker: Emily Watson, Acorn Studio Marketing
How to Build Value into your Service Business - Members Roundtable
Join this online event to explore and learn ways to build value into a service business - Members Roundtable (Virtual)
Moderator: Laura Dunkley, Acorn Studio Marketing