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Right for Your Business program
Right for Your Business program
Apply now to join the new Right for Your Business support program and work with experts to develop goals, strategies, and an action plan to address your current business challenges or opportunities – whatever they may be.
Through one-on-one advising, you’ll identify long-term strategies to address your greatest needs and assist you as you navigate surviving and thriving in the current economic conditions.
Whether you’re dealing with lasting challenges from the pandemic, struggling to identify the next growth opportunity for your business, or looking to improve your work-life balance, Right for Your Business may be right for you.
The program is open to all Airdrie storefront businesses that hold a valid City of Airdrie business licence.
Applications for the first intake period will be accepted until July 14, with the second intake opening in the fall.
Assistance may be provided in several areas of expertise including:
- Business strategy and planning – changing, pivoting, growing and resilience
- Financial planning, management and cashflow
- Human resources and workforce
- Marketing strategy and planning
- Legal
- IT infrastructure
- Work-life balance and wellness
Right for Your Business program application and intake process
Don't miss this upcoming Right for Your Business event!
Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals: With Jeff Grandfield from The Lease Coach
When: Monday, June 10, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall
Cost: Free
Ticket Options: Group session only or add-on a zero-cost one-on-one consult to the group session.
If you’re a business owner who is currently leasing or considering leasing space for your business, join us to learn more about the ins and outs of commercial leases and renewals.
Jeff Grandfield, senior consultant with The Lease Coach, will share the 13 costly mistakes tenants make negotiating their lease or renewal and provide advice to equip you in your next negotiation.
You’ll learn how to negotiate the most favourable rent terms on a new lease or lease renewal including:
- What to include or what to avoid in your lease
- Ways to limit or avoid personal guarantees and deposits
- Strategies to manage your relationship with your landlord or property manger
- How to modify your lease assignment clause to allow for the sale of your business
- What to consider in your lease renewal clause, and more!
Consider your business’ greatest needs
Think about what kind of professional support would help your business succeed. What are your most pressing business questions or challenges you need to address? Are there opportunities you would like to take advantage of but don’t know where to start?
Fill out the program application
To apply, complete the application form linked below and submit it from now until July 14. A second intake period will begin in the fall.
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed to ensure program eligibility. Application reviews and program intakes will be completed on an ongoing basis. Applications will be processed in the order they are received, and acceptance timelines may vary, depending on the volume of applications submitted and on expert availability. Successful applicants will remain in the support queue until advising capacity is available.
Program intake interview
Once you are accepted into the program, you will complete a 10-minute needs assessment phone interview to discuss what kind of advising and support would help set your business up for long-term success.
From goal-setting, to business planning, to strategy execution, various kinds of supports are available. The intake interview will help identify what knowledge, skills or expertise are required to help you meet your business goals.
Book and complete your advising sessions
You will receive instructions on how to book your 1:1 sessions and be given a timeline to complete them.
Working with a business professional, you will now develop goals, strategies and an action plan to address your identified areas of focus.
Not sure this program is right for you?
If you have questions about the Right for Your Business program reach out to Airdrie Economic Development at econonomic.development@airdrie.ca or use the contact button on the bottom of this page.
City of Airdrie employees are not eligible. Family members of City of Airdrie employees may be eligible for the program. For more information, contact economic.development@airdrie.ca.
Don't miss this upcoming Right for Your Business event!
Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals: With Jeff Grandfield from The Lease Coach
When: Wednesday, June 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall
If you’re a business owner who is currently leasing or considering leasing space for your business, join us to learn more about the ins and outs of commercial leases and renewals.
Jeff Grandfield, senior consultant with The Lease Coach, will share the 13 costly mistakes tenants make negotiating their lease or renewal and provide advice to equip you in your next negotiation.
You’ll learn how to negotiate the most favourable rent terms on a new lease or lease renewal including:
- What to include or what to avoid in your lease
- Ways to limit or avoid personal guarantees and deposits
- Strategies to manage your relationship with your landlord or property manger
- How to modify your lease assignment clause to allow for the sale of your business
- What to consider in your lease renewal clause, and more!
About the Right For Your Business program
Launched by Airdrie Economic Development in 2020 to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the third iteration of the Right for Your Business program. In 2021, the Right for Your Business voucher program helped more than 80 local businesses. This year, the program will connect business owners with experts to provide free individualized advice based on the business’ greatest needs. Participants will develop actionable plans to help them reach their short-term goals and ensure long-term sustainability for the future.