From Side Hustle to Legacy Wealth And Everything in Between
Get Clarity for Creating Your Canadian Business in a pace that works for you...
THE SIMPLE
SELF-PACED
ROADMAP TO SUCCEED IN CANADA.
We provide you with a step-by-step, easy-to-follow guide of everything you need to know to setup a successful business.
Setting up a business in a foreign country can be daunting for anybody.
Here’s the thing… As a Canadian immigrant myself, I get it.
You moved (or are planning to move) to the Land of Maple Syrup, but the entire process is stickier than your favorite natural sweetener.
Between the rules and regulations, it’s a sterile red tape process that can be downright… tough and lonely.
And that loneliness has probably led you to what we affectionately call a “survival job”. The kind that has you waiting an extra 5-10 minutes just to muster up the strength to walk inside.
Stop. Breathe. Listen to your inner voice. It’s telling you that you’ve been built for more.
And it’s right. In fact, you moved to this country for more. More opportunity. More culture. More fill-in-the-blank here. And just surviving isn’t the more you were meant for.
The time to start your business in now. The way to do it is right here.
It doesn’t matter if you’re starting a side hustle or a business to create ultimate generational wealth. Businesses in Canada all start the same way: With the human connections that run them.
Which is exactly why I decided to put together a course to walk you step by step to open and run your Canadian business while providing support to build your network.
Which is exactly why I decided to put together a course to walk you step by step to open and run your Canadian business while providing support to build your network.
The Natural Step of Wanting to Know What’s Next
If there’s one thing I know it’s the journey of moving to a new country. It takes a certain kind of person to pack themselves up and move from everything they’ve known.
That’s the kind of person who has taken a long hard look on their lives and said, “This isn’t it. I want to make more a reality.”
So then you jump in. You grab the email to contact the right people. You fill out the paperwork. You wait for the approvals. And the entire time, you’re looking for the next step to cross the red tape.
Entrepreneurship, in a way, is the same roller coaster. Only, finding what to do next isn’t so straightforward. You do the Google thing. You pull up the search bar. You type in “How to start a business in Canada.” And before you know it, you have a thousand tabs you’re trying to sift through and decipher. By. Yourself. Possibly, in your second language.
Here’s the thing though. Even though it’s the same rollercoaster, It doesn’t have to be ridden the same way. You can have a partner on board. (And not just in the stale email correspondence way.)
Someone who has been there. Who understands what you’re experiencing. And is willing to help you take the next natural step in a clear and concise way.
No more confusion. No more sifting through a thousand internet tabs. No more wondering if you’re “getting it right.” All the right info is right here. And recorded so you can come back to it anytime you need.
Nitty Gritty and Red Tape
This is probably where you’re aching to start. You want to know which documents you need, what policies to follow, and which T’s you need to cross.
So right off the bat, I want to assure you, we will go over all of that. Everything from how to register your business, licenses, permits and taxes, to what questions you can and cannot ask when hiring.
Even though the red tape is there… let me promise you, it’s more than just checking off the boxes.
This course will help you see the right and wring way of of business foundations. The right way is not to guess if you’re doing them right. We’ll set you up with foundations that make sense so you can grow your business into what you want it to be.
Which is exactly why I decided to put together a course to walk you step by step to open and run your Canadian business while providing support to build your network.
Your Business is Human
The pillars of this course were created so Canadian immigrants with entrepreneurial spirit can start and run their business the right way from the get-go.
INTRODUCING...
Immigrants Developing Entrepreneur Academy (IDEA)
Immigrants Developing Entrepreneur Academy (IDEA)
IDEA is a 10-week step-by-step course tailored specifically to immigrants so you can effectively navigate through the hurdles and challenges that comes with starting a business in a new country. It was created to help Canadian immigrants like you start a successful business easier and faster than you’d ever imagined.
IDEA is a 7-week step-by-step course tailored specifically to immigrants so you can effectively navigate through the hurdles and challenges that comes with starting a business in a new country. It was created to help Canadian immigrants like you start a successful business easier and faster than you’d ever imagined.
How does self-pace IDEA work?
As a member of IDEA, you get access to the awesome resources below...
Seven Modules
IDEA pre-recorded trainings are packed with information with easy-to-follow videos, templates, resource lists, and cheat sheets.
Community
With your registration, you will get direct access to a private online community where you’ll be able to talk with other students, network with them, and ask questions. No more feeling alone while learning how to open business doors. This is the supportive community you have been hoping for.
We designed this self-paced course so you can
- Learn how to open a Canadian Business the right way; and
- Do so with the help and support of peers through our online community
PLUS...
You’re an IDEA member for life. You can retake the program for free anytime, for as long as the program exists.
What Students Are Saying
"Karla’s knowledge about all aspects of business and immigration is mind blowing, and with all her connections she has, we were able to put things in motion and set up a solid plan to start our business in Canada."
DIEGO A.
CESAR D.
"Some of the things I've learnt are already proving useful in my current Nigerian business, which reinforces my conviction that - as a would be immigrant - the roads are already well paved for my impending future business journey in Canada."
REGINALD N.
DIEGO A.
"Karla’s knowledge about all aspects of business and immigration is mind blowing, and with all her connections she has, we were able to put things in motion and set up a solid plan to start our business in Canada."
ROXANA C.
“If you are looking for someone who can help your business dream come true, I highly recommend Karla course. It has helped me on my business and gave me important information.”
JUDITH D.
“Karla’s knowledge and expertise is beyond limits. Her input and insights opened the door to new opportunities.”
Is IDEA right for me?
If you're a current or future immigrant who wants to learn how to properly build a business in Canada, learn about financing options, set up a team, create an operations system, increase sales and scale up potentials, then IDEA is for you.
The program is best suited for:
- Future immigrants to Canada who want to learn before arriving
- Current immigrants to Canada who owned a business back at home
- Current immigrants to Canada with no previous business experience
- Immigrants to Canada who are fed up of not being able to find a job and are looking at self-employment or business as a viable option
What's Inside The Course
Here's what we'll cover in the course of 7 modules
Module 1: Understanding the Canadian Business Landscape
For your first lesson, you'll be understanding how the business community operates in Canada. This will help set your expectations and prepare you for the challenges that comes with opening up a business in this country. You will also be learning about the culture in Canada and some of the do's and don'ts about doing business here.
Module 2: Which Business Should You Open in Canada?
In this module, we will uncover what the most profitable businesses are and which one you should invest on to help you ensure success. We will study the current market, understand the needs and wants of Canadian consumers to secure the future of your potential investment.
Module 3: Creating Your Business Model Canvas
Learn about creating your business canvas and how to do it the right way! You will be learning about the market from an insider's perspective. I will teach you step-by-step on the best way to position your business.
Module 4: The Right Business Structure & Register Your Business
With our help, you will be able to decide which business structure would be most advantageous for you. We will talk about liabilities and how to protect yourself from things that may come up in your business. Then you will know exactly how to register your business in Canada quickly and efficiently. I will walk you through what you need to do and what you don't need to do so you won't end up wasting precious time and money.
Module 5: Permits, Licenses, Insurance & Taxes
Making sure you comply with state requirements about operating a business in Canada and protecting your business from future actions is a priority for us. This module, you will understand about several business documents that you need to acquire before you can begin operating your business. We have also put together a simple and uncomplicated guide to help you understand Canada's tax laws without feeling intimidated or confused. We will also be teaching you about certain things that you can do to help reduce your tax due.
Module 6: Creating Business Systems That Work
If you want to scale your business later on, you need to be able to setup the right systems. I will teach you some of the proven systems that I use to launch several businesses to success.
Module 7: Finding the Right People and Canadian Human Resources
Learn where you can hire the right people , understand cultural expectations, and know about the best human resource practices so you can prevent as much conflict as possible and ensure that your staff remains motivated and happy.
THERE'S MORE
YOU'LL ALSO GET THESE AMAZING BONUSES
BONUS 1
Franchises In Canada
Learn about how to get into a franchise and what it takes to do it
BONUS 2
Financing Your Business
Learn several ways to finance your business.
BONUS 3
Best Business Tools
Must-have tools to help you grow your business. Tried and tested.
I have literally taken the guesswork out of everything to jumpstart your Canadian business. Everything from how to get the legal paperwork in place to making the much needed connections within the entrepreneurial community is right here. All you need to do is click that button below to register and start your business journey.
When I say I understand what you’re going through as a Canadian immigrant starting a business, I really mean it...
I witnessed it. I lived it. And it’s the exact reason why I created this course.
My Dad moved our family to Canada with a veterinarian degree and over twenty years of experience. As a well educated and well experienced professional, you’d think he’d be able to land a job pretty easily, right?
That was the hope. That’s everyone’s hope. But the honest truth is, it takes both time and networking to get yourself in a place where you can do what you WANT to do.
It took my dad five years to recertify his licenses and credentials. That’s when he made the decision to go back to working for himself and open a new clinic. But there are some major differences between opening a business in Mexico and opening a business in Canada. And that process was overwhelming.
If my dad struggled to get where he wanted, I knew others did too.
Yes, this is a how-to course on starting up a business. It’s also a community of knowledgeable people going through the same thing and a network of experts who can help prevent any mistakes from being made from day one.
So if that’s what you’re looking for, then I would love you to join us on the journey to owning your Canadian business, the right way.
Get to know me a bit more...
Hi, I'm Karla Briones, experienced award-winning serial entrepreneur, small business columnist in Canada's Capital daily newspaper, a business professor at Algonquin College and TEDx Speaker. I came to Canada at 18 in a U-Haul truck after a five-day drive from my country, Mexico.
In the last 10 years, I fell in love with business and opened many – which I still own! I've navigated entrepreneurship on my own as an immigrant and made many mistakes that I learned from. Now, I've been named Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year by Canada's Nation's Capital. I've helped hundreds of entrepreneurs launch, scale, and exit their businesses.
To help out more aspiring immigrant entrepreneurs, I decided to put all my experience and knowledge in online courses to help you succeed and scale faster. My commitment is to help you along your business journey!
You can ask me questions and get feedback during our weekly “Office Hours” calls along with my team of talented immigrant entrepreneur mentors.
These fellow immpreneurs bring expertise from business plan writing, legal aspects, business immigration, accounting, marketing, franchises and more.
What's the investment?
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
Paid in full at the time of Purchase
$97 CAD
WITH LIFE TIME ACCESS
What Students Are Saying
"Karla’s knowledge about all aspects of business and immigration is mind blowing, and with all her connections she has, we were able to put things in motion and set up a solid plan to start our business in Canada."
DIEGO A.
CESAR D.
"Some of the things I've learnt are already proving useful in my current Nigerian business, which reinforces my conviction that - as a would be immigrant - the roads are already well paved for my impending future business journey in Canada."
REGINALD N.
DIEGO A.
"Karla’s knowledge about all aspects of business and immigration is mind blowing, and with all her connections she has, we were able to put things in motion and set up a solid plan to start our business in Canada."
ROXANA C.
“If you are looking for someone who can help your business dream come true, I highly recommend Karla course. It has helped me on my business and gave me important information.”
JUDITH D.
“Karla’s knowledge and expertise is beyond limits. Her input and insights opened the door to new opportunities.”
