RISE Asset Development - Information Session

### Have a business that you want to build?

Rise can help!
Rise lending and training programs can help you learn the skills and access the resources to build a successful small business.

Rise empowers individuals with mental health and addiction challenges across Canada
to take control of their personal and financial well-being through entrepreneurship.
Whether you’ve started a business and need help taking it to the next level or are
exploring ideas for a new side hustle, Rise offers FREE programs where you can:
• Develop a business plan and learn the skills to implement it
• Access flexible loans
• Be guided by experienced mentors
• Build your confidence and your network
• Define success on your own terms

#### Small Business Lending Program

The Rise Small Business Lending Program provides entrepreneurs unable to secure
traditional financing with an opportunity to access low-interest loans (up to $10k),
mentorship and other supports to help them build a small business.
From the start of the application process, you will be connected with a Rise Business
Advisor for personalized support to complete your loan application. If approved, Rise
will match you with a mentor for a year of one-on-one guidance and support.

#### Peer Supported Startup Program

The Peer Supported Startup Program (PSSP) provides entrepreneurs aged 30+ with
access to skills training, business guidance and the support of a peer network. In
addition to virtual classroom sessions, you will work in small groups with a volunteer
mentor to develop your business plan.
As a graduate of this 8-week program, you will receive a $300 start-up grant.

#### Youth Small Business Program

The Youth Small Business Program (YSBP) helps youth aged 16-29 develop the skills
to build a business, step by step. Whether you have a side hustle or plans for a fulltime
enterprise, YSBP is a supportive, flexible and mindful digital space where you will actively contribute to facilitator-led lessons, group mentorship sessions and peer coworking to build confidence and up-skill as an entrepreneur.
Graduates of this 8- to 10-week program receive a $500 start-up grant.

#### Women+ Entrepreneurship Program

The Women+ Entrepreneurship Program (Women+) empowers diverse women,
including trans women and non-binary individuals, with the skills and confidence
to pursue self-employment. Built on inclusive, decolonized and accessible feminist
philosophy, Women+ is a safe space where you will work closely with your peers,
facilitators and experienced mentors to learn business fundamentals, develop a
business plan and chart a course for success as you define it.
Women+ is an 8- to 10-week program offered in English and French.

#### EnterpRISEing You

EnterpRISEing You is a go-at-your-own-pace online course for aspiring entrepreneurs of
all ages. You will complete 15 virtual modules to learn essential business skills, build
confidence and begin developing a business plan. Once complete, you’ll be connected
with a Rise Business Advisor for a personal consultation and support with the next
steps. Visit enterpriseingyou.ca to begin today.

Complete the Rise Navigator questionnaire to discover which program is the best fit for you!
risehelps.ca/how-we-help-our-programs

Rise provides business start-up support services for people who have experienced barriers to employment from mental health or addiction challenges.

> Apply today at risehelps.ca or call 1-647-232-RISE (7473) | email us at [email protected]