What Should You Focus on Next? A Practical Framework for Business Priorities

Date and Time

Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT

Agenda:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Arrival, Tea & Coffee, Snacks, Networking
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Info Session & Interactive Discussion

Location

Whistler Chamber Gateway Boardroom
4230 Gateway Drive, Whistler

Fees/Admission

Members $25
Future members $40

Contact Information

Jacquie McLean Marketing & Events Manager
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Description

With so many competing priorities in your business, how do you decide what to focus on next?

When everything feels urgent, it can be difficult to step back and identify the activities that will have the greatest impact on your business performance and long-term growth.

In this practical session with BDC, you’ll be introduced to a simple business health check and prioritization framework designed to help you assess your business and make more informed decisions. Using tools like the Business Model Canvas, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how your business operates, where bottlenecks may be slowing you down, and which areas deserve your attention.

Through this guided self-evaluation, you’ll also explore how external factors such as inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and global uncertainty can impact your business, and how to strengthen your resilience in an increasingly volatile environment.

Key takeaways include:

Prioritizing activities that will drive business performance and growth
Identifying operational bottlenecks that may be limiting efficiency
Gaining a clearer understanding of how your business generates revenue
Using the Business Model Canvas to identify opportunities for improvement
Better understanding your customers and how to reach them effectively

If you’re looking for a practical way to evaluate your business and focus your efforts where they matter most, this session will provide a clear and actionable starting point.

Agenda:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Arrival, Tea & Coffee, Snacks, Networking
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Info Session & Interactive Discussion

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and drive your business forward - register now for Sarah's engaging session!

About the Facilitator
Sarah Lloyd is a Business Centre Manager with BDC supporting the North Shore and Sea to Sky. As both a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CBV), Sarah has extensive experience helping businesses to become bigger, stronger and more profitable through tailored financing and advisory support.

Prior to joining BDC, Sarah was the Director of Operations at First West Capital where she supported companies' growth and key transitions by leveraging a strong network of lenders and business advisers, and as a Manager at PwC where she participated in financial and operational analysis/valuations of businesses and helped distressed companies to manage liquidity issues.

In addition to her CPA and CBV designations, Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management & Business Administration from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. A dedicated community volunteer, Sarah currently serves as Treasurer for the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and was previously Treasurer with Anxiety BC. When she’s not helping companies to successfully grow, you’ll find Sarah skiing BC’s beautiful mountains with her husband and son.

BDC, a Crown Corporation, is Canada’s business development bank and the only financial institution dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs. BDC’s mission is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through Financing, Advisory Services and Indirect Financing.

Registration & Cancellation Policy
Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within five (5) business days of the event, or non-attendance on the day. If you have registered and paid for an event or training, you will be automatically added to the attendance list. Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging by the Chamber.

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