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CEED Beyond 9-5 Program

CEED Beyond 9-5 Program is a program offered by CEED for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

An 8-week online cohort program for solo entrepreneurs who want to turn their side hustle into a profitable business. Priced at $99 (subsidized by ACOA).

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Program details

The CEED Beyond 9-5 Program is designed for solo entrepreneurs who want to turn their passion into profit while maintaining their main commitments. The 8-week online program has a small cohort of participants meeting weekly with a CEED Senior Advisor. Topics covered include foundation assessment and entrepreneur mindset, market and customer understanding, pricing strategy and financial foundations, sales skills and customer interactions, time management, digital marketing and social media strategy, AI tools and automation, and measurement, growth and next steps. The program connects past and future cohorts to foster a community of individuals passionate about growing beyond pop-ups to full businesses.

Who qualifies

Solo entrepreneurs with a side hustle they want to grow into a business

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Deadlines and eligibility rules can change; always confirm details on the official program page before applying.