Turn Your Business Idea Into a Clear, Workable Plan
A strong business starts with more than a good idea. Understanding how all the pieces of your business fit together can help you plan, grow, and make better decisions.
Join Change Labs for a practical virtual workshop introducing the Business Model Canvas (BMC), a simple, visual tool that helps entrepreneurs organize their business ideas and better understand how their businesses operate. Participants will explore the nine building blocks of a business model, including customers, products and services, revenue, expenses, resources, activities, and partnerships.
Through practical examples, guided discussion, and hands-on activities, attendees will learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to identify opportunities, recognize potential gaps, and create a clearer picture of how their business serves customers and generates income. The session will also explore how the canvas connects to a traditional business plan and can support conversations with business coaches, lenders, and other funding partners. Participants will begin developing or refining a canvas they can continue using as their business grows.
This workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage and established business owners, Kinship and NSBCI borrowers, entrepreneurs preparing for future financing opportunities, and anyone looking to strengthen their business planning, operations, and long-term sustainability.
Facilitated by Duane Humeyestewa, NSBCI Technical Assistance Coordinator and Change Labs Business Coach.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
12:00 PM MST (Navajo Nation & Hopi Time)
Virtual via Zoom
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook or laptop, an existing business idea or concept, and any questions about business planning, operations, or growth. Whether you're just getting started or looking for a clearer direction for an existing business, this is an opportunity to turn your ideas into a practical plan you can continue building on. Best of all, this workshop is free and open to the community.