Vancouver Magazine
Reviews: Magari by Oca Continues to Shape Perfect Pasta on the Drive
Where to Find The Best Brunch in Kits
Eat the Suburbs: The Best Places to Eat in Port Moody
The Best Value B.C. Wines on Shelves Right Now
The Go Drink Me Campaign: Finding the Loire in the Okanagan
Maude Sips Offers a Joyful Entry Point to a New Generation of Wine Nerds
5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (April 15-21)
Survey: Help Us Make the Ultimate Vancouver Summer Bucket List
5 Things to Do in Vancouver This Week (April 8-14)
The Sisterhood of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country
The 2024 Spring Road Trip Destination You Won’t Want To Miss
Escape to Osoyoos: Your Winter Wonderland Awaits
7 Small, Independent Vancouver Brands to Shop Instead of the Shein Pop-Up
What’s in the Background of Vancouver YouTuber J.J. McCullough’s Videos?
7 Rain Boots That Actually Have Some Style
The e-commerce giant is touring the country to teach self-starters and side-hustlers a thing or two about being your own boss.
In a city where a one-bedroom apartment goes for $2,000, it’s no wonder everyone seems to have five jobs. But while your home brew kombucha side-hustle might be a creative way to make some extra cash, taking it to the next level takes a bit more than just being a magician in the kitchen. Enter: Shop Class, a cross-Canada workshop series presented by e-commerce platform (and Canadian tech darling) Shopify, hitting Vancouver from August 1 to 3.According to Shopify’s own research, B.C. leads the country in rates of self-employment—with nearly 40 percent of workers in the province falling into that category. Nationwide, the urge to be your own boss is growing, with more than 68 percent of Canadians longing to be the master of their workday domains. Shopify’s day-long workshops are aimed at schooling entrepreneurs in areas like obtaining financing, time management and marketing. Some of their classes include: how to build your brand, take cost-effective photos of your products, and learn how to market organically. The event also promises to share insights from local success stories, offer one-on-one meetings with experts, and of course, present networking opportunities. Classes are broken down into morning, afternoon and full-day sessions. Costs vary according to which sessions you choose.
READ MOREHow the Gig Economy is Changing Work
When: August 1 to 3 Where: Stanley Park Pavilion, 610 Pipeline Rd., Vancouver Price: Varies
