Description of Cydney Mar Consulting Services
Cydney Mar Consulting helps Indigenous founders turn ideas into market-ready products and businesses. Led by Cydney Mar — an award-winning designer and product strategist (Nlaka’pamux Thompson River Salish) with 45+ years and over $300M in global retail, TV, and DTC sales — we meet each founder where they are, with honest, experienced guidance from first idea to fundable business.
Our services include:
– Product and concept development — for products, programs, or services
– Technical design and tech packs that factories understand – Sourcing, costing, sampling, and production readiness
– Business plans and cost structures strong enough for grant and funding applications
– Business diagnostics and go-to-market strategy
– Grant-readiness and funding application support (including TEWA and other Indigenous funding programs)
We also offer a free From Idea to Income workbook and a complimentary 60-minute Concept-to-Reality Strategy Session for CCIB members — an easy, no-pressure first step. Whether you’re testing a new idea, preparing a grant application, or scaling toward your first major orders, we help you build on solid ground, with clarity and confidence.
Available in: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Cydney Mar From Idea to Income Tool
From Idea to Income is a simple, encouraging workbook that helps founders test an idea and map the path to launch. In five honest minutes, score your idea across eight make-or-break factors, then follow a five-stage roadmap from clarifying the idea to your first sales. Works for products or services.
Concept To Reality Strategy Call
A free 60-minute Concept-to-Reality Strategy Call with Cydney Mar. Bring your idea, product, or business challenge and get honest, experienced guidance — clarify your next steps, spot what’s holding you back, and map a realistic path forward. Perfect after completing the From Idea to Income workbook. Products or services welcome.
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Appel stratégique de Concept à Réalité
Appel-conseil gratuit de 60 minutes. Apportez votre idée, produit ou défi d’affaires et recevez des conseils honnêtes et expérimentés : clarifiez vos prochaines étapes, cernez ce qui vous freine et tracez un chemin réaliste. Idéal après le cahier « From Idea to Income ». Produits ou services bienvenus.
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About Cydney Mar Consulting
Cydney Mar Consulting helps Indigenous founders turn ideas into market-ready businesses. Led by Cydney Mar, an award-winning designer and product strategist (Nlaka’pamux Thompson River Salish) with 45+ years and $300M+ in global sales, we provide product development, tech packs, sourcing, costing, business plans, and grant-readiness support. Our free From Idea to Income workbook and complimentary strategy sessions meet each founder where they are — from first idea to fundable business.
For more information, Please contact:
Cydney Mar | CEO
cydney@cydneymar.ca
(514) 949-4287
