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SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)
DESCRIPTION:Location: In-Person. \n\n\n\nAre you dreaming of launching your own business but unsure where to start? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain essential insights and actionable guidance at our in-person seminar\, Ten Steps to Starting a Business! Starting a small business can be exciting and challenging. With careful research and hard work\, it can also be very rewarding. \n\n\n\nThis seminar is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs like you\, covering the fundamentals to make starting a small business faster and easier. \n\n\n\nYou’ll explore key topics including: \n\n\n\n\nConducting Market Research\n\n\n\nPreparing a Business Plan\n\n\n\nChoosing a Business Structure\n\n\n\nRegistering your Business\n\n\n\nBusiness Number (BN)\n\n\n\nLicensing Requirements\n\n\n\nZoning Regulations\n\n\n\nAdditional Regulations\n\n\n\nFinancing your Business\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re just brainstorming or ready to take the plunge\, this 90-minute session will equip you with the tools and confidence to turn your vision into reality. Plus\, it’s hosted by the Hamilton Business Centre – your go-to hub for business support. \n\n\n\nLocation: Hamilton Business Centre\, Hamilton City Hall\, 71 Main Street West (1st Floor)\, Hamilton\, ON.  \n\n\n\nHave questions? Call 905-540-6400.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-in-person-session-20/
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SUMMARY:Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nExploring the essentials of launching a successful online business \n\n\n\nAbout the workshop: \n\n\n\nJoin our comprehensive E-commerce workshop where we’ll explore the essentials of launching a successful online business. \n\n\n\nFrom identifying your target audience and sourcing products to choosing the right platform and designing your brand\, we’ll touch on each crucial step. \n\n\n\nGet introduced to topics such as: \n\n\n\n\nSourcing your products\n\n\n\nRegistering your business\n\n\n\nBuilding your online store\n\n\n\nDiscovering the essentials of effectively marketing\n\n\n\nAttracting customers\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll run through 10 steps to help you turn your idea into your first sale. Perfect for beginners and those looking to get started with an e-commerce strategy.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/intro-to-e-commerce-from-idea-to-first-sale-in-ten-steps-3/
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Essentials: Understanding your Value Proposition
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nJoin the VBEC team for a group session exploring who you are as a business. \n\n\n\nJoin the Vaughan Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) for a group session exploring who you are as a business. Faaria Wali\, our Small Business Advisor\, will guide you through conversations about: \n\n\n\n\nyour compelling value;\n\n\n\nunderstanding your customer; and\n\n\n\nfine-tuning your value proposition.\n\n\n\n\nWhen you finish this group session\, you should have a clearer understanding of your product or service and why your customers come to you. We also explore the idea of an “elevator pitch”. During this virtual open-forum-style Q&A\, feel free to turn on your cameras\, ask questions in the chat box\, and share more about your business. \n\n\n\nThese sessions will occur monthly. Attend any session that fits your schedule. This session is ideal for idea-stage\, Pre-Launch businesses\, & businesses looking to grow \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions for us at VBEC\, send an email to ed@vaughan.ca. \n\n\n\n*Virtual zoom meeting link will be sent to your inbox 1 day prior to the event.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/entrepreneur-essentials-understanding-your-value-proposition-4/
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