• Entrepreneur Essentials: Business Plan Writing Tips

    Location: Online. Join the Vaughan Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) for a group session on business plan writing tips. You may have attended our business plan launchpad series and are now ready to put pen to paper. Take a deep dive into each section…

  • How to Start a Food Truck Business in Hamilton

    Location: Online A free webinar for aspiring food entrepreneurs. Thinking about launching a food truck in Hamilton? This webinar will walk you through everything you need to know to turn your idea into a fully operating mobile food business - without getting overwhelmed by permits, paperwork,…

  • Entrepreneur Essentials: Understanding your Value Proposition

    Location: Online. Join 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: When you finish this group session, you should have a clearer…

  • Websites 101: Building Your Online Presence From Scratch

    Location: Online. Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business and the data shows it matters. Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business and the data shows it matters. 94% of consumers say…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    Location: Online. Overview This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics. Marketing and Sales: Marketing drives sales. Let’s build your strategy. Without a clear marketing and sales strategy, your business risks wasting…

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping: Logan Katz Learning Series

    Location: Online. Strengthen your business from the ground up with must-have bookkeeping know-how. Proper record keeping and effective financial organization are critical pillars of business success—no matter the size or stage of your enterprise. As part of the Logan Katz Learning Series, this interactive and practical…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    Location: In-Person. Are 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…

  • Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps

    Location: Online. Exploring the essentials of launching a successful online business About the workshop: Join our comprehensive E-commerce workshop where we’ll explore the essentials of launching a successful online business. From identifying your target audience and sourcing products to choosing the right platform and…

  • Create & Optimize Your Google Business Profile

    Location: Online. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business…

  • Business Financials 101

    Location: Online. Learn how to understand costing, price, sales forecasting and basic financial statements for your small business! Gain a better understanding of your business costing, pricing, sales forecasting, and basic financial statements! This July, August, and September, we invite you to attend one…

  • How to Open a Restaurant in Hamilton

    Location: Online Have you dreamed of opening your own restaurant but aren't sure where to begin?  Opening a restaurant is exciting, but it also involves navigating business registration, zoning requirements, licensing, Public Health approvals, inspections, and ongoing compliance obligations. Understanding the process early can help…

  • Hiring Your First Employee

    Location: Online. Ready to take the leap and grow your team? Join our online session with Engage HR where we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about hiring your first employee. From finding the right fit to navigating all the paperwork, we've got you…

  • How to Incorporate Your Business

    Location: Online. Join this beginner-friendly webinar to learn the basics of how to incorporate a business in Ontario. We’ll walk through: This is the perfect opportunity to decide if incorporating is the right move for your business and know exactly how to get started.…

  • How to Incorporate Your Business

    Location: Online. Join this beginner-friendly webinar to learn the basics of how to incorporate a business in Ontario. We’ll walk through: This is the perfect opportunity to decide if incorporating is the right move for your business and know exactly how to get started.…