Delivery: Online. Email marketing is an underused but incredibly valuable marketing tool for small businesses. In fact, it has the highest return on investment (ROI) of any form of marketing, earning owners an average of $36 for every $1 spent. A solid email marketing…
Delivery: Online About this event Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will…
Struggling with pricing your services effectively?Join special guest speaker Jenn Hudder for an insightful workshop where we'll dive deep into the art of pricing strategies. From understanding your value proposition to decoding customer perceptions, we'll tackle common challenges together and uncover the secrets to setting…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Delivery: Online (via ZOOM) More consumers than ever before are turning to online shopping for greater convenience, safety, and variety. About this Event: In this webinar, the Toronto Digital Service Squad will teach you the basic steps to setting up an online store. We will…
Delivery: Online Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program The presentation is geared towards small incorporated businesses and will provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system. During the seminar, the Liaison Officers will:
Location: Online. About this event: Search Engine Marketing can be a great way to ensure your business comes up in Google when your ideal customer is searching for you. Setting up Google Ads properly can be challenging though. This beginner-level workshop will walk you…
Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Delivery: Online Advertising in the digital space can be complicated, especially with different ad formats, multiple platforms, budgeting, and running your own business! If you are not sure where to begin or are confused about what kind of ad to run, this session is…
Delivery: Online This informative webinar will provide you with working knowledge of small business insurance, demystifying all the jargon. It will also enable you to ask the right kinds of questions from insurance professionals. What you will learn: Join us to learn all about…
Do you have a succession plan in place? According to a 2023 CFIB study, only one in ten small business owners have a formal succession plan. Unfortunately, many discover the importance of succession planning too late, leading to delayed retirements, businesses being sold in less-than-ideal…
This financial literacy webinar will help you understand the management of growth and expansion of your small business. By the end of the presentation, you will be able to identify the key numbers to understand and monitor, as well as learning tactics for seeking…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
“People don’t buy the best products; they buy the products they can understand the fastest. Think about the last time someone asked you "what do you do"? How did you answer it? As business owners, we get asked this all the time. If you're…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Are you looking for business accounting advice? When running your own business, you do it all. But when it comes to your finances, it may be a good idea to consult an accounting expert for help and advice especially if you’re just starting your venture.…
Location: Online. Often you will hear about needing to optimize for search engines or SEO. But what is it, and how does it impact your digital presence? In this virtual, online webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best…
About this event: Location: Online. This financial literacy webinar will help to review and understand financial statements for small businesses. You will also be able to ask informed questions of financial professionals following this presentation. What you will learn: Join us to learn how…
Event location: Online. What are patents? What can they protect and what do I need to know if I'm thinking of protecting my invention in Canada? In this live presentation, you'll learn the basics of patents. We'll explain what patents can protect, important considerations…
For anyone developing a product line, there are so many questions about what to do. From regulatory requirements to best practices, from barcodes to beyond, this webinar will teach you what you need to take your product to market, whether it’s your local store…
Are you starting your business but unsure what type of contract to use? Not sure how to deal with consumer complaints and stay compliant with the law? Join Consumer Protection Ontario to learn how Ontario consumer protection laws affect your business and what to…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
Using the Business Model Canvas (aka, 1-page business plan) can help simplify your business planning in a highly visual way while also saving you valuable time. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or an existing multinational corporation looking to change your existing model, it’s critical…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget (Online Event) About this event: Whether you have $5, $50, or $100 a month to spend on Facebook and Instagram advertising, you can still reach your target customers and clients. Discover some creative ways to do…
Delivery: Online About this event Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will…
Mental health is critically important to small business development. From finding balance as you start out on your own to discovering how to incorporate best practices to encourage mental health and wellness for your employees, it is as important as ever to consider mental…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Feeling trapped working in your business rather than on it? Elevate your role from overwhelmed operator to strategic CEO with our upcoming workshop. Led by entrepreneur coach Jenn Hudder, expect to walk away with practical strategies that will transform your approach to business leadership.…
Delivery: Online About this event: This financial literacy session will enable you to be able to use financial management tools to evaluate business and make informed financial decisions for your small business. What you will learn: Join us to learn more about the money…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Delivery: Online. Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. About this Event: Not understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom line as…
Delivery: Online Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program The presentation is geared towards small incorporated businesses and will provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system. During the seminar, the Liaison Officers will:
Location: Online. Learn how to access Service Canada programs and services as an employer or a business. This session will include: Learning Outcome: discover new initiatives/programs for businesses, employers, and self-employed. Presenters: various Citizen Services Specialists from Service Canada.
Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…
Location: Online. With globalization reaching new heights every day, some of the most thriving small businesses begin their entrepreneurial growth by learning to export to international markets. Thankfully, you are not alone in your journey. For more than 120 years, the Canadian Trade Commissioner…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Are you looking for business accounting advice? When running your own business, you do it all. But when it comes to your finances, it may be a good idea to consult an accounting expert for help and advice especially if you’re just starting your venture.…
Location: Online. Learn more about visual merchandising - from what it is to how it can help your retail business and improve your business performance in any physical selling spaces. What you will learn: Join us to learn more about visual merchandising. Speaker Bio:…
Location: Online. This financial literacy webinar will help you to understand how a bank or investor will evaluate your small business. By the end of the presentation, you'll have learned the steps necessary to get financial statements and business plans in order for presentation…
Location: Online. Cultivating a mindset of asking questions is not only a leadership function, but a life function. Asking questions allows you to walk side-by-side with the person answering. This is important because everyone wants to be spoken with, not talked at. Ultimately, this…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Delivery: Online About this event Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will…
Using the Business Model Canvas (aka, 1-page business plan) can help simplify your business planning in a highly visual way while also saving you valuable time. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or an existing multinational corporation looking to change your existing model, it’s critical…
Delivery: Online. About this event: Workplace injuries are an important issue and can be costly for small business. Many employers do not understand their Health and Safety responsibilities and legal obligations. Please join Enterprise Toronto in this free webinar provided by Workplace Safety and Insurance…
Struggling with pricing your services effectively?Join special guest speaker Jenn Hudder for an insightful workshop where we'll dive deep into the art of pricing strategies. From understanding your value proposition to decoding customer perceptions, we'll tackle common challenges together and uncover the secrets to setting…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Location: Online. Often you will hear about needing to optimize for search engines or SEO. But what is it, and how does it impact your digital presence? In this virtual, online webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best…
“People don’t buy the best products; they buy the products they can understand the fastest." Think about the last time someone asked you "what do you do"? How did you answer it? As business owners, we get asked this all the time. If you're…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Delivery: Online About this event Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will…
Join guide Jenn Hudder for an insightful and interactive discussion on shifting your business from surviving to thriving! There will be opportunities for participants to share their challenges and insights, ask questions, and apply the ideas shared to their own businesses throughout the session.…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…
By eFIT Institute. Join us as three local entrepreneurs share their candid experiences navigating their mental health journey in the business world. Thrive: A Speaker Series The first event of a speaker series co-hosted by eFIT Institute and Dawson's Hot Sauce in support of…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Location: Online. During this webinar series that runs over three consecutive weeks, entrepreneurs will learn the importance of developing a strong business plan and what one needs to do to craft their own. Focusing on the Business Model Canvas, you will learn how to…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Are you looking for business accounting advice? When running your own business, you do it all. But when it comes to your finances, it may be a good idea to consult an accounting expert for help and advice especially if you’re just starting your venture.…
Delivery: Online. Join us to learn the fundamentals of your online web presence, and to make sure you are putting yourself in the best position possible! About this Event: Your customers are on the web. Having a strategy for your online presence allows you to…
Location: Online. This session dives into crucial legal aspects, from formation to daily operations. This session dives into crucial legal aspects, from formation to daily operations. Learn to steer clear of common pitfalls, navigate regulatory challenges, and ensure legal compliance. Equip yourself with the…
Event location: Online. Innovation starts with an idea - your idea. Are you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP).…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Delivery: Online (via ZOOM) Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. About this Event: Not understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom…
Delivery: Online Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program The presentation is geared towards small incorporated businesses and will provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system. During the seminar, the Liaison Officers will:
Location: Online. Are you working on a startup and trying to understand key financial concepts and terms? Need to raise funding or extend your existing financial runway during challenging economic times? Join us for an interactive webinar where you can get your banking questions…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Tired of the struggle when it comes to generating leads for your business? It's time for a change. Join guide Jenn Hudder for an insightful workshop where we'll shift your perspective on lead generation. Developing new leads is crucial for your business's success, and…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
Delivery: Online About this event Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will…
Location: Online. This financial literacy webinar will help you to review and change your cash management practices. You will learn how to spend less cash to operate the business. By the end of the presentation, you will be able to project and analyze the…
Delivery: Online This financial literacy webinar will help you determine when business expansion makes sense. It will also help you understand how to project growth and expansion for your small business. Lastly, after the presentation, you will know how to react when unexpected growth…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
Location: Online Advertising in the digital space can be complicated, especially with different ad formats, multiple platforms, budgeting, and running your own business! If you are not sure where to begin or are confused about what kind of ad to run, this session is…
Location: Online. Whether you are planning to hire foreign workers or you are interested in finding ways to retain your foreign workers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is available to offer you guidance. Learn more about the key concepts surrounding immigration and other…
Location: Online. Join us for an insightful webinar on "Expanding Canadian Businesses: Strategies for Success in Europe and the Middle East." We're pleased to host industry experts who bring a wealth of knowledge in international business. Whether you're exploring new markets or already have…
Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Are you held back by imposter syndrome, doubting your abilities, and feeling like a fraud? It's time to break free from this limiting mindset. Join us for an empowering workshop where we'll delve into what imposter syndrome is, how it manifests, and most importantly,…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
Are you looking for business accounting advice? When running your own business, you do it all. But when it comes to your finances, it may be a good idea to consult an accounting expert for help and advice especially if you’re just starting your venture.…
Location: Online. Often you will hear about needing to optimize for search engines or SEO. But what is it, and how does it impact your digital presence? In this virtual, online webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best…
Location: Online. For anyone developing a product line, there are so many questions about what to do. From regulatory requirements to best practices, from barcodes to beyond, this webinar will teach you what you need to take your product to market, whether it’s your…
Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…
“People don’t buy the best products; they buy the products they can understand the fastest." Think about the last time someone asked you "what do you do"? How did you answer it? As business owners, we get asked this all the time. If you're…
Location: Online. Did you know that on average, companies that export have 120% greater sales than non-exporters, are 13% more productive and experience double the rate of growth? Ontario’s “First Steps in Exporting” program helps companies that are new to exporting familiarize themselves with…
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