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SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:** 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. \n\n\n\nLearn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime!\n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online resource guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! \n\n\n\nJam-packed with information and resources for new business owners\, Ten Steps is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps available 24/7\, with both written and video resources available. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \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 Requirments\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\nTo access Ten Steps simply register by completing the form below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-42/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230705T100000
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SUMMARY:The Money Side of Business: Tools & Techniques for Managing Your Financials
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s financial management?\n\n\n\nWhat tools can help operate my business?\n\n\n\nHow do I determine if a product is profitable? What’s my most profitable product?\n\n\n\nWho are my most profitable customers?\n\n\n\nWhy do I need a budget?\n\n\n\nHow do I create and use a budget?\n\n\n\nWhat reports do I need?\n\n\n\nHow do I tell where my business is heading?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about the money side of business. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nAll speakers are registered Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) volunteering as part of CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program. All CPA members are professional financial experts who have a solid reputation and position of trust with Canadians. Their top priorities are protecting and acting in the public’s interest. They are active in their communities and have a long history of giving back. \n\n\n\nCPA Canada is working to address the growing social problem of financial literacy in Canada. Their mission is to deliver unbiased objective financial literacy education and information to improve the overall state of financial literacy in Canada. The information they provide is free\, unbiased\, functional\, and clear\, delivered at the grassroots level through their national CPA member network. \n\n\n\nFor more information about CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program\, please visit their website: https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/public-interest/financial-literacy
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/the-money-side-of-business-tools-techniques-for-managing-your-financials-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230706T110000
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UID:5411-1688637600-1688641200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing Essentials for Small Business 101
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nFor any new business\, growing your customer base is your top priority. Marketing is a critical piece of being found by your target audience\, converting those prospects to customers\, and keeping customers over the long term. This webinar will give you an introduction to the tips and tools you need to get your marketing started on the right foot. By the end of the presentation\, you will have everything you need to establish your brand\, identify and reach your target audience\, get your small business found by your prospects\, and drive new sales through the groundwork of establishing your small business’s marketing presence. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nHave I clearly defined my brand purpose?\n\n\n\nWhat is a core value proposition?\n\n\n\nHow do I know who my customers are and how do I reach them?\n\n\n\nHow do I get my small business noticed on Google?\n\n\n\nHow do I create effective paid digital and social ads?\n\n\n\nWhat digital presence can I establish for my brand?\n\n\n\nIs my website as effective as it needs to be?\n\n\n\nWhat social platforms should I leverage? How do I effectively engage on social media?\n\n\n\nWhat non-digital marketing channels should I consider?\n\n\n\nWhere can my small business be found?\n\n\n\nHow do I grow loyalty from existing customers?\n\n\n\nWhat tools and resources can I use today to help market & advertise my small business?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about marketing and advertising for your small business. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio:\n\n\n\nThis session will be presented by Vicki Waschkowski\, founder of Hook Marketing. \n\n\n\nHook Marketing is a boutique agency offering customized support to small and mid-sized businesses\, across all aspects of strategic planning\, branding\, website development\, digital marketing\, social media management\, and more. \n\n\n\nVicki is also a marketing professor at Mohawk College\, a post-grad social media professor at Seneca\, and a Chartered Marketer curriculum developer & instructor for the Canadian Marketing Association. \n\n\n\nVicki’s experience has spanned over 20 years\, on the leadership teams of some of Canada’s biggest marketing agencies and corporate franchises. She effectively applies big-agency and corporate insights to small business setup and success. \n\n\n\nIf you require accommodation\, please notify us by email at least 4 weeks before the event date at etoronto@toronto.ca. To cancel the accommodation\, we require 5 business days’ notice before the event date.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/marketing-essentials-for-small-business-101-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T110000
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CREATED:20230704T142612Z
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UID:5412-1688724000-1688727600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:How to Do Business with the Government of Canada
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online (via WebEx) \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nThe Government of Canada purchases $22 billion of goods and services each year. This webinar provides key information about how to sell to the Government of Canada that will help you learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nFind out whether the Government of Canada buys your goods or service\n\n\n\nUnderstand the contracting process\n\n\n\nRegister in supplier databases\n\n\n\nBuild networks and promote your business\n\n\n\nSearch for opportunities\n\n\n\nTake advantage of the procurement information on Buyandsell.gc.ca\n\n\n\nUnderstand the security clearance process\n\n\n\nBid on opportunities\n\n\n\n\nThe focus of this session will be on supporting diverse and underrepresented equity-deserving businesses and highlighting emerging opportunities through federal and community programs and services. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how to do business with the Government of Canada. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio:\n\n\n\nThe speakers are from Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region (PAC-OR). They deliver seminars that assist and inform suppliers on how to do business with the Government of Canada\, how to navigate the federal procurement system\, and how to utilize www.buyandsell.gc.ca and canadabuys.canada.ca\, the federal procurement websites. \n\n\n\nProcurement Assistance Canada (PAC) – Ontario Region was established in August 2006 within Public Services and Procurement Canada to support the Government of Canada’s commitment to a procurement system open to small and medium and regionally based businesses. PAC’s mandate is to ensure fairness\, openness\, and transparency in federal government procurement. \n\n\n\nIf you require accommodation\, please notify us by email at least 4 weeks before the event date at etoronto@toronto.ca. To cancel the accommodation\, we require 5 business days’ notice before the event date.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-do-business-with-the-government-of-canada-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230707T193000
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CREATED:20230704T135510Z
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UID:5398-1688752800-1688758200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:** 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. \n\n\n\nLearn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime!\n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online resource guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! \n\n\n\nJam-packed with information and resources for new business owners\, Ten Steps is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps available 24/7\, with both written and video resources available. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \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 Requirments\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\nTo access Ten Steps simply register by completing the form below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-47/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T113000
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CREATED:20230704T142716Z
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UID:5413-1688981400-1688988600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:T2 Corporation Tax Literacy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nPresented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program \n\n\n\nThe presentation is geared towards small incorporated businesses and will provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system. \n\n\n\nDuring the seminar\, the Liaison Officers will: \n\n\n\n\nExplain common tax errors\n\n\n\nDemonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries\n\n\n\nProvide information on various tools and services offered by the CRA\n\n\n\nExplain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/t2-corporation-tax-literacy-seminar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T135229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T135229Z
UID:5394-1688995800-1689001200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:** 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. \n\n\n\nLearn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime!\n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online resource guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! \n\n\n\nJam-packed with information and resources for new business owners\, Ten Steps is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps available 24/7\, with both written and video resources available. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \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 Requirments\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\nTo access Ten Steps simply register by completing the form below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-43/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T135928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T135928Z
UID:5403-1689069600-1689075000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:eCommerce 101: What\, Why\, and How (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online (via ZOOM) \n\n\n\nMore consumers than ever before are turning to online shopping for greater convenience\, safety\, and variety.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event:\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, the Toronto Digital Service Squad will teach you the basic steps to setting up an online store. We will cover everything from what you need to prepare before launching a store\, to choosing an e-commerce platform\, to providing excellent customer service online. You’ll finish this session feeling excited about how e-commerce can help you reach new customers and expand into different markets. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is e-commerce\, why it’s important\, and the benefits of selling online\n\n\n\nWhat platforms are available and how to pick the right one for you\n\n\n\nThe basics of inventory management\, choosing the right solution and streamlining point-of-sale for both in-store and online\n\n\n\nOptimizing your website content\, choosing the right themes\, and the basics of search engine optimization (SEO)\n\n\n\nHow to set up secure payments and various shipping options & costs\n\n\n\nLook at the basics of driving traffic to your store and boost sales through a variety of digital marketing channels\n\n\n\nHow to provide excellent customer service throughout the e-commerce purchase funnel\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn why you should consider e-commerce for your business and how you can easily get started.\n\n\n\n\nTo join this webinar please register below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ecommerce-101-what-why-and-how-webinar-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T141614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T141617Z
UID:5407-1689102000-1689107400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget (Online Event) \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nWhether 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 so in this fast-paced\, intermediate-level webinar. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nThe options for advertising on Facebook and Instagram\n\n\n\nHow the Facebook and Instagram algorithms work\, so your content can cut through and be seen\, even without spending money\n\n\n\nHow to decide when to boost a post\, and how much to spend\n\n\n\nHow to target your ads to your ideal customer or client based on demographics\, geographic area\, and more\n\n\n\nHow to create successful written copy and imagery for Facebook and Instagram ads\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for small businesses in Ontario. Participate online for free\, using your preferred device (laptop\, smartphone or tablet). All you need is a fast internet connection and free webinar software. Download details will be provided after registration. \n\n\n\nWebinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants. \n\n\n\nEveryone who registers for this webinar will be entered into a draw to win a free eBook copy of See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing. The winners will be chosen at random and announced during the workshop\, and you have to be in attendance to claim your prize.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/facebook-and-instagram-advertising-on-a-small-budget-webinar-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T142841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T142841Z
UID:5414-1689156000-1689159600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Financial Statements for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow’s my business doing?\n\n\n\nDid we make money this year?\n\n\n\nWhat does my P&L tell me?\n\n\n\nWhy do I need a balance sheet?\n\n\n\nWhere is my cash coming from? Where is my cash going to?\n\n\n\nWhy isn’t my cash equal to my profit?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how to understand financial statements for small business. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nAll speakers are registered Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) volunteering as part of CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program. All CPA members are professional financial experts who have a solid reputation and position of trust with Canadians. Their top priorities are protecting and acting in the public’s interest. They are active in their communities and have a long history of giving back. \n\n\n\nCPA Canada is working to address the growing social problem of financial literacy in Canada. Their mission is to deliver unbiased objective financial literacy education and information to improve the overall state of financial literacy in Canada. The information they provide is free\, unbiased\, functional\, and clear\, delivered at the grassroots level through their national CPA member network. \n\n\n\nFor more information about CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program\, please visit their website: https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/public-interest/financial-literacy
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/understanding-financial-statements-for-small-business-owners-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T143058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T143059Z
UID:5415-1689163200-1689166800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Demystifying ChatGPT: Unlocking the Potential of AI Technology
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: (Online) \n\n\n\nAs ChatGPT becomes the new buzzword in technology\, there’s no denying the fear and concern about its potential to replace human work. Learn and embrace this cutting-edge tool that may soon become as commonplace as internet search\, word processing and email. \n\n\n\nJoin Will LeGrand\, our local Bruce County Digital Mainstreet representative\, to discover how ChatGPT can accelerate tasks\, enhance productivity and automate your administrative work\, all while empowering your creativity and problem-solving skills. \n\n\n\nDigital Main Street \n\n\n\nWill LeGrand is the Digital Main Street representative for Bruce County. As our area’s Digital Service Squad Member\, he provides free one-on-one support to local businesses looking to develop their use of digital marketing and technology. With his guidance\, businesses can confidently navigate the digital landscape\, refining their strategies and unlocking new avenues for growth.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/demystifying-chatgpt-unlocking-the-potential-of-ai-technology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T141812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T141813Z
UID:5408-1689188400-1689193800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:TikTok for Small Business (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:TikTok for Small Business (Online Event) \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nTikTok has taken the social media world by storm. Sure\, the video-sharing platform is full of funny pet videos and the latest dance trends\, but it can also be a great place to engage with your customers or clients. This beginner-level workshop will cover the fundamentals of TikTok and how you can use it to build a following for your small business. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow TikTok works\n\n\n\nThe key differences between a personal account and a business account\, plus how to set up a business account for success and optimize your profile\n\n\n\nHow to discover popular content (including memes and trends) that you can leverage for your own posts\n\n\n\nIdeas for creating captivating videos for your small business (with lots of examples)\n\n\n\nTop strategies for landing on the For You page\n\n\n\nHow to use hashtags to boost your discoverability\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for small businesses in Ontario. Participate online for free\, using your preferred device (laptop\, smartphone or tablet). All you need is a fast internet connection and free webinar software. Download details will be provided after registration. \n\n\n\nWebinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants. \n\n\n\nEveryone who registers for this webinar will be entered into a draw to win a free eBook copy of See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing. The winners will be chosen at random and announced during the workshop\, and you have to be in attendance to claim your prize.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/tiktok-for-small-business-webinar-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T144040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T144040Z
UID:5416-1689246000-1689249600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Service Canada: Free Hiring Platform & Other Supports for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nLearn how to access Service Canada programs and services as an employer or a business. \n\n\n\nThis session will include: \n\n\n\nTopic #1: Free Hiring Platform and other supports for businesses and workers \n\n\n\n\nFree job postings on the Job Bank\n\n\n\nEmployer’s responsibilities on Social Insurance Number\n\n\n\nResources for Businesses and their workers:\n\n\n\n\nwww.Canada.ca for individuals\, self-employed\, employers\, and businesses \n\n\n\n\nBusiness Benefits Finder\n\n\n\nEmployer Contact Centre\n\n\n\nSupports for workers: Request a call back and other call centres\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcome: \n\n\n\n\nNew initiatives/programs for businesses\, employers\, and self-employed\n\n\n\nAdvertising for jobs via our federal government job bank\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nCitizen Services Specialist\, Service Canada.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/service-canada-free-hiring-platform-other-supports-for-small-businesses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230713T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T140416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T140417Z
UID:5405-1689247800-1689251400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Steppingstones of E-Commerce: Part 1 – Expanding into E-Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nExplore how to maximize your online presence by leveraging an e-commerce solution. Get e-commerce ready with Digital Main Street!\n\n\n\nIn an evolving digital world\, e-commerce dependency is prominent and driving growth for small businesses. The series\, Steppingstones of E-Commerce breaks down the state of the industry and explores how to maximize your online presence by leveraging an e-commerce solution. \n\n\n\nPart 1 – Expanding into E-Commerce will cover the importance of the modern e-commerce landscape\, establishing your digital hub\, and how to get e-commerce ready as Digital Main Street supports your small business journey.   \n\n\n\nWhat will you gain insight into?   \n\n\n\n\nThe value and evolution of modern e-commerce  \n\n\n\nThe importance of having a digital presence  \n\n\n\nHow small businesses can and should maximize their digital presence  \n\n\n\nHow to establish your digital hub  \n\n\n\nHow to get e-commerce ready  \n\n\n\nHow Digital Main Street programs can support   
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/steppingstones-of-e-commerce-part-1-expanding-into-e-commerce-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230714T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230714T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T144300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T144302Z
UID:5418-1689327000-1689334200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nPresented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program \n\n\n\nThis 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 provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system. \n\n\n\nDuring the seminar\, the Liaison Officers will: \n\n\n\n\nExplain common tax errors\n\n\n\nDemonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries\n\n\n\nProvide information on various tools and services offered by the CRA\n\n\n\nExplain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/t1-general-small-business-tax-literacy-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T135613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T135614Z
UID:5400-1689357600-1689363000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:** 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. \n\n\n\nLearn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime!\n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online resource guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! \n\n\n\nJam-packed with information and resources for new business owners\, Ten Steps is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps available 24/7\, with both written and video resources available. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \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 Requirments\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\nTo access Ten Steps simply register by completing the form below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-48/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T135340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T135341Z
UID:5395-1689600600-1689606000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:** 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. \n\n\n\nLearn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime!\n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online resource guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! \n\n\n\nJam-packed with information and resources for new business owners\, Ten Steps is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps available 24/7\, with both written and video resources available. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \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 Requirments\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\nTo access Ten Steps simply register by completing the form below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-44/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T144442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T144443Z
UID:5240-1689674400-1689681600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Business Planning for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nThis webinar is aimed at entrepreneurs in the early stages of small business development who are looking at various types of business models and trying to determine where to start. By the end of this presentation\, you will understand how to determine if your business idea is feasible\, create a business plan\, perform market research for your business plan\, interpret your idea into a realistic financial plan\, and take the next steps to get your business off the paper and into reality. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is a business plan?\n\n\n\nHow do I determine if my business idea is worth pursuing? How can I assess it?\n\n\n\nWhere do I start in creating a business plan? What should and shouldn’t I include?\n\n\n\nHow do I determine the market size\, addressable market\, and target market?\n\n\n\nWhat is a SWOT analysis and why is it important?\n\n\n\nHow do I accurately reflect the financial aspects of my small business in my plan?\n\n\n\nWhat stage am I in now and what should I do next?\n\n\n\nWhat resources are available to help me with my business planning?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn all about business planning for your small business or start-up. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nKaren Fischer is the co-founder of RK Fischer & Associates\, a business coaching and consulting business\, operating since January 2010. Karen started the business after 20 years of success in marketing\, sales\, channel development and general management in the high-tech\, business services and manufacturing sectors. She held management or executive roles for companies\, such as Cognos\, Entrust\, Mitel\, Siemens\, and Pitney Bowes. In the last six years of her career\, before starting RK Fischer & Associates with her business partner\, Karen held start-up Executive roles that included helping with plans for financing and acquisition for the businesses she worked. Based on this experience\, Karen found the consulting industry underserved the small business market and decided there was a need to fill this hole. \n\n\n\nKaren is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Business Advisory Centre of Durham Region and volunteered as a mentor for several of their programs. She served on Membership\, Marketing\, and Event Committees for the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and was responsible for helping develop their Professional Development Series. Upon moving to Sarnia\, ON\, Karen served as a Board Member for two years for the Sarnia Chamber of Commerce and has taught several online business courses at Lambton\, Mohawk\, and Algonquin Colleges.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/business-planning-for-small-business-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T144714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T144737Z
UID:5419-1689760800-1689764400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Growth and Expansion: How to Best Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nThis 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 occurs. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat are the best reasons to grow a business?\n\n\n\nWhen is the best time to grow a business?\n\n\n\nHow do we plan for growth and expansion?\n\n\n\nWhat are the financial implications of growth? How much cash will we need to expand?\n\n\n\nWill growing my business increase my profits?\n\n\n\nWhat happens if we get unexpected growth?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how to best grow your small business. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nAll speakers are registered Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) volunteering as part of CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program. All CPA members are professional financial experts who have a solid reputation and position of trust with Canadians. Their top priorities are protecting and acting in the public’s interest. They are active in their communities and have a long history of giving back. \n\n\n\nCPA Canada is working to address the growing social problem of financial literacy in Canada. Their mission is to deliver unbiased objective financial literacy education and information to improve the overall state of financial literacy in Canada. The information they provide is free\, unbiased\, functional\, and clear\, delivered at the grassroots level through their national CPA member network. \n\n\n\nFor more information about CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program\, please visit their website: https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/public-interest/financial-literacy
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/growth-and-expansion-how-to-best-grow-your-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T142045Z
UID:5409-1689793200-1689798600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:How to Efficiently Plan Your Content for Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Social media is a powerful tool for small businesses\, but it can also be overwhelming. This beginner-level webinar will teach you how to create a content plan that will help you stay organized and on top of your social media efforts. You’ll learn how to create and repurpose content in a way that is efficient and effective\, and how to share it across different social media channels in a way that will help you reach your target audience. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to help small business owners make the most of their social media efforts and increase their online presence and engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to efficiently plan your content for social media and grow your business. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to create 3 months’ worth of posts for social media in one sitting\n\n\n\nTactics and ideas for repurposing content\, so creating content doesn’t become your full-time job\n\n\n\nHow to share content across different social media channels without just copying and pasting\n\n\n\nHow to build (and populate) an editorial calendar\n\n\n\nHow to create and reuse “evergreen” content\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for small businesses in Ontario. Participate online for free\, using your preferred device (laptop\, smartphone or tablet). All you need is a fast internet connection and free webinar software. Download details will be provided after registration. \n\n\n\nWebinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants. \n\n\n\nEveryone who registers for this webinar will be entered into a draw to win a free eBook copy of See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing. The winners will be chosen at random and announced during the workshop\, and you have to be in attendance to claim your prize.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-efficiently-plan-your-content-for-social-media-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T144953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T144954Z
UID:5421-1689847200-1689852600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Insurance for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhy do I need business insurance?\n\n\n\nWhat types of business insurance exist?\n\n\n\nWhat are the right ones for my small business?\n\n\n\nWhat questions should I ask insurance professionals to make sure my needs are met?\n\n\n\nWhat other resources should I consider to ensure I get the right insurance policy?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn all about insurance for your small business. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nAnne Marie Thomas is Director of Consumer & Industry Relations for the Insurance Bureau of Canada in Ontario. Anne Marie has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has worked for some of Canada’s largest insurance companies and has extensive underwriting & management experience in Personal and Commercial Lines. \n\n\n\nShe was also a licenced personal and commercial insurance broker. She is experienced in the online insurance aggregator business where she engaged with consumers answering many of their insurance concerns. Anne Marie has many years of experience as an insurance spokesperson in television\, radio\, print & social media. \n\n\n\nEstablished in 1964\, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national industry association representing Canada’s private home\, auto and business insurers. Its member companies represent the vast majority of the Canadian property and casualty (P&C) insurance market. IBC works on a number of fronts to increase public understanding of home\, auto\, and business insurance. \n\n\n\nPublic understanding is also fostered through IBC’s five regional consumer centres\, where trained personnel with years of industry and government relations’ experience answer tens of thousands of consumer inquiries each year.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/insurance-for-small-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T140549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T140550Z
UID:5406-1689852600-1689856200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Steppingstones of E-Commerce: Part 2 – Modernizing Your E-Commerce (Digital) Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nExplore how to maximize your online presence by leveraging an e-commerce solution. Get e-commerce ready with Digital Main Street!\n\n\n\nIn an evolving digital world\, e-commerce dependency is prominent and driving growth for small businesses. The series\, Steppingstones of E-Commerce breaks down the state of the industry and explores how to maximize your online presence by leveraging an e-commerce solution. \n\n\n\nPart 2 – Modernizing Your E-Commerce (Digital) Infrastructure will cover how to maintain\, manage\, and modernize your digital hub while centralizing your online community.    \n\n\n\nWhat will you gain insight into?   \n\n\n\n\nKeeping up with e-commerce and maintaining an online presence\n\n\n\nConnecting with your customer and engaging your online community through e-commerce\n\n\n\nAccessibility through e-commerce\n\n\n\nManaging an evolving digital strategy\n\n\n\nHow Digital Main Street programs can help
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/steppingstones-of-e-commerce-part-2-modernizing-your-e-commerce-digital-infrastructure-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T135654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T135654Z
UID:5401-1689962400-1689967800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:** 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. \n\n\n\nLearn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime!\n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online resource guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! \n\n\n\nJam-packed with information and resources for new business owners\, Ten Steps is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps available 24/7\, with both written and video resources available. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \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 Requirments\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\nTo access Ten Steps simply register by completing the form below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-49/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T145253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T145317Z
UID:5422-1690192800-1690196400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:How to Start an Ethnic Food Business: Opportunities & Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nThis webinar will show you the practical steps to take to develop your ethnic food business in the Canadian food market. You will learn about the landscape of the ethnic food segment in Toronto and surrounding communities; what the opportunities and challenges are within this sector; how to effectively communicate your offering; how to find packagers\, equipment\, and suppliers; how to navigate distribution channels; what to consider when setting your price; what you need to do before you begin operating; why insurance is especially important in the food industry; and\, how to draw in the right consumer for your food product and/or service. By the end of this presentation\, you will understand the groundwork to launch your business and know what to do every step of the way. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat do I need to consider when planning my ethnic food small business?\n\n\n\nWhat has happened with the ethnic food sector recently? What can I expect over the next decade?\n\n\n\nWhat opportunities and challenges can I expect?\n\n\n\nWhat should I consider when setting up a location?\n\n\n\nWhere do I get my equipment and ingredients?\n\n\n\nHow do I find someone to package my food product?\n\n\n\nWhat licensing and regulatory requirements apply to my small business?\n\n\n\nHow do I set my prices correctly? How do I figure out what my retail price should be?\n\n\n\nWhat are distribution channels? How do I get my ethnic food product on the shelf?\n\n\n\nHow do I get consumers coming to my ethnic food business?\n\n\n\nWhy do I need insurance for a food business?\n\n\n\nNow that my ethnic food business is launched\, what do I do each day?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn all about how to start an ethnic food business. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nB. K. Sethi is the president of B K Sethi Marketing Ltd.\, which he started in 1982\, as a food broker\, importer\, distributor\, and marketer of authentic brands of multicultural foods from around the world. B. K. Sethi has an MBA in marketing with over 35 years of experience in food and beverage importing\, distribution\, and marketing. He has consulted with many multinationals\, including Unilever\, Kraft Heinz\, Robin Hood Multifood\, Dairy Farmers of Canada\, and several foreign trade promotion consulates.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-start-an-ethnic-food-business-opportunities-challenges/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T135355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T135356Z
UID:5396-1690205400-1690210800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:** 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. \n\n\n\nLearn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime!\n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online resource guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! \n\n\n\nJam-packed with information and resources for new business owners\, Ten Steps is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps available 24/7\, with both written and video resources available. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \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 Requirments\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\nTo access Ten Steps simply register by completing the form below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-45/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T140227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T140227Z
UID:5404-1690279200-1690284600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nAdvertising 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 for you!\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, the Digital Service Squad from Toronto will share key insights into Google Ads\, Facebook Ads\, and Instagram Ads. \n\n\n\nYou will learn about: \n\n\n\n\nGoogle Ads\n\n\n\nFacebook ads\n\n\n\nFacebook pixel\n\n\n\nInstagram ads\n\n\n\nTargeting audiences\n\n\n\nWhich ads to run for your business\n\n\n\nKey terminology in ad platforms\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn why you should consider paid advertising for your business and how you can easily get started. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance on Zoom for this meeting by clicking on the Register Now button below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/the-importance-of-paid-advertising-in-a-digital-space-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T150538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T150539Z
UID:5426-1690452000-1690455600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Money: What Lenders and Investors Want
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online \n\n\n\nThis 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 to lenders and investors. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhy will I need additional financing and capital?\n\n\n\nWhat are the typical sources for financing? What are the advantages and disadvantages of them?\n\n\n\nHow are lenders and investors different?\n\n\n\nWhy do I need a business plan and how do I create one?\n\n\n\nWhat are leverage ratios and how should I use them?\n\n\n\nHow do leverage ratios vary between business types?\n\n\n\nHow do lenders look at my business?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn what lenders and investors want and how to get money for your small business. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nAll speakers are registered Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) volunteering as part of CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program. All CPA members are professional financial experts who have a solid reputation and position of trust with Canadians. Their top priorities are protecting and acting in the public’s interest. They are active in their communities and have a long history of giving back. \n\n\n\nCPA Canada is working to address the growing social problem of financial literacy in Canada. Their mission is to deliver unbiased objective financial literacy education and information to improve the overall state of financial literacy in Canada. The information they provide is free\, unbiased\, functional\, and clear\, delivered at the grassroots level through their national CPA member network. \n\n\n\nFor more information about CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program\, please visit their website: https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/public-interest/financial-literacy
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/getting-money-what-lenders-and-investors-want/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T135722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T135723Z
UID:5402-1690567200-1690572600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:** 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. \n\n\n\nLearn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime!\n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online resource guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! \n\n\n\nJam-packed with information and resources for new business owners\, Ten Steps is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps available 24/7\, with both written and video resources available. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \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 Requirments\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\nTo access Ten Steps simply register by completing the form below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-50/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230731T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230704T135415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T135416Z
UID:5397-1690810200-1690815600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:** 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. \n\n\n\nLearn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime!\n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online resource guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! \n\n\n\nJam-packed with information and resources for new business owners\, Ten Steps is broken down into 10 easy-to-follow steps available 24/7\, with both written and video resources available. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \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 Requirments\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\nTo access Ten Steps simply register by completing the form below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-46/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230801T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153223
CREATED:20230725T154356Z
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SUMMARY:Optimizing for Search Engines-Understanding SEO Basics
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nOften you will hear about needing to optimize for search engines or SEO. But what is it\, and how does it impact your digital presence?\n\n\n\nIn this virtual\, online webinar\, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best tactics you as a business can use towards increasing your ranking in the search engine result pages. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is SEO?\n\n\n\nImportance of keywords\n\n\n\nCopywriting for SEO\n\n\n\nOn-page tactics\n\n\n\nOff-page tactics\n\n\n\nTechnical SEO\n\n\n\nAuditing your website for search engines\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn why you should consider e-commerce for your business and how you can easily get started.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/optimizing-for-search-engines-understanding-seo-basics-4/
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