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SUMMARY:Is There an Imposter Among Us? Hardly!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an empowering workshop where we’ll delve into what imposter syndrome is\, how it manifests\, and most importantly\, how to overcome it. Discover strategies to separate imposter syndrome from your true self and harness its power for personal and professional growth. Don’t let self-doubt hold you back any longer – reserve your spot now and reclaim your confidence! \n\n\n\nJenn Hudder – Entrepreneur Coach \n\n\n\nMeet Jenn Hudder\, your guide to sustainable entrepreneurial success. As an experienced entrepreneur and coach\, Jenn brings a wealth of firsthand knowledge and expertise to each workshop. With a passion for empowering small business owners\, Jenn specializes in unlocking untapped potential and navigating the path to success. \n\n\n\nKnown for her dynamic coaching style\, Jenn seamlessly combines her entrepreneurial journey with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by small business owners. Join Jenn on a transformative journey\, where she’ll share practical insights\, strategies\, and a roadmap to guide you towards unlocking your business’s full potential. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This session will be delivered virtually. A Zoom invitation link will be sent to you in the registration confirmation email. Please be sure to check your email after registering. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/is-there-an-imposter-among-us-hardly/
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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! Now available in over 120+ languages. \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-113/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240611T090000
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UID:5759-1718096400-1718107200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Access To Professionals (Accounting): Virtual Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for business accounting advice? \n\n\n\nWhen 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. An accountant can assist you with tracking and analyzing your finances and keeping your records up-to-date and accurate. But\, it all starts with asking the right questions. \n\n\n\nThe Access to Professionals series provides an opportunity for you to meet with a professional accountant for a 30-minute\, one-on-one meeting and allows you to ask any of those burning questions you may have about your business. \n\n\n\nA to P business accounting professionals can address most common questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nWill the structure of my business affect the way I file taxes?\n\n\n\nWhy do I need a business number?\n\n\n\nDo I need to register for a GST/HST number?\n\n\n\nHow much of my income will go to taxes?\n\n\n\nWill I have to pay into the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)?\n\n\n\nIf I work from home\, can I expense my mortgage?\n\n\n\nHow should I claim business mileage?\n\n\n\nDo I need receipts to file taxes?\n\n\n\nWhat happens when my business has losses?\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Access to Professionals program please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/access-to-professionals-2/ \n\n\n\nHow to book a session: \n\n\n\nSessions are free (Zoom\, phone)\, booked in 30-minute intervals (9 am-12 pm). \n\n\n\nThose wishing to participate MUST complete the form found by clicking on the “Register Now” button below. Once received\, a Hamilton Business Centre representative will then reach out to schedule your 30-minute\, one-on-one meeting time.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/access-to-professionals-accounting-virtual-sessions-31/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
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UID:6049-1718100000-1718105400@investinhamilton.ca
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\nRegister today!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/optimizing-for-search-engines-understanding-seo-basics-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T003000
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UID:6042-1718152200-1718190000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready for Import & Export
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nFor 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 or traded internationally. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat do I need to consider to ensure my product is market-ready?\n\n\n\nWhy do I need a barcode? What is required to get started?\n\n\n\nI want to export my product. What do I need to do?\n\n\n\nWhat other services should I be considering for the development of my product(s)?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn what you need for your product business to be ready for the market\, as well as for import and export. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nAlain Picard is an Advisor with the Community Engagement team at GS1 Canada\, which was created in early 2022 with the main objective of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs to get their products to market quickly and efficiently. \n\n\n\nPart of his mandate is to work closely with various trade\, economic and educational associations and institutes to support\, educate and familiarize their members and/or clients with GS1 Global Standards\, emphasizing the importance of minimizing start-up and scale-up hurdles along the way. As a previous business owner in Wholesale Packaging & Distribution\, Alain Picard truly enjoys sharing his experience and building relationships. \n\n\n\nRegister below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/barcodes-and-beyond-what-you-need-to-be-market-ready-for-import-export-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T150000
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CREATED:20240528T144355Z
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UID:6060-1718285400-1718290800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Learn How to Scale\, Package\, and Market a Food Product
DESCRIPTION: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? \n\n\n\nWhether you are a restaurant owner\, selling from a local farmer’s market\, or a foodie making and baking from home – this free 5-part video series will help get your favourite recipe retail ready! Led by Business Coach\, Professor\, Six Figure Entrepreneur\, and Top 20 Under 40\, Nicole Haney. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to The Food and Beverage Industry\n\n\n\nPackaging and Labelling Your Food Product\n\n\n\nMaking Your Food Product More Attractive to Retailers\n\n\n\nHow to Approach and Secure Retailers\n\n\n\nSupporting In-store Sales and Scaling Your Food Business\n\n\n\n\nPlease note this is a virtual resource\, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the free 5-part video training series and quizzes\, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to the videos.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/learn-how-to-scale-package-and-market-a-food-product-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240614T103000
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UID:6052-1718355600-1718361000@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! Now available in over 120+ languages. \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-109/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240617T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240528T144119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T144120Z
UID:6057-1718631000-1718636400@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! Now available in over 120+ languages. \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-114/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240531T115007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T115443Z
UID:6063-1718712000-1718713800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Creating a One Liner for Your Business - Capture The Most Peoples's Attention Without Boring Them
DESCRIPTION:“People don’t buy the best products; they buy the products they can understand the fastest.”\n\n\n\nThink about the last time someone asked you “what do you do”? How did you answer it? \n\n\n\nAs business owners\, we get asked this all the time. If you’re like most people\, you probably started off by saying something like “my family started the business twenty years ago and then I got involved ….” or maybe you said something like “well\, it’s complicated”. \n\n\n\nEven if you didn’t answer exactly like above\, chances are you answered the question in such a confusing way the person you’re talking to forgot what you said two minutes later. When you don’t have a clear answer to the question “what do you do” it’s almost like asking someone to come into the door of your business and then turning them around and shoving them right back out. \n\n\n\nIf you don’t answer the question\, “what do you do” in a simple way\, people will forget about what you said the second you stop talking. Why? Because you haven’t told them the problem that you solve or how you make their life better. You haven’t answered that question in such a way that peaks people’s interest and makes them curious about your brand. \n\n\n\nIn this short lunchtime session hosted by the Hamilton Business Centre\, we’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\nwhat is a one liner and why you need one for your business\n\n\n\nhow to effectively write a compelling one liner for your business that captures the most people’s attention without boring them\n\n\n\nhow to use a one line to position your business so people immediately know the problem you solve and how it will make their life better\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: This session will be delivered virtually. A Zoom invitation link will be sent to you in the registration confirmation email. Please be sure to check your email after registering. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/creating-a-one-liner-for-your-business-capture-the-most-peopless-attention-without-boring-them-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240528T135828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T135828Z
UID:6043-1718791200-1718798400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:First Steps in Exporting: From Starting Out to Getting a Buyer
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nDid 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? \n\n\n\nOntario’s “First Steps in Exporting” program helps companies that are new to exporting familiarize themselves with key steps in growing your international sales in the U.S. and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe Ontario Ministry of Economic Development\, Job Creation and Trade want to support your small business by showing you the first steps in exporting. By the end of this webinar\, you will be more familiar with the path to take to grow your international sales with expert advice from the Government of Ontario. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I know if I’m ready to export?\n\n\n\nWhat kind of market research should I do? Where do I find that information?\n\n\n\nWhat are the financial and logistical implications to consider before exporting?\n\n\n\nI’m ready to enter international markets. How do I find a buyer outside of Canada?\n\n\n\nWhat is an elevator pitch? When can I use it?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how to get started exporting to global markets. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nNick Furneaux is a Senior Export Advisor at Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development\, Job Creation & Trade\, where he provides programs and services offered by the Ontario government to support businesses looking to start or expand their international exporting capabilities. Nick has been with the Ontario Public Service for 18 years\, starting with the Ministry of Research & Innovation in 2006. In 2012\, he led the Risk Capital Attraction Unit for Ontario’s International Trade Division of the Ministry of Economic Development & Innovation\, soliciting foreign venture capital funds to establish themselves in Ontario. \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Nick assisted with the development of the Export Growth Action Plan initiative under Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development\, Job Creation & Trade to increase the size and scale of Ontario companies looking to export globally. Born and raised in downtown Toronto\, Nick has a BA honours from Carleton University and an MA from the University of Toronto\, both in International Relations History. \n\n\n\nRegister below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/first-steps-in-exporting-from-starting-out-to-getting-a-buyer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240528T143822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T143822Z
UID:6053-1718960400-1718965800@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! Now available in over 120+ languages. \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-110/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240528T140206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T140206Z
UID:6044-1718964000-1718967600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Privacy and Your Business: An Introduction to PIPEDA
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) provides information to help businesses comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and better protect the privacy of Canadians\, their clients\, and customers. This information session will provide an overview of PIPEDA and its 10 Privacy Principles\, illustrating how these principles apply to businesses and answering questions regarding Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)?\n\n\n\nWhat are the privacy responsibilities of small businesses?\n\n\n\nHow can the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada assist small businesses comply with privacy legislation?\n\n\n\nWhat are the 10 Privacy Principles of PIPEDA?\n\n\n\nHow might these 10 Privacy Principles apply to my small business?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an overview of PIPEDA to better understand how privacy laws might impact your small business. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nThe Privacy Commissioner of Canada is an Agent of Parliament whose mission is to protect and promote privacy rights of individuals. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) oversees compliance with the Privacy Act\, which covers the personal information-handling practices of federal government departments and agencies\, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)\, Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law. \n\n\n\nKelly O’Hearn is an Advisor with OPC’s Business Advisory Directorate since 2020. She possesses over 12 years of experience working with federal privacy legislation. \n\n\n\nIn her current role with OPC\, Kelly works closely with individual businesses to provide practical\, meaningful advice and guidance on their personal information handling practices. She enjoys working with businesses of all shapes and sizes through presentations\, Privacy Clinics\, and consultations to help them better comply with PIPEDA. \n\n\n\nRegister below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/privacy-and-your-business-an-introduction-to-pipeda/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240528T144156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T144156Z
UID:6058-1719235800-1719241200@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! Now available in over 120+ languages. \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-115/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240625T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240528T142052Z
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UID:6050-1719309600-1719315000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Web Presence 101 – Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn the fundamentals of your online web presence\, and to make sure you are putting yourself in the best position possible!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event:\n\n\n\nYour customers are on the web. Having a strategy for your online presence allows you to market your small business online so customers can easily find you. In this workshop hosted by the Toronto Digital Service Squad\, we’ll discuss the importance of getting your business online and where to start with developing your online presence. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is web presence and what platforms you can use to set up your website\n\n\n\nHow to create a professionally-designed\, responsive website for your business\n\n\n\nHow to optimize website content to improve your search engine ranking (SEO)\n\n\n\nSetting up your Google My Business listing and other online directories\n\n\n\nGetting started with social media\n\n\n\nHow email marketing can grow your business and encourage repeat customers\n\n\n\nDeveloping a cohesive brand voice online\n\n\n\nEngaging with customers virtually and building relationships on the web\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how to build the foundation for your business’s web presence. \n\n\n\nTo join this webinar – register below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/web-presence-101-ensuring-your-foundation-is-set-webinar-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240226T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T154501Z
UID:5892-1719392400-1719399600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar (Virtual)
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\n\n\n\n\nAdvanced registration is required. If you are running late or unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/t1-general-small-business-tax-literacy-seminar-virtual-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240528T140449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T140449Z
UID:6045-1719396000-1719399600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Why Financial Ratios Matter: How to Know if You're Turning a Profit
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nThis financial literacy webinar will show you how to calculate key financial ratios and understand the meaning of the calculations. By the end of the session\, you will be able to interpret the results to become better managers of your small business. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow profitable is my business?\n\n\n\nHow do my profits compare to the industry?\n\n\n\nWhat’s the trend in my profits?\n\n\n\nHow quickly are we growing?\n\n\n\nCan we pay the bills? Can we pay the bank?\n\n\n\nAm I getting a return on my investment?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn why financial ratios matter. \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 \n\n\n\nRegister below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/why-financial-ratios-matter-how-to-know-if-youre-turning-a-profit-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240528T141315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T141400Z
UID:6046-1719482400-1719486000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Incubators: How Venturepark Labs Can Help Your Business (Food & Wellness Categories)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nThis webinar series aims to inform about incubators and accelerators and shines a spotlight on Venturepark Labs. Venturepark Labs is a non-profit supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in the food & wellness categories. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is an incubator/accelerator?\n\n\n\nHow can incubators or accelerator programs help early-stage businesses?\n\n\n\nWhat is Venturepark Labs?\n\n\n\nHow can Venturepark Labs support early-stage entrepreneurs?\n\n\n\nWhat is the Venturepark Labs’ Food Incubator?\n\n\n\nWhat is the Venturepark Labs’ Concept to Market Sprint program?\n\n\n\nWhat is the Venturepark Labs’ Accelerator program?\n\n\n\nWhat other resources and services does Venturepark Labs offer and how can you join Venturepark’s programs?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about incubators and accelerators\, like Venturepark Labs\, and how they can help your small business today. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\n\nStella Antonio is the General Manager at Venturepark Labs’ Incubator Kitchen\, a nonprofit organization that helps and supports early-stage entrepreneurs in the food and wellness category. \n\n\n\nVenturepark Labs is a dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. It provides resources\, mentorship\, and the infrastructure needed to turn entrepreneurial ideas into reality. \n\n\n\nStella’s culinary background and industry insights have been instrumental in providing support within Venturepark Labs’ ecosystem. Her unwavering commitment to entrepreneurs\, coupled with her dedication to fostering innovation and community building\, extends far beyond the confines of the kitchen incubator. \n\n\n\nWith an eye toward the future\, Stella is committed to Venturepark Labs’ core values of putting entrepreneurs first and striving for better. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Stella Antonio\, connect with her here. \n\n\n\nAbout Venturepark Labs: \n\n\n\nVenturepark is a Canadian organization that helps consumer packaged goods’ (CPG) brands grow. Its food incubator helps 45 companies annually and its accelerator program has helped 150 brands grow and nonprofit initiatives that have supported many Canadian entrepreneurs. It offers free online resources\, product development support\, and a food manufacturing facility in Toronto. Venturepark partners with industry leaders and creates a vibrant ecosystem for CPG brands to thrive. \n\n\n\nLearn more at www.ventureparklabs.ca. \n\n\n\nRegister below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/incubators-how-venturepark-labs-can-help-your-business-food-wellness-categories/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240531T113949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T114456Z
UID:6062-1719489600-1719491400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas: How to Use The 1-Page Business Plan
DESCRIPTION: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 that you have a well-documented plan in place. \n\n\n\nIn this short lunchtime session hosted by the Hamilton Business Centre\, discover how to use and map out the 9 components that make up the Business Model Canvas format. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\n\n\n\nCreating a value proposition\n\n\n\nUnderstanding different types of customer relationships\n\n\n\nThe five questions you need to ask yourself when building revenue streams\n\n\n\n\nAfter completing the webinar\, participants will have a stronger grasp of what goes into building a business model. Participants will also receive a business model canvas template\, with included explanations. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This session will be delivered virtually. A Zoom invitation link will be sent to you in the registration confirmation email. Please be sure to check your email after registering. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/business-model-canvas-how-to-use-the-1-page-business-plan-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240628T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240528T143857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T143857Z
UID:6054-1719565200-1719570600@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! Now available in over 120+ languages. \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-111/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240703T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T131349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T131349Z
UID:6081-1719999000-1720006200@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-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240704T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T131618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T131619Z
UID:6082-1720087200-1720092600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Balancing Your Balance Sheet
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nThis financial literacy session will focus on understanding the key ratios that create a healthy balance sheet for your small business. It will also detail what actions you can take to fix an unhealthy balance sheet. These aspects of balance sheets can have an impact on your relationships with your banking institutions and investors\, so it is important to know how to set these up properly and what to do if problems arise. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat does a healthy balance sheet look like?\n\n\n\nWhat does having a healthy balance sheet mean for my business?\n\n\n\nHow does my bank evaluate my balance sheet?\n\n\n\nWhat aspects of a balance sheet are important to investors?\n\n\n\nHow can I fix an unhealthy balance sheet?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn the best practices to keeping your small business’ balance sheets healthy. \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/balancing-your-balance-sheet/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240705T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T132126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T132127Z
UID:6084-1720171800-1720177200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \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-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T131841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T131842Z
UID:6083-1720432800-1720438200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Insurance for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Location: 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-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240708T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T133627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T133628Z
UID:6089-1720445400-1720450800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime! \n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! Now available in over 120+ languages.  \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\nPlease note this is a virtual online guide only\, no Zoom link will be sent. \n\n\n\nTo access the written online guide and videos\, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to access Ten Steps.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-116/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240709T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T133022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T133042Z
UID:6088-1720519200-1720524600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:eCommerce 101: What\, Why\, and How (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Delivery: Online . \n\n\n\nMore consumers than ever before are turning to online shopping for greater convenience\, safety\, and variety. \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\n\nJoin us to learn why you should consider e-commerce for your business and how you can easily get started. Register today!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ecommerce-101-what-why-and-how-webinar-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240711T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T170743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T170744Z
UID:6093-1720704600-1720710000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Learn How to Scale\, Package\, and Market a Food Product
DESCRIPTION: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? \n\n\n\nWhether you are a restaurant owner\, selling from a local farmer’s market\, or a foodie making and baking from home – this free 5-part video series will help get your favourite recipe retail ready! Led by Business Coach\, Professor\, Six Figure Entrepreneur\, and Top 20 Under 40\, Nicole Haney. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to The Food and Beverage Industry\n\n\n\nPackaging and Labelling Your Food Product\n\n\n\nMaking Your Food Product More Attractive to Retailers\n\n\n\nHow to Approach and Secure Retailers\n\n\n\nSupporting In-store Sales and Scaling Your Food Business\n\n\n\n\nPlease note this is a virtual resource\, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the free 5-part video training series and quizzes\, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to the videos.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/learn-how-to-scale-package-and-market-a-food-product-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240715T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T133807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T133807Z
UID:6090-1721050200-1721055600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime! \n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! Now available in over 120+ languages.  \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\nPlease note this is a virtual online guide only\, no Zoom link will be sent. \n\n\n\nTo access the written online guide and videos\, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to access Ten Steps.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-117/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T132342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T132343Z
UID:6085-1721296800-1721300400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nThis financial literacy webinar will help you to understand the responsibilities of a non-profit board member in relation to the organizational finances. In addition\, you will understand the financial statements of non-profit organizations by the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat are the roles and responsibilities of the board\, management\, and the auditor in financial reporting?\n\n\n\nWhat are the key concepts and terms for financial reporting in the non-profit sector?\n\n\n\nWhat are the ways in which donations to the organization can be accounted?\n\n\n\nWhat are the various financial statements you might encounter as a non-profit director?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about understanding financial statements for non-profit 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/accounting-for-non-profits-understanding-financial-statements-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240722T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T133836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T133837Z
UID:6091-1721655000-1721660400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Ten Steps To Starting A Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere\, anytime! \n\n\n\nTen Steps to Starting a Business is an online guide written with the intent of pointing you\, the potential entrepreneur\, in the right direction – faster and easier! Now available in over 120+ languages.  \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\nPlease note this is a virtual online guide only\, no Zoom link will be sent. \n\n\n\nTo access the written online guide and videos\, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to access Ten Steps.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ten-steps-to-starting-a-business-118/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240723T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T040443
CREATED:20240702T132725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T132726Z
UID:6087-1721728800-1721734200@investinhamilton.ca
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\nRegister today!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/optimizing-for-search-engines-understanding-seo-basics-11/
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