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SUMMARY:Business Development Series: Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to prepare a comprehensive business plan through this hands-on\, interactive business planning session. \n\n\n\nCost: $45.00 (+HST) each or $150.00 (+HST) if you register for all four sessions.* Registration and payment are required before attending\, please call or email to register.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/business-development-series-business-planning/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:Social Media 101
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to make the complex\, sometimes intimidating\, world of social media a little more easy-breezy! \n\n\n\nPresenters will deliver a “How It Works” lecture-style presentationParticipants are recommended to bring technology to edit their own social media accounts (not required)\n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. Please contact us via email at mail@hamiltonsmallbusiness.ca if you have any food allergies.   \n\n\n\n* Pre-registration is required\, please register by visiting https://hamiltonbusinesscentre.eventbrite.ca/ and choosing the workshop you wish to attend.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/social-media-101-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200211T093000
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CREATED:20191219T135730Z
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UID:284-1581413400-1581422400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Business Development Series: Branding & Promotion
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to develop your brand and explore marketing strategies to grow your business. \n\n\n\nCost: $45.00 (+HST) each or $150.00 (+HST) if you register for all four sessions. * Registration and payment are required before attending\, please call or email to register.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/business-development-series-branding-promotion/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200212T100000
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SUMMARY:Websites 101
DESCRIPTION:Dyer and Duman Design will lead a presentation that will discuss the basics of creating a web site and provide attendees with resources and steps to start their own site too.  \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be provided.  \n\n\n\n* Pre-registration is required\, please register by visiting https://hamiltonbusinesscentre.eventbrite.ca/ and choosing the workshop you wish to attend.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/websites-101/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20191219T140003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T210228Z
UID:286-1582018200-1582027200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Business Development Series: Budgeting & Financials
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to prepare a budget and cash flow projections\, as well as learn important financial management strategies. \n\n\n\nCost: $45.00 (+HST) each or $150.00 (+HST) if you register for all four sessions. * Registration and payment are required before attending\, please call or email to register.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/business-development-series-budgeting-financials/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T120000
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UID:452-1582106400-1582113600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:CRA Tax Seminar
DESCRIPTION:As part of the our winter workshop series\, Canada Revenue Agency will be coming in to talk about common tax errors\, how to use financial benchmarking tools\, and resources for tax calculations and regulations. \n\n\n\n* Pre-registration is required\, please register by visiting https://hamiltonbusinesscentre.eventbrite.ca/ and choosing the workshop you wish to attend.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/cra-tax-seminar-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200219T150000
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CREATED:20200207T212251Z
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UID:947-1582119000-1582124400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps to Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This FREE session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include market research\, registering your business\, business planning\, licensing and zoning\, HST and taxes\, as well as financing your business. \n\n\n\n* Pre-registration is required\, please register by visiting https://hamiltonbusinesscentre.eventbrite.ca/ and choosing the workshop you wish to attend.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-14/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:Starter Company Plus Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Starter Company Plus is a training and mentorship program for businesses less than 1 year in age. This program offers opportunities for training in Business Planning\, Marketing\, and Financials. There is also an ongoing mentorship opportunity for businesses that are approved into the program. Applicants must be over 18\, and be looking to take their business full-time. There are funding opportunities of up to $5\,000!  \n\n\n\nThese sessions are FREE but pre-registration is required.All sessions are held at the Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor. Please check-in at the front desk.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required\, please click the link below to register.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/starter-company-plus-info-session-feb-20-tickets-90375967953
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/starter-company-plus-information-session/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20191219T140156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T210312Z
UID:287-1582623000-1582632000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Business Development Series: Bookkeeping & Taxation
DESCRIPTION:Having a strong financial grasp when starting a business is critical for success. Learn bookkeeping basics and get answers to those burning tax questions. \n\n\n\nCost: $45.00 (+HST) each or $150.00 (+HST) if you register for all four sessions. * Registration and payment are required before attending\, please call or email to register.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/business-development-series-bookkeeping-taxation/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200107T191341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T191342Z
UID:457-1582705800-1582711200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Contracts & Service Agreements
DESCRIPTION:What is a contract? How and why should you use one? This session will cover topics such as contract limitations and challenges\, as well as the Consumer Protection Act. \n\n\n\n* Pre-registration is required\, please register by visiting https://hamiltonbusinesscentre.eventbrite.ca/ and choosing the workshop you wish to attend.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/contracts-service-agreements/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200303T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200107T181829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T181829Z
UID:447-1583227800-1583236800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Business Development Series: Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to prepare a comprehensive business plan through this hands-on\, interactive business planning session. \n\n\n\nCost: $45.00 (+HST) each or $150.00 (+HST) if you register for all four sessions.* Registration and payment are required before attending\, please call or email to register.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/business-development-series-business-planning-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200107T185335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T185335Z
UID:455-1583402400-1583413200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Social Media 101
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to make the complex\, sometimes intimidating\, world of social media a little more easy-breezy! \n\n\n\nPresenters will deliver a “How It Works” lecture-style presentationParticipants are recommended to bring technology to edit their own social media accounts (not required)\n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. Please contact us via email at mail@hamiltonsmallbusiness.ca if you have any food allergies.   \n\n\n\n* Pre-registration is required\, please register by visiting https://hamiltonbusinesscentre.eventbrite.ca/ and choosing the workshop you wish to attend.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/social-media-101-3/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200310T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200107T182611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T182612Z
UID:448-1583832600-1583841600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Business Development Series: Branding & Promotion
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to develop your brand and explore marketing strategies to grow your business. \n\n\n\nCost: $45.00 (+HST) each or $150.00 (+HST) if you register for all four sessions. * Registration and payment are required before attending\, please call or email to register.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/business-development-series-branding-promotion-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200107T191531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T191532Z
UID:458-1583920800-1583928000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Sales Success
DESCRIPTION:What is the secret formula for Sales Success? You will leave the session inspired and with a road map to achieving sales success. \n\n\n\n* Pre-registration is required\, please register by visiting https://hamiltonbusinesscentre.eventbrite.ca/ and choosing the workshop you wish to attend.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/sales-success-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200326T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200326T172624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T175729Z
UID:1466-1585242000-1585247400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Online Advertising & Digital Marketing Budget: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need a big budget to get noticed on the web – you just need creativity! Savvy businesses are using bootstrap digital marketing techniques to amplify their message online. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn the tricks and tools needed to market your business effectively on a shoestring budget.\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nHow to create a basic online marketing strategy and measurement plan that fits for your business size and goalsWhy email marketing can be a powerful and cost-effective way to grow your businessHow to get people to sign up for an email list while following best practices and the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)How to take advantage of influencer marketing\, affiliate marketing and other ways to generate word-of-mouthHow to advertise cost-effectively through Google ads\, Facebook ads and other ad networksWhat free or low-cost graphic design tools to use to create eye-catching online ads\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a FREE online webinar for main street 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.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/maximizing-your-online-advertising-digital-marketing-budget-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200330T210531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T210728Z
UID:1512-1585821600-1585828800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:E-Commerce 101: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). \n\n\n\nEvent Description: \n\n\n\nJoin us online for an E-commerce webinar\, to help business owners with the basic concepts of setting up an online shop. We will go over the steps required before launching a store to assist with the basic foundations and necessary steps you need to start selling online. \n\n\n\nSpecifically what you will learn: \n\n\n\nWhat is E-Commerce\, what platforms are available\, and how to pick the right oneThe benefits of selling online\, and the importance of E-commerceHow E-Commerce works\, how & where to purchase\, pricing and starting off with the purchase of a domainHow inventory management is valuable to E-commerce\, the importance of Inventory management\, choosing the right solution\, and POS for both in-store and onlineOptimizing your site\, choosing the right themes (Free vs Paid vs Custom)\, overall content of website\, image optimization\, and SEO basicsWe will look at Security Payments and Shipping including what payment processing options to choose\, the various shipping options & costs and dig deeper into conversion toolsLook at the basics of driving traffic and boost sales using social media advertising
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/e-commerce-101/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200330T214339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T220248Z
UID:1513-1585911600-1585918800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Shopify Presents (Offline to Online): Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). \n\n\n\nEvent Description: \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Digital Main Street\, Shopify is pleased to bring you an educational session covering how to get started with an online business. The session will start at 11am EST\, and we have up to two hours for business coaching and advice. Bring any business problems or questions you want to discuss and we would be happy to help you navigate a path forward! \n\n\n\nThis session is geared towards helping businesses get set up to sell online for the first time. We’ll cover e-commerce basics like how to set up your store\, list your first products\, take payment\, and ship items to your customers! Bring any questions that you may have to the session and Tim will be happy to help you navigate the best path forward. \n\n\n\nFeel free to invite others to this event by forwarding them the event link. \n\n\n\nSpecifically what you will learn: \n\n\n\nHow to get started on ShopifyAnswers to burning questions regarding eCommerceHow Shopify can help your business transition from offline to online\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how you can easily get started on Shopify for your business today. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio \n\n\n\nTim Wang leads Shopify’s Toronto Community Engagement team. His team works with merchants in order to help them get set up and selling online\, easing the transition from brick ‘n’ mortar to a digitized storefront. Shopify’s goal is to help make entrepreneurship better\, for everyone. They work with people who are just thinking about becoming online merchants\, as well as established businesses on their platform in order to help them be more successful. \n\n\n\nPrior to leading Toronto’s community engagement efforts\, Tim spent two years at Shopify working with enterprise-level merchants\, on the Shopify Plus platform. Tim worked with clients to help grow their businesses\, engaging in coaching\, marketing strategy\, and business operations consulting.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/sopify-presents-offline-to-online-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200330T214653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T214801Z
UID:1514-1586167200-1586174400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Customer Engagement During COVID-19: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). \n\n\n\nEvent Description: \n\n\n\nMore than ever\, your small business needs to be engaging with customers virtually. In this workshop\, you will get practical tips and tricks to use social media\, email marketing\, and Google My Business platforms to create meaningful engagement with your customers and community. This in-depth and informative presentation will be given by our Digital Service Squad Members\, and is a unique opportunity to learn from them and participate in AMA (ask me anything) question and answer sessions. \n\n\n\nSpecifically what you will learn: \n\n\n\nHow to create a social media strategy and what tools to use to post consistentlyHow to create engaging content with Instagram’s built in features and third party toolsHow to create a social media strategy and increase engagement\, including resources and advanced tools.Why email marketing can be a powerful and cost-effective way to grow your businessHow to create an email marketing strategy\, build a list\, and upcycle your contentHow to serve your email list and send out engaging contentHow to use your Google My Business platform to get the most reach and rise above competitors in your fieldHow to use Google My Business’ messaging platformWhy you need to reply to all reviews\, and how to handle negative ones\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how you can continue to engage with your customers during these times\, why it is more important than ever\, and tips for how you can connect with your audience in an easy and engaging way.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/customer-engagement-during-covid-19-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200330T215229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T215231Z
UID:1515-1586253600-1586260800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Website Building for Beginners: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). \n\n\n\nDescription:\n\n\n\nBuilding a website for your business can be a very complicated and frustrating experience if you’ve never attempted it before. There are lots of pitfalls and roadblocks you can avoid by attending this boot camp! Many first time builders have to bear the expense of completely rebuilding their website a second time\, after they learn the hard way. In this boot camp\, you’ll learn the easy way to do it right the first time and save money! We’ll teach you: \n\n\n\nHow to select a domain nameHow to choose hostingHow to choose a platform (WordPress or other)How to select a professional website designer\, or make the decision to attempt it yourselfWhat the key elements and structure of design and content areKey features for a secure websiteBasic SEO considerations in website design and content developmentWhy Google/Bing Analytics and Webmaster Tools are important to install on your new website\n\n\n\nYou will leave with a solid plan of how to start building your website. \n\n\n\nPresenter’s Bio \n\n\n\nPaul Stevens is the Vice President of iGo Sales and Marketing\, a company specializing in bringing the best and most cost-effective technology and marketing practices together through a combination of website design\, search engine marketing and search engine optimization. iGo Sales and Marketing is a Google Partner’s Agency. Paul Stevens has an extensive background in Marketing and Sales\, spanning over 20 years and more recently web design\, SEO and SEM. His solid background not only in traditional marketing but also in digital marketing allows Paul to help his clients bring together marketing and technology to make their marketing system drive sales. You can connect with Paul at https://igosalesandmarketing.com.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/website-building-for-beginners-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200407T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200330T215745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T215747Z
UID:1517-1586260800-1586266200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). \n\n\n\nWhether you have $0\, $50\, or $100 a month to spend on Facebook and Instagram\, you can still reach your target customers and clients. Discover some creative ways to do so in this beginner-level webinar.\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nHow the Facebook and Instagram algorithms work\, so your content can cut through and be seen\, even without spending moneyHow to decide when to boost a post\, and how much to spendWhat your options are for advertising on Facebook and InstagramHow to target your ads to your ideal customer or client based on demographics\, geographic area\, and moreHow to create successful written copy and imagery for Facebook and Instagram ads\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for main street 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.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/facebook-and-instagram-advertising-on-a-small-budget-online-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200407T205612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T205715Z
UID:1679-1586336400-1586341800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:How to Market Your Business Through the Covid-19 Crisis: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:How to Market Your Business Through the Covid-19 Crisis \n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n\nLocation: Free online webinar. Access from anywhere. \n\n\n\nEnterprise Toronto hosting free webinars with tips to help small businesses stay in business \n\n\n\nThe world just changed rapidly\, leaving many uncertain of how they are going to survive the economic impact of Covid-19. Enterprise Toronto is hosting free webinars with Andrew Patricio of Bizlaunch on how the small business owner can manage their finances during this crisis. \n\n\n\nWith their doors closed\, budgets are tight or nonexistent and small businesses have to be nimble and move quickly to change the way they operate as quickly as possible. These Interactive webinars will cover valuable information such as how to update your financial forecasts\, how to tap into relief funding\, marketing\, how to create an online presence and the tips and tools to use. \n\n\n\nHow to Market Your Business Through the Covid-19 Crisis: \n\n\n\n• How to communicate with your customers.• How to update your marketing plan.• Social media strategies• Update your website
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-market-your-business-through-the-covid-19-crisis/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200330T220027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T220028Z
UID:1518-1586340000-1586347200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Web Presence 101: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere. \n\n\n\nEvent Description \n\n\n\nYour customers are on the web. Having a website and online presence strategy allows you to market your small business online. Your website is the backbone of your business\, supporting all of your digital marketing efforts. In this workshop we’ll discuss the importance of a website for your business success and what you need to know about getting started with a professional website for your business. \n\n\n\nSpecifically what you will learn: \n\n\n\nWhat is web presence and what platforms you can use to set up your websiteHow to create a professionally-designed website for your businessHow to optimize website content for the best possible search engine ranking (SEO)How your website can appear in local search directories such as Google My BusinessHow to create a Buyer PersonaThe fundamentals of responsive web designHow to develop a Brand GuideHow to create a content strategy for your website\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn the foundation of Web Presence for businesses.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/web-presence-101-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200409T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200406T124000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T140934Z
UID:1600-1586422800-1586426400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Access to Professionals:  Legalities of Your Lease Virtual Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Legalities of your Lease with Paul Demarco from SimpsonWigle Law \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, April 9th at 9:00am – 10:00am \n\n\n\nSession Details: \n\n\n\nAgenda: 9:00am – 9:30am   Discussion around review of a lease\, opportunity to defer current rent for 6 months\, what to do if the landlord threatens eviction\, etc.  \n\n\n\n9:30am – 9:45amPaul to address pre-screened questions.9:45am – 9:55amGeneral discussion Q & A session. \n\n\n\n* Please submit all questions for review by 12:00pm (noon) on Wednesday\, April 8th to mail@hamiltonbusinesscentre.ca \n\n\n\n– – – – – – – –  \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJIqduuprj4u_dXCs-Y90kmgm-UxF60WMQ \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/access-to-professionals-legalities-of-your-lease-online-consultation/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200409T131646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T131647Z
UID:1683-1586887200-1586892600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:How to Create a Business Plan That Gets Results: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Free\, Online Webinar. \n\n\n\nHow to Create a Business Plan That Gets Results hosted by Andrew Pacheco. \n\n\n\nGoToWebinar Link:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2654785524830741773
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-create-a-business-plan-that-gets-results-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200415T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200407T210057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200407T210058Z
UID:1680-1586941200-1586946600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:How to Operate Remotely and Online Through the Covid-19 Crisis: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Free online webinar. Access from anywhere. \n\n\n\nEnterprise Toronto hosting free webinars with tips to help small businesses stay in business \n\n\n\nThe world just changed rapidly\, leaving many uncertain of how they are going to survive the economic impact of Covid-19. Enterprise Toronto is hosting free webinars with Andrew Patricio of Bizlaunch on how the small business owner can manage their finances during this crisis. \n\n\n\nWith their doors closed\, budgets are tight or nonexistent and small businesses have to be nimble and move quickly to change the way they operate as quickly as possible. These Interactive webinars will cover valuable information such as how to update your financial forecasts\, how to tap into relief funding\, marketing\, how to create an online presence and the tips and tools to use. \n\n\n\nHow to Operate Remotely and Online Through the Covid-19 Crisis \n\n\n\n• How to plan your day• How to create an online presence• Best apps to allow you to keep working• The best tools to work online
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-operate-remotely-and-online-through-the-covid-19-crisis-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200409T132819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T132821Z
UID:1685-1587033000-1587038400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Managing your Mortgage and Credit During Covid-19: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). \n\n\n\nManaging your Mortgage and Credit During COVID-19. \n\n\n\nFortune Funding and Meridian Topics covered in this session include: \n\n\n\nBusiness loan payment deferral programs offered by FIsThe new $40\,000 Government Guaranteed LoanPersonal Mortgage Payment Deferral programs offered by FIs (Pros and Cons)Financing whether purchasing or refinancing in this new climate. Variable or Fixed?What if I lose my job\, how are lenders handling this?Dropping Bank of Canada Interest Rates and their relationship to lending rates?\n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJEucOuoqTIuKnZ8v0MFmvXkLaUap56d0g
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/managing-your-mortgage-and-credit-during-covid-19-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200413T131339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T131453Z
UID:1740-1587042000-1587045600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:COVID-19: Get financing and support for your business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Free online webinar. Access from anywhere. \n\n\n\nWho should watch: \n\n\n\nIf you’re a Canadian company\, exporting or not\, whose business has been disrupted or decreased by the COVID-19 pandemic\, our webinar will show you the programs and assistance that can help you right now. \n\n\n\nRegardless of the size and scope of your business\, these are challenging times for Canadian companies. Export Development Canada (EDC)\, along with our partners and the federal government\, stand ready to support you.  \n\n\n\nOur capacity to help Canadian companies was expanded under the $65 billion federal government Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP). Plus\, the federal government recently empowered EDC to provide financial solutions to non-exporting companies. Other new assistance tools and programs are also being launched to help you protect your business.  \n\n\n\nIn our new webinar\, presented in English only\, COVID-19: Get financing and support for your business\, a panel of experts will provide guidelines on how you can access the financial relief and safeguards available to you. \n\n\n\nJoin us live on Thursday\, Apr. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET to learn about: \n\n\n\nThe assistance programs and resources available to your company through your financial institution\, the federal government\, and EDCHow to determine what assistance you qualify for\, how to apply\, and the timing you can expect How EDC is helping our customers with capital\, insurance and knowledge in our newly-expanded roleWhere to get information and who to contact \n\n\n\nThis webinar is brought to you in partnership with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Export Development Canada.​
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/covid-19-get-financing-and-support-for-your-business-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200420T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200409T132118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T132120Z
UID:1684-1587391200-1587396600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:How to Manage Your Finances and Cash Flow During this Covid-19 Crisis: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Free\, Online Webinar. \n\n\n\nHow to Manage Your Finances and Cash Flow During this Covid-19 Crisis presented by Andrew Pacheco. \n\n\n\nGoToWebinar Link:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8262066128112834062
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-manage-your-finances-and-cash-flow-during-this-covid-19-crisis-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200409T130636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T131154Z
UID:1682-1587463200-1587470400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:How to Manage your Cash flow through COVID CRISIS: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Free\, Online Webinar. \n\n\n\nHow to Manage your Cash flow through COVID CRISIS presented by Andrew Pacheco. \n\n\n\nGoToWebinar Link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6347459042985962253
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-manage-your-cash-flow-through-covid-crisis/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012606
CREATED:20200326T173511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T175054Z
UID:1468-1587578400-1587583800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Small Business Websites 101: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need a big budget to get noticed on the web – you just need creativity! Savvy businesses are using bootstrap digital marketing techniques to amplify their message online. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn the tricks and tools needed to market your business effectively on a shoestring budget.\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nHow to create a basic online marketing strategy and measurement plan that fits for your business size and goalsWhy email marketing can be a powerful and cost-effective way to grow your businessHow to get people to sign up for an email list while following best practices and the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)How to take advantage of influencer marketing\, affiliate marketing and other ways to generate word-of-mouthHow to advertise cost-effectively through Google ads\, Facebook ads and other ad networksWhat free or low-cost graphic design tools to use to create eye-catching online ads\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for main street 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.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/small-business-websites-101-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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