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Ten Steps To Starting A Business

** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…

Learn How to Scale, Package, and Market a Food Product

Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…

The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space

Location: Online Advertising in the digital space can be complicated, especially with different ad formats, multiple platforms, budgeting, and running your own business! If you are not sure where to begin or are confused about what kind of ad to run, this session is…

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada: What Entrepreneurs Must Know

Location: Online. Whether you are planning to hire foreign workers or you are interested in finding ways to retain your foreign workers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is available to offer you guidance. Learn more about the key concepts surrounding immigration and other…

Access To Professionals (Business Legal): Virtual Sessions

Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…

Is There an Imposter Among Us? Hardly!

Are you held back by imposter syndrome, doubting your abilities, and feeling like a fraud? It's time to break free from this limiting mindset. Join us for an empowering workshop where we'll delve into what imposter syndrome is, how it manifests, and most importantly,…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…

Access To Professionals (Accounting): Virtual Sessions

Hamilton Business Centre, City Hall, Main Floor 71 Main Street West, 1st Floor City Hall, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Are you looking for business accounting advice? When running your own business, you do it all. But when it comes to your finances, it may be a good idea to consult an accounting expert for help and advice especially if you’re just starting your venture.…

Optimizing for Search Engines-Understanding SEO Basics

Location: Online. Often you will hear about needing to optimize for search engines or SEO. But what is it, and how does it impact your digital presence? In this virtual, online webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best…

Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready for Import & Export

Location: Online. For anyone developing a product line, there are so many questions about what to do. From regulatory requirements to best practices, from barcodes to beyond, this webinar will teach you what you need to take your product to market, whether it’s your…

Learn How to Scale, Package, and Market a Food Product

Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…

First Steps in Exporting: From Starting Out to Getting a Buyer

Location: Online. Did you know that on average, companies that export have 120% greater sales than non-exporters, are 13% more productive and experience double the rate of growth? Ontario’s “First Steps in Exporting” program helps companies that are new to exporting familiarize themselves with…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…

Privacy and Your Business: An Introduction to PIPEDA

Location: Online. The 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…

Web Presence 101 – Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set (Webinar)

Delivery: Online. Join us to learn the fundamentals of your online web presence, and to make sure you are putting yourself in the best position possible! About this Event: Your customers are on the web. Having a strategy for your online presence allows you to…

T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar (Virtual)

Delivery: Online About this event Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will…

Why Financial Ratios Matter: How to Know if You’re Turning a Profit

Location: Online. This 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.…

Business Model Canvas: How to Use The 1-Page Business Plan

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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

** Please note this is a virtual resource, no Zoom link will be sent. To access the resource and videos, please register using the form below and you will receive an email with a link to Ten Steps. Learn how to start a small…

T2 Corporation Tax Literacy Seminar

Delivery: Online Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program The presentation is geared towards small incorporated businesses and will provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system. During the seminar, the Liaison Officers will:

Balancing Your Balance Sheet

Location: Online. This 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…

T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar

Location: Online. Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will provide participants with…

Insurance for Small Business

Location: Online This informative webinar will provide you with working knowledge of small business insurance, demystifying all the jargon. It will also enable you to ask the right kinds of questions from insurance professionals. What you will learn: Join us to learn all about…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

eCommerce 101: What, Why, and How (Webinar)

Delivery: Online . More consumers than ever before are turning to online shopping for greater convenience, safety, and variety. About this Event: In this webinar, the Toronto Digital Service Squad will teach you the basic steps to setting up an online store. We will cover…

Learn How to Scale, Package, and Market a Food Product

Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements

Location: Online. This 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. What you will…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Optimizing for Search Engines-Understanding SEO Basics

Location: Online. Often you will hear about needing to optimize for search engines or SEO. But what is it, and how does it impact your digital presence? In this virtual, online webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best…

Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs

Location: Online. This financial literacy webinar will help you understand the management of growth and expansion of your small business. By the end of the presentation, you will be able to identify the key numbers to understand and monitor, as well as learning tactics…

Learn How to Scale, Package, and Market a Food Product

Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Business Model Canvas: How to Use The 1-Page Business Plan

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…

Understanding Financial Statements for Small Business Owners

About this event: Location: Online. This financial literacy webinar will help to review and understand financial statements for small businesses. You will also be able to ask informed questions of financial professionals following this presentation. What you will learn: Join us to learn how…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series (Session 1)

Location: Online. During this webinar series that runs over three consecutive weeks, entrepreneurs will learn the importance of developing a strong business plan and what one needs to do to craft their own. Focusing on the Business Model Canvas, you will learn how to…

Learn How to Scale, Package, and Market a Food Product

Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…

T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar

Location: Online. Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will provide participants with…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series (Session 2)

Location: Online. During this webinar series that runs over three consecutive weeks, entrepreneurs will learn the importance of developing a strong business plan and what one needs to do to craft their own. Focusing on the Business Model Canvas, you will learn how to…

Service Canada: Hiring Incentives and Assistance

Delivery: Online About this event Learn how to access Service Canada programs and services as an employer or a business. This session will include information on Hiring Incentives and Assistance: 1. Grants and Contributions: 2. Apprenticeship program 3. Temporary Workers Program Learning Outcome: Presenters:…

WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses

Delivery: Online. About this event: Workplace injuries are an important issue and can be costly for small business. Many employers do not understand their Health and Safety responsibilities and legal obligations. Please join Enterprise Toronto in this free webinar provided by Workplace Safety and Insurance…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Learn How to Scale, Package, and Market a Food Product

Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…

How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series (Session 3)

Location: Online. During this webinar series that runs over three consecutive weeks, entrepreneurs will learn the importance of developing a strong business plan and what one needs to do to craft their own. Focusing on the Business Model Canvas, you will learn how to…

How Rise Can Help Entrepreneurs Understand Credit and Lending

Through low-interest loans, no-cost training programs, mentorship, and other custom supports, Rise empowers individuals who self-identify with mental health and addiction challenges to develop the skills and access the capital they need to build a business that can transform their lives. What you will…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Getting Money: What Lenders and Investors Want

Location: Online. This financial literacy webinar will help you to understand how a bank or investor will evaluate your small business. By the end of the presentation, you'll have learned the steps necessary to get financial statements and business plans in order for presentation…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

T2 Corporation Tax Literacy Seminar

Delivery: Online Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program The presentation is geared towards small incorporated businesses and will provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system. During the seminar, the Liaison Officers will:

Maximizing Your Business: How to Manage Your Cash

Location: Online. This financial literacy webinar will help you to review and change your cash management practices. You will learn how to spend less cash to operate the business. By the end of the presentation, you will be able to project and analyze the…

T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar

Location: Online. Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will provide participants with…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Learn How to Scale, Package, and Market a Food Product

Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…

What is Visual Merchandising?

Location: Online. Learn more about visual merchandising - from what it is to how it can help your retail business and improve your business performance in any physical selling spaces. What you will learn: Join us to learn more about visual merchandising. Speaker Bio:…

AODA for Small Business

Location: Online. Accessibility is an important consideration for ensuring businesses can thrive. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is intended to reduce and remove barriers for people with disabilities so that Ontario can become more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Identifying,…

Harnessing The Power of Generative AI For Content Creation

Location: Online (Zoom). Generative AI offers incredible benefits to small business owners, especially when it comes to streamlining tasks and processes related to content creation. But many owners aren’t sure where to start when it comes to using generative AI for content creation and…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Getting Started with Intelectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?

Event location: Online. Innovation starts with an idea - your idea. Are you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP).…

Access To Professionals (Business Legal): Virtual Sessions

Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Learn How to Scale, Package, and Market a Food Product

Have you ever wanted to launch your own food or beverage business but didn’t know how or where to start? Do you have a food product that is ready to be developed and brought to market right now? Whether you are a restaurant owner,…

Insurance for Small Business

Location: Online This informative webinar will provide you with working knowledge of small business insurance, demystifying all the jargon. It will also enable you to ask the right kinds of questions from insurance professionals. What you will learn: Join us to learn all about…

Maximizing Your Sales Efforts

Location: Online (Zoom). Are you frustrated with your sales results? Are your sales not matching up to your efforts? Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your sales strategy with Stephanie van Dam. Stephanie is the owner/operator of Sandler Training & Clydesdale Performance Management Inc. Sandler…

Business Model Canvas: How to Use The 1-Page Business Plan

Location: Online (Zoom). 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…

Service Canada: Overview of Employment Insurance

Location: Online. Learn how to access Service Canada programs and services as an employer or a business. This session will include: Learning Outcome: New initiatives/programs for businesses, employers, and self-employed. Presenters: Citizen Services Specialists from Service Canada.

Privacy and Your Business: An Introduction to PIPEDA

Location: Online. The 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Growth and Expansion: How to Best Grow Your Business

Location: Online. This financial literacy webinar will help you determine when business expansion makes sense. It will also help you understand how to project growth and expansion for your small business. Lastly, after the presentation, you will know how to react when unexpected growth…

T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar

Location: Online. Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will provide participants with…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Market Research

Location: Online. Learn the practical aspects of conducting market research, a comprehensive guide to uncovering essential insights about your industry, customers, and competitors. Price: $29.57 +HST (per seminar). Hosted by Halton Region.

$29.57

Driving Digital Success: Strategies for Small Businesses to Succeed Online

As the world shifts towards digitalization, it’s no longer a matter of “if” but “how well.” In this webinar, delivered by Digital Main Street, we'll explore essential digital strategies for attracting more customers and driving growth for your small business. You will gain insights into key…

Access To Professionals (Business Legal): Virtual Sessions

Are you looking for business legal advice? When running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it's how to best develop your business structure, protect your brand, review contracts, or deal with human resources questions. The Access to Professionals…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business

Learn how to start a small business at your own pace anywhere, anytime! Ten 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…

Employment Standards Overview

The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) is a law that sets out the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in Ontario with respect to rates of pay, hours of work and overtime, vacations, public holidays, leaves of absence and more. The ESA applies…

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada: What Entrepreneurs Must Know

Whether you are planning to hire foreign workers or you are interested to find ways to retain your foreign workers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is available to offer you guidance. Learn more about the key concepts surrounding immigration and other aspects when…

Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready for Import & Export

Location: Online. For anyone developing a product line, there are so many questions about what to do. From regulatory requirements to best practices, from barcodes to beyond, this webinar will teach you what you need to take your product to market, whether it’s your…

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