• Standout in the Sea of AI Content

    Location: Online. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to combine the efficiency of AI with the human qualities that make a brand memorable. AI has made content creation faster, but it has also made it easier for every brand to look and sound…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    Location: In-Person. Are you dreaming of launching your own business but unsure where to start? Don't miss this opportunity to gain essential insights and actionable guidance at our in-person seminar, Ten Steps to Starting a Business! Starting a small business can be exciting and…

  • Entrepreneur Essentials: Business Plan Writing Tips

    Location: Online. Join the Vaughan Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) for a group session on business plan writing tips. You may have attended our business plan launchpad series and are now ready to put pen to paper. Take a deep dive into each section…

  • Market Research Made Simple

    Free Self-Paced Online Challenge Date: Available AnytimeLocation: OnlineCost: Free About This Challenge Before you invest time and money into your business idea, make sure there's a market for it. Market Research Made Simple is a free, self-paced online challenge from the Hamilton Business Centre…

  • First Steps in Exporting 101

    Location: Online. Learn export basics, market selection, compliance, and supports to help your business start selling globally. Learn the fundamentals of exporting and how to prepare your business for international growth. This webinar introduces Ontario’s First Steps in Exporting program and focuses on helping…

  • Your Digital Storefront: Growing Your Business Online

    Location: Online. Your 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…

  • Entrepreneur Essentials: Understanding your Value Proposition

    Location: Online. Join the team for a group session exploring who you are as a business. Join the Vaughan Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) for a group session exploring who you are as a business. Faaria Wali, our Small Business Advisor, will guide you…

  • Marketing and Sales

    Location: Online. Unlike a business plan, a marketing plan focuses on getting and keeping customers; it's strategic and includes numbers, facts and objectives. A good marketing plan spells out all the tools and tactics you’ll use to achieve your sales goals. It identifies what…

  • Social Media For Your Business

    Location: Online. Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. Not understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom line as your potential…

  • Importing 101 (Virtual)

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    Location: Online. Overview Learn the basics as well as the important details impacting your bottom line and avoid mistakes, minimize costs/risks, and maximize revenue. About this workshop: This seminar will provide a broad outline of what you need to know to start importing goods…

  • Succession Success: Introduction to Succession Planning (Session 1 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by Joel Friedman, Southbrook Business Development Group Join Joel Friedman from Southbrook Business Development Group for a no-nonsense kickoff to succession planning that cuts through the noise and shows you why this isn’t optional—it’s your business’s insurance policy. In everyday language,…

  • Tax Seminar with the Canada Revenue Agency

    Business taxes and record-keeping can be daunting when first starting out. Learn the ins and outs of proper book-keeping and taxation. The BRC is happy to present a Tax Seminar in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency to discuss the following topics for small business…

  • Growth Journey: Market Entry & Customer Acquisition

    Location: Online. Success requires more than simply introducing your product to a new audience. It requires understanding who your ideal customers are, The Growth Workshop Series helps business owners strengthen every area of their business through eight practical workshops focused on growth, profitability, leadership,…

  • Market Research Made Simple

    Free Self-Paced Online Challenge Date: Available AnytimeLocation: OnlineCost: Free About This Challenge Before you invest time and money into your business idea, make sure there's a market for it. Market Research Made Simple is a free, self-paced online challenge from the Hamilton Business Centre…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    Location: In-Person. Are you dreaming of launching your own business but unsure where to start? Don't miss this opportunity to gain essential insights and actionable guidance at our in-person seminar, Ten Steps to Starting a Business! Starting a small business can be exciting and…

  • Building Your Business Platform

    Location: Online. This session helps entrepreneurs establish a clear and sustainable online presence that actually supports business growth. This session helps entrepreneurs establish a clear and sustainable online presence that actually supports business growth. We cover how to position yourself as a real authority…

  • The Importance of Paid Advertising in the Digital Space

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

  • Succession Success: Valuing Your Business (Session 2 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by Vabby Makkar, Cedar Consulting Group Come spend an hour with Vabby Makkar from Cedar Consulting Group and finally get a straight answer to the question every owner asks: What’s my business really worth? In plain language and real Ontario context,…

  • Financial Forecasting

    Location: Online. Core Workshop: Financial Forecasting If you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know your numbers. In this online workshop you’ll learn how to: Learn how decisions you make about your operations and production processes affect your bottom…

  • Hands‑On: Start Your SOPs & Process Mapping

    Location: Online. Build clarity, consistency, and systems that scale If your business relies on “everything living in your head,” growth gets harder, onboarding takes longer, and mistakes creep in. This hands‑on workshop helps you start documenting how your business actually runs, so your processes…

  • Cash Flow Management in an Unpredictable Environment

    Location: Online. Cash flow challenges are one of the most common reasons otherwise successful businesses experience financial stress. This practical session will help you understand the key drivers of cash flow, identify potential risks before they become problems, and implement simple tools and strategies…

  • E-Commerce Marketing: Diving Into 360-Degree Marketing Strategies (Virtual)

    Location: Online. About this workshop: Ready to scale your online business with smarter, more cohesive marketing? Join us for an interactive webinar designed for entrepreneurs who want to take control of their e-commerce growth. In this session, you’ll uncover the power of 360° marketing…

  • E-Commerce 201: Mastering 3 Pillars – Acquisition, Conversion & Retention

    Location: Online. Purpose-built strategies for small businesses navigating today's fast-paced online market. About the workshop: You’ve validated your idea and taken the first steps toward launching your online store - now it's time to grow! In this follow-up to our 'Intro to E-Commerce: From…

  • Market Research Made Simple

    Free Self-Paced Online Challenge Date: Available AnytimeLocation: OnlineCost: Free About This Challenge Before you invest time and money into your business idea, make sure there's a market for it. Market Research Made Simple is a free, self-paced online challenge from the Hamilton Business Centre…

  • Succession Success: Legal Considerations (Session 3 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by Hussein A. Hamdani, SimpsonWigle LAW Join us for an engaging and practical session with Hussein A. Hamdani from SimpsonWigle LAW, where you’ll get a clear, plain-language roadmap to the legal side of succession planning—without the jargon or overwhelm. We’ll walk…

  • Starter Company Plus Information Session

    Location: Online. Thinking about applying for the 2027 Starter Company Plus Program? Start here! Before you submit your application, join one of our virtual information sessions to set yourself up for success. We'll walk you through everything you need to know, including: This session…

  • Search Engine Optimization: Understanding SEO Basics

    Location: Online. Often you will hear about needing to optimize search engines or SEO. Now, with AI, the nature of SEO has changed, and your strategy towards optimizing for search engines needs to change too. In this webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain…

  • Succession Success: Identifying Potential Successors (Session 4 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by Joel Friedman, Southbrook Business Development Group Join Joel Friedman from Southbrook Business Development Group for a lively, hands-on session that takes the mystery out of finding and preparing the right people to take your business forward—whether that’s family, a trusted…

  • 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…

  • How to Incorporate Your Business

    Location: Online. Join this beginner-friendly webinar to learn the basics of how to incorporate a business in Ontario. We’ll walk through: This is the perfect opportunity to decide if incorporating is the right move for your business and know exactly how to get started.…

  • Starter Company Plus Information Session

    Location: Online. Thinking about applying for the 2027 Starter Company Plus Program? Start here! Before you submit your application, join one of our virtual information sessions to set yourself up for success. We'll walk you through everything you need to know, including: This session…

  • Succession Success: Expert Panel Discussion & Q&A (Session 6 of 6)

    Location: Online. Presented by the Success Success expert speaker panel. Wrap up the Succession Success series with an energizing expert panel discussion & Q&A featuring every pro you’ve heard from—Joel Friedman, Vaibhav Makkar, Hussein Hamdani, and Raffaele Ruberto—all together, ready to tie everything into a…

  • 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…

  • Starter Company Plus Information Session

    Location: Online. Thinking about applying for the 2027 Starter Company Plus Program? Start here! Before you submit your application, join one of our virtual information sessions to set yourself up for success. We'll walk you through everything you need to know, including: This session…

  • 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…