• Using AI for Everyday Small Business Tasks

    Location: Online. Unlock the power of AI for your small business – without the overwhelm. Are you a small business owner juggling too much with too little time? Imagine cutting hours off your admin work, writing professional emails in seconds, creating engaging social media posts…

  • Market Research 101

    Location: Online. In this 60 minute webinar, you will learn about Market Research and how you can leverage it to make data-driven decisions. Ready to stop guessing and start growing? This interactive Market Research Webinar is designed to help you uncover what your customers really want - and…

  • 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…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    Location: Online. Overview This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics. Marketing and Sales: Marketing drives sales. Let’s build your strategy. Without a clear marketing and sales strategy, your business risks wasting…

  • 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…

  • Grow Your Leads – Client Acquisition Strategies

    Location: Online. Diving into holistic strategies that integrate digital, social, email, content, and offline marketing to create a seamless customer journey. About this workshop: Join us for Grow Your Leads: Client Acquisition Strategies, a practical workshop designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (Virtual Resource)

    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…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners (Business Advisory Group - B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely…

  • Understanding Financial Statements

    Location: Online. This session will explain key financial statements - the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. This session will explain key financial statements - the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement - for non-finance professionals. Key Learnings & Takeaways:…

  • Topic Next in Line: Building Future leaders with Succession Planning

    Location: Online. Learn the essential elements of succession planning for your small business! Every business will face a transition the only question is whether it will be planned or reactive. Join us on Tuesday June 17th at 12pm for this interactive webinar introducing the essential elements of…

  • Tax Seminar with the CRA: T2 Incorporated Small Business

    Location: Online. Hosted by the CRA this workshop provides small business owners with a overview of the relationship between their business and taxation. The CRA Liaison Officer tax seminar targets incorporated small business owners. This session helps: This seminar will provide small business owners…

  • Food & CPG Founder Hangout

    A casual meetup bringing together food entrepreneurs, packaged goods founders, and our ecosystem to connect and engage with our community! NIBBLES AND SNACKS provided by Radius - Yum! Join fellow food entrepreneurs and CPG founders for a casual afternoon of networking, conversation, and community…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (Virtual Resource)

    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 (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…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners (Business Advisory Group - B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (Virtual Resource)

    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…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners (Business Advisory Group - B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely…

  • Competition Bureau 101 for Businesses

    Location: Online. Many businesses overlook competition law. Learn how to spot issues, give better advice, and access free resources in this Bureau session. Many entrepreneurs, founders and small business owners don't know about competition law, even though the law applies to them. The businesses…

  • Reimagining Workplaces: Succeeding Through Disability Inclusion

    Location: Online. Creating a disability inclusive workplace goes beyond fairness; it means understanding equity. During the training session Fair Isn't Always Equal: How Workplace Inequity Creates Barriers for People Who have a Disability,you will gain knowledge of: You will also have the opportunity to…

  • 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…

  • How to Start a Food Truck Business in Hamilton

    Location: Online A free webinar for aspiring food entrepreneurs. Thinking about launching a food truck in Hamilton? This webinar will walk you through everything you need to know to turn your idea into a fully operating mobile food business - without getting overwhelmed by permits, paperwork,…

  • Entrepreneur Essentials: Understanding your Value Proposition

    Location: Online. 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 through conversations about: When you finish this group session, you should have a clearer…

  • Websites 101: Building Your Online Presence From Scratch

    Location: Online. Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business and the data shows it matters. Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business and the data shows it matters. 94% of consumers say…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    Location: Online. Overview This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics. Marketing and Sales: Marketing drives sales. Let’s build your strategy. Without a clear marketing and sales strategy, your business risks wasting…

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping: Logan Katz Learning Series

    Location: Online. Strengthen your business from the ground up with must-have bookkeeping know-how. Proper record keeping and effective financial organization are critical pillars of business success—no matter the size or stage of your enterprise. As part of the Logan Katz Learning Series, this interactive and practical…

  • 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…

  • Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps

    Location: Online. Exploring the essentials of launching a successful online business About the workshop: Join our comprehensive E-commerce workshop where we’ll explore the essentials of launching a successful online business. From identifying your target audience and sourcing products to choosing the right platform and…

  • Create & Optimize Your Google Business Profile

    Location: Online. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business…

  • Business Financials 101

    Location: Online. Learn how to understand costing, price, sales forecasting and basic financial statements for your small business! Gain a better understanding of your business costing, pricing, sales forecasting, and basic financial statements! This July, August, and September, we invite you to attend one…

  • How to Open a Restaurant in Hamilton

    Location: Online Have you dreamed of opening your own restaurant but aren't sure where to begin?  Opening a restaurant is exciting, but it also involves navigating business registration, zoning requirements, licensing, Public Health approvals, inspections, and ongoing compliance obligations. Understanding the process early can help…

  • 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…

  • Hiring Your First Employee

    Location: Online. Ready to take the leap and grow your team? Join our online session with Engage HR where we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about hiring your first employee. From finding the right fit to navigating all the paperwork, we've got you…

  • 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 (Virtual Resource)

    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…

  • Crafting Your Business Plan

    Location: Online. Learn how to create a Profitable Business Roadmap A thought-out business plan can provide a small business the ability to transform ideas into a concrete, actionable roadmap for success! This July, August, and September, we invite you to attend one of our…

  • Entrepreneur Essentials: Understanding your Value Proposition

    Location: Online. Join the VBEC 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…

  • Exporting via E-Commerce: Logistics, Customs & Regulations

    Location: Online. Your essential roadmap to exporting e-commerce products efficiently and compliantly. About this workshop: Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to guide you through the essential elements of exporting goods overseas. Whether you're new to international trade or looking to refine your…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners (Business Advisory Group - B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely…

  • 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…

  • Social Enterprise 101: The Intersection of Profit and Purpose

    Location: Online. What exactly is a social enterprise? How do you start one? And where can you go for help? About the workshop: Are you curious about how business can be used as a force for good? Join us for an in-depth webinar that…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (Virtual Resource)

    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…

  • 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 Idea…

  • Business Financials 101

    Location: Online. Learn how to understand costing, price, sales forecasting and basic financial statements for your small business! Gain a better understanding of your business costing, pricing, sales forecasting, and basic financial statements! This July, August, and September, we invite you to attend one…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners (Business Advisory Group - B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely…

  • 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…

  • Starting a Business: A Bird’s Eye View of the Legal Landscape

    Location: Online. Exploring different forms of business organizations & the legal landscape when it comes to starting a business. About this workshop: Join us to get a bird’s eye view of the legal landscape when it comes to starting a business. We will explore…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    Location: Online. Overview This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics. Marketing and Sales: Marketing drives sales. Let’s build your strategy. Without a clear marketing and sales strategy, your business risks wasting…

  • Landing Bigger Business Clients

    Location: Online. Learn how to strengthen your B2B (business to business) sales skills and build meaningful business relationships by understanding the key strategies behind selling to other businesses. Hosted by guest speaker Karen Mathewson, Director of Sales at Agilis Network, this webinar explores practical…

  • Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions

    Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? Connect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners (Business Advisory Group - B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. B.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals, senior managers, and advisors who work closely…

  • Shoot, Edit, Post: Create Better Videos With Your Phone

    Location: Online. A practical workshop for small business owners so you can create content faster, with less guesswork, and more confidence. You don’t need fancy gear—or a film background—to create videos that look professional and feel on-brand. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn…

  • How to Sell Your Food Product (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    This session is for you if you want to learn how to sell your food product at markets, online, or to retailers. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: You have worked hard to develop a great product but you’re struggling to make…

  • 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 (Virtual Resource)

    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…

  • Crafting Your Business Plan

    Location: Online. Learn how to create a profitable business roadmap A thought-out business plan can provide a small business the ability to transform ideas into a concrete, actionable roadmap for success! This July, August, and September, we invite you to attend one of our…

  • Costing, Pricing & Unit Economics (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    This session is for founders who want to build profitable food businesses—not just sell products. Revenue is exciting, but profit keeps your business alive. Successful food founders understand their numbers. They know exactly what it costs to produce every unit, how much profit each sale…

  • 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…

  • Ready to Go Digital? Explore Funding Opportunities (Webinar)

    Location: Online. Learn how the Retail Modernization Project Grant can help Ontario businesses fund digital transformation and drive growth. Join this information session with the Ontario Centre of Innovation’s Digital Competence Centre (DCC), to learn about two funding opportunities designed to help Ontario businesses accelerate…

  • 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…

  • How to Get Sales From Instagram

    Location: Online. You don't need a massive following to make money on social media. You just need to know how to move people from "scrolling" to "buying." If you are spending hours creating content, posting stories, and keeping up with trends, but your bank…

  • 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,…

  • Marketing & Branding your Food Product (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Amanda DeVries of Eye Candy Design specializes in branding food and beverage companies. In this…

  • 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…

  • Your Brand On LinkedIn: Build Influence. Win Business.

    Location: Online. Make your LinkedIn do the selling before you say a word. Your next client, investor, employee, or speaking opportunity is probably checking your LinkedIn before they ever reply to your email. The question is: does your profile and what you post make them…

  • 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…

  • Social Impact 101: Incorporating Social Impact into Your Business Model

    Location: Online. Learn how to integrate social impact into your business model and why it's important. About this workshop: What’s your impact, and how do you know? In today’s world, businesses and organizations are increasingly expected to do more than just turn a profit…

  • Sales Trends of 2027

    Location: Online. This forward-looking session helps sales leaders and founders prepare now with the right strategy, skills, and systems. What We’ll Cover This session combines market intelligence with practical strategy - designed for founders and sales leaders who want to plan ahead, not react.…

  • Growth Journey: Product & Service Growth

    Location: Online. Ready to take your business to the next level? Great ideas are everywhere, successful businesses know how to turn those ideas into profit. The Growth Workshop Series helps business owners strengthen every area of their business through eight practical workshops focused on…

  • Tax Seminar with the CRA: T1 Sole Proprietor & Partnership

    Location: Online. Hosted by the CRA this workshop provides small business owners with a overview of the relationship between their business and taxation. The CRA Liaison Officer tax seminar targets newer small businesses or potential new start-ups. This webinar helps: This seminar will provide…

  • 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,…

  • Competition Bureau 101 for Businesses (Webinar)

    Location: Online. Many businesses overlook competition law. Learn how to spot issues, give better advice, and access free resources in this Bureau session. Many entrepreneurs, founders and small business owners don't know about competition law, even though the law applies to them. The businesses…

  • Food Safety Fundamentals for Founders (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    This session is for founders who want to build food safety into their business from day one. In this free 60-minute online webinar, you’ll learn: Food safety isn’t just about regulatory compliance - it’s a competitive advantage. Whether you’re producing yourself or working with a…

  • Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps

    Location: Online. Exploring the essentials of launching a successful online business About the workshop: Join our comprehensive E-commerce workshop where we’ll explore the essentials of launching a successful online business. From identifying your target audience and sourcing products to choosing the right platform and…

  • Entrepreneur Essentials: Understanding your Value Proposition

    Location: Online. Join the VBEC 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…

  • 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.…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    Location: Online. Overview This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics. Marketing and Sales: Marketing drives sales. Let’s build your strategy. Without a clear marketing and sales strategy, your business risks wasting…

  • Understanding how AEO Changes Getting Found & What to do Next

    Location: Online. "From traditional Google rankings to AI-driven "Answer Engines," how businesses are discovered is changing. “From traditional Google rankings to AI-driven “Answer Engines,” how businesses are discovered is changing. This session is designed to unite businesses on the next frontier of digital marketing:…

  • Succession Success: Identifying Potential Successors (Session 3 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…

  • Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    Learn how barcodes can get you market-ready for retail, online sales, and supply chain success. In this free 60-minute online seminar, learn about: This webinar will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is key when selling your product on a website, through…

  • Labelling & Packaging your Food Product (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    This session is for founders preparing products for retail shelves, online sales or wholesale distribution. In this free 60-minute online webinar, you’ll learn: Your package is often your first salesperson. It has just seconds to capture attention, communicate your brand and meet regulatory requirements—all while…

  • 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…

  • 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 4 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…