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. * Pre-registration is required, please register by visiting https://hamiltonbusinesscentre.eventbrite.ca/ and choosing the workshop you wish to attend.
Learn how to prepare a comprehensive business plan through this hands-on, interactive business planning session. Cost: $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.
We're excited to make the complex, sometimes intimidating, world of social media a little more easy-breezy! Presenters will deliver a "How It Works" lecture-style presentationParticipants are recommended to bring technology to edit their own social media accounts (not required) Light refreshments will be provided. Please…
Learn how to develop your brand and explore marketing strategies to grow your business. Cost: $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.
What is the secret formula for Sales Success? You will leave the session inspired and with a road map to achieving sales success. * Pre-registration is required, please register by visiting https://hamiltonbusinesscentre.eventbrite.ca/ and choosing the workshop you wish to attend.
Location: Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. You 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…
Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). Event Description: Join 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…
Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). Event Description: In 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…
Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). Event Description: More 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…
Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). Description: Building 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!…
Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). Whether 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. You’ll…
How to Market Your Business Through the Covid-19 Crisis About this Event Location: Free online webinar. Access from anywhere. Enterprise Toronto hosting free webinars with tips to help small businesses stay in business The world just changed rapidly, leaving many uncertain of how they…
Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere. Event Description Your 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…
Legalities of your Lease with Paul Demarco from SimpsonWigle Law Date: Thursday, April 9th at 9:00am – 10:00am Session Details: Agenda: 9:00am – 9:30am Discussion around review of a lease, opportunity to defer current rent for 6 months, what to do if the landlord…
Location: Free, Online Webinar. How to Create a Business Plan That Gets Results hosted by Andrew Pacheco. GoToWebinar Link:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2654785524830741773
Location: Free online webinar. Access from anywhere. Enterprise Toronto hosting free webinars with tips to help small businesses stay in business The world just changed rapidly, leaving many uncertain of how they are going to survive the economic impact of Covid-19. Enterprise Toronto is…
Location: Online Webinar – Access from anywhere (free). Managing your Mortgage and Credit During COVID-19. Fortune Funding and Meridian Topics covered in this session include: Business loan payment deferral programs offered by FIsThe new $40,000 Government Guaranteed LoanPersonal Mortgage Payment Deferral programs offered by FIs…
Location: Free online webinar. Access from anywhere. Who should watch: If 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.…
Location: Free, Online Webinar. How to Manage Your Finances and Cash Flow During this Covid-19 Crisis presented by Andrew Pacheco. GoToWebinar Link:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8262066128112834062
Location: Free, Online Webinar. How to Manage your Cash flow through COVID CRISIS presented by Andrew Pacheco. GoToWebinar Link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6347459042985962253
Location: Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. You 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…
Location: Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. You have a website, but how do customers find it? You need to drive traffic to your website by making sure your business shows up on Google when customers search. This beginner workshop will teach you how…
Location: Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. Most small businesses don’t have onsite IT departments, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook when it comes to keeping your customer and client data secure. Discover how to do so effectively and safely in this…
Location: Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. Social media can be a very powerful tool for business growth, but first you need to know what it is and how it works. In this fun and interactive workshop, we’ll look at the basics of today’s…
Location: Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. You 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…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please register by visiting https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/connect/ and use the…
Free Online Forum – Zoom Web Chat Join us on May 5th for a live Zoom sessions with Jenn Hudder of Honeyflow Coaching. As a small business owner, marketer, and business coach, Jenn is hosting an open forum for small business owners. Please bring…
Access to Professionals: Accounting (Online - Zoom Web Chat) How to book your session: Sessions are free, booked in 30 minute intervals. *** Those wishing to participate MUST complete the attached form pertaining to details on their inquiry. Please download the form below, complete…
Free, Online Webinar. As rapid remote work disrupts our day-to-day operations, it's important to remember this isn't the new normal. At the same time, we have an opportunity to pick up some new tips and tricks that may extend beyond this state of emergency.…
Free, Online Webinar. Join Enbridge and JustWealth in our second webinar on shifting mindsets and adapting to rapid change to create value. About this Event What is agile innovation and why is it important? Agile Innovation is a mindset shift to adapt quickly to rapid…
Free, Online Webinar. Rebecca Schoenhardt from Royal Bank of Canada will review the aid packages and offer tips on how you can improve your standing with financial institutions. What we know is that this will come to an end. This was manufactured, not as…
Free, Online Webinar. Description Your website tells a powerful story about your business. Google Analytics is key to unlocking that story, but you need to ask the right questions. This beginner level seminar shows you where your real website story lies in Google Analytics. …
Free, Online Webinar. Join Mat King, Video Production Manager at Vidyard, to dive into the world of video and how it can make an impact on your business. You’ll learn: Why video can be your silver bulletWhat goes into the production processThe easiest ways…
Free, Online Webinar. Description What is the right approach for the intellectual property (IP) of a software technology company? Where does IP fit in an anti-IP hacker culture? Your objective could be freedom to innovate and to build something great without being shut out…
Free, Online Webinar. Description: Chances are video is already the medium preferred by your customers and it is becoming even more necessary in the current climate. Join Mat King, Video Production Manager at Vidyard to dive into the world of video and how it…
Free, Online Webinar. Marketing in a Time of Uncertainty Learn how to create a business strategy for survival, manage your team while building customer trust & loyalty, develop a marketing plan to retain current customers, and attract new ones. Presented by: Intrigue Media
Access to Professionals: Legal (Phone) How to book your session: Sessions are free, booked in 30-minute intervals. *** Those wishing to participate MUST complete the attached form pertaining to details on their inquiry. Please download the form below, complete in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe…
Online Webinar - Access from anywhere Description Did you know that 2.4 million emails are sent every second worldwide, but most of them are never opened? Whether you are just getting started in business or you are a seasoned business owner, email is still…
Free, Online Webinar. Description In this online webinar, learn the major website platforms, core techniques and most valuable skills to get your company and products selling online. You will learn how to leverage your brand with innovative web technologies to deliver visually compelling, optimized…
Free, Online Webinar. What exactly is a social enterprise? How do you start one? And where can you go for help? In this workshop, you will learn more about social enterprise models and characteristics, local examples, support resources, and considerations for starting. Join us…
Free, Online Webinar. Understanding your company’s financial statements is fundamental for business success, but often business owners find themselves baffled by income statements, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts. Material Covered: • How to analyze your income statement• Ratios you should be monitoring• How…
Free, Online Webinar. Part 1 of 2 sessions (May 7 and 13). This session is ideal for budding entrepreneurs and those considering opening their own small business. Find out the differences between a business plan, a business model canvas, the planning required in starting…
Free, Online Webinar. About Founder Fundamentals YSpace, York University’s innovation hub is partnering with the Markham Small Business Centre (MSBC), Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre (RHSBEC), Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC), York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) to host a 12-week educational program…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. See below.
Free, Online Webinar. From vacant property risks and cybersecurity to employee health and wellness: Cowan experts discuss what you need to know when your employees work remotely. Presenters from Cowan Insurance Group: Colin BowmanConsultant, National Benefits Nick GoodfellowSales Consultant, Small Business Solutions
Free, Online Webinar. Description Everything from your products and services, all the way to your marketing, tells your brand story. But what story do you tell during a time of crisis? In this webinar, we’ll discuss strategies to help your brand stay relevant, and…
Free, Online Webinar. This May 8, the IEC invites you to its first official event: a special discussion on how Canadian startups can renew the country’s economic standing post-COVID-19. Hosted by CBC’s Manjula Selvarajah, the event will also showcase the IEC’s founding members, each advising on…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. See below.
Free, Online Webinar. Starting a new business venture? Learn the necessary steps to start your business! Including: • the various forms of business ownership• government regulations• the importance of a business plan• forecasting cash flow• identifying your target market and client profile• when and…
This session is an introduction to the marketing and sales strategy (aka plan) necessary to grow your business. Marketing is imperative to building sales for your business. Present by: Durham BDAC
Free, Online Webinar. In this online webinar, learn the major website platforms, core techniques and most valuable skills to get your company and products selling online. You will learn how to leverage your brand with innovative web technologies to deliver visually compelling, optimized websites…
Free, Online Webinar It’s never been more important for small businesses to developed or improve their local digital presence. With "local intent" searches like "Pizza Near Me" or "Pizza Shop Hamilton" growing over 900% in the past 2 years and 72% of consumers that…
Online Webinar - Access from anywhere It’s never been easier for small businesses to dip their toes into the world of ecommerce. Discover the fundamentals of selling online in this webinar that’s perfect for ecommerce beginners. You’ll learn: How to add ecommerce functionality to…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
Online Webinar - Access from anywhere Social media is a blessing and a curse for today’s businesses. Not understanding how to use social media effectively for your business can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom line as your potential clients easily find…
Free, Online Webinar It’s never been more important for small businesses to developed or improve their local digital presence. With “local intent” searches like “Pizza Near Me” or “Pizza Shop Hamilton” growing over 900% in the past 2 years and 72% of consumers that…
Free, online webinar. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will host an interactive question and answer session for small and medium businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). The session will respond to general questions about the CEWS and provide resources needed to apply.…
Free, online webinar. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will host an interactive question and answer session for small and medium businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). The session will respond to general questions about the CEWS and provide resources needed to apply.…
Welcome to The Side Hustle Starter-kit, a value packed online training to guide you through the basics of starting your side hustle! About this Event Canadians are moving away from the traditional, linear career path and embracing the emerging gig- economy, where everyone is…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
Online Webinar - Access from anywhere Ever wondered who’s visiting your website, and what they’re doing there? Google Analytics can tell you all of that and more. Discover the fundamentals of Google Analytics in this beginner-level webinar. You’ll learn: How to connect your website…
This FREE session is to help food businesses prepare to re-open in the coming weeks and months. About this Event This FREE session is to help food businesses prepare to re-open in the coming weeks and months. Some of the topics covered include: Public…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. There is a great deal to consider when you’re building a new website or redesigning an existing one. This beginner workshop covers everything you need to know, from choosing and registering a domain name, to building the website…
This FREE session is to help businesses understand how to protect their employees and customers as they re-open to the public. About this Event This FREE session is to help businesses understand how to protect their employees and customers as they re-open to the…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. You 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…
Access to Professionals: Accounting (Online – Zoom Web Chat) How to book your session: Sessions are free, booked in 30 minute intervals. *** Those wishing to participate MUST complete the attached form pertaining to details on their inquiry. Please download the form below, complete…
Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. Whether 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. You’ll learn: How…
Access to Professionals: Legal (Phone) How to book your session: Sessions are free, booked in 30-minute intervals. *** Those wishing to participate MUST complete the attached form pertaining to details on their inquiry. Please download the form below, complete in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe…
This FREE session will focus on helping personal service businesses understand how to re-open to the public. About this Event This FREE session will focus on helping personal service businesses understand how to re-open to the public in the coming weeks and months. Some…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. Social media can be a very powerful tool for business growth, but first you need to know what it is and how it works. In this fun and interactive workshop, we’ll look at the basics of today’s popular…
This FREE session is to help food businesses prepare to re-open in the coming weeks and months. About this Event This FREE session is to help food businesses prepare to re-open in the coming weeks and months. Some of the topics covered include: Public…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
Online Webinar - Access from anywhere. Most small businesses don’t have onsite IT departments, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook when it comes to keeping your customer and client data secure. Discover how to do so effectively and safely in this beginner-level…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
Free, online Webinar. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), and other commonly…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE session is to help food businesses prepare to re-open in the coming weeks and months. About this Event This FREE session is to help food businesses prepare to re-open in the coming weeks and months. Some of the topics covered include: Public…
Free, online webinar. On average, a customer who has a poor experience shares this with 13 people; with businesses likely to lose as many as 70% of potential customers with four or more negative reviews accessible during a Google search query. Moz.com Inconsistent customer…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE session is to help businesses understand how to protect their employees and customers as they re-open to the public. About this Event This FREE session is to help businesses understand how to protect their employees and customers as they re-open to the…
Free, online Webinar. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. This two-hour…
Free, online webinar. On average, a customer who has a poor experience shares this with 13 people; with businesses likely to lose as many as 70% of potential customers with four or more negative reviews accessible during a Google search query. Moz.com Inconsistent customer…
In this FREE online webinar hosted by the Hamilton Business Centre, we'll chat with Chris Hamoen of Digital Main Street to discuss the ShopHere powered by Google program and answers some of the commonly asked questions. Topics include: Who is Digital Main Street?What is…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
Free, online Webinar. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. This two-hour…
On average, a customer who has a poor experience shares this with 13 people; with businesses likely to lose as many as 70% of potential customers with four or more negative reviews accessible during a Google search query. Moz.com Inconsistent customer experiences result in…
This FREE, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. Some of the topics covered include: Market researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business. *** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.