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Insurance for Small Business

Delivery: 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…

Marketing Plan Execution

Executing a marketing plan involves a variety of strategies. Learn how to effectively implement these tactics to drive results and maximize your marketing efforts. Join Alyssa Milot of The Zen Strategy for a mastermind session including top low-cost and no-cost executions, digital marketing, 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…

How to Create Captivating Videos for Social Media (Webinar)

Delivery: Online. As social media continues to play a crucial role in connecting businesses with their target audience, creating captivating video content has become more important than ever. In this beginner-level webinar, you'll learn the ins and outs of creating compelling videos for platforms such…

Understanding Financial Statements for Small Business Owners

Delivery: Online About this event: 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

** 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…

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…

Business Planning for Small Business

Delivery: Online About this event: This webinar is aimed at entrepreneurs in the early stages of small business development who are looking at various types of business models and trying to determine where to start. By the end of this presentation, you will understand…

Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget (Webinar)

Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget (Online Event) About this event: Whether you have $5, $50, or $100 a month to spend on Facebook and Instagram advertising, you can still reach your target customers and clients. Discover some creative ways to do…

Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements

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 learn: Join…

Canada Revenue Agency – Requirements for Incorporations

Join us for a comprehensive look at Canada Revenue Agency’s guidelines for incorporated businesses. Topics will include: common tax errors, demonstrations of how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries, information on the CRA’s services, and general bookkeeping concepts and best practices.

Marketing Essentials for Small Business 101

Location: Online. About this event For any new business, growing your customer base is your top priority. Marketing is a critical piece of being found by your target audience, converting those prospects to customers, and keeping customers over the long term. This webinar will give…

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…

Social Media for Your Business (Webinar)

Delivery: Online (via ZOOM) Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. About this Event: Not understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom…

Canada Revenue Information Session – Tax Discussion (T1 Webinar)

Canada Revenue Information Session - Tax Discussion (T1 Webinar) The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting a free interactive session to discuss the following topics: Please note: This session will be delivered virtually. A Microsoft Teams invitation…

Getting Money: What Lenders and Investors Want

Delivery: 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…

AODA for Small Business

Delivery: 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,…

TikTok for Small Business (Webinar)

TikTok for Small Business (Online Event) About this event: TikTok has taken the social media world by storm. Sure, the video-sharing platform is full of funny pet videos and the latest dance trends, but it can also be a great place to engage 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…

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…

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

Delivery: Online (via ZOOM) 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…

How to Start an Ethnic Food Business: Opportunities & Challenges

Location: Online. This webinar will show you the practical steps to take to develop your ethnic food business in the Canadian food market. You will learn about the landscape of the ethnic food segment in Toronto and surrounding communities; what the opportunities and challenges…

Creating Unforgettable Customer Experiences

Creating great customer experiences is essential for attracting and retaining customers. Learn strategies to exceed customer expectations and leave a lasting impression for your business with Ramona Gallagher of Business Basics Canada.

How to Do Business with the Government of Canada

Location: Online. About this event The Government of Canada purchases $22 billion of goods and services each year. This webinar provides key information about how to sell to the Government of Canada that will help you learn how to: A focus of this session…

Understanding Financial Statements

Are you a passionate entrepreneur looking to navigate your small business towards financial success with confidence? At our upcoming webinar, learn how to read income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements and more, even if you're not a numbers person! Discover how understanding…

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…

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…

Marketing Essentials for Small Business 101

Location: Online. About this event For any new business, growing your customer base is your top priority. Marketing is a critical piece of being found by your target audience, converting those prospects to customers, and keeping customers over the long term. This webinar will give…

The Triple Bottom Line

Location: Online. Being a DEI focused organization in today’s work environment is no longer an added value to an organization’s success but the backbone of any organization's vision to excel. If you would like to learn or further explore these vital areas of business…

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…

How to Start a Fashion Business

Location: Online. About this event Delivered by the Toronto Fashion Incubator, this webinar will provide you with an overview of the practical steps needed to develop your fashion business in Toronto. You will learn about business planning, as well as regulatory requirements specific to…

Creating a Business Model Canvas

Location: Online. Are you an ambitious entrepreneur eager to supercharge your business strategy?  Explore the key components of the BMC - customer segments, value propositions, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key resources, key activities, key partnerships, cost structure, and more at our upcoming webinar…

T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar

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…

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…

The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space

Delivery: 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…

Small Business Week Event: Understanding Legal Business Structures in Canada

Location: Online. Presented in partnership with OWNR and SBC Ontario. Gina Parete will walk you through the different business structures to consider for starting a business. She will explain the differences between sole proprietorship and incorporation and whether one is better than the other…

Small Business Week Event: Value in Good Bookkeeping w/ Christine Bedard

Value in Good Bookkeeping w/ Christine Bedard Join us for an engaging and informative online workshop on the importance of good bookkeeping with expert Christine Bedard. Discover the value that proper bookkeeping brings to your business, whether you're a small startup or an established company. Christine,…

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.…

Cyber Resilience: What to Do When Your Small Business Is Under Attack

Location: Online. This webinar aims to show you what you can do as a small business owner and entrepreneur to build your cyber resilience and prepare yourself. By the end of the presentation, you will know what you can do today to mitigate your…

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…

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…

Business Planning for Small Business

Delivery: Online About this event: This webinar is aimed at entrepreneurs in the early stages of small business development who are looking at various types of business models and trying to determine where to start. By the end of this presentation, you will understand…

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…

Starting a Food Business

Location: Online. This session is for you if you are in the early stages of development and want to gain knowledge in the food and beverage industry. In this free 60-minute online seminar, learn about: Do you have an idea for a food business?…

Insurance for Small Business

Delivery: 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

** 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…

Social Media for Your Business (Webinar)

Delivery: Online (via ZOOM) Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. About this Event: Not understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom…

Making Sales Conversations Easier – Introducing the DEBUT Model

Delivery: Online (Zoom). The Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (SBC) invites you to join us for an exciting online webinar where we will be sharing valuable insights on how to make sales conversations a breeze using the revolutionary DEBUT Model. Whether you’re a seasoned…

Marketing Essentials for Small Business 101

Location: Online. About this event For any new business, growing your customer base is your top priority. Marketing is a critical piece of being found by your target audience, converting those prospects to customers, and keeping customers over the long term. This webinar will give…

Grow Your Small Business on Instagram (Webinar)

Location: Online. Grow Your Small Business on Instagram (Online Event) About this event: This intermediate-level workshop is for those that have already dipped their toes into the world of Instagram and are looking to grow on the platform. We’ll explore different ways small businesses…

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…

Financing 101 with Futurpreneur and BDC

About this event: Location: Online. Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for two decades. They are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring, and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. BDC is a Crown corporation…

T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar

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…

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…

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

Delivery: Online (via ZOOM) 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…

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…

Building a Sustainable Brand 101

Set up for success and build a sustainable brand from the get-go, or learn how to tweak your current image and remain recognizable. Location: Online. Join our free webinar with Mandy Strang from Third Gen Design and learn how to set your business up…

Google Analytics 4 for Beginners

Location: Online. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of your website's performance and gain valuable insights into your online audience? Google Analytics is a powerful tool that can give you a deeper understanding of who is visiting your website, what they're doing there,…

Incubators: How Business in the Streets Can Help Your Business

About this event: Location: Online. This webinar series aims to inform about incubators and accelerators and shines a spotlight on Business in the Streets (BITS). BITS helps emerging young entrepreneurs, aged 18 to 34, that come from underserved communities by providing access to entrepreneurial…

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

** 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:

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…

Mental Health Support for Entrepreneurs

Location: Online. This webinar delivered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada will provide you with information and resources to better understand the mental health challenges faced by small business owners and entrepreneurs. This presentation will help you understand the challenges and benefits of…

Growth and Expansion: How to Best Grow Your Business

Delivery: 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…

Staying Secure Online: e-Commerce & Cyber-Security Awareness

About this event: Location: Online. Using the Internet to buy and sell goods/services has revolutionized how we do business. E-commerce is a valuable tool that can give your small business a competitive edge and help grow your revenue exponentially. However, going the e-commerce route…

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…

The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space

Delivery: 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…

Getting Money: What Lenders and Investors Want

Delivery: 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…

Business Planning for Small Business

Delivery: Online About this event: This webinar is aimed at entrepreneurs in the early stages of small business development who are looking at various types of business models and trying to determine where to start. By the end of this presentation, you will understand…

E-Commerce for Canadian Exports

Location: Online. E-commerce is transforming the landscape for Ontario food suppliers, allowing them to reach a larger, more diverse audience. The US is the largest and most accessible market for Ontario suppliers and for Ontario online retailers selling across the boarder is a logical…

Business Planning for Small Business

Delivery: Online About this event: This webinar is aimed at entrepreneurs in the early stages of small business development who are looking at various types of business models and trying to determine where to start. By the end of this presentation, you will understand…

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…

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…

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…

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