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Inclusivity Series: Scaling Up – Leveraging the 45+ Fractional Workforce

Location: Online. Join us to learn how you can leverage cost-effective proven 45+ talent as plug and play with Elderberry.work! Most start-ups and SMEs are worried about meeting their targets due to talent shortages. But as Statscan found, for knowledge workers it’s more of…

Ten Steps To Starting A Business (Live Virtual Session)

Location: Online (Zoom). Starting a small business can be exciting and challenging. With careful research and hard work, it can also be very rewarding. This free session is the perfect starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business in Hamilton with the goal…

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

Location: Online (Zoom). Using the Business Model Canvas (aka, 1-page business plan) can help simplify your business planning in a highly visual way while also saving you valuable time. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or an existing multinational corporation looking to change your existing…

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…

From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business

Location: Online. This session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of turning their part-time passion into a thriving full-time business. The session led by Marlina Ramchandran – Special Projects Manager, YSpace will explore practical tips and strategies for making the leap, including assessing…

Service Canada: Hiring Incentives and Assistance

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

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

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

Insurance for Small Business

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

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…

CRA Tax Information: Sole-Proprietors

Location: Online. Join us for an information session presented by the Canada Revenue Agency's liaison services. Taxes can be complicated - make the process a bit easier by understanding your obligations, deductions, and common errors to avoid. Session will include Q & A.

Tax Time Essentials for Business Owners

Location: Online. Simplify tax season with key insights and expert tips to stay organized, maximize deductions, and ensure compliance. Set your business up for success with a stress-free tax preparation process! Speaker Bios: Alyssa Stuppiello, CPA, and Katrina Stuppiello-Streiss, CPB, are the powerhouse duo…

No Website, No Problem: A Simple Guide to Getting Your Business Online

Location: Online. Does the thought of building a website for your business feel overwhelming? You’re not alone! Many small business owners struggle with where to start, what’s essential, and how to create a website that actually helps their business grow. Join us for this…

Workplace Safety Essentials: A Practical Guide

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, workplace safety is crucial. Join us for an enlightening session where we’ll explore fundamental safety practices. From identifying hazards to understanding roles, this webinar equips you with actionable insights to create a safer work…

CRA Tax Information: Incorporations

Location: Online. Join us for an information session presented by the Canada Revenue Agency's liaison services. Taxes can be complicated - make the process a bit easier by understanding your obligations, deductions, and common errors to avoid. Session will include Q & A.

Bank Ready: How to Secure the Financing Your Business Needs

Location: Online. Presented by: FirstOntario Credit Union, Small Business Services. Join us for an engaging online workshop designed to empower small business owners with key insights into securing business financing. Led by Queenette Martins, Account Manager at FirstOntario Credit Union, and Colin Cyr, Senior Manager…

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…

Workplace Safety Essentials: A Practical Guide

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, workplace safety is crucial. Join us for an enlightening session where we’ll explore fundamental safety practices. From identifying hazards to understanding roles, this webinar equips you with actionable insights to create a safer work…

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…

Workplace Safety Essentials: A Practical Guide

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, workplace safety is crucial. Join us for an enlightening session where we’ll explore fundamental safety practices. From identifying hazards to understanding roles, this webinar equips you with actionable insights to create a safer work…

Bank Ready: How to Secure the Financing Your Business Needs

Location: Online. Presented by: FirstOntario Credit Union, Small Business Services. Join us for an engaging online workshop designed to empower small business owners with key insights into securing business financing. Led by Queenette Martins, Account Manager at FirstOntario Credit Union, and Colin Cyr, Senior Manager…

Workplace Safety Essentials: A Practical Guide

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, workplace safety is crucial. Join us for an enlightening session where we’ll explore fundamental safety practices. From identifying hazards to understanding roles, this webinar equips you with actionable insights to create a safer work…

Explore the free seminars and workshops offered through Small Business Centres Ontario. Small Business Centres Ontario is the larger association supporting all 54 Small Business Centres across Ontario providing entrepreneurs with a full range of support services needed to start and successfully grow their small businesses.

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