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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Location: Online. A practical workshop for small business owners who know they need a stronger brand but aren't sure where to start, or why it even matters. You started your business because you're good at what you do. But if your customers can't tell…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This session is for you if you are in the early stages of development and are looking 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? Want…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Location: Online. This session will cover key areas to consider and relative impacts as they relate to selling your products regionally, inter-provincially and internationally. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about:
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…
Location: Online. Presented by Raffaele Ruberto, SB Partner Join Raffaele Ruberto from SB Partners for a plain-English deep dive into the tax and estate side of handing over your business—where the goal is simple: keep more in your pocket, stay on the right side…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…