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. 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. 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.…