• Brick and Mortar Businesses: Selling to the Experience-Driven Customer

    Today’s consumers aren’t just shopping—they’re looking for connection, meaning, and memorable experiences. This session is designed specifically for brick-and-mortar businesses that want to create more than just transactions. We’ll explore how emotional triggers, curated service, and sensory design can enhance your customer’s experience, increase return…

  • Costing & Pricing to Make Profits

    This session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: If you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know the ‘numbers’. Learn…

  • ChatGPT for Small Business

    Location: Online. ChatGPT for Small Business Unlock the Power of AI in Your Day-to-Day Operations This webinar is perfect for beginners and casual users who want to start using ChatGPT more effectively in their business. Learn how this powerful tool can help you 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…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    Location: Online. This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics. Starting a business is hard and that’s where we come in. Our mission is clear – we are here to support…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Marketing & Branding your Food Product

    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…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    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…

  • 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…

  • Food Safety Fundamentals for Startups

    This session is for you if you are starting a food business and want to make sure you are producing safe products right from the start. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: When you’re launching a food product, understanding food safety is…

  • 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…

  • Importing 101 (Virtual)

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    Location: Online. Overview Learn the basics as well as the important details impacting your bottom line and avoid mistakes, minimize costs/risks, and maximize revenue. About this workshop: This seminar will provide a broad outline of what you need to know to start importing goods…

  • Labelling & Packaging your Food Product

    This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Packaging and labelling your food product is where marketing meets regulatory compliance and food safety. You…

  • E-Commerce Marketing: Diving Into 360-Degree Marketing Strategies (Virtual)

    Location: Online. Overview Actionable insights to maximize your reach and revenue. About this workshop: Ready to scale your online business with smarter, more cohesive marketing? Join us for an interactive webinar designed for entrepreneurs who want to take control of their e-commerce growth. In…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    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…

  • Google Advertising: The Business Owner’s Starter Guide (Virtual)

    Location: Online. Overview For business owners who want to learn more about how Google Ads work, and more importantly, how well it could work for them. About the workshop You’ve probably heard of Google Advertising and may have even received various feedback from other…

  • Retail Crime Prevention: A Guide to Making Your Business Safer (Virtual)

    Location: Online. Overview Is retail theft impacting your business? Join speaker Stella Nicastro-Greenough from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services on Tuesday December 9th at 12pm for a free Comprehensive Crime Prevention Webinar: Retail Crime Prevention: A Guide to Making Your Business Safer Is retail theft impacting your small…

  • Getting Started with Intellectual Property – Understanding Patents (Virtual)

    Location: Online. Overview Learn what you can patent and how to use design elements to help stop others from making, using, or selling your inventions. About the workshop: Have you developed cutting-edge technology or improved an existing product or process?This entrepreneur-focused workshop breaks down…

  • Business Prep for 2026: The 12 Must-Know Legal Twists of 2025 (Virtual)

    Location: Online. Overview Practical guidance on the key legal twists and turns from 2025 which can affect your approach to strategy and operations in the coming year. About this workshop: Our annual favourite is back - mark your calendars and kick off the new…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    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…

  • Starting a Business: A Bird’s Eye View of the Legal Landscape (Virtual)

    Location: Online. Overview 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…

  • 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 (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…

  • 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…

  • Tax Seminar with the CRA: T1 Sole Proprietor & Partnership

    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 help: This seminar will provide…

  • 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 (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…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    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…

  • Google Advertising: How to Avoid Expensive Mistakes (Virtual)

    Location: Online. Tackling ten common and expensive mistakes managing your Google Ads, and how to fix them. About the workshop Google Ads can be very profitable. However, basic mistakes will trigger a drain your cash and leave frustrated. This seminar shows you how to…

  • Succession Success: Introduction to Succession Planning (Session 1 of 6)

    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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Protecting Your Business and Using Compliance to Grow

    This practical workshop will show you how to safeguard your business against Cyber Threats affordably. Cyber threats aren’t just a big-business problem anymore—small organizations are increasingly targeted and expected to meet enterprise-level compliance standards. This practical workshop will show you how to safeguard your…

  • Getting Started with Intellectual Property – Understanding Copyrights

    Learn more about copyrights to increase the value of your business assets. About the workshop: Have you designed some creative work? If so, understanding how copyright law protects your work can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, content creator,…

  • Succession Success: Valuing Your Business (Session 2 of 6)

    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,…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    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…

  • How to Sell Your Food Product (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    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…

  • Tax Seminar with the CRA: T2 Incorporated Small Business

    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 incorporated small business owners. This session helps: This seminar will provide small business owners with a…

  • Will Your Business Idea Work?

    Location: Online. Join senior product leader and entrepreneur Bernie Aho as he shares how to test business ideas, markets, and strategies before committing time or money. With 25+ years of experience building and scaling technology companies, Bernie will walk you through practical ways to…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    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…

  • 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…

  • Market Research

    Market Research With so much information available, from multiple sources, business owners need to access key resources that impact their business. Learn how to tap into already existing data and sources to help you analyze your industry, competitors, financing opportunities and current and potential…

  • Small Business Tax Literacy for T1 Self-Employed Business Owners

    T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Webinar for Self-Employed Business Owners and Partnerships (Unincorporated) If you have tax-related questions, here is your chance to get them answered! This seminar is held by CRA professionals and will help you learn about: Suitable for sole-proprietors, new…

  • Succession Success: Identifying Potential Successors (Session 3 of 6)

    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…

  • Working With the Social Influencing Market

    Location: Online. Learn how to find influencers whose followers align with your target audience, ensuring a natural and impactful collaboration. Dive into the dynamic world of travel marketing at our exclusive workshop designed to empower businesses and marketers with the skills to effectively collaborate…

  • Costing & Pricing to Make Profits (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    This session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: If you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know the ‘numbers’. Learn…

  • Introduction to the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 for Businesses

    Location: Online. Join Consumer Protection Ontario to learn how Ontario consumer protection laws affect your business, ensure compliance, and stay safe. Are you starting your business but unsure what type of contract to use? Not sure how to deal with consumer complaints and stay…

  • 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…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    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…

  • Succession Success: Legal Considerations (Session 4 of 6)

    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…

  • Marketing & Branding your Food Product

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Learn about Futurpreneur’s Black Entrepreneur Startup Program

    Location: Online. Ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? Launch your dream business! Black entrepreneurs, ages 18-39, can benefit from startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, along with access to resources and networking. Futurpreneur's Offering: Their team, who have their own…

  • Financial Forecasting

    Core Workshop: Financial Forecasting If you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know your numbers. In this online workshop you’ll learn how to calculate your start-up and operating costs, develop budgets, calculate your cashflow, identify your breakeven points and…

  • Winning SEO with Google Business Profile (Virtual)

    Get found faster: learn how to use your Business Profile to fuel SEO performance. About this workshop: Did you know that your Google Business Profile is one of the top things that influence your ranking and how you show up in search engines results?…

  • Social Media 101 – A Complete Guide for Small Businesses (4 Part Series)

    Location: Online. Unlock the Power of Social Media to Grow Your Business. Social media is no longer optional for businesses—it’s essential! But where do you start? How do you know which platforms to use? And how can you create content that actually drives results?…

  • Labelling & Packaging your Food Product

    This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Packaging and labelling your food product is where marketing meets regulatory compliance and food safety. You…

  • Tax Seminar with the CRA: T1 Sole Proprietor & Partnership

    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…

  • 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…

  • Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    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…

  • 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…

  • Exploring Entrepreneurship – The basics of starting your own business

    Location: Online. Join the St Catharines Enterprise Centre for an informative session all about what it takes to successfully start a business. Do you have dreams of becoming an entrepreneur? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an informative session all about what it…

  • 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…

  • Succession Success: Expert Panel Discussion & Q&A (Session 6 of 6)

    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…

  • Food Safety Fundamentals for Startups

    This session is for you if you are starting a food business and want to make sure you are producing safe products right from the start. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: When you’re launching a food product, understanding food safety is…

  • Ten Steps To Starting A Business (In-Person Session)

    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…

  • 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…

  • Finding Your Fit: Niche and Value Proposition Workshop (Virtual)

    Location: Online. Diving into the intricacies of niche development and how to market to it. About this workshop: Led by Coca-Cola alumni, Lubna Forzley, Founder of Stories, this session will delve into the intricacies of niche development and client acquisition. Drawing upon proven methodologies…

  • 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…

  • E-Commerce 201: Mastering 3 Pillars – Acquisition, Conversion & Retention

    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…

  • Business Model Canvas Strategy Workshop

    Location: Online. Come and get a clear roadmap for achieving long-term goals for your small business through BMC (Business Model Canvas) The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is an essential strategic management tool that helps entrepreneurs, managers, and teams visualize, design, and refine their business model in…

  • Small Business Tax Literacy for T2 Incorporated Business Owners

    Location: Online. T2 General Small Business Tax Literacy Webinar for Small Incorporated Businesses If you have tax-related questions, here is your chance to get them answered! This seminar is held by CRA professionals and will help you learn about: Suitable for small corporations, newly…

  • Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…