• Market Research Made Simple

    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…

  • Tariff Relief for SMEs: Exploring Government Funding and Support Programs

    Location: Online. Learn how RTRI funding and Service Canada’s Work-Sharing Program can help businesses manage tariffs and trade challenges. Has your business been impacted by tariffs or trade disruptions? Join our informative webinar to discover government support available to help your business navigate uncertainty…

  • Costing, Pricing & Unit Economics (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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. This session is in celebration of Small Business Month hosted by the Business Centre Guelph Wellington and proudly sponsored by Invest…

  • Validating Your Business Concept: Cash Flow Meets Startup Canvas (Virtual)

    Location: Online. For entrepreneurs at the idea stage of starting their business About this workshop: Do you have a great idea, but aren’t sure if it could become a great business? This interactive 75-minute session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to…

  • Website 101: Building Your Online Presence from Scratch

    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…

  • What in the World is a Social Enterprise?

    Location: Online. Are you curious about how a business can drive meaningful social and/or environmental impact while remaining profitable? Are you curious about how a business can drive meaningful social and/or environmental impact while remaining profitable? Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a community-minded…

  • Intro to AI for Brick-and-Mortar

    Location: Online. Session for brick-and-mortar owners: a clear, no-hype intro to AI - what it is, where it fits, and how to start without disruption. What We’ll Cover This session is practical, accessible, and built for operators - not tech teams. If you own…

  • Tax Seminar with the CRA: T2 Incorporated Small Business

    Location: Online. Hosted by the CRA this workshop provides small business owners with a overview of the relationship between their business and taxation. This session is in celebration of Small Business Month hosted by the Business Centre Guelph Wellington and proudly sponsored by Invest…

  • Where Did All My Money Go? Understanding Profit, Cash Flow & Taxes

    Location: Online. Your business is making sales and you’re busier than ever, but where is all the money going? Your business is making sales and you’re busier than ever, but where is all the money going? In this practical and engaging session, Mohamed Bachani…

  • Building Business Value: Pricing for Profit

    Location: Online. Are your prices supporting the business you want to build? Pricing is about more than covering costs. It plays a direct role in profitability, sustainability, and your ability to grow. This practical session will help business owners better understand the relationship between…

  • Starter Company Plus Information Session

    Location: Online. Thinking about applying for the 2027 Starter Company Plus Program? Start here! Before you submit your application, join one of our virtual information sessions to set yourself up for success. We'll walk you through everything you need to know, including: This session…

  • Instagram for Small Business: Why You Need It & What to Do With It

    Location: Online. This non-technical, high-level workshop is designed for business owners who want a clear picture of what Instagram offers. You don’t need to learn complex filming setups or post five times a day to get business value out of Instagram. You need to…

  • Marketing & Branding your Food Product (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    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…

  • How To Make My First Hire!

    Location: Online. Are you a solopreneur looking to make your first hire? Attend this session and learn steps to make your first hire a successful one! Ready to stop doing everything yourself and start building a business that grows without you? This session is…

  • Hiring and Terminating Employees: Legal Essentials for Employers

    Location: Online. Hiring and firing employees isn’t just about making the right business decisions—it’s about doing it legally and protecting your company. Hiring and firing employees isn’t just about making the right business decisions—it’s about doing it legally and protecting your company. Join employment…

  • 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…

  • Strengthen Your Brand Through Collaborations

    Location: Online. Partnerships can do more than boost visibility, they build can real brand equity. Partnerships can do more than boost visibility, they build can real brand equity. This session covers how to evaluate collaborators, structure partnerships that actually work, and confidently hire influencers…

  • How to Monetize What You’re Posting

    Location: Online. This session is for entrepreneurs who are already creating content but haven’t figured out how to turn that visibility into actual revenue. We walk through how to align content with offers, create natural pathways from content to sales, and nurture an audience…

  • Finding Funding 101

    Location: Online. Ready to find the right funding opportunities for your business? In this practical session, Fundica will help you navigate the funding landscape and better understand the grants, tax credits, loans, and other funding options available to your business. You will learn how…

  • Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps (Virtual)

    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…

  • Market Research Made Simple

    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…

  • Access to Capital: Small Business Financing with Meridian Credit Union

    Location: Online. Brought to you by Small Business Centres Ontario (SBC Ontario), in partnership with Meridian Credit Union Looking for financing to start or grow your business? Access to capital is an important part of starting, operating, and growing a successful business. But understanding…

  • Food Safety Fundamentals for Founders (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    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…

  • How to Start a Food Truck Business in Hamilton

    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,…

  • Labelling & Packaging your Food Product (Foodpreneur Advantage)

    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…

  • 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…

  • Starter Company Plus Information Session

    Location: Online. Thinking about applying for the 2027 Starter Company Plus Program? Start here! Before you submit your application, join one of our virtual information sessions to set yourself up for success. We'll walk you through everything you need to know, including: This session…

  • 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…