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SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-12/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-13/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis two-hour session will be held from 10 am – 12 pm and deal not only with COVID-19 related measures but also cover commonly covered topics related to the CRA such as: \n\n\n\nDiscussion on CERB\, CEWSCommon tax errors\, what causes them and how to avoid themFinancial benchmarksInformation on CRA’s servicesGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-10/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200813T150000
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SUMMARY:Customer Experience Training: Maintaining Customer Loyalty and Trust (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:On average\, a customer who has a poor experience shares this with 13 people; with businesses likely to lose as many as 70% of potential customers with four or more negative reviews accessible during a Google search query. Moz.com \n\n\n\nInconsistent customer experiences result in missed sales opportunities\, poor reviews and ratings\, lack of loyalty and costly customer service remedies. Many business owners struggle to create a client experience that meets and exceeds expectations. How brands effectively appeal\, attract and retain customers is directly related to their client’s experience. Client experience informs long term purchasing behaviour and loyalty. \n\n\n\nAs the world joins forces to contain the current COVID-19 crisis\, businesses are concerned with the impact that events may have on the relationship with their customers. Customer loyalty and trust are being put to the test. Companies want to continue to provide excellent value to their customers\, and they want to return to growth as soon as they can after the crisis lifts. This is a time for companies to look ahead\, to consider the improved and innovative offerings they can launch in the market now that will serve customer needs today as well as provide momentum into the future. By letting customers know they are important by keeping their interests first and foremost\, companies can retain customer loyalty and trust. \n\n\n\nPresented by: The Vetrina Group Vetrina Group is a consulting firm focusing on small to medium-sized retail businesses. \n\n\n\nExpertise extends into the four pillars of retail: \n\n\n\nsales performanceoperational efficiencycustomer experiencetalent capital\n\n\n\n20 years of experience in international retail leadership for high-volume\, high-revenue brands expanding aggressively into new markets. \n\n\n\nOur experience gives us and our clients a valuable and exclusive advantage in this highly competitive and expanding retail sector. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are presented by The Vetrina Group \n\n\n\nVetrina Group is a consulting firm focusing on small to medium-sized retail businesses. They have 20 years of experience in international retail leadership for high-volume\, high-revenue brands expanding aggressively into new markets.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/customer-experience-training-maintaining-customer-loyalty-and-trust-webinar/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-14/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-15/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour session will be held from 9 am – 10 am and deal specifically with COVID-19 measures such as the CERB and CEWS. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-5/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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SUMMARY:Why Your Business Needs An Online Store – ShopHere Powered By Google (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In this FREE online webinar hosted by the Hamilton Business Centre\, we’ll chat with Chris Hamoen of Digital Main Street to discuss the ShopHere powered by Google program and answers some of the commonly asked questions. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nWho is Digital Main Street?What is ShopHere?What does it mean to sell online\, and why should my business?Do I qualify for this program?What are the costs involved?Do you have any examples of completed websites?\n\n\n\nIf you would like to learn more about ShopHere\, please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/shophere/ \n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only. \n\n\n\nShopHere powered by Google is a program brought to you by the government of Ontario with the Federal government\, plus corporate partners: Mastercard\, Shopify\, Microsoft and Facebook.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/why-your-business-needs-an-online-store-shophere-powered-by-google-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T163000
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UID:2173-1598454000-1598459400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:RBC Future Ready Youth Summit
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online summit. \n\n\n\nThere’s a lot to think about when you’re starting your professional life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant state of change\, you’re not the only one. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Future Ready\, an event where you’ll hear from industry experts\, inspiring young professionals and top athletes who will share advice\, guidance\, and tools to help you prepare for your professional future. \n\n\n\n1.5 hours15+ industry experts and inspiring young professionalsMany young people coming together with the common goal of being Future Ready\n\n\n\nLearn more by visiting: https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/future-ready-youth-summit.html
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/rbc-future-ready-youth-summit/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200827T120000
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UID:2148-1598522400-1598529600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Free\, online Webinar. \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting multiple free interactive information sessions for small and medium-sized businesses on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)\, the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)\, and other commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis two-hour session will be held from 10 am – 12 pm and deal not only with COVID-19 related measures but also cover commonly covered topics related to the CRA such as: \n\n\n\nDiscussion on CERB\, CEWSCommon tax errors\, what causes them and how to avoid themFinancial benchmarksInformation on CRA’s servicesGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\n\n\nPlease Note: You will receive a video link for the session via email the day before the webinar. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/canada-revenue-agency-info-session-webinar-11/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200831T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T231534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T152119Z
UID:2162-1598880600-1598886000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting a Business: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This FREE\, online session is a starting point for anyone thinking of opening a business. \n\n\n\nSome of the topics covered include: \n\n\n\nMarket researchRegistering your businessBusiness planningLicensing and zoningHST and taxesFinancing your business.\n\n\n\n*** Pre-registration is required. Please see below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-online-webinar-16/
LOCATION:Hamilton Business Centre\, City Hall\, Main Floor\, 71 Main Street West\, 1st Floor City Hall\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 4Y5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Business Centre":MAILTO:hbc@hamilton.ca
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