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SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting A Business (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.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210112T130000
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SUMMARY:Access To Professionals (Accounting): Virtual Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for Business Legal\, Accounting\, or Marketing advice? The Access to Professionals series provides an opportunity for you to meet with a professional for a 30 minute\, one-on-one meeting and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your business. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Access to Professionals program please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/access-to-professionals-2/ \n\n\n\nHow to Book Your Session: \n\n\n\nSessions are free\, booked in 30 minute intervals. \n\n\n\n*** Those wishing to participate MUST complete the attached form pertaining to details on their inquiry. Please download the form below\, complete in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader\, save and email back to the Centre. \n\n\n\nPlease note the attached form is a fillable/editable PDF. If you have any difficulties with the attached form please email us directly at mail@hamiltonbusinesscentre.ca. \n\n\n\nAtoP Client Form 2020Download\n\n\n\nOnce submitted\, your form will be reviewed and you will be contacted with available appointment times.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/access-to-professionals-accounting-virtual-sessions-4/
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:20210113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
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UID:2459-1610564400-1610569800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Small Business Websites 101: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:There is a great deal to consider when you’re building a new website or redesigning an existing one. This beginner workshop covers everything you need to know\, from choosing and registering a domain name\, to building the website itself\, to making sure it’s secure. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nWhat a domain name is and how to register the right one(s) for your business.How to get an email address that matches your domain name.How to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) with a fast\, accessible\, and mobile-friendly website. What to consider when choosing a website platform such as WordPress\, Shopify\, or Squarespace.How to set up an online store\, how to accept payments online and other e-commerce fundamentals. How to make a website secure and back it up regularly.What you can do yourself and when to hire a pro.\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for main street small businesses in Ontario. Participate online for free\, using your preferred device (laptop\, smartphone or tablet). All you need is a fast internet connection and free webinar software. Download details will be provided after registration. \n\n\n\nEveryone who registers for this workshop will be entered into a draw to win a free eBook copy of See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing. The winners will be chosen at random and announced during the workshop\, and you have to be in attendance to claim your prize.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/small-business-websites-101-online-webinar-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20201211T182831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T182832Z
UID:2414-1610629200-1610640000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Access To Professionals (Legal): Virtual Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for Business Legal\, Accounting\, or Marketing advice? The Access to Professionals series provides an opportunity for you to meet with a professional for a 30 minute\, one-on-one meeting and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your business. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the Access to Professionals program please visit: https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/access-to-professionals-2/ \n\n\n\nHow to Book Your Session: \n\n\n\nSessions are free\, booked in 30 minute intervals. \n\n\n\n*** Those wishing to participate MUST complete the attached form pertaining to details on their inquiry. Please download the form below\, complete in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader\, save and email back to the Centre. \n\n\n\nPlease note the attached form is a fillable/editable PDF. If you have any difficulties with the attached form please email us directly at mail@hamiltonbusinesscentre.ca. \n\n\n\nAtoP Client Form 2020Download\n\n\n\nOnce submitted\, your form will be reviewed and you will be contacted with available appointment times.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/access-to-professionals-legal-virtual-sessions-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20210106T142242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T142629Z
UID:2458-1610629200-1610640000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:CRA Home Office Expenses Question & Answer Session (English/French)
DESCRIPTION:As you are aware\, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many Canadian employees working from home to help minimize the spread of the virus. This has raised legitimate questions about how eligible employees can claim supplies and work-space-in-the-home expenses. \n\n\n\nThe Government of Canada is taking targeted action to support Canadians and Canadian businesses\, non-profits\, and charities that continue to face uncertainty and economic challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. \n\n\n\nOn December 15\, 2020 the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) made an announcement of changes to simplify the home office expense deduction as a follow up the Fall Economic Statement 2020: Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19. \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to offer two new question and answer sessions designed to provide an opportunity for employers and employer-focused organizations to have their questions answered about these changes. \n\n\n\nYou can register at the following two links: \n\n\n\nEnglish Session Registration\n\n\n\n(English) Home Office Expenses Question and Answer Session – January 14\, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST \n\n\n\nFrench Session Registration\n\n\n\n(French) Home Office Expenses Question and Answer Session – January 14\, 2021 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST \n\n\n\nPlease register soon\, as space is limited. \n\n\n\nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nThe CRA has made the home office expenses deduction available to more Canadians\, and simplified the way employees can claim these expenses on their personal income tax return for the 2020 tax year.Employees who worked from home more than 50% of the time over a period of a least four consecutive weeks in 2020 due to COVID-19 will now be eligible to claim the home office expenses deduction for 2020. The use of a shorter qualifying period will ensure that more employees can claim the deduction than would otherwise have been possible under longstanding practice.A new temporary flat rate method will allow eligible employees to claim a deduction of $2 for each day they worked at home in that period\, plus any other days they worked from home in 2020 due to COVID-19 up to a maximum of $400. Under this new method\, employees will not have to get Form T2200 or Form T2200S completed and signed by their employer.To simplify the process for employees choosing the detailed method\, the CRA has launched simplified forms (Form T2200S and Form T777S) and a calculator designed specifically to assist with the calculation of eligible home office expenses.The CRA has also published a number of resources to assist both employees and employers\, including the Home office expenses for employees web pages\, Simplifying the process for claiming a deduction for home office expenses for employees working from home due to COVID-19\, Employer-provided benefits and allowances: CRA and COVID-19 backgrounders\, as well as Frequently asked questions – Home office expenses for employees\, and an Infographic: Working from home?.The Department of Finance Canada’s Fall Economic Statement 2020: Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/cra-home-office-expenses-question-answer-session-english/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210115T110000
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CREATED:20210105T133530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T133618Z
UID:2450-1610703000-1610708400@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting A Business (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.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20210105T133750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T133803Z
UID:2451-1610976600-1610982000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting A Business (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.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20210106T143345Z
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UID:2462-1611082800-1611088200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Online Advertising & Digital Marketing Budget: Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need a big budget to get noticed on the web – you just need creativity! Savvy businesses are using bootstrap digital marketing techniques to amplify their message online. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn the tricks and tools needed to market your business effectively on a shoestring budget. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Alliston BIA. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nHow to create a basic online marketing strategy and measurement plan that fits for your business size and goals.Why email marketing can be a powerful and cost-effective way to grow your business.How to get people to sign up for an email list while following best practices and the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).How to take advantage of influencer marketing\, affiliate marketing and other ways to generate word-of-mouth.How to advertise cost-effectively through Google ads\, Facebook ads and other ad networks.What free or low-cost graphic design tools to use to create eye-catching online ads.\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for main street small businesses in Ontario. Participate online for free\, using your preferred device (laptop\, smartphone or tablet). All you need is a fast internet connection and free webinar software. Download details will be provided after registration. \n\n\n\nEveryone who registers for this workshop will be entered into a draw to win a free eBook copy of See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing. The winners will be chosen at random and announced during the workshop\, and you have to be in attendance to claim your prize.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/maximizing-your-online-advertising-digital-marketing-budget-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210121T123000
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UID:2455-1611228600-1611232200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Why Your Business Needs An Online Store – ShopHERE Powered by Google
DESCRIPTION:ShopHERE provides independent small businesses and artists with a quick\, easy and no-cost way to get selling online right away. \n\n\n\nThe goal of ShopHERE Powered By Google is to build and optimize online stores for small independent businesses and artists in just a matter of days. With ShopHERE\, businesses get to expand their selling opportunities into the online market. \n\n\n\nWhen I sign up with ShopHERE\, what do I get? \n\n\n\nAn online Shopify ecommerce website customized with your information\, theme\, logo and brandingHands-on assistance setting up and launching your online storeAdditional training to support your online store including topics like digital marketing\, shipping and inventory managementAccess to free tools to help support the successful launch of your online store\n\n\n\nIn this webinar you will get the answers to the top questions we’ve received about the ShopHERE program\, including: \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 want to learn more about ShopHERE go to: www.digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere \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\nTo join this webinar\, click here to launch Zoom every Thursday at 11:30am. Please be sure to register and complete the survey questions upon checkout. \n\n\n\nWhat is ShopHERE?
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/why-your-business-needs-an-online-store-shophere-powered-by-google/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20210105T133925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T133941Z
UID:2452-1611307800-1611313200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting A Business (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.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210125T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20210105T134115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T134129Z
UID:2453-1611581400-1611586800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting A Business (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.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20210104T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T140727Z
UID:2439-1611655200-1611658800@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. \n\n\n\nThis one-hour session will be held from 10 am – 11 am and deal specifically with COVID-19 measures. \n\n\n\nDiscussions on COVID-19 related topics include: \n\n\n\nCERB: Canada Emergency Response BenefitCRB: Canada Recovery BenefitCRSB: Canada Recovery Sickness BenefitCRCB: Canada Recovery Caregiver BenefitCEWS: Canada Emergency Wage SubsidyCERS: Canada Emergency Rent SubsidyWage Subsidy (How to self-identify on the PD27 Form)T4 filing requirements as impacted by the 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-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20210104T134738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T140906Z
UID:2427-1611828000-1611835200@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. \n\n\n\nThis two-hour session will be held from 10 am – 12 pm and deal with COVID-19 related measures as well as commonly covered topics related to the CRA. \n\n\n\nDiscussions on COVID-19 related topics include: \n\n\n\nCERB: Canada Emergency Response BenefitCRB: Canada Recovery BenefitCRSB: Canada Recovery Sickness BenefitCRCB: Canada Recovery Caregiver BenefitCEWS: Canada Emergency Wage SubsidyCERS: Canada Emergency Rent SubsidyWage Subsidy (How to self-identify on the PD27 Form)T4 filing requirements as impacted by the CEWS\n\n\n\nAdditional CRA related topics include: \n\n\n\nCommon 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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20210106T144618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T144640Z
UID:2463-1611860400-1611865800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:SEO Fundamentals: Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You have a website\, but how do customers find it? You need to drive traffic to your website by making sure your business shows up on Google when customers search. This beginner workshop will teach you how to connect your business to customer searches on Google and how to optimize your website and digital presence for Google\, without costing you money.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn:  \n\n\n\nWhat Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is and how Google and other search engines work.How to successfully conduct keyword research so you can choose which keywords will attract the right website visitors.How to write website content with Google in mind\, and how to leverage different types of content to generate the best search engine results. How listing and ranking websites can increase your SEO power.How to use social media and links from other websites to improve your Google ranking.How to measure your SEO efforts to see what’s working and what’s not.\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for main street small businesses in Ontario. Participate online for free\, using your preferred device (laptop\, smartphone or tablet). All you need is a fast internet connection and free webinar software. Download details will be provided after registration. \n\n\n\nEveryone who registers for this workshop will be entered into a draw to win a free eBook copy of See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing. The winners will be chosen at random and announced during the workshop\, and you have to be in attendance to claim your prize.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/seo-fundamentals-online-webinar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T043408
CREATED:20210105T134239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T134253Z
UID:2454-1611912600-1611918000@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:10 Steps To Starting A Business (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.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-23/
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