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SUMMARY:Starter Company Plus Info Session
DESCRIPTION:About this event:\n\n\n\nStarter Company Plus is a training and mentorship program for start-up and existing businesses operating up to two years. \n\n\n\nThis program offers opportunities for training in Business Planning\, Marketing and Social Media\, Bookkeeping\, and Financial Management. There is also an ongoing mentorship opportunity for businesses that are approved into the program. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and be looking to take their business full-time. Plus\, there are funding opportunities of up to $5\,000 for eligible businesses! \n\n\n\nIndividuals interested in the program are encouraged to come to an information session to learn more and clarify NEW eligibility requirements. \n\n\n\nAll eligibility requirements\, program details and intake form can be found at https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/starter-company-plus-1/. \n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. The session will be a maximum of 60 minutes in length. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the session. \n\n\n\nThe next application deadline is 11:59pm on Wednesday\, August 11th\, 2021. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding the program\, please email the Program Coordinator at StarterCompany@hamilton.ca.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/starter-company-plus-info-session-9/
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SUMMARY:Starter Company Plus Info Session
DESCRIPTION:About this event:\n\n\n\nStarter Company Plus is a training and mentorship program for start-up and existing businesses operating up to two years. \n\n\n\nThis program offers opportunities for training in Business Planning\, Marketing and Social Media\, Bookkeeping\, and Financial Management. There is also an ongoing mentorship opportunity for businesses that are approved into the program. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and be looking to take their business full-time. Plus\, there are funding opportunities of up to $5\,000 for eligible businesses! \n\n\n\nIndividuals interested in the program are encouraged to come to an information session to learn more and clarify NEW eligibility requirements. \n\n\n\nAll eligibility requirements\, program details and intake form can be found at https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/starter-company-plus-1/. \n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. The session will be a maximum of 60 minutes in length. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the session. \n\n\n\nThe next application deadline is 11:59pm on Wednesday\, August 11th\, 2021. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding the program\, please email the Program Coordinator at StarterCompany@hamilton.ca.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/starter-company-plus-info-session-10/
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SUMMARY:Social Media 101 (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:We don’t have a choice whether we do social media\, the question is how well we do it – Erik Qualman\, Socialnomics.\n\n\n\nSocial media is an invaluable tool for today’s business\, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom line as your potential customers can easily find your competitors. \n\n\n\nThis workshop hosted by the Hamilton Digital Main Street Digital Service Squad will leave you with a better understanding of the basics of using social media and social media marketing to help grow your online community\, drive sales and reduce marketing costs. \n\n\n\nIn this session we’ll cover: \n\n\n\nWhat is social media and social media marketing?The benefits of social media for your business ….. and there are lotsHow to create a simple social media strategy that worksThe why and how of social media content (rule of thirds)12 highly actionable social media best practices\, tips\, and tricks\n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior to the session. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will begin promptly at 10:00am. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400. \n\n\n\nThank you.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/social-media-101-webinar-3/
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SUMMARY:How An Online Store Can Boost Your Business: Free Ontario Program (Webinar)
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\nHow an Online Store Can Boost Your Business: Free Program Funded by the Province of Ontario and FedDev Ontario \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\, register below. Please be sure to complete the survey questions upon checkout.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-an-online-store-can-boost-your-business-free-ontario-program-webinar-3/
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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.\n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only. \n\n\n\nIf you are running late or unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400. \n\n\n\nThank you.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-67/
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SUMMARY:eCommerce 101: What\, why\, and how (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\n\nMore consumers than ever before are turning to online shopping for greater convenience\, safety\, and variety. In this webinar\, the Toronto Digital Service Squad will teach you the basic steps to setting up an online store. We will cover everything from what you need to prepare before launching a store\, to choosing an e-commerce platform\, to providing excellent customer service online. You’ll finish this session feeling excited about how e-commerce can help you reach new customers and expand into different markets. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nWhat is e-commerce\, why it’s important and the benefits of selling onlineWhat platforms are available and how to pick the right one for youThe basics of inventory management\, choosing the right solution\, and streamlining point-of-sale for both in-store and onlineOptimizing your website content\, choosing the right themes\, and the basics of search engine optimization (SEO)How to set up secure payments and various shipping options & costsLook at the basics of driving traffic to your store and boost sales through a variety of digital marketing channelsHow to provide excellent customer service throughout the e-commerce purchase funnelJoin us to learn why you should consider e-commerce for your business and how you can easily get started.\n\n\n\nTo join this webinar please register below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/ecommerce-101-what-why-and-how-webinar-2/
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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.\n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only. \n\n\n\nIf you are running late or unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400. \n\n\n\nThank you.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-68/
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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.\n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only. \n\n\n\nIf you are running late or unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400. \n\n\n\nThank you.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-69/
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UID:3131-1629799200-1629804600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Web Presence 101 – Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\n\nYour customers are on the web. Having a strategy for your online presence allows you to market your small business online so customers can easily find you. In this workshop hosted by the Toronto Digital Service Squad we’ll discuss the importance of getting your business online and where to start with developing your online presence. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nWhat is web presence and what platforms you can use to set up your websiteHow to create a professionally-designed\, responsive website for your businessHow to optimize website content to improve your search engine ranking (SEO)Setting up your Google My Business listing and other online directoriesGetting started with social mediaHow email marketing can grow your business and encourage repeat customersDeveloping a cohesive brand voice onlineEngaging with customers virtually and building relationships on the web\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how to build the foundation for your business’ web presence. \n\n\n\nTo join this webinar – register below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/web-presence-101-ensuring-your-foundation-is-set-webinar-4/
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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.\n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only. \n\n\n\nIf you are running late or unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400. \n\n\n\nThank you.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/10-steps-to-starting-a-business-webinar-70/
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