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SUMMARY:Social Media for Your Business (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\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. Not 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. This workshop hosted by the Toronto Digital Service Squad will leave you with a better understanding of how to leverage the power of social media to grow your online community\, drive sales and reduce marketing costs. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nHow to choose the right social media platform(s) for your businessHow to set up and optimize social media profilesThe basics of Instagram & Facebook shopping and how to utilize shoppable feedsBest practices for engagement on Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, Instagram\, TikTok and PinterestGrowing your social media community using both organic and paid strategiesPlanning and curating your social media contentTools for managing platforms and scheduling posts to save you time and energy\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn the ropes of building an engaging and profitable social media presence for your business. \n\n\n\nTo join this webinar please register below.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/social-media-for-your-business-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-71/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210913T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210913T150000
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UID:3294-1631539800-1631545200@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.\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-72/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T062640
CREATED:20210818T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T153611Z
UID:3279-1631610000-1631617200@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Branding Basics (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Free\, online webinar. \n\n\n\nThinking about building a brand? Not sure what your brand is and how it supports your marketing and sales strategy? Join brand expect Jennifer Hudder to explore the basics of building/developing your business brand. \n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior to the session. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 am. \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/branding-basics-webinar-6/
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:20210914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T062640
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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-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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UID:3225-1631710800-1631721600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Access To Professionals (Marketing): 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-marketing-virtual-sessions-7/
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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UID:3231-1631797200-1631808000@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-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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UID:3295-1631871000-1631876400@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.\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-73/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210920T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210920T150000
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UID:3296-1632144600-1632150000@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.\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-74/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210921T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T062640
CREATED:20210901T141336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T141430Z
UID:3287-1632216600-1632225600@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Bookkeeping and Taxes (Virtual Session)
DESCRIPTION:Having a strong financial grasp when starting a business is critical for success. Learn bookkeeping basics and get answers to those burning tax questions. \n\n\n\nIn this session topics covered include: \n\n\n\nBusiness recordsBenefits of business structurePersonal and Business TaxesExpensesHome-shared office expensesBusiness use of a Motor vehicleHSTFinancial statements\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/bookkeeping-and-taxes-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T062640
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T135113Z
UID:3243-1632391200-1632394800@investinhamilton.ca
SUMMARY:Digital Main Street Digital Transformation Grant 3.0 Info Session (New Business Eligibility)
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Main Street Ontario Grants Program (OGP) is focused on assisting brick-and-mortar small businesses with their adoption of technologies. The Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) is an opportunity available to enable this digital transformation process. \n\n\n\nThrough a partnership with the Province of Ontario\, FedDev Ontario\, and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas\, and administered by the Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA)\, the DTG program will provide funding for training\, advisory support\, and grants to small businesses ($2500) looking to increase their capacity through digital transformation. \n\n\n\nWhat is the objective of the Digital Transformation Grant? \n\n\n\nSupport brick-and-mortar small businesses through access to an online assessment to determine the digital needs of their businessKnowledge transfer through an online training course that provides the basics of how digital technology will transform their business for success and equips business owners with the digital literacy skills needed to develop a Digital Transformation Plan (DTP)Provide resources to assist eligible brick-and-mortar small businesses with the execution of their DTP ($2\,500 grant)\n\n\n\nJoin the Hamilton Digital Main Street Digital Service Squad on Thursday\, September 23 from 10 am – 11 am to learn about: \n\n\n\nnew program business eligibility criteriaeligible and ineligible expensesanswers to some of the most frequently asked questionsand much more!\n\n\n\n*** Registration is required. A Zoom link invitation will be sent to registrants only.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/digital-main-street-digital-transformation-grant-3-0-info-session-new-business-eligibility-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T062640
CREATED:20210901T175006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T175006Z
UID:3297-1632475800-1632481200@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.\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-75/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210927T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T062640
CREATED:20210901T175141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T175142Z
UID:3298-1632749400-1632754800@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.\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-76/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T062640
CREATED:20210901T152329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T152330Z
UID:3290-1632823200-1632830400@investinhamilton.ca
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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T062640
CREATED:20210818T154542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T154543Z
UID:3282-1632906000-1632913200@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 a free interactive information session for small and medium-sized businesses. \n\n\n\nDiscussion 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\n*** Registration is required. A link will be emailed to all registrants prior to the session. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 am. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400. \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-33/
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