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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-120/
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SUMMARY:Crafting Content for Social Media (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Crafting Content for Social Media (Online Event) \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nIt can be tough to keep up with social media content creation\, but if you create and repurpose your content smartly\, you can stay ahead of the curve. Discover how in this beginner-level workshop\, where you’ll learn the tricks of how to efficiently craft and plan what you’ll share on social media. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nHow to create a month’s worth of posts for social media in one sittingTactics and ideas for repurposing content\, so creating content doesn’t become your full-time jobHow to share content across different social media channels without just copying and pastingHow to build (and populate) an editorial calendarHow to create and reuse “evergreen” content\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for 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\nWebinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/crafting-content-for-social-media/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T133000
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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-117/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T190000
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SUMMARY:How to Launch an E-Commerce Site That Grows With You (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:How to Launch an E-Commerce Site That Grows With You (Online Event) \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nThere’s so much to consider when creating a successful e-commerce website. In this beginner-level workshop\, you’ll pick up pro tips for selecting the right online sales platform for your business\, designing the site so it appeals to your target audience (and people searching for you)\, safely collecting customer information\, and much more. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nOptions for setting up e-commerce websites\, including Shopify\, Squarespace\, Square\, and WordPress with WooCommerceThe essential components for a modern\, fast\, mobile-friendly site that is “future proof” and well optimized for search enginesWhat to consider for e-commerce integrations: what they are\, how to identify what you need\, what to prioritizeHow to ensure your customer is having the best experience on your site and can find what they’re looking forOptions for data collection: what information do you need from your customers now\, and what might you want to collect now that you could use in the future?Overview of Canada’s privacy laws and best practices for handling customer data\, terms and conditions\, privacy policiesWhat you can do yourself and when/how to hire a pro\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for 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\nWebinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/how-to-launch-an-e-commerce-site-that-grows-with-you-webinar/
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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-118/
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SUMMARY:Digital Tools\, Software\, and Apps to Efficiently Manage Your Small Business (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Digital Tools\, Software\, and Apps to Efficiently Manage Your Small Business (Online Event) \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nFrom accounting to scheduling\, file sharing to project management\, there are digital tools to help with every aspect of running a small business. Knowing which ones are right for you can be a challenge though. This beginner-level workshop will help you learn what’s out there to help you manage with efficiency and ease. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nWhat the most efficient\, cost-effective apps are available for:Bookkeeping\, invoicing\, accountingProductivity and time managementProject ManagementCommunicationsClient and customer relationship managementFile storage and sharingScheduling and calendar managementHow best to evaluate software and apps for running your small businessHow different apps work together (or in some cases\, they don’t! We’ll go over how to know)Which software and apps are worth paying for\, and which have a free or low-cost alternative\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for 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\nWebinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/digital-tools-software-and-apps-to-efficiently-manage-your-small-business-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Small Business on Instagram (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Grow Your Small Business on Instagram (Online Event) \n\n\n\nAbout this event:\n\n\n\nThis intermediate-level workshop is for those that have already dipped their toes into the world of Instagram and are looking to grow on the platform. We’ll explore different ways small businesses are strategically building a following on Instagram and generating sales from their efforts. You’ll walk away from this workshop with a long list of ideas you can use right away. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\n\n\nAll the different sections of Instagram\, and how to use each (Grid\, Reels\, Stories\, Highlights)Creative ways to tell your small business story on Instagram\, whether you’re selling products or servicesHow to use hashtags effectivelyWhy you’re much more likely to be seen on Instagram when you post videosHow to build a strong relationship with your Instagram followers\, that converts to sales\n\n\n\nThis workshop is a free online webinar for 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\nWebinars will be recorded and made available to all registrants.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/grow-your-small-business-on-instagram-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Digital Main Street Digital Transformation Grant 4.0 Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Main Street Ontario Grants Program (OGP) is focused on assisting brick-and-mortar small businesses with their adoption of digital 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 provides 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 Monday\, July 25 from 12 pm – 1 pm to learn about: \n\n\n\nprogram business eligibility criteriaeligible and ineligible expensesanswers to some of the most frequently asked questionsthe digital service squadand 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-4-0-info-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220725T133000
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UID:4125-1658755800-1658761200@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-119/
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SUMMARY:Canada Revenue Information Session - Tax Discussion (T1 Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Canada Revenue Information Session – Tax Discussion (T1 Webinar) \n\n\n\nThe Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in conjunction with the Hamilton Business Centre will be hosting a free interactive session to discuss the following topics; \n\n\n\nCommon tax errors\, what causes them and how to avoid themFinancial benchmarksInformation on CRA servicesGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\n\n\n*** Please note this session will be delivered virtually. A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all participants the day before the planned workshop. \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/canada-revenue-information-session-tax-discussion-t1-webinar-6/
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