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SUMMARY:Tax Seminar with the CRA: T1 Sole Proprietor & Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nHosted by the CRA this workshop provides small business owners with a overview of the relationship between their business and taxation. \n\n\n\nThe CRA Liaison Officer tax seminar targets newer small businesses or potential new start-ups. \n\n\n\nThis webinar helps: \n\n\n\n\nExplain common tax errors\, what causes them and how to avoid them\n\n\n\nDemonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries\n\n\n\nProvide information on the CRA’s services\n\n\n\nExplain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices\n\n\n\n\nThis seminar will provide small business owners with a general overview of the relationship between their business and taxation. It also allows participants the opportunity to speak directly to a representative from the CRA to ask any questions that they might have concerning business issues. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. A virtual webinar link will be sent to registrants 24 hrs. prior to the start date/time. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 am. If you are unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/tax-seminar-with-the-cra-t1-sole-proprietor-partnership-5/
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SUMMARY:Using AI for Everyday Small Business Tasks
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nUnlock the power of AI for your small business – without the overwhelm. \n\n\n\nAre you a small business owner juggling too much with too little time? Imagine cutting hours off your admin work\, writing professional emails in seconds\, creating engaging social media posts effortlessly\, and getting expert-level marketing help – all without hiring extra staff or learning complicated tech. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this practical\, hands-on webinar: “Using AI for Everyday Small Business Tasks” \n\n\n\nIn just 45 minutes\, you’ll discover simple\, everyday ways AI can help your small business thrive: \n\n\n\n\nSave massive time on emails\, follow-ups\, and customer responses\n\n\n\nGenerate ready-to-use social media captions\, blog starters\, and ad copy\n\n\n\nTurn rough notes into polished meeting summaries and action items\n\n\n\nBrainstorm ideas\, create customer personas\, and simplify admin tasks\n\n\n\nMaster a proven 5-part formula for writing prompts that actually deliver results\n\n\n\n\nThis isn’t theory. It’s actionable strategies for busy small business owners who want to work smarter\, not harder. Whether you run a bakery\, fitness studio\, retail shop\, or service business\, you’ll leave with tools to boost productivity and creativity right away. \n\n\n\nWho should attend? Small business owners\, solopreneurs\, and team leads looking to reclaim their time and do more with less. \n\n\n\nSpots are limited – don’t miss this chance to transform how you work with AI! \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: \n\n\n\nLiz Koblyk leads Vital Futures\, a strategic planning company that helps SMEs understand volatility\, focus their actions\, and make changes stick. In early 2025\, she learned how to make non-coding AI agents to support her own business. Since then\, she has worked with small to large organizations to identify their AI-related risks and opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. A virtual webinar link will be sent to registrants upon registration. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will begin promptly at 12:00 PM. If you are unable to attend\, please cancel your registration via email or call 905-540-6400.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/using-ai-for-everyday-small-business-tasks/
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SUMMARY:Access To Professionals (Business Legal): Virtual Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for business legal advice? \n\n\n\nWhen running your own business there are many legal issues you’ll need to consider. Whether it’s how to best develop your business structure\, protect your brand\, review contracts\, or deal with human resources questions. 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 of those burning questions you may have about your business. \n\n\n\nA to P business legal professionals can address most common questions such as: \n\n\n\n\nI’m starting a business. Do I need to incorporate?\n\n\n\nShould I operate as a sole proprietorship or a corporation?\n\n\n\nI’m starting a business with someone else. Should we operate as a partnership or a corporation?\n\n\n\nShould I incorporate federally or provincially?\n\n\n\nHow do I start a not-for-profit?\n\n\n\nWhat rules do I have to follow when naming my business?\n\n\n\nDo I have to register my business name?\n\n\n\nWhat should I look out for when signing a commercial lease?\n\n\n\nI’ve been asked to stop using my company’s name or logo\n\n\n\nWhat records do I have to keep or file to maintain my corporation?\n\n\n\nI need help writing or reviewing a business document or contract\n\n\n\n\nHow to book a session: \n\n\n\nSessions are free (Zoom\, phone)\, booked in 30-minute intervals (1-4 pm). \n\n\n\nThose wishing to participate MUST complete the form found by clicking on the “Register Now” button below. Once received\, a Hamilton Business Centre representative will then reach out to schedule your 30-minute\, one-on-one meeting time.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/access-to-professionals-business-legal-virtual-sessions-28/
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