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SUMMARY:Market Research Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Free Self-Paced Online Challenge\n\n\n\nDate: Available AnytimeLocation: OnlineCost: Free \n\n\n\nAbout This Challenge\n\n\n\nBefore you invest time and money into your business idea\, make sure there’s a market for it. \n\n\n\nMarket Research Made Simple is a free\, self-paced online challenge from the Hamilton Business Centre designed to help entrepreneurs make informed business decisions through practical market research. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re starting your first business or exploring a new idea\, this 14-lesson challenge will guide you through the process of understanding your customers\, researching your competitors\, validating your ideas\, and reducing risk before you launch. \n\n\n\nEach lesson is practical\, easy to follow\, and can be completed at your own pace. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\nThroughout this challenge\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the real problem your business solves\n\n\n\nDefine and understand your ideal customer\n\n\n\nConduct customer interviews that uncover valuable insights\n\n\n\nResearch competitors and identify market opportunities\n\n\n\nAnalyze customer reviews and online demand\n\n\n\nEvaluate pricing strategies\n\n\n\nResearch your local market\n\n\n\nUse social media as a market research tool\n\n\n\nUse AI to organize and analyze your findings\n\n\n\nTest your business idea before investing\n\n\n\nTurn your research into a practical action plan\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll also receive downloadable worksheets that help you apply what you’ve learned every step of the way. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nThis challenge is ideal for: \n\n\n\n\nAspiring entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nNew business owners\n\n\n\nSide-hustle entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nAnyone exploring a new business idea\n\n\n\nSmall business owners looking to better understand their market\n\n\n\n\nNo previous business experience is required. \n\n\n\nChallenge Details\n\n\n\n\nFormat: Self-paced online learning\n\n\n\nLength: 14 practical lessons\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nAccess: Available anytime from any device\n\n\n\nAccessible: Available in 13+ languages\n\n\n\n\nWhy Take This Challenge?\n\n\n\nToo many entrepreneurs build their business on assumptions. This challenge will help you replace guesswork with evidence so you can make smarter decisions\, reduce risk\, and move forward with greater confidence. \n\n\n\nReady to Make Smarter Business Decisions?\n\n\n\nRegister below to get instant access. You’ll receive an email with a link to the online lesson portal. If you don’t see it within 10–15 minutes\, please check your junk or spam folder.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/market-research-made-simple-8/
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SUMMARY:Market Research Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Free Self-Paced Online Challenge\n\n\n\nDate: Available AnytimeLocation: OnlineCost: Free \n\n\n\nAbout This Challenge\n\n\n\nBefore you invest time and money into your business idea\, make sure there’s a market for it. \n\n\n\nMarket Research Made Simple is a free\, self-paced online challenge from the Hamilton Business Centre designed to help entrepreneurs make informed business decisions through practical market research. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re starting your first business or exploring a new idea\, this 14-lesson challenge will guide you through the process of understanding your customers\, researching your competitors\, validating your ideas\, and reducing risk before you launch. \n\n\n\nEach lesson is practical\, easy to follow\, and can be completed at your own pace. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\nThroughout this challenge\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the real problem your business solves\n\n\n\nDefine and understand your ideal customer\n\n\n\nConduct customer interviews that uncover valuable insights\n\n\n\nResearch competitors and identify market opportunities\n\n\n\nAnalyze customer reviews and online demand\n\n\n\nEvaluate pricing strategies\n\n\n\nResearch your local market\n\n\n\nUse social media as a market research tool\n\n\n\nUse AI to organize and analyze your findings\n\n\n\nTest your business idea before investing\n\n\n\nTurn your research into a practical action plan\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll also receive downloadable worksheets that help you apply what you’ve learned every step of the way. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nThis challenge is ideal for: \n\n\n\n\nAspiring entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nNew business owners\n\n\n\nSide-hustle entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nAnyone exploring a new business idea\n\n\n\nSmall business owners looking to better understand their market\n\n\n\n\nNo previous business experience is required. \n\n\n\nChallenge Details\n\n\n\n\nFormat: Self-paced online learning\n\n\n\nLength: 14 practical lessons\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nAccess: Available anytime from any device\n\n\n\nAccessible: Available in 13+ languages\n\n\n\n\nWhy Take This Challenge?\n\n\n\nToo many entrepreneurs build their business on assumptions. This challenge will help you replace guesswork with evidence so you can make smarter decisions\, reduce risk\, and move forward with greater confidence. \n\n\n\nReady to Make Smarter Business Decisions?\n\n\n\nRegister below to get instant access. You’ll receive an email with a link to the online lesson portal. If you don’t see it within 10–15 minutes\, please check your junk or spam folder.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/market-research-made-simple-9/
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SUMMARY:Access To Professionals (Business Growth): Virtual Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Looking for expert guidance to help you grow your business? \n\n\n\nConnect with our Business Growth Advisory Partners\, Business Advisory Group (B.A.G.) through the Access to Professionals program. \n\n\n\nB.A.G. is a volunteer-based group of experienced business professionals\, senior managers\, and advisors who work closely with entrepreneurs and small business owners to provide practical\, unbiased advice tailored to your business needs. Their focus is on helping you identify opportunities\, overcome challenges\, and build a clear path forward for growth. \n\n\n\nThrough one-on-one advisory sessions\, B.A.G. supports clients in areas such as business planning\, operations\, marketing\, financial performance\, and strategic growth. Each session is designed to provide actionable insights you can apply directly to your business. \n\n\n\nWhether you are starting out\, scaling up\, or navigating challenges\, these sessions are an opportunity to gain valuable perspective from seasoned professionals who understand the realities of running and growing a business. \n\n\n\nHow to book a session: \n\n\n\nSessions are free (Zoom\, phone)\, booked in 60-minute intervals (9-10 am and 10:30-11:30 am). \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 60-minute\, one-on-one meeting time.
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/access-to-professionals-business-growth-virtual-sessions-15/
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SUMMARY:Barcodes & Beyond: Scaling your Business for Growth (Foodpreneur Advantage)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover key areas to consider and relative impacts as they relate to selling your products regionally\, inter-provincially and internationally. \n\n\n\nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to consider when scaling and exporting with confidence\n\n\n\nActionable guidance to align with regulatory expectations and prepare for future requirements\n\n\n\nWhat retailers and marketplaces expect from brand owners\n\n\n\nWhy authentic barcodes (GTINs)\, accurate product data\, and high‑quality product images matter\n\n\n\nHow to ensure your product meets market‑ready requirements for growth
URL:https://investinhamilton.ca/hamilton-business-centre/event/barcodes-beyond-scaling-your-business-for-growth-foodpreneur-advantage/
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