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SUMMARY:Hiring and Terminating Employees –  Legal Essentials for Employers and SMBs
DESCRIPTION:Hiring and firing employees isn’t just about making the right business decisions—it’s about doing it legally and protecting your company.\n\n\nHiring and firing employees isn’t just about making the right business decisions—it’s about doing it legally and protecting your company. Join employment lawyer Steven King from King Law for a practical session designed for small business owners and employers. \nIn this free workshop\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to avoid costly mistakes when hiring contractors and employees\nWorker misclassification risks and what they mean for your business\nHow to draft strong employment and contractor agreements\nTermination best practices and legal requirements every employer must know\n\nWho should attend?\nSmall business owners\, managers\, and anyone responsible for hiring or managing staff. \nPlus: Bring your questions! Steven will host a live Q&A to address your specific concerns. \n 
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SUMMARY:Marketing That Actually Works  – With Sherri Barna
DESCRIPTION:Learn the core principles that cut through the noise and make digital marketing actually work in 2026—practical\, clear\, and results?driven\n\n\nThis is a make-up date for our February 19th session \nWhy You’ll Want to Be There ?On Thursday\, February 19th from 10am–12pm at Brantford City Hall (58 Dalhousie Street)\, join digital marketing expert Sherri Barna of Purple Bean Media for a high?impact session designed to help you stop wasting time on tactics that don’t convert and start focusing on what actually drives results in 2026. \nWhat You’ll Learn ?Discover the core marketing principles that still work today\, how to sharpen your messaging so it cuts through the noise\, and the most effective ways to use content\, SEO\, social media\, and video—without overwhelm. \nWhy It Matters ?If you want clearer direction\, practical strategies you can use immediately\, and a more confident approach to your marketing\, this session will give you the tools to make smarter\, more impactful decisions in a crowded digital landscape.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/marketing-that-actually-works-with-sherri-barna-2/
LOCATION:58 Dalhousie St\, 58 Dalhousie Street\, Brantford\, ON\, N3T 2J2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Accessing Financing
DESCRIPTION:What are lending institutions looking for in a strong small business applicant?\n\n\nWe will discuss lending for new and established businesses. We will break down the requirements and documentation for each loan type. \n\nStart-up/expansion lending programs like Canadian Small Business Financing Plan\nLending for businesses over 1 year and under 2 like the BDC Accelerator Program\nStandard lending for Commercial Owner-Occupied Lending (Meridian COOL Program) with options which offer up to 100% Loan-to-Value to buy a commercial property\n\nWith Chris Mazzone\, Senior Small Business Advisor\, Meridian Credit Union \nI understand the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face because I’ve lived them myself. That experience allows me to connect with business owners on a deeper level and offer practical\, personalized advice. My mission is simple: to help you reach your goals. Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling an existing one\, I’m here to provide guidance\, insight\, and support.
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship 101: Launch Pad – Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn your business idea into a reality with practical tips and tools at Entrepreneurship 101: Launch Pad – Business Planning!\n\n\nEntrepreneurship 101: Launch Pad – Business Planning \nDescription: Are you ready to turn your business idea into a reality? Join Community Futures Peterborough for Entrepreneurship 101: Launch Pad – Business Planning! Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out\, this event will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to create a solid business plan. Learn from experts in the field and network with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurship-101-launch-pad-business-planning-2/
LOCATION:VentureNorth\, Lower Level Board Room\, 270 George Street North\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9J 3H1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Build A Strong Brand Identity For Your Business!
DESCRIPTION:Your brand identity as small business owner isn’t just about logos or colors — it’s about building clarity\, consistency\, and growth!\n\n\nJoin our workshop to gain insights on how to build a strong and consistent brand identity for your small business from start to finish\, and develop a strong web presence & SEO for your brand to succeed.  \nAs a small business owner and entrepreneur\, this session will give you practical tools to kickstart your brand and boost your online visibility. \nThis session is run in partnership with the Business Centre but hosted by the founders of Park Creative; Theo Peirson and Rachel Woodcock \n\n\nPresenters Rachel Woodcock and Theo Peirson of Park Creative
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