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SUMMARY:ASPHODEL-NORWOOD – Thinking of Starting your own Business?
DESCRIPTION:This session will go over the key considerations in early entrepreneurship – brought directly to you\, in the County!\n\n\nThinking of starting your own business? \n8:30-9:30 – Workshop \nThis introductory session will walk you through the basic first steps of entrepreneurship\, from exploring an idea and deciding whether it’s worth pursuing\, to understanding what it actually takes to get started. You’ll also learn about the free advisory services and lending options available at Community Futures Peterborough to help you take your next step. \n9:30-noon- Networking / Open House \nThis short workshop will be followed by a networking session where you can meet other entrepreneurs\, talk about your ideas\, discuss support options\, and ask questions!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/thinking-of-starting-your-own-business-asphodel-norwood/
LOCATION:88 Alma St\, 88 Alma Street\, Asphodel-Norwood\, ON\, K0L 2V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:AI Pathway Grow Smarter: AI for Market Strategy & Product–Market Fit
DESCRIPTION:Use AI to get sharp on who you serve\, why they buy\, and where you stand against the competition before spending a dollar on marketing\n\n\n \nAI won’t fix a fuzzy strategy. It just produces polished noise faster.\n \n– – – \nThrough a combination of practical instruction and hands-on exercises\, you’ll build a Product-Market Fit Snapshot for your own business that you can immediately begin testing. \nWhether you’re launching something new\, struggling to attract the right customers\, or looking to grow an established business\, this session will help you replace assumptions with evidence and leave with a clearer strategy for moving forward. \n– – – \nWhat You’ll Get\nAfter a guided presentation about learning how to use AI as a strategic research partner\, you’ll work directly on your own business with support from mentors and AI tools to: \n\nDefine or refine your Ideal Customer Profile.\nGenerate customer interview questions to validate demand.\nCompare your positioning against competitors.\nStrengthen your value proposition.\nCreate a practical validation plan you can begin using immediately.\n\nBring a laptop and one business\, product\, or service you’d like to focus on. We’ll spend the workshop building something you can actually use. \n– – – \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is designed for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs and startups\nBusiness managers and team leaders\nProfessionals responsible for sales\, marketing\, or business development\nAnyone looking to make better business decisions using AI\n\n– – – \nAbout the Series\nThis session is the first event in Grow Smarter: The AI Pathway\, a five-part workshop series designed to you use AI as a practical business tool to move the needle on common business problems. \nEach event combines: \n\nPre-session materials and preparation exercises\nExpert-led instruction\nMentor-supported hands-on application\nParticipant workbook activities\nA practical business deliverable you can implement immediately\nNetworking opportunities and light refreshments\n\nAttend individual sessions or join the full series to build an AI-enabled growth plan for your business. \n \nRegister with your team and get 10% off: for 2+ tickets use code TEAM10 \n \nThis program is made possible through support from the Entrepreneur Innovation Fund\, delivered by Simcoe County Economic Development\, as well as county-wide partnerships and the Georgian Bay Business Accelerator’s foundational funders: the Town of Collingwood and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-pathway-grow-smarter-ai-for-market-strategy-product-market-fit/
LOCATION:Collingwood Library\, Community Room B&C\, 3rd Floor\, 55 Ste Marie St\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 0W6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:AI Pathway Grow Smarter: Workshop Series (5 topics\, 5 dates)
DESCRIPTION:Move beyond AI prompts and discover how AI can help you solve real business challenges. Attend one workshop or all five!\n\n\nABOUT THE SERIES\nThis session is the first event in Grow Smarter: The AI Pathway\, a five-part workshop series designed to you use AI as a practical business tool to move the needle on common business problems. \nEach event combines: \n\nPre-session materials and preparation exercises\nExpert-led instruction\nMentor-supported hands-on application\nParticipant workbook activities\nA practical business deliverable you can implement immediately\nNetworking opportunities and light refreshments\n\nAttend individual sessions or join the full series to build an AI-enabled growth plan for your business. Register with your team and get 10% off: for 2+ tickets use code TEAM10 \n– – – \nTHE WORKSHOPS\nAI for Market Strategy & Product-Market Fit: September 24\, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm\nAI won’t fix a fuzzy strategy. It just produces polished noise faster. \nUse AI to get sharp on who you serve\, why they buy\, and where you stand against the competition before spending a dollar on marketing. \nYou’ll build a Product-Market Fit Snapshot for your own business that you can immediately begin testing. \nWhether you’re launching something new\, struggling to attract the right customers\, or looking to grow an established business\, this session will help you replace assumptions with evidence and leave with a clearer strategy for moving forward. \n \nAI for Demand Generation: October 14\, 2026  | 9:30am-12pm\nCreating more content won’t grow your business. Creating the right content will. \nUse AI to build a focused\, differentiated demand generation engine from awareness through nurture without sounding generic. \nCreating more content does not always create more customers. Successful marketing starts with understanding your audience\, delivering the right message\, and consistently showing up where your customers are looking. This session will show you how AI can help you do that more efficiently while keeping your marketing authentic and aligned with your business. \nYou will create a practical AI assisted marketing campaign tailored to your business. \nWhether you are promoting a new business\, growing an established company\, or looking to improve your current marketing efforts\, you will leave with practical tools and a campaign you can continue building after the session. \n \nAI to Automate Key Processes: November 4\, 2026  | 9:30am-12pm\nBefore you ask AI to do more\, decide what’s actually worth doing. \nUse AI to identify the highest value opportunities to improve productivity and understand where to use assistants\, automation\, agents\, or vibe apps. \nYou’ll redesign a real business workflow and build a Productivity Use Case Blueprint you can begin implementing immediately.\nWhether you’re overwhelmed by repetitive tasks\, looking to improve efficiency\, or exploring how AI can support your team\, this session will help you identify practical opportunities to save time\, improve consistency\, and focus on higher value work. \n \nAI for Financial Planning: Nov 19\, 2026  | 9:30am-12pm\nAI won’t replace financial judgment. It helps you strengthen it. \nUse AI to strengthen your financial planning by testing assumptions\, exploring scenarios\, and telling a clearer financial story. \nYou’ll build a Financial Planning Scenario Snapshot that helps you make more informed business decisions. \nWhether you’re planning for growth\, evaluating new opportunities\, or trying to better understand the financial impact of your decisions\, this session will show you how AI can become a valuable thinking partner while keeping professional financial advice where it belongs. \n \nAI for Succession Planning & Growth: Nov 25\, 2026  | 9:30am-12pm\nAI won’t replace leadership\, but it can help you build a business that lasts. \nUse AI to build a more resilient business by reducing owner dependency\, documenting critical knowledge\, and planning for long term growth. \nYou’ll create a Succession and Growth Readiness Roadmap tailored to your business. \nWhether you’re planning for retirement\, preparing your business for future growth\, or simply looking to create stronger systems and leadership capacity\, this session will help you think strategically about the future while identifying practical steps you can begin taking today. \n—— \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nThese sessions are designed for: \n\nSmall business owners\nEntrepreneurs and startups\nBusiness managers and team leaders\nProfessionals responsible for sales\, marketing\, or business development\nOperations\, administration\, and project management professionals\nAnyone responsible for budgeting\, planning\, or business strategy\nFamily business owners\nAnyone planning for long term growth\, succession\, or business continuity\n\n\nAnyone looking to make better business decisions using AI\n\n——— \nThis program is made possible through support from the Entrepreneur Innovation Fund\, delivered by Simcoe County Economic Development\, as well as county-wide partnerships and the Georgian Bay Business Accelerator’s foundational funders: the Town of Collingwood and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-pathway-grow-smarter-workshop-series-5-topics-5-dates/
LOCATION:Collingwood Library\, Community Room B&C\, 3rd Floor\, 55 Ste Marie St\, Collingwood\, ON\, L9Y 0W6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Labelling and Packaging Your Food Product
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs an accurate and compliant label. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nPackaging Considerations\nLabelling Requirements\nMistakes to Avoid\n\nPackaging and labelling your food product is where marketing meets regulatory compliance and food safety. You know you want your product to look great on a store shelf\, but what are you required to put on the label? How do you choose the right package for your product? For this session\, we will be joined by Nicole Haney\, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars. Nicole will guide us through what to consider when choosing a package for your food product\, what to include on your label\, and what mistakes to avoid when packaging your food product. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of labelling & packaging in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, September 24th\, 2026\, at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour\nRegistration: 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-labelling-and-packaging-your-food-product-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning 101: Preparing Your Business for a Successful Sale
DESCRIPTION:What happens to your business when you’re ready to step back or decide it’s time to sell?\n\n\nLearn how to prepare your business for a successful sale or transition\, protect the value you have built\, and understand where financing can support the process.\nThis practical session will introduce business owners to the fundamentals of succession and exit planning\, including when to start\, common mistakes to avoid\, and the options available\, from selling your business to passing it on to family members or bringing in a partner. \nWalk away with practical insights and clear next steps to start planning ahead. \n\n\nSpeaker: Ravisha Gupta\, Founder & M&A Advisor\, Capital Conclave \nRavisha Gupta is the Founder and M&A Advisor at Capital Conclave\, a boutique advisory practice based in Ontario\, Canada. With a career of 15+ years spanning Canadian banking\, KPMG transaction advisory\, executive search at Heidrick & Struggles\, and business brokerage\, Ravisha brings a rare combination of financial structuring expertise and deal-making acumen to every mandate. Her approach is rooted not in listing businesses\, but in positioning them\, ensuring every transaction is properly underwritten\, buyer-qualified\, and built to close.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/succession-planning-101-preparing-your-business-for-a-successful-sale/
LOCATION:ON
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SUMMARY:Steps to Starting a Small Business (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Wondering where to start with your small business? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introductory overview.\n\n\nWondering how to start with your small business in St. Catharines? \nJoin the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introduction to the rules and regulations surrounding your small business start-up. Topics include forms of business\, licensing\, business name registration\, and more! \n\n\n__________ \n\n\nLocation Details:\nSt. Catharines City Hall\n50 Church St.\, St. Catharines\n3rd Floor; Burgoyne Woods Room\n\n\n__________ \n\n\n\n**Please complete all sections of the registration\, including additional questions. Incomplete registrations or registrations with invalid answers may be cancelled.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/steps-to-starting-a-small-business-in-person-3/
LOCATION:St. Catharines City Hall\, 50 Church Street\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2R 7C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T130000
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UID:21618-1790247600-1790254800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:LinkedIn Branding
DESCRIPTION:Learn how small business owners can leverage LinkedIn to build a strong brand\, optimize profiles\, and create meaningful B2B connections.\n\n\nWelcome to the LinkedIn Branding seminar!\nLearn how to enhance your LinkedIn profile\, attract more connections\, and build your personal brand. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to level up their LinkedIn game. \n \nABOUT THE SESSION\nOften simply thought of as an electronic résumé post and search website\, LinkedIn offers many more services than the average user understands. A member of the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\, Prince Khan\, will be hosting a workshop to explain the many unknown benefits of this business-based social media website for small business owners seeking to develop their unique brand. Prince will guide attendees through the process of creating their profile\, which will represent the business owner himself or herself\, as well as the standards and offerings of their company. Attendees will learn how to leverage LinkedIn’s professional networking features to find and nurture business relationships for years to come. The number and quality of matches generated by LinkedIn is more effective than the leads found when using any of the other known platforms for social media connections. Most importantly\, LinkedIn offers a search method for finding new business-to-business client contacts. Join us to learn about how you can leverage this social media tool and use it to your advantage as a small business owner. \n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to network and grow your online presence! See you there! \n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER\nPrince Khan\, MEDI\, CITP®|FIBP® | Supervisor at the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\nPrince is a highly accomplished Business Consultant and a Certified International Trade Professional. With over 13 years of experience in the entrepreneurial space\, he has been instrumental in helping start-up entrepreneurs master their business ventures. In his former role at the Halton Small Business Centre/Global Business Centre\, Prince has assisted business owners with advisory services on business start-ups and domestic expansion while educating companies on exploring opportunities for global business scaling. Prince’s role also requires him to be an active networker\, and he uses his personal brand to develop powerful relationships with the community around him. In addition to his professional achievements\, Prince is an Adjunct Professor where he teaches at Colleges and Universities in Ontario specializing in entrepreneurship. Prince has recently completed his Master’s in Economic Development and Innovation from the University of Waterloo and now uses his education to build stronger and more resilient community in Brampton through a bottom-up innovation approach.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/linkedin-branding-3/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-working Space\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143405Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship 101: Market Ready – Idea Validation
DESCRIPTION:Have a great business idea? Explore market research strategies and learn how to test it before investing too much time and money.\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll explore the 4 Rights of validation. \nYou’ll learn strategies to research your market\, understand your competition\, identify potential customers\, gather real feedback\, and clearly communicate your idea to others. \nOutcomes \n\nUse the 4 Rights framework to assess and strengthen your business idea.\nLearn market research and customer validation strategies to gather real proof of interest.\nBuild confidence talking about your idea and asking potential customers for feedback and commitment.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurship-101-market-ready-idea-validation/
LOCATION:VentureNorth\, Lower Level Board Room\, 270 George Street North\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9J 3H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Validating Your Business Concept:Cash Flow Meets Startup Canvas (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:For entrepreneurs at the idea stage of starting their business\n\n\nNote: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model.\n \nDo you have a great idea\, but aren’t sure if it could become a great business? \nThis interactive 75-minute session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to explore whether their idea has the potential to become a successful venture. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your entrepreneurial journey or re-evaluating an existing concept\, this webinar will help you take a critical first step. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nAssessing Your Business Idea: Learn how to evaluate your idea through key questions that entrepreneurs should ask before launching. We’ll discuss factors such as customer needs\, value proposition\, market fit\, and feasibility.\nIntroduction to the Lean Startup Canvas: You’ll be introduced to the Lean Startup Canvas – a powerful\, one-page tool designed to help you visually map out the key components of your business model. We’ll guide you through each section\, helping you start validating your idea right away.\nUnderstanding Basic Cash Flow: Finances are critical\, especially in the early stages of a business. We’ll walk you through a simple cash flow projection tool to help you understand your potential income\, expenses\, and financial runway. cash flow template will be provided to all attendees for ongoing use.\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nIndividuals with a new business idea they’d like to explore\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs seeking validation tools\nAnyone considering self-employment or launching a small business\n\nWhat You’ll Leave With: \n\nA solid understanding of what makes an idea viable\nA draft version of your Lean Startup Canvas\nA cash flow worksheet tailored to small businesses\nGreater confidence in deciding whether to move forward\n\nNote: All attendees will be receiving a copy of the lean startup canvas & cash flow worksheet (with formulas pre-saved) live through chat during the session. \n \nAbout the speaker: \nPaula Hopkins is a passionate entrepreneurship advocate. She is the Director of the Entrepreneurship Team\, and has worked with Invest Ottawa for over 10 years to help people start and grow their businesses.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/validating-your-business-conceptcash-flow-meets-startup-canvas-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Invest Ottawa\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 2C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143405Z
UID:21789-1790251200-1790256600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Validating Your Business Concept: Cash Flow Meets Startup Canvas (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:For entrepreneurs at the idea stage of starting their business\n\n\nNote: This event page is for the virtual option of our hybrid model.\n\nAbout this workshop: \nDo you have a great idea\, but aren’t sure if it could become a great business? \nThis interactive 75-minute session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to explore whether their idea has the potential to become a successful venture. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your entrepreneurial journey or re-evaluating an existing concept\, this webinar will help you take a critical first step. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nAssessing Your Business Idea: Learn how to evaluate your idea through key questions that entrepreneurs should ask before launching. We’ll discuss factors such as customer needs\, value proposition\, market fit\, and feasibility.\nIntroduction to the Lean Startup Canvas: You’ll be introduced to the Lean Startup Canvas – a powerful\, one-page tool designed to help you visually map out the key components of your business model. We’ll guide you through each section\, helping you start validating your idea right away.\nUnderstanding Basic Cash Flow: Finances are critical\, especially in the early stages of a business. We’ll walk you through a simple cash flow projection tool to help you understand your potential income\, expenses\, and financial runway. cash flow template will be provided to all attendees for ongoing use.\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nIndividuals with a new business idea they’d like to explore\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs seeking validation tools\nAnyone considering self-employment or launching a small business\n\nWhat You’ll Leave With: \n\nA solid understanding of what makes an idea viable\nA draft version of your Lean Startup Canvas\nA cash flow worksheet tailored to small businesses\nGreater confidence in deciding whether to move forward\n\nNote: All attendees will be receiving a copy of the lean startup canvas & cash flow worksheet (with formulas pre-saved) live through chat during the session. \n \nAbout the speaker: \nPaula Hopkins is a passionate entrepreneurship advocate. She is the Director of the Entrepreneurship Team\, and has worked with Invest Ottawa for over 10 years to help people start and grow their businesses. \n \n*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it\, please check your junk mailbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/validating-your-business-concept-cash-flow-meets-startup-canvas-virtual-14/
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UID:21791-1790260200-1790265600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Starting a Business in Ottawa: Rules\, Resources & Roadmaps (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Start smart – learn the rules\, find support\, launch with confidence.\n\n\nNote: This event page is for the virtual  option of our hybrid model.\n\nAbout this workshop: \nHave a business idea but aren’t sure how to take the first step? This engaging and informative webinar is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of exploring business ownership. Whether you’re considering a side hustle\, launching a startup\, or turning a passion into a full-time venture\, this session will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to get started confidently and compliantly. \nLed by experts from Invest Ottawa\, this beginner-level seminar will introduce you to the key regulatory requirements and business considerations at the municipal\, provincial\, and federal levels. You’ll learn about: \n\nMunicipal Requirements: Understand business licensing requirements and zoning considerations in Ottawa.\nProvincial Regulations: Explore different business structures (sole proprietorship\, partnership\, corporation)\, how to register your business in Ontario\, and what structure might be best for you.\nFederal Obligations: Get an overview of federal requirements including HST registration and obtaining a Business Number (BN).\n\nIn addition to regulatory basics\, the webinar will highlight valuable resources available to entrepreneurs\, including: \n\nSupport Services & Community Resources: Discover how Invest Ottawa and its partners can support your entrepreneurial journey through mentorship\, networking\, training\, and more.\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the path to launching your business and where to find the support you need every step of the way. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nFirst-time entrepreneurs\nIndividuals with a business idea but no prior experience\nAnyone looking to understand the business startup landscape in Ottawa and Ontario\n\nAbout the speaker: \nPaula Hopkins is a passionate entrepreneurship advocate. She is the Director of the Entrepreneurship Team\, and has worked with Invest Ottawa for over 10 years to help people start and grow their businesses. \n \n*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it\, please check your junk mailbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-a-business-in-ottawa-rules-resources-roadmaps-virtual-6/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T143405Z
CREATED:20260905T083457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143405Z
UID:21793-1790260200-1790265600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Starting a Business in Ottawa: Rules\, Resources & Roadmaps (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Start smart. Know the rules\, find the resources\, build your future.\n\n\nNote: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model.\n\nHave a business idea but aren’t sure how to take the first step? This engaging and informative webinar is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of exploring business ownership. Whether you’re considering a side hustle\, launching a startup\, or turning a passion into a full-time venture\, this session will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to get started confidently and compliantly. \nLed by experts from Invest Ottawa\, this beginner-level seminar will introduce you to the key regulatory requirements and business considerations at the municipal\, provincial\, and federal levels. You’ll learn about: \n\nMunicipal Requirements: Understand business licensing requirements and zoning considerations in Ottawa.\nProvincial Regulations: Explore different business structures (sole proprietorship\, partnership\, corporation)\, how to register your business in Ontario\, and what structure might be best for you.\nFederal Obligations: Get an overview of federal requirements including HST registration and obtaining a Business Number (BN).\n\nIn addition to regulatory basics\, the webinar will highlight valuable resources available to entrepreneurs\, including: \n\nSupport Services & Community Resources: Discover how Invest Ottawa and its partners can support your entrepreneurial journey through mentorship\, networking\, training\, and more.\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the path to launching your business and where to find the support you need every step of the way. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nFirst-time entrepreneurs\nIndividuals with a business idea but no prior experience\nAnyone looking to understand the business startup landscape in Ottawa and Ontario\n\nAbout the speaker: \nPaula Hopkins is a passionate entrepreneurship advocate. She is the Director of the Entrepreneurship Team\, and has worked with Invest Ottawa for over 10 years to help people start and grow their businesses.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-a-business-in-ottawa-rules-resources-roadmaps-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Invest Ottawa\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 2C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260923T143405Z
CREATED:20260825T050506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143405Z
UID:21620-1790272800-1790278200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Planning Launchpad Series (3 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:Operations\, Time and Risk Management
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-planning-launchpad-series-3-of-4-8/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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