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SUMMARY:Building Your Brand with Story: Standing Out When Everyone Sounds the Same
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to find the story behind your business and turn it into a brand people remember. \n\n\n\n\nPassionate about quality. Committed to service. Customers come first. \nSound familiar? It should. It’s how almost every small business describes itself. And now that AI can write a polished “About” page in seconds\, sounding like everyone else has never been easier. \nThe one thing no one can copy is your story. \nIn this hands-on Small Business Week workshop\, Amanda and Kiel Wilson-Ciocci of The Monarch & Co. will show you how to find the story behind your business and turn it into a brand people remember. You won’t just listen. You’ll write\, share and leave with words you can use right away. \nTickets include coffee/tea and light snacks\, and lots of time to share ideas and connect with other local professionals. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nA 30-second introduction for networking and Chamber events\nA ready-to-post social media story\nA simple framework for telling your story again and again\n\nWho it’s for: Business owners\, founders and entrepreneurs at any stage who are tired of blending in and ready to be known for something real. No writing experience needed. \nGrab your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-your-brand-with-story-standing-out-when-everyone-sounds-the-same-tickets-2002431791392?aff=erelpanelorg \nAbout the facilitators: \nAmanda and Kiel Wilson-Ciocci are the co-founders of The Monarch & Co.\, a boutique publishing house and business community based in Thornbury\, Ontario. Amanda is a three-time bestselling author and business strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurs grow their influence and impact. Kiel brings creative direction and strategic vision to every brand and book they help bring to life. Together\, they help entrepreneurs turn their expertise into stories that last. \nPresented by South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre\, The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, and The Town of The Blue Mountains\, with support from our local business association partners.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/building-your-brand-with-story-standing-out-when-everyone-sounds-the-same/
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Basics
DESCRIPTION:Bookkeeping Basics for Business Owners \nBookkeeping isn’t just for tax time. It’s one of the best tools you have to understand your business\, improve cash flow\, and make informed decisions. \nJoin us for this interactive workshop with Tracy Harding from Balanced Bookkeeping. Designed for small business owners who want to better understand their financials without the accounting jargon. We’ll break down bookkeeping basics in a clear and practical way! \nBring a recent Income Statement and Balance Sheet and follow along using your own numbers as we work through examples together. We’ll also leave time at the end for questions and discussion. \n? October 20 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n? Community Futures South Georgian Bay\, 22 Market Street\, Collingwood\n? $20 per person \nWalk away with a better understanding of your numbers and greater confidence in the financial side of your business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bookkeeping-basics/
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SUMMARY:Planning Your Exit with Succession Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about what comes next for your business? Learn when to start\, what your options are\, and how to prepare your business for transfer.\n\n\nYou’ve spent years building your business. Whether you plan to sell\, pass it to family\, or hand it to your team\, the steps you take now shape what it’s worth and who carries it forward.  \nIn this free webinar\, Sarah Gobeil\, Project Coordinator for Succession Ontario\, walks you through where to start; when to begin planning\, the exit options open to you\, an dhow to make your business ready for the next owner. You will leave with a clear path\, and free tools to keep going.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/planning-your-exit-with-succession-ontario/
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SUMMARY:Small Business Networking Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Halton Small Business Centre and the Town of Halton Hills Economic Development Division for an engaging afternoon of networking\, collaboration\, and practical learning designed to take your business to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out\, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of learning\, networking\, and celebration. \nFEATURED SESSION: Mastering Cash Flow A Practical Framework for Sustainable Business Growth \nJoin us for an engaging networking and learning session with Ryan Mascarenhas\, Principal Consultant at OPX Aero\, where he helps business owners build businesses that generate consistent positive cash flow. Drawing on his experience as co-founder of Goldwyn & Sons Barbershop and G&S Cocktail Bar\, Ryan developed the practical cash flow framework behind OPX Aero and OPX Cashflow. \nIn this session\, he will share proven strategies to help business owners better understand their financial data\, accurately categorize expenses into consumables\, payroll\, and overhead\, and identify opportunities to improve profitability\, sustainability\, and long-term cash flow performance. \nWho Should Attend:\n• Business owners with at least 1 year of continuous operation\n• Entrepreneurs looking to strengthen cash flow management\n• Business leaders seeking practical tools for sustainable \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n• The cash flow framework developed through real-world business experience\n• How to effectively categorize and analyze business expenses\n• Strategies for generating consistent positive cash flow\n• Practical insights that can be applied immediately to your business
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/small-business-networking-series/
LOCATION:Halton Hills Gellert Community Centre (Kinsmen Hall)\, 10241 Eighth Line\, Georgetown\, Ontario\, L7G 0K8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Town of the Blue Mountains Small Business Week Local Link Up
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Small Business Week with fellow professionals at this fun\, informal networking night – everybody’s welcome. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of connection and fun to celebrate the amazing small businesses who are the heart of our community. Whether you’re a business owner\, an entrepreneur\, or you’re simply passionate about supporting local\, everybody’s welcome. Come connect with like-minded people\, share ideas\, and discover new opportunities. \nThe evening will include live music\, delicious sips and nibbles\, and the opportunity to mingle and unwind with your business community. \nPresented by The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce\, The Town of The Blue Mountains\, and South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre\, with support from our local business association partners. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/small-business-week-local-link-up-tickets-2002461443081?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/town-of-the-blue-mountains-small-business-week-local-link-up/
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