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SUMMARY:Incubators: Introduction to Newcomer Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series aims to inform about incubators/accelerators and shines a spotlight on Newcomer Kitchen. Newcomer Kitchen is a not-for-profit social enterprise helping newcomer women to start their own food businesses. \nWhat you will learn: \n? What is an incubator? \n? What is Newcomer Kitchen? \n? What is the Willing to Work program? \n? What is the XP program? \n? How does Newcomer Kitchen get involved in the community? \n? Is Newcomer Kitchen right for me? \nJoin us to learn more about incubator like Newcomer Kitchen\, and how they can help you in your small business journey today. \nPlease note: This program is geared towards women with Canadian permanent resident (PR) status (non-citizens). \nSpeaker Bio: \nSusan Ng is a food professional with 25 years of culinary experience\, passionate in food education and multiculturalism. She has worked in catering\, recipe and product development\, and authored a cookbook on Asian cuisines. Susan runs cooking programs for diverse communities\, including newcomer kids\, families\, and seniors. Currently\, as the Program Manager at Newcomer Kitchen\, she empowers newcomer women through the innovative IRCC-funded “Willing To Work Food Entrepreneurship Training Program” to start their own food businesses. Susan’s passion for culinary excellence and inclusivity is highlighted through her commitment to empowering others through food and celebrating diversity.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/incubators-introduction-to-newcomer-kitchen/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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UID:7836-1723024800-1723032000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar series that runs over three consecutive weeks\, entrepreneurs will learn the importance of developing a strong business plan and what one needs to do to craft their own. Focusing on the Business Model Canvas\, you will learn how to think about your own small business from this lens and how to put those aspects into a plan you can share with potential partners\, investors\, lenders\, clients\, and more. \nThis series will focus on the practical act of writing a business plan and will build off each of the previous sessions. Registrants are expected to participate in all three sessions. The three sessions will run on each of the following dates and times in August 2024: \n· Wednesday\, August 7\, 2024\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n· Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n· Wednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nWhat you will learn over this three-week series: \n· What is a business plan? Why should I have one? \n· What is my value proposition? What makes it unique? \n· What are key activities my small business must perform to deliver on my value proposition? What are key resources to do so? \n· Do I have key relationships that are important to the success of my small business? Who should I consider when building this network of partners? \n· Who is the customer my small business aims to serve? What should I know about them? \n· What kind of relationship am I trying to build with my customers for my business to succeed? How do I do that? \n· What kind of relationship am I trying to build with my customers for my business to succeed? How do I do that? \n· What are the financial implications of my business that I should consider (costs\, revenues\, etc.)? \nJoin us to learn how to write a business plan!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/how-to-write-a-business-plan-workshop-series-3/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240809T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240809T110000
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CREATED:20240713T060400Z
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UID:7875-1723195800-1723201200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer Service Program \nThis seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations. The presentation is geared towards unincorporated businesses and will provide participants with the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system \nDuring the seminar\, the Liaison Officers will: \n\nExplain common tax errors\nDemonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries\nProvide information on various tools and services offered by the CRA\nExplain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/t1-general-small-business-tax-literacy-seminar-9/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240814T100000
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar series that runs over three consecutive weeks\, entrepreneurs will learn the importance of developing a strong business plan and what one needs to do to craft their own. Focusing on the Business Model Canvas\, you will learn how to think about your own small business from this lens and how to put those aspects into a plan you can share with potential partners\, investors\, lenders\, clients\, and more. \nThis series will focus on the practical act of writing a business plan and will build off each of the previous sessions. Registrants are expected to participate in all three sessions. The three sessions will run on each of the following dates and times in August 2024: \n· Wednesday\, August 7\, 2024\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n· Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n· Wednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nWhat you will learn over this three-week series: \n· What is a business plan? Why should I have one? \n· What is my value proposition? What makes it unique? \n· What are key activities my small business must perform to deliver on my value proposition? What are key resources to do so? \n· Do I have key relationships that are important to the success of my small business? Who should I consider when building this network of partners? \n· Who is the customer my small business aims to serve? What should I know about them? \n· What kind of relationship am I trying to build with my customers for my business to succeed? How do I do that? \n· What kind of relationship am I trying to build with my customers for my business to succeed? How do I do that? \n· What are the financial implications of my business that I should consider (costs\, revenues\, etc.)? \nJoin us to learn how to write a business plan!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/how-to-write-a-business-plan-workshop-series-4/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Workplace Safety Essentials: A Practical Guide
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out\, workplace safety is crucial. Join for an enlightening session and explore fundamental safety practices applicable to everyone. From identifying hazards to understanding roles\, this webinar equips you with actionable insights to create a safer work environment. Essential information for all employers! Presented by Stella Nicastro-Greenough of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/workplace-safety-essentials-a-practical-guide/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Forum,SBCO,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T120000
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CREATED:20240722T051922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T083357Z
UID:7935-1724234400-1724241600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar series that runs over three consecutive weeks\, entrepreneurs will learn the importance of developing a strong business plan and what one needs to do to craft their own. Focusing on the Business Model Canvas\, you will learn how to think about your own small business from this lens and how to put those aspects into a plan you can share with potential partners\, investors\, lenders\, clients\, and more. \nThis series will focus on the practical act of writing a business plan and will build off each of the previous sessions. Registrants are expected to participate in all three sessions. The three sessions will run on each of the following dates and times in August 2024: \n· Wednesday\, August 7\, 2024\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n· Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \n· Wednesday\, August 21\, 2024\, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nWhat you will learn over this three-week series: \n· What is a business plan? Why should I have one? \n· What is my value proposition? What makes it unique? \n· What are key activities my small business must perform to deliver on my value proposition? What are key resources to do so? \n· Do I have key relationships that are important to the success of my small business? Who should I consider when building this network of partners? \n· Who is the customer my small business aims to serve? What should I know about them? \n· What kind of relationship am I trying to build with my customers for my business to succeed? How do I do that? \n· What kind of relationship am I trying to build with my customers for my business to succeed? How do I do that? \n· What are the financial implications of my business that I should consider (costs\, revenues\, etc.)? \nJoin us to learn how to write a business plan!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/how-to-write-a-business-plan-workshop-series-5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240823T110000
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UID:7950-1724407200-1724410800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:How Rise Can Help Entrepreneurs Understand Credit and Lending
DESCRIPTION:Through low-interest loans\, no-cost training programs\, mentorship\, and other custom supports\, Rise empowers individuals who self-identify with mental health and addiction challenges to develop the skills and access the capital they need to build a business that can transform their lives. \nWhat you will learn: \n• Who is Rise? \n• What options do I have to finance my business start-up or growth? \n• What types of credit are best for my business needs? \n• What is the role of a credit score in lending? \n• How can I improve my credit score? \n• What are Rise’s lending programs? \n• Are the programs offered by Rise right for me? \nJoin us to learn more about Rise and how they can support your business with financing and personal guidance. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJoy Morassutti is a bilingual Rise Business Advisor who supports lending program clients in both English and French. With more than 20 years of experience\, she has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs to build businesses of all different sizes and at various stages of development. \nHaving worked with people from across Canada and in every region of Ontario\, Joy brings a deep understanding and appreciation of what we all have in common\, and an awareness of our regional differences. A student of life\, Joy has been trained in adult learning and professional coaching and says that she loves her job!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/how-rise-can-help-entrepreneurs-understand-credit-and-lending/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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