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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-11/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO
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SUMMARY:Business Planning Launchpad Series (2 of 4): Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) presents this four-part workshop series that will help you work on your business plan and create a viable budget and financial projections for your business. This is a free\, virtual program\, designed for startups and established small businesses to get their ideas on paper through a step-by-step process of developing a business plan. A well-written\, realistic business plan that clearly articulates what you’ve already done and what you plan to do is a core requirement for qualifying for grant\, loan and investment opportunities. \nOn top of the training sessions\, all participants will be given an opportunity to book 30-minute one-on-one meetings with the entrepreneur advisor to get feedback on their business and financial plans. \nSession 2: Marketing: Offering\, Target Market\, USP\, Building a Marketing plan – marketing basics and must dos to build a solid marketing plan to generate leads \nTopics covered in this session will include: \n\nMarketing section overview\nAdvertising and promotional strategies\nDigital and online marketing and promotion\n\nPlease note\, registrants will receive a Zoom link 10 minutes before the session starts\, and this four-part workshop series will be scheduled and repeated four times until October 2024 at different timeslots to accommodate various schedules. Visit each topic registration page for alternative options. \nBusiness Planning Launchpad Series training is highly recommended to those participants interested in applying for the grant for the Starter Company Plus program. \nThe Business Planning Launchpad is composed of four (4) parts of workshop series\, and participants are required to register for 4 individual sessions. Please check vaughanbusiness.ca/events for the upcoming Business Planning Launchpad series of individual sessions for registration. \n\n\n\n\nA bout the Speaker: \nM att Kostan \nMatt is a serial entrepreneur\, speaker and brand creator. He’s created multiple 7 figure brands and launched 8 successful Kickstarter projects all based on the power of shopper feedback. His work has been featured in Forbes\, Business Insider and Entrepreneur. He is the CEO and Co-founder of ProductPinion\, a market research and intelligence software platform. ProductPinion helps ecommerce entrepreneurs increase their sales by connecting them to over 20 000 shoppers who are ready to give instant feedback on which ideas\, designs or products will sell best.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-planning-launchpad-series-2-of-4-marketing/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Email Marketing For Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use email marketing to earn more revenue\, grow your brand and automate your sales funnel. *Please note: You are pre-registering for this 3-part series. You will receive your Zoom link for the webinars on Friday\, September 13.*
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/email-marketing-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stratford Perth Centre For Business":MAILTO:info@stratfordperthbusiness.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T110000
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SUMMARY:Social Media 101: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 17th for Social Media 101: The Basics\, an engaging workshop designed for beginners and anyone looking to solidify their understanding of social media platforms. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner\, a budding entrepreneur\, or simply eager to improve your online presence\, this session will cover everything from setting up profiles to strategies for engaging your audience. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the current landscape of social media\, highlighting key features\, benefits\, and tips for effectively navigating platforms. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your social media skills! \n**By registering for this webinar you are signing up for RTO 9’s monthly newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time\, but we don’t think you’ll want to!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/social-media-101-the-basics/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240920T100000
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SUMMARY:What to Consider When Choosing a Location for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Signing a lease or purchasing a location is one of the biggest investments for small business owners. Join the St. Catharines Economic Development team as they discuss common issues that small business owners encounter and what to consider to help you avoid them. Topics include: what you need before you start looking\, permits and zoning\, who to contact for questions\, and more!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-location-for-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Neurodivergent Success at Work: How to Support Your Neurodiverse Team
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to provide participants with a general understanding of neurodiversity\, as well as insights into how neurodivergent individuals can thrive and struggle in the workplace. Participants will then use this knowledge to create a tailored strategic plan for their company\, ensuring better support for neurodivergent employees both now and in the future. Hosted by Enterprise Renfrew County; Facilitated by Erin Curtis of Dragonfly Family & Learning. September 24\, 10:00am to 11:30am \nTo register for these free webinars visit: Neurodivergent Series – County of Renfrew
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/neurodivergent-success-at-work-how-to-support-your-neurodiverse-team/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Enterprise Renfrew County":MAILTO:csadler@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
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SUMMARY:Business Plan Basics
DESCRIPTION:Acquire essential skills in developing a robust business plan and conducting a comprehensive feasibility analysis. This workshop will empower you to create a strategic roadmap for your business\, enhancing your ability to secure financing and navigate the path to success.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-plan-basics/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO
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ORGANIZER;CN="Halton Region Small Business Centre":MAILTO:smallbusiness@halton.ca
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SUMMARY:Privacy and Your Business: An Introduction to PIPEDA
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) provides information to help businesses comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and better protect the privacy of Canadians\, their clients\, and customers. This information session will provide an overview of PIPEDA and its 10 Privacy Principles\, illustrating how these principles apply to businesses and answering questions regarding Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law. \nWhat you will learn: \n· What is the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)? \n· What are the privacy responsibilities of small businesses? \n· How can the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada assist small businesses comply with privacy legislation? \n· What are the 10 Privacy Principles of PIPEDA? \n· How might these 10 Privacy Principles apply to my small business? \nJoin us for an overview of PIPEDA to better understand how privacy laws might impact your small business. \nSpeaker Bio: \nThe Privacy Commissioner of Canada is an Agent of Parliament whose mission is to protect and promote privacy rights of individuals. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) oversees compliance with the Privacy Act\, which covers the personal information-handling practices of federal government departments and agencies\, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)\, Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law. \nKelly O’Hearn is an Advisor with OPC’s Business Advisory Directorate since 2020. She possesses over 12 years of experience working with federal privacy legislation. \nIn her current role with OPC\, Kelly works closely with individual businesses to provide practical\, meaningful advice and guidance on their personal information handling practices. She enjoys working with businesses of all shapes and sizes through presentations\, Privacy Clinics\, and consultations to help them better comply with PIPEDA.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/privacy-and-your-business-an-introduction-to-pipeda-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
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