• Hustle, Hobby or Hard No

    Is your idea meant to be a business? A risk-free introduction to self-employment.Not sure if self-employment is right for you? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out alone either.This beginner-friendly session is designed for anyone who’s thinking about starting a business, dabbling in a hobby that might have income potential, or wondering […]

  • How to Start a Business

    The how-to start up logistics, from business registration to insurance.You have a business idea, but you're wondering where to start. Join us for this informative session covering the fundamentals and logistics of how to start a business- from business registration, insurance, regulations, general marketing, and more. Leave with a concrete checklist so you can move […]

  • Business Structure 101

    How to choose between sole-proprietorship and incorporationPart 1. Quick Foundations (10 minutes)What a sole proprietorship actually means in day to day operationsWhat incorporation changesMyths that confuse early foundersThe “risk, revenue, and readiness” lens for choosingPart 2. Decision Drivers That Really Matter (15 minutes)Income thresholds where incorporation begins to offer tax advantagesLiability considerations for product based, […]

  • Rooted to Rise

    Community Marketing for Small BusinessesThis interactive workshop guides small business owners through building a grounded, authentic marketing system rooted in local connection. Inspired by real world success stories and supported by NLP (natural language processing) practices, this session is ideal for entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed by digital marketing and crave a more values-aligned approach. Workshop […]

  • Making Confident Decisions Through Market Research

    Break Market Research down into approachable steps to help you make informed business decisions.Market research is the foundation of every confident business decision, no matter your stage of entrepreneurship. It helps small business owners understand the landscape they’re operating in, industry trends, customer needs, competitor positioning, and product opportunities so they can build offerings that […]

  • Know Your Worth

    Costing, Pricing & Profit Basics for Small Business SuccessIf you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business. Whether you're selling handmade goods, offering services, or running a brick-and-mortar shop, understanding how to price your products and track your profits is essential, not optional.In this hands-on seminar, we’ll break down the fundamentals of costing […]

  • Show Me the Money

    A Cash Flow Strategy You Can Actually UseLet’s be honest—cash flow can make or break your business. But too often, it’s treated like a confusing spreadsheet exercise instead of what it really is: a powerful decision-making tool. This session is here to change that.In Show Me the Money, we’ll cut through the jargon and show […]

  • Business Model Canvas

    Sydenham Campus, 8th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada 1130 8th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada

    Learn how to use the business model canvas as a strategic tool to help you visualize and organize your business one one page.This 3-hour interactive workshop is an opportunity to take a look at your business holistically. In it you will learn how the Business Model Canvas works and will use it to visualize, plan, […]

  • Accessing Financing

    What are lending institutions looking for in a strong small business applicant?We will discuss lending for new and established businesses. We will break down the requirements and documentation for each loan type.Start-up/expansion lending programs like Canadian Small Business Financing PlanLending for businesses over 1 year and under 2 like the BDC Accelerator ProgramStandard lending for […]

  • Creating Time for What Matters: Time Management for Small Business

    A practical time management workshop for small business owners on how to focus on high-value work that actually matters.What this workshop coversRunning a business often means wearing too many hats and feeling like there’s never enough time in the day. This practical and engaging workshop is designed to help small business owners shift from being […]