Monday to Thursday
Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn how to make QuickBooks™ work for your business with step-by-step guidance to set up and manage your books with a hands-on session.This is a hands-on, in-person session to walk you through the process getting QuickBooks™ working for your business. Michele Craig from BookSmarts will offer practical tips that you can implement right away and […]