• Bookkeeping 101

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

    Cover the basics for your small business bookkeeping needs.Master bookkeeping essentials and best practices for your small business.With facilitators Rhea Burns & Bridget Sharp of Clever Books

  • Your Business Endgame

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

    Make your business more profitable to operate now and sell later.Build a More Valuable Business — for today and tomorrow.If your business is at the stage where you are turning a profit, this hands-on workshop is for you. Unfortunately, after decades investing blood, sweat and tears (and money), many entrepreneurs are disappointed by the limited […]

  • Back Office, Big Results

    Set up Your Operations for Sustainable Success.Behind every thriving business is a strong back office. This workshop helps entrepreneurs streamline the systems behind the scenes, including but not limited to processes, documentation, tools, and task flow, to build a foundation that supports long-term growth.You’ll learn how to:? Simplify bookkeeping with tools that keep you organized […]

  • Regional Roots – A Grey Bruce Small Business Celebration

    Grey Roots Museum & Archives Grey County Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, Canada

    Join local small business owners and the regional entrepreneur ecosystem for an evening of celebration and networking!Join us for the 4th annual Small Business Celebration Event!* tickets are limited, please reserve your spot in advance!Gather with the regional small business community and local business support organizations for an evening of live music, food and drink […]

  • Bookkeeping 101

    Cover the basics for your small business bookkeeping needs.Master bookkeeping essentials and best practices for your small business.With facilitators Rhea Burns & Bridget Sharp of Clever Books

  • Income Tax Prep for Sole Proprietors & Partnerships

    Everything you need to know about filing taxes as a sole proprietor or partnership business!J?oin the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre and an expert CRA tax rep for a deep dive into all things surrounding small business tax practices.W?e will cover:Business Income Tax Reporting - Completing the T2125E Form for CRAReporting Business IncomeReporting Costs of […]

  • From Employee to Entrepreneur

    What you need to know to launch a business as a second career.Are you:-looking to transition from employee to self-employed?-pivoting to a second career as an entreprenuer? -moving closer to retirement and thinking it's time to pursue that dream business?-starting a side hustle business to complement existing employment?-buying or taking over an existing business for […]

  • 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, […]