Monday to Thursday
Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]