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SUMMARY:Social Media for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Social media is an invaluable tool for today’s business\, whether you are just starting out or have been established for years. Not understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom line as your potential customers can easily find your competitors. This workshop hosted by the Toronto Digital Service Squad will leave you with a better understanding of how to leverage the power of social media to grow your online community\, drive sales and reduce marketing costs. \nWhat you will learn: \n• How to choose the right social media platform(s) for your business \n• How to set up and optimize social media profiles \n• The basics of Instagram & Facebook shopping and how to utilize shoppable feeds \n• Best practices for engagement on Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, Instagram\, TikTok and Pinterest \n• Growing your social media community using both organic and paid strategies \n• Planning and curating your social media content \n• Tools for managing platforms and scheduling posts to save you time and energy \nJoin us to learn the ropes of building an engaging and profitable social media presence for your business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/social-media-for-your-business-6/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of turning their part-time passion into a thriving full-time business. The session led by Marlina Ramchandran – Special Projects Manager\, YSpace will explore practical tips and strategies for making the leap\, including assessing readiness\, building a sustainable business model\, and creating a financial plan to support the transition. The session will also include success stories from entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated this journey\, providing inspiration and actionable insights to guide attendees in taking their side hustle to the next level. \nSpeaker Profile: \nMarlina Ramchandran is a Special Projects Manager at YSpace York University. She is responsible for planning and implementation of corporate partnership projects including the highly prestigious VISA’s She’s Next $10K grant for women entrepreneurs and has led the national expansion for YSpace’s women entrepreneur focussed program (ELLA). \nWith over 20 years of experience spread over startup consulting\, hospitality\, education and media\, Marlina has significant expertise in leading high-performance teams to accelerate the growth journey for startups. Marlina has served on the advisory board of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s initiative to build sustainable entrepreneurial campus ecosystem across 500 universities and academic institutes pan India. She is a mentor to early-stage startups and advises on business models\, value proposition and GTM strategies. As a lead player in the pioneering team that launched entrepreneurship across major cities in India\, she has built large scale city-based startup ecosystems\, increased capacities of mentor and investor pool\, and trained 200+ university faculty to teach outcome-based entrepreneurship. \nMarlina holds a Master’s in Business Administration\, with a specialization in marketing and has completed her Bachelor’s in Arts from St. Xavier’s college\, Ahmedabad in India.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/from-side-hustle-to-full-time-business/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Tax Time Essentials for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Simplify tax season with key insights and expert tips to stay organized\, maximize deductions\, and ensure compliance. Set your business up for success with a stress-free tax preparation process! Speakers: Alyssa Stuppiello\, CPA and Katrina Stuppiello-Streiss\, CPB.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/tax-time-essentials-for-business-owners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Start-up,Starting a Business,Webinars
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SUMMARY:The Money Side of Business: Tools & Techniques for Managing Your Financials
DESCRIPTION:This financial literacy session will enable you to be able to use financial management tools to evaluate business and make informed financial decisions for your small business. \nWhat you will learn: \n• What’s financial management? \n• What tools can help operate my business? \n• How do I determine if a product is profitable? What’s my most profitable product? \n• Who are my most profitable customers? \n• Why do I need a budget? \n• How do I create and use a budget? \n• What reports do I need? \n• How do I tell where my business is heading? \n  \nJoin us to learn more about the money side of business \nSpeaker Bio: \nAll speakers are registered Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) volunteering as part of CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program. All CPA members are professional financial experts who have a solid reputation and position of trust with Canadians. Their top priorities are protecting and acting in the public’s interest. They are active in their communities and have a long history of giving back. \nCPA Canada is working to address the growing social problem of financial literacy in Canada. Their mission is to deliver unbiased objective financial literacy education and information to improve the overall state of financial literacy in Canada. The information they provide is free\, unbiased\, functional\, and clear\, delivered at the grassroots level through their national CPA member network. \nFor more information about CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy program\, please visit their website: https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/public-interest/financial-literacy
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/the-money-side-of-business-tools-techniques-for-managing-your-financials-4/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Exploring Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to explore entrepreneurship? Join Simon Denford from Kingston Economic Development to learn how to start your journey!\n\n\nExploring Entrepreneurship with Simon Denford \nUnlock Kingston’s entrepreneurial potential with the “Exploring Entrepreneurship” workshop—a comprehensive session delivered by Simon Denford\, designed to provide you with the resources\, funding opportunities\, and connections needed to succeed. Whether you’re launching a startup\, growing your business\, or exploring new opportunities\, this workshop has something for everyone. \nTopics include: \n\nDiscovering Kingston’s Business Community: Gain insights into the city’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape and learn how to leverage local networks and resources.\nAccessing Support Services: Explore programs\, services\, and organizations that can support your business journey.\nFunding Opportunities: Learn about grants\, subsidies\, and financial resources available to help you grow and scale your venture.\nBuilding Connections: Network with other entrepreneurs and professionals to forge valuable relationships and collaborations.\n\nNo matter your stage in the entrepreneurial journey\, this event is your gateway to thriving in Kingston’s dynamic business environment. Register today and take the next step toward achieving your business goals! \nAbout Simon: \nSimon Denford has a strong background in business support\, administration\, and operations management\, complemented by his studies in business administration\, entrepreneurship\, and international policy. His international experiences across French\, German\, American\, and Canadian markets provide him with a unique perspective on diverse operational and market dynamics. \nIn his role at Kingston Economic Development\, Simon coordinates funding programs such as Starter Company Plus and Summer Company\, helping entrepreneurs and businesses achieve growth. He also manages partnerships and community engagement\, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to support economic development initiatives.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/exploring-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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