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SUMMARY:Health & Safety Basics for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:As a small business owner\, you have legal obligations when it comes to the health and safety of your workplace. But it’s not just about the law. A sound workplace health and safety program will also ensure the growth of your business. \nDon’t know how to start? This webinar will guide you through the journey. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nWho are Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)?\nWhat is the occupational health and safety system in Ontario?\nWhat is the Occupation Health & Safety Act (OHSA)?\nWhat are responsibilities of the employer\, the supervisor\, and the worker in health & safety?\nHow can I use WSPS Small Business Centre?\nWhat other free resources dose WSPS provide?\nWhat is WSIB’s Health & Safety Excellence program (HSEp)?\n\nJoin us to learn how Workplace Safety & Prevention Services can offer health and safety expertise and resources to protect Ontario workers and businesses. \nSpeaker Bio: \nBill Chen is the Account Representative-Small Business with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)\, the biggest not-for-profit health and safety association serving industrial\, agriculture and service sectors in Ontario. \nBill’s job is to reach out to small businesses and community groups across GTA\, identify their health and safety needs and provide consulting and other free resources. As a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)\, Bill also volunteers with WSPS to deliver health and safety presentations to co-op students and newcomers in GTA. He was a recipient of Ontario Volunteer Service Awards in 2018.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/health-safety-basics-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO
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SUMMARY:Navigating HR: What Ontario Businesses Need to Know (But Are Afraid to Ask)
DESCRIPTION:Looking to hire employees but having trouble navigating the process? Laura Friesen\, co-founder of Elevated HR & Consulting\, can help! This session will cover valuable information on HR plans\, recruitment\, employee agreements\, policies\, requirements and compliances\, as well as the difference between an employee and an independent contractor.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/navigating-hr-what-ontario-businesses-need-to-know-but-are-afraid-to-ask/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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UID:15448-1748340000-1748343600@enterprisecentre.ca
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-8/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T100000
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?
DESCRIPTION:Innovation starts with an idea—your idea. Are you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so\, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP). This webinar will introduce you to trademarks\, patents\, trade secrets\, industrial designs and copyright\, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition. \nWhat you will learn: \n• What is intellectual property (IP)? \n• How may IP be valuable to a small business? \n• Why is IP important? \n• How can IP unlock the value of my idea? \n• What are the benefits of IP? \n• How do you know if you have IP? \n• What IP resources are available to me? \nJoin us to learn all about intellectual property rights and how they may apply to your small business. \nSpeaker Bio: \nElizabeth Collinson has worked with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for more than 20 years in a variety of roles\, including trademark examiner and business development officer. She has a passion for helping entrepreneurs understand the importance and value of intellectual property and believes strongly in providing service excellence to clients. Elizabeth is also an inactive Trademark Agent\, listed on the Canadian Patent Agent and Trademark Agent (CPATA) register.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/getting-started-with-intellectual-property-ip-why-is-ip-important-7/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Starting a Business
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UID:15637-1748433600-1748437200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:What’s next? Business strategies to overcome uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Tariffs and their repercussions are transforming our economy at a historic speed. What can you do to navigate these changes\, their economic fallout and find opportunities? \nTo help you find concrete answers\, BDC is hosting a new webinar featuring Chief Economist\, Pierre Cléroux\, and a panel of experts. \nJoin BDC for an economic update and up-to-the-minute insights that will help you navigate this rapidly changing trade and economic landscape. Stay informed on practical advice to manage the uncertainty and its impact on your business. You will also get to ask your questions live for their experts to answer. \nWhy you should attend:\n\nHear from BDC’s Chief Economist to get up-to-date economic information and understand how changing global trade patterns could impact the Canadian economy.\nDiscover practical advice to help your business sustain\, stabilize and seize opportunities that can emerge from times of uncertainty.\nLearn from experts who have helped countless entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses successfully.?\n\nEvent Contact: BDC\nEvent Website: Register here
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/whats-next-business-strategies-to-overcome-uncertainty/
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CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO
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