• Secrets to Selling your Business with Judith Pineault

    Online Event

    Prepare for a successful business transition with this essential workshop on exit strategies and valuation.

    Prepare for a successful business transition with this essential workshop on exit strategies and valuation. This session will equip business owners with the knowledge needed to maximize value and navigate the complexities of selling or transitioning their business.

    Free
  • Sales Trends of 2026: What Brick-and-Mortar Businesses Need to Know

    Explore future sales trends—AI, personalization, and social selling—to help your business sell smarter, not harder. What does the future of selling look like—and is your business ready? In this forward-looking session, we’ll explore the emerging trends expected to reshape the sales landscape in 2026, and how brick-and-mortar businesses can adapt to stay ahead. We’ll cover […]

  • Succession Success: Introduction to Succession Planning (Session 1 of 6)

    Zoom

    Presented by Joel Friedman, Southbrook Business Development Group Join Joel Friedman from Southbrook Business Development Group for a no-nonsense kickoff to succession planning that cuts through the noise and shows you why this isn’t optional—it’s your business’s insurance policy. In everyday language, Joel will explain what succession planning really is, why it protects everything you’ve […]

    free
  • Digital Safety for Small Businesses: Cybersecurity Basics

    SDG Idea Factory – 2 King Street W. Kitchener 2 King Street W., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    You’re already running a smart business. This workshop is here to make sure nothing online gets in your way. It is designed for small business owners who want clear answers without the complicated tech talk. Real, practical steps that help you protect yourself and your data and keep your business running smoothly. In this session, […]

    Free
  • Succession Success: Identifying Potential Successors (Session 3 of 6)

    Zoom

    Presented by Joel Friedman, Southbrook Business Development Group Join Joel Friedman from Southbrook Business Development Group for a lively, hands-on session that takes the mystery out of finding and preparing the right people to take your business forward—whether that’s family, a trusted employee, or an outside buyer. In plain talk, Joel will guide you through […]

    free
  • Marketing Tools 2025/2026

    SDG Idea Factory – 2 King Street W. Kitchener 2 King Street W., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    Presented by Elvira Sakara – Marketing Expert, BrightWave Agency In a world where marketing evolves every day, Elvira stands at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and technology. With over 15 years in global marketing, she is managing marketing campaigns for the #1 hearing technology company, and brand strategy across 100+ countries. Her focus is on […]

  • Succession Success: Tax and Estate Planning Considerations (Session 5 of 6)

    Zoom

    Presented by Raffaele Ruberto, SB Partner Join Raffaele Ruberto from SB Partners for a plain-English deep dive into the tax and estate side of handing over your business—where the goal is simple: keep more in your pocket, stay on the right side of the CRA, and make the transition smooth for everyone involved. Raffaele will […]

    free
  • Succession Success: Expert Panel Discussion & Q&A (Session 6 of 6)

    Zoom

    Presented by the Success Success expert speaker panel. Wrap up the Succession Success series with an energizing expert panel discussion & Q&A featuring every pro you’ve heard from—Joel Friedman, Vaibhav Makkar, Hussein Hamdani, and Raffaele Ruberto—all together, ready to tie everything into a clear, personal action plan for your business. We’ll quickly recap the big wins […]

    free
  • Business Workshop for Contractors & Trade Business Owners

    105 James Street, Parry Sound 105 James St, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada

    Parry Sound Area Contractors and Tradespeople — Join us for a two hour, in-person business workshop designed to help you: ? Reclaim your time and energy ? Price jobs for real profit ? Simplify estimating and billing When: Feb 25, 9:30 am–11:30 am Where: DiSalvo’s (105 James St), Parry Sound, ON Speakers: Rick Harris, Work […]

    $10.00
  • Close More Deals, Faster, With Less Friction: 3 Proven Frameworks to Align Culture and Revenue to Win More Often

    SDG Idea Factory – 2 King Street W. Kitchener 2 King Street W., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    Presented by Andrew Leith – Founder & President, Octant Executive Advisory Group For small businesses, sales professionals and revenue leaders who suspect deals are slipping but can’t isolate what’s causing it. In this session we will uncover the 3 P’s of organizational culture (People, Process & Product), understanding how hidden revenue leakage occurs when they aren’t […]