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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business Basics
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship! \nThe Starting Your Business sessions are geared towards those considering entrepreneurship and those who have already decided to start their own business and are ready to take the next steps. \nSessions are held in a small group setting and led by a Small Business Consultant. \n\nTopics include:\nAssessing the feasibility of your business idea\nThe pros and cons of different forms of business (Sole Proprietorship\, Partnership\, Corporation)\nProtecting yourself and the business\nHST\nAllowable deductions\nSources of financing\n\nClick Here to Register for this Live Zoom Webinar
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-your-business-basics-20/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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SUMMARY:Business Plan Basics | Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. The point of your plan is to articulate the concepts that inspired you to start your business as well as evaluate potential hurdles like competition and funding issues. Whether you are seeking start-up capital or just want a solid road map to guide you through the early years of your business\, a workable small business plan will help you work toward your goals. \nIn Part 1 we’ll cover an introduction to planning\, the contents of a plan\, Executive Summary\, Company Overview\, Marketing Strategy and an introduction to the library’s market research tools. \nClick Here to Register For This Live Zoom Webinar!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-plan-basics-part-1-13/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T120000
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing ‘Drop-In’ – Virtual Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on Fri Feb 7th from 12-1PM to share & discuss digital marketing ideas\, struggles\, and next steps with fellow local entrepreneurs and a Small Business Centre Marketing Consultant. \nThis drop-in session will take the form of ‘office hours’ where the topics of discussion will be whatever the people in attendance bring forward that day. \nWhat is the digital marketing piece you’re working on right now\, and where do you need guidance\, input\, or just validation that you’re on the right track? \n  \nRegister to receive the meeting link and let us know you’ll be popping in here.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/digital-marketing-drop-in-virtual-office-hours/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T110000
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SUMMARY:Privacy and Your Business – An Introduction to PIPEDA
DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you have a new or growing business in Canada that collects personal information? Join us for an overview of PIPEDA and ask the OPC advisors your questions! \nThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) provides information to help businesses comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and better protect the privacy of Canadians\, their clients\, and customers. This information session is free-of-charge\, during which advisors from the OPC’s Business Advisory Directorate will provide an overview of PIPEDA and its 10 Privacy Principles\, illustrate how these principles apply to businesses\, and answer questions regarding Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law. In-person Privacy Clinics can also be arranged after the session\, where business leaders can meet one-on-one with an advisor to discuss privacy matters specific to their business and get relevant advice and guidance. \nYou will learn:\n• What is the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)?\n• What are the privacy responsibilities of small businesses?\n• How can the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada assist small businesses comply with privacy legislation?\n• What are the 10 Privacy Principles of PIPEDA? • How do these 10 Privacy Principles apply to small businesses? \nJoin us for an overview the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)! \nRegister for this free webinar here
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/privacy-and-your-business-an-introduction-to-pipeda-3/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T100000
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SUMMARY:Learning Lab – Fortifying Your Business: Essential Insurance and Benefits Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the start-up or scaling-up journey is challenging\, and it’s tempting to be reactive. Yet\, true foresight demands proactive steps. Insurance isn’t just a safety net; it’s peace of mind for you. And as you grow\, employee benefits become vital. Top talent values more than salary—they seek a company’s commitment to their well-being. Robust benefits can be the deciding factor for that key hire. Building resilient businesses means anticipating challenges. \nThis free webinar will:\n– Review insurance options to protect you and your family\n– Highlight employee benefits that can be customized to fit your need and budget as you scale \nJoin Geneviève Lagacé-Gore\, President from Marquee Benefits Inc. to understand why an ounce of prevention is worth a pat on the back.\nThe answer is simpler than you would think\, and easier to obtain than you know! \nRegister for this free webinar here \n  \nSpeaker: Geneviève Lagacé-Gore\nPresident\, Group Benefits & Retirement Consultant @ Marquee Benefits\nConnect with Geneviève on LinkedIn \nGeneviève is the President of Marquee Benefits\, where she leads group benefits and retirement solutions with vision and expertise. Geneviève has honed her skills in the benefits industry since 2007\, driven by a passion for identifying risks and crafting strategies to fortify her clients’ organizations. She places great importance on building personal relationships\, believing them to be the cornerstone of success. Geneviève holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. Beyond her professional endeavours\, Geneviève embraces the role of a devoted soccer mom\, finding joy in her bustling family life with her husband and two sons. An avid golfer\, she cherishes moments spent on the green with cherished family and friends. \n  \nOffered through partnership between the Small Business Centre and the Barrie Public Library.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/learning-lab-fortifying-your-business-essential-insurance-and-benefits-strategies/
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business Basics
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship! \nThe Starting Your Business sessions are geared towards those considering entrepreneurship and those who have already decided to start their own business and are ready to take the next steps. \nSessions are held in a small group setting and led by a Small Business Consultant. \nTopics include: \n\nAssessing the feasibility of your business idea\nThe pros and cons of different forms of business (Sole Proprietorship\, Partnership\, Corporation)\nProtecting yourself and the business\nHST\nAllowable deductions\nSources of financing\n\nClick Here to Register for this Live Zoom Webinar
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-your-business-basics-21/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T110000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan Basics | Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. The point of your plan is to articulate the concepts that inspired you to start your business as well as evaluate potential hurdles like competition and funding issues. Whether you are seeking start-up capital or just want a solid road map to guide you through the early years of your business\, a workable small business plan will help you work toward your goals. \nIn Part 2\, we’ll cover Operations\, Financials\, Critical Path and other library resources that can assist you with your business plan. \nClick Here to Register For This Live Zoom Webinar
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-plan-basics-part-2-12/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
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