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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-2-7/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240723T140000
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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\nClick Here to Register for this Live Zoom Webinar
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-your-business-basics-9/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240801T151500
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UID:7792-1722520800-1722525300@enterprisecentre.ca
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-1-8/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240801T200357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T211846Z
UID:8013-1722938400-1722942000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Learning Lab – Understanding Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:This is a workshop to explore the terms and concepts in ?nancial statements\, that will help you understand from a management accounting & finance perspective: \n\n How is the business doing?\n Did we make money this year?\n What does my profit and loss tell me?\n Why do I need a balance sheet?\n Where is my cash coming from?\n Where is my cash going to?\n Why isn’t my cash equal to my pro?t?\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/learning-lab-understanding-financial-statements/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240707T193348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T221850Z
UID:7832-1723543200-1723548600@enterprisecentre.ca
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\n  \nClick Here to Register for this Live Zoom Webinar
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-your-business-basics-10/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240723T194842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T224846Z
UID:7945-1724162400-1724167800@enterprisecentre.ca
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 Self-Directed Course
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-plan-basics-part-2-8/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240827T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240728T200439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T231908Z
UID:7986-1724749200-1724754600@enterprisecentre.ca
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\nClick Here to Register for this Live Zoom Webinar
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-your-business-basics-11/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240906T033420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T035233Z
UID:8329-1725962400-1725966900@enterprisecentre.ca
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-1-9/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240905T032127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T070404Z
UID:8314-1726572600-1726578000@enterprisecentre.ca
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\nClick Here to Register for this Live Zoom Webinar
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-your-business-basics-12/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240906T033420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T073441Z
UID:8331-1727177400-1727182800@enterprisecentre.ca
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-2-9/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240911T040347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T073453Z
UID:8388-1727258400-1727262000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Learning Lab – Financial Literacy for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us with Susan Parker and Jorge González from the Royal Bank of Canada for our September Learning Lab webinar series.  \nThis session will explore Financial Literacy for Small Businesses and provide insight into accessing bank financing.  \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss \n\nHow to access financing through the bank\nBank’s evaluation criteria\nCredit score\nFinancing instruments to support entrepreneurs\nOverall impact of financial literacy and good habits.\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/learning-lab-financial-literacy-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241008T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240910T035232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T082218Z
UID:8365-1728385200-1728390600@enterprisecentre.ca
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-13/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240910T035232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T084910Z
UID:8366-1728568800-1728574200@enterprisecentre.ca
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-1-10/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240922T073345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T113346Z
UID:8470-1729591200-1729596600@enterprisecentre.ca
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  \n 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-your-business-basics-14/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20240924T073440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T114846Z
UID:8480-1729778400-1729783800@enterprisecentre.ca
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-2-10/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20241101T120418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T123350Z
UID:8827-1731414600-1731420000@enterprisecentre.ca
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-15/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20241101T120419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T120419Z
UID:8831-1731414600-1731420000@enterprisecentre.ca
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-17/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20241101T120418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T123449Z
UID:8828-1731592800-1731596400@enterprisecentre.ca
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-1-11/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20241101T120418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T130353Z
UID:8829-1731924000-1731929400@enterprisecentre.ca
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-16/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20241102T120546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T130403Z
UID:8843-1732098600-1732104000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Learning Lab – Don’t Exit Now: Wanting to leave is not the same as being ready to leave
DESCRIPTION:Transition… Change… You have the goal to exit your business eventually – but do you have an actual plan? \nChange is not easy. In fact\, it is often not successful. And it is far less likely to be successful without a well-thought-out and well-executed strategy. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll touch on 5 areas you need to manage for successful change:\n• Envision the change you want\n• Determine what needs to change\n• Assess what roles and responsibilities will need to change and who owns them.\n• Walk through the steps through the change\n• Learn how to manage & measure the change as it happens \nAnd you will leave with:\n• the knowledge of why preparing to leave is more valuable than just doing it.\n• the foundations of what to get started on\n• the EXIT Readiness Tool to help you complete your own evaluations \nRegister for this free webinar here \nSpeaker: Barb Stuhlemmer\, MBA LIC\nExit Strategies for Canadian Small Business\nBLITZ Business Success\n \nBarb Stuhlemmer\, MBA\, CCCTA\, is an expert in small business ownership\, focused on change strategy\, process\, and the people. Barb is experienced in tech\, medical device\, software development\, and service-based businesses. Barb and her team\, works with the business owners to prepare the business\, and the team\, for strategic change. Using her proprietary process\, The “EXIT Readiness Program”\, Barb helps lay the foundation of change that will create a transformational culture\, increase future value\, and maintain a sustainable\, competitive change mentality. \n  \nOffered through partnership between the Small Business Centre and the Barrie Public Library.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/learning-lab-dont-exit-now-wanting-to-leave-is-not-the-same-as-being-ready-to-leave/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20241101T120418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T130344Z
UID:8830-1732197600-1732201200@enterprisecentre.ca
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-2-11/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20241119T130348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T133347Z
UID:8970-1733234400-1733239800@enterprisecentre.ca
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-18/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20241119T130348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T133347Z
UID:8971-1733306400-1733310000@enterprisecentre.ca
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-1-12/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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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-19/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
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UID:8973-1734616800-1734620400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Blan 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-blan-basics-part-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20250127T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T183358Z
UID:14763-1738238400-1738242000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Starter Company Plus 2025 Info Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Interested in more information on our 2025 Starter Company Plus program? Tune in to this free virtual info session to learn more! \nThis hour will include a brief overview of this Spring’s Starter Company Plus program\, and our program facilitator Kristen will be in the meeting live to answer your questions. \nRegister for this free webinar here
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starter-company-plus-2025-info-session-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20250127T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183403Z
UID:14764-1738663200-1738668600@enterprisecentre.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20250127T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T183352Z
UID:14765-1738845000-1738850400@enterprisecentre.ca
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20250127T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T183359Z
UID:14766-1738929600-1738933200@enterprisecentre.ca
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091007
CREATED:20250127T171811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T191857Z
UID:14767-1739271600-1739275200@enterprisecentre.ca
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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