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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-6/
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-1-6/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240611T153000
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CREATED:20240524T024951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T035610Z
UID:7563-1718114400-1718119800@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-7/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
CREATED:20240524T024952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T175009Z
UID:7564-1718272800-1718277300@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-2-6/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240704T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240704T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
CREATED:20240613T173431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T193401Z
UID:7690-1720101600-1720106100@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 Self-Directed Course
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-plan-basics-part-1-7/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240716T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
CREATED:20240616T175550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T194845Z
UID:7702-1721120400-1721125800@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 Self-Directed Course
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-your-business-basics-8/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240718T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
CREATED:20240618T180436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T194911Z
UID:7724-1721311200-1721315700@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-2-7/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240723T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
CREATED:20240623T182237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T194842Z
UID:7748-1721737800-1721743200@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-9/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240801T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
CREATED:20240702T193357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T200357Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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:20260430T115000
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:20260430T115000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240827T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T111500
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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:20260430T115000
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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:20260430T115000
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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:20260430T115000
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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/
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CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241217T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115000
CREATED:20241119T130348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T133347Z
UID:8972-1734427800-1734476400@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-19/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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