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SUMMARY:Bridges to Business Empowerment: AI for Main Street Retailers
DESCRIPTION:AI for Main Street Retailers: Practical Ways to Increase Sales\, Save Time\, and Improve Customer Service presented by Andrew Patricio of BizLaunch \nAI is creating exciting new opportunities for independent retailers to improve how they run and grow their businesses. This practical in-person session will show local small businesses how to use AI in simple\, everyday ways to increase sales\, improve customer service\, create better marketing\, manage inventory\, strengthen customer loyalty\, and make smarter financial decisions. Designed specifically for small businesses\, it will avoid technical jargon and focus on practical strategies\, examples\, and prompts business owners can use immediately. \nParticipants will learn how to use AI to: \n\n\nIdentify hidden profit opportunities through bundles\, upsells\, add-ons\, and premium offers \n\n\nImprove store layout\, product displays\, signage\, and checkout merchandising \n\n\nIncrease average transaction value through simple cross-selling and promotional ideas \n\n\nCreate a practical 90-day marketing plan \n\n\nImprove social media content\, email campaigns\, and local promotions \n\n\nAnalyze product performance and identify best sellers and profit generators \n\n\nTurn slow-moving inventory into cash through creative promotions and bundles \n\n\nStrengthen customer loyalty with simple referral and repeat-customer ideas \n\n\nImprove pricing\, margins\, expenses\, cash flow\, and profitability decisions \n\n\nCreate a personalized growth plan with clear next steps \n\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will leave with practical AI prompts\, ideas\, and a simple action plan they can use in their own business right away.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bridges-to-business-empowerment-ai-for-main-street-retailers/
LOCATION:Pembroke Fire Department\, 200 International Dr\, Pembroke\, ON K8A 6W5.\, Pembroke\, Ontario\, K8A 6W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Enterprise Renfrew County":MAILTO:csadler@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
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SUMMARY:BACD Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales
DESCRIPTION:This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics.\n\n\nMarketing and Sales: Marketing drives sales. Let’s build your strategy. \nWithout a clear marketing and sales strategy\, your business risks wasting time\, money—and missing out on customers. In BACD’s Marketing & Sales Session\, you’ll learn how to attract the right audience\, build your brand\, and convert leads into loyal clients. \nWe’ll help you create a strategy that works for your business and budget. \nHere’s what we cover: \n\nBranding and your value proposition\nOnline and offline marketing tactics\nLead generation and client acquisition\nSales strategy and follow-up process\nDigital tools and web elements that support growth\n\nThis session is part of our Business Fundamentals Series\, which also includes Start Up\, Business Planning\, and Finance & Operations. Take them in any order—sessions run monthly with flexible times. \nJoin us and start building a marketing and sales strategy that gets results.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bacd-business-fundamentals-marketing-sales-15/
LOCATION:Durham Region HQ Oshawa Room\, 605 Rossland road East\, Whitby\, ON\, L1N6A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T130000
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SUMMARY:Numbers Made Easy: Bookkeeping 101 for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us to gain the understanding of the basics of bookkeeping and financial management for your small business.\n\n\nThis session is in celebration of Small Business Month hosted by the Business Centre Guelph Wellington and proudly sponsored by Invest In Guelph! \nNumbers Made Easy: Bookkeeping 101 for Small Businesses is an free essential virtual workshop designed to empower entrepreneurs\, freelancers\, and small business owners with the financial knowledge they need to succeed. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your current bookkeeping practices\, this beginner-friendly session will help demystify the numbers behind your business. \nThis event covers the fundamentals of bookkeeping\, including: \n\nIncome tracking\nExpense categorization\nInvoicing\, tax preparation\nFinancial reporting\n\nYou’ll learn practical tools and techniques to stay organized\, make informed decisions\, and maintain compliance with confidence. \nHosted by the Guelph Wellington Business Centre and presented by Ruby Langdon from The Lazy Bookkeeper Method.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/numbers-made-easy-bookkeeping-101-for-small-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T130000
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SUMMARY:Exporting 101 (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:This session will give you an overall view of what you need to know to export goods abroad.\n\n\nNote: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the virtual event page.\n\nAbout this workshop: \nThis webinar will give you an overall view of what you need to know to export goods abroad: \n\nfinancial issues (Incoterms\, payments\, exchange rates\, insurance)\,\n\n\nCanadian export regulations\,\n\n\ndeclarations and permits\,\n\n\nlogistics costs\,\n\n\nFree Trade Agreements and their impact\,\n\n\nregional differences (USA\, Europe\, Latin America\, Asia)\,\n\n\nshipping to trade shows\,\n\nThe roles and responsibilities of the: \n\nexporter\,\n\n\nthe importer\,\n\n\nthe carrier\,\n\n\nthe freight forwarder\,\n\n\nthe customs broker\, and\n\n\nother intermediaries.\n\nLearn the basics as well as the important details that will impact your bottom line and avoid mistakes\, minimize costs/risks and maximize revenue. \nAbout the speaker: \nFollowing a + 30-year international logistics career\, Christian Sivière started a Montréal-based import-export consultancy in 2010\, Solimpex\, active in two areas: \n\nconsulting to help SMEs grow internationally; and\ntraining on the regulatory\, customs and logistics aspects of Importing and Exporting\, Free Trade Agreements and Supply Chain Optimization.\n\nChristian is a subject-matter expert and lectures for the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association in Toronto\, gives seminars and webinars for various trade organizations like the Montreal Chamber of Commerce\, Export Québec\, Invest Ottawa\, Supply Chain Canada and similar\, and personalized training for importers and exporters. He publishes articles in Inside Logistics and Supply Professional.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/exporting-101-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Invest Ottawa\, 7 Bayview Station Road\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1Y 2C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Exporting 101 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This session will give you an overall view of what you need to know to export goods abroad.\n\n\nNote: This event page is for the virtual option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the in-person event page.\n\nAbout this workshop: \nThis webinar will give you an overall view of what you need to know to export goods abroad: \n\nfinancial issues (Incoterms\, payments\, exchange rates\, insurance)\,\n\n\nCanadian export regulations\,\n\n\ndeclarations and permits\,\n\n\nlogistics costs\,\n\n\nFree Trade Agreements and their impact\,\n\n\nregional differences (USA\, Europe\, Latin America\, Asia)\,\n\n\nshipping to trade shows\,\n\nThe roles and responsibilities of the: \n\nexporter\,\n\n\nthe importer\,\n\n\nthe carrier\,\n\n\nthe freight forwarder\,\n\n\nthe customs broker\, and\n\n\nother intermediaries.\n\nLearn the basics as well as the important details that will impact your bottom line and avoid mistakes\, minimize costs/risks and maximize revenue. \nAbout the speaker: \nFollowing a + 30-year international logistics career\, Christian Sivière started a Montréal-based import-export consultancy in 2010\, Solimpex\, active in two areas: \n\nconsulting to help SMEs grow internationally; and\ntraining on the regulatory\, customs and logistics aspects of Importing and Exporting\, Free Trade Agreements and Supply Chain Optimization.\n\nChristian is a subject-matter expert and lectures for the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association in Toronto\, gives seminars and webinars for various trade organizations like the Montreal Chamber of Commerce\, Export Québec\, Invest Ottawa\, Supply Chain Canada and similar\, and personalized training for importers and exporters. He publishes articles in Inside Logistics and Supply Professional. \n \n*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it\, please check your junk mailbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/exporting-101-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurs Connect: The Business of Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn your financial numbers into insights\, spot opportunities and risks\, and make smarter decisions for your business.\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs Connect Fall Series\, Proudly Sponsored by Meridian Credit Union \n\nIn this insightful and practical session\, Kenneth Boodhoo will help business owners move beyond simply reviewing financial statements and learn how to use their numbers to make better business decisions. \nEvery business has a story\, and that story is reflected in the key financial indicators that drive performance\, profitability\, and growth. Kenneth will break down the financial metrics that matter most\, showing attendees how to interpret trends\, identify opportunities\, uncover potential risks\, and gain a clearer picture of their business’s health. \nThrough real-world examples and practical discussions\, participants will learn how to transform financial data into meaningful insights that support strategic planning and informed decision-making. \n \nABOUT THE PRESENTER\n\n\n\nKenneth Boodhoo | Branch Manager \nKenneth Boodhoo is a Branch Manager with Meridian Credit Union and an experienced banking professional with many years in the financial services industry. Passionate about financial literacy and member success\, Kenneth is dedicated to helping individuals and families build financial confidence through practical advice\, education\, and long-term financial planning. Kenneth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree\, a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration\, and a Graduate Certificate in Business Process Improvement from York University. He also recently completed the MBA Essentials: Redefining Business Skills in the Age of Al certificate from the Rotman School of Management\, University of Toronto. Combining extensive banking experience with a commitment to lifelong learning\, Kenneth brings practical insights and real-world expertise to financial education\, empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions and achieve their long-term goals. \n— \n\n\nNote: If you require an accommodation\, please notify us by email at least 1 week before the event date at bec@brampton.ca \nTo cancel the accommodation\, we require 5 business days’ notice before the event date.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurs-connect-the-business-of-numbers/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Session 3: Ready. Set. Sell. – Preparing Your Business for Sale
DESCRIPTION:You may be ready to sell\, but is your business? In this workshop\, join Alison Minato of Ownership Design Group as she discusses what buyers\n\n\nSelling a business is more than a transaction\, it is a journey. Like all successful journeys\, it takes time and planning to make sure the bumps in the road don’t take you off course. A business that is ready to sell is one that allows the owner to fully step away from the operations and receive the maximum value of it’s worth. To get there\, planning and preparation now will make a future sale much easier. In our next succession workshop\, Alison Minato of Ownership Design Group will discuss the steps to take to make sure your business is ready to sell and the common pitfalls to avoid. \n \nContent:\n\nWhat Buyers Want – A summary of the features that make a business attractive to buy.\nPreparing the Business – What needs to be done to sell:\n\n\na. Owner Dependency – Making your business self-sustaining \n\n\nb. Financial Readiness – Profitability\, taxes\, and financial statements \n\n\nc. Operational Readiness – SOPs\, organizational knowledge\, and tangible processes \n\n\nd. Customer and Supplier Readiness – Contacts are in order and not dependent on the owner \n\n\ne. Technology Readiness – CRM\, POS\, ERP\, and online accounts are organized\, accessible\, and useful \n\n\nAssemble Your Team – Who needs to be part of your support team and where to find them.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/session-3-ready-set-sell-preparing-your-business-for-sale-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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