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SUMMARY:AI for Small Business: Reduce AI Hallucinations & Get Better Results
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use AI effectively\, reduce hallucinations\, avoid AI slop\, and get better results for your small business.\n\n\nAI can save small business owners significant time\, but inaccurate information and generic AI-generated content can also create more work\, affect your credibility\, and lead to costly mistakes.\nThe Stanford AI Index 2026 found hallucination rates ranging from 22% to 94% across 26 leading AI models on complex reasoning tasks. Without a clear strategy\, AI can sometimes cost you more time fact-checking than it saves. \nThis webinar will show small business owners how to get real business value from AI while reducing hallucinations and avoiding “AI slop.” \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow AI hallucinations and AI slop can affect your small business\nTime-saving AI use cases where errors are easy to spot\nMoney-saving AI use cases where accuracy can be checked by someone else\nPractical ways to reduce AI hallucinations across different business tasks\nHow to create content that doesn’t look or sound like AI slop\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nNatalia Brattan is a Harvard-trained AI expert\, consultant\, and published author. She led technology audits for Cisco\, advising hundreds of SMEs\, and worked at BlackBerry specializing in audit and risk management.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-for-small-business-reduce-ai-hallucinations-get-better-results/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship 101: Bookkeeping Bootcamp – Bookkeeping Basics
DESCRIPTION:Learn bookkeeping basics\, understand your numbers\, and build simple habits to keep your small business finances organized and on track.\n\n\nThis workshop covers the bookkeeping basics every small business owner should know. Learn how to stay organized\, track your income and expenses\, and better understand the numbers behind your business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurship-101-bookkeeping-bootcamp-bookkeeping-basics/
LOCATION:VentureNorth\, Lower Level Board Room\, 270 George Street North\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9J 3H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261029T133000
DTSTAMP:20261010T193524Z
CREATED:20261008T190533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T193524Z
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SUMMARY:E-Commerce Holiday Series: Paid Customer Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:A practical workshop to help e-commerce businesses make the most of their advertising budget this holiday season.\n\n\nThis workshop is Part 2 of our E-Commerce Holiday Readiness Series. \nAbout the workshop: \nThe holiday season presents a major opportunity for e-commerce businesses\, but increased competition and rising advertising costs make having the right strategy especially important. \nAs part of our E-Commerce Holiday Series\, this practical workshop will help you prepare your paid customer acquisition strategy for the busiest shopping weeks of the year. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nChoose the right platforms: Decide where your advertising budget will work hardest for your business.\nReach valuable audiences: Identify and target both new shoppers and existing customers who are ready to buy.\nBuild compelling holiday offers: Create offers that stand out in a crowded holiday market.\nStrengthen the path to purchase: Make sure the journey from ad click to checkout is smooth and convincing.\n\nPrepare your campaigns and creative: Get your ads\, timing and assets ready before demand spikes. \n \nYou’ll leave with a practical framework to help you decide where to invest your advertising budget\, reach both new and existing customers\, and make the most of increased demand throughout the holiday season. \nWhether you’re running your first holiday campaign or looking to get more from your ad spend this year\, this workshop will give you the tools to plan with confidence. \n \nAbout the presenter: \nAnastasiya Shulyarenko is a paid media and growth marketing consultant with experience managing more than $5M in paid media across B2B and B2C industries\, including e-commerce\, SaaS\, technology\, healthcare\, and wellness. Her work has helped generate over 400\,000 leads and $19M in closed revenue\, while reducing acquisition costs by up to 65%. Today\, Anastasiya works with e-commerce brands to build and manage their Meta and Google Ads strategies\, focusing on full-funnel customer acquisition\, creative strategy\, conversion optimization\, and profitable growth. \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/e-commerce-holiday-series-paid-customer-acquisition/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T133000
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SUMMARY:Diversifying Trade through the CKFTA
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the South Korean market & Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement —discover new trade opportunities and strategic insights.\n\n\nDiversifying Trade through CKFTA \nJoin us at Toronto City Hall – Council Chambers & Members’ Lounge for a dynamic event showcasing the opportunities within this Emerging Market. Dive into a world of business possibilities\, networking with like-minded individuals and exploring the potential of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) with South Korea. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out\, this event is your gateway to expanding your horizons in the Korean market. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/diversifying-trade-through-the-ckfta/
LOCATION:Toronto City Hall\, 100 Queen St West\, Members Lounge\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 2N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T123000
DTSTAMP:20261010T193524Z
CREATED:20261003T173539Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Essentials:  Business Plan Writing Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join the VBEC team for a group session on business plan writing tips.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneur-essentials-business-plan-writing-tips-8/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T133000
DTSTAMP:20261010T193524Z
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SUMMARY:E-Commerce Holiday Series: Offer Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create compelling holiday offers\, protect your margins\, increase order value and get your offers seen for a smooth launch.\n\n\nThis workshop is Part 3 of our E-Commerce Holiday Readiness Series. \nAbout the workshop: \nThe holiday rush is the biggest opportunity of the year for ecommerce businesses\, but a poorly planned offer can drain your margins without moving the needle. This practical workshop will help you design a holiday offer with a clear purpose\, protect your profits\, and make sure the right customers actually see it. \nWhether you’re planning your first holiday promotion or want to get more out of the ones you already run\, you’ll leave with a clear\, ready-to-launch offer plan for your business. \nWhat you’ll learn \n\nSet Your Goal: Decide what the offer needs to achieve: attract customers\, grow orders\, encourage repeat purchases or move inventory.\nChoose the Right Offer: Compare offers like discounts\, bundles\, free gifts with purchase\, shipping incentives. Show how each can support different goals and increase average order value.\nProtecting Margins: Check product costs\, discounts\, shipping and fulfilment. Establish minimum spends\, exclusions and limits.\nActivity: Guided exercise to help participants workshop the products\, offer\, timing and terms. Review a few participant examples.\nGetting Your Offer Seen: Make it visible on the website\, send a clear email sequence and create social content that demonstrates its value. Briefly cover partners and paid promotion\, where appropriate.\nQ&A/Checklist: Answer questions and recap\n\nHands-on activity \nYou’ll work through a guided exercise to build out your own offer\, including the products\, offer type\, timing and terms. We’ll review a few participant examples together so you can see how others are approaching their holiday plans. \nWrap-up \nWe’ll finish with an open Q&A and a launch checklist to help you prepare for a smooth rollout. \nWho should attend \nEcommerce business owners and team members responsible for planning holiday promotions\, marketing or online sales. \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/e-commerce-holiday-series-offer-strategy/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T140000
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SUMMARY:BEC Start-up Stream
DESCRIPTION:No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, we have a program designed to help you take the next step.\n\n\nEvery business has a next step.\nJoin BEC’s new Growth Streams and discover the tools\, resources\, and community that will help you get there.\nTopics to be covered this session:\n\nIdeation\nValidation\nMarket Research\n\nGrowing a business isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. \nThe challenges of launching a new idea are very different from those of hiring employees\, scaling operations\, or preparing for succession. That’s why BEC is introducing the Start-up Stream Program—a strategic series of entrepreneur-focused learning pathways designed to provide the right support at the right stage of business. \nWhether you’re validating your first business idea\, building momentum with consistent revenue\, scaling your team\, or planning your exit strategy\, BEC’s Growth Streams connect you with practical workshops\, resources\, and a network of entrepreneurs facing similar challenges. \n \nStart-up Stream\nWho it’s for: \n\nEntrepreneurs with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) developed or nearing completion\nFounders who have identified a clear market problem and are ready to build a sustainable business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bec-start-up-stream/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-working Space\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T140000
DTSTAMP:20261010T193524Z
CREATED:20261008T190536Z
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SUMMARY:Simplify\, Sell & Scale: Digital Banking and Payment Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Small Business Centres Ontario (SBC Ontario)\, in partnership with TD Bank\n\n\nSmall Business Centres Ontario (SBC Ontario)\, the provincial membership network representing Ontario Small Business Advisory Centre (OSBAC) offices across Ontario\, is pleased to present this informative webinar in partnership with TD Bank. \nSmall business owners need simple\, efficient tools that make it easier to manage their finances\, accept payments\, serve customers\, and focus on growing their business. \nJoin TD Bank for this practical webinar highlighting digital solutions designed to help entrepreneurs simplify two important areas of running a business: business banking and accepting customer payments. \nThe session will introduce TD Easy Apply\, an online platform that enables eligible entrepreneurs to initiate a business account application online\, 24/7\, using a mobile device\, tablet\, or computer. \nParticipants will also learn about TD Merchant Solutions and Clover\, an integrated commerce platform that brings together point-of-sale technology\, payment processing\, e-commerce capabilities\, and business management tools. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nParticipants will learn how these solutions can help them: \n\nSimplify the process of getting started with business banking\nAccept payments in-store\, online\, and on the go\nIntegrate point-of-sale\, payments\, and business management tools\nStreamline day-to-day business operations\nAccess information and insights to support informed business decisions\nExplore scalable solutions for retail\, restaurant\, service-based\, and other small businesses
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/simplify-sell-scale-digital-banking-and-payment-solutions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T160000
DTSTAMP:20261010T193524Z
CREATED:20261008T190549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T193524Z
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SUMMARY:Team Toronto Trade Mission to the IEFA Conference Paris – Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an info session to explore global growth at IEFA Conference of Paris '26 with Team Toronto. Showcase your business & gain leads!\n\n\nAre you a Toronto business looking to expand into international markets and connect with global industry leaders? Join our online information session to learn how you can participate in the upcoming Team Toronto Trade Mission to IEFA Conference of Paris. \n \nFrom December 16-18\, 2026\, Team Toronto will join the IEFA Conference of Paris with an additional day beyond the conference of curated side activations designed to support trade diversification objectives and further enrich the delegate experience. This mission convenes business\, government\, and innovation decision makers from around the globe and is centered primarily on the exceptional networking opportunities that will be available throughout the event. Your complimentary 2-day conference pass will grant you access to networking events\, panel discussions\, keynote addresses\, and more. \n \nWith CETA supporting Canada–EU trade and 200+ Canadian companies operating subsidiaries in France\, Toronto companies have an opportunity to diversify their markets and build new commercial relationships across France and the broader European Union. Attendees should expect to gain international visibility\, generate qualified leads\, and explore new partnerships and markets in France\, Europe\, and beyond! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to discover how you can take part in this global event and showcase your business on the world stage. \nThis info session is brought to you in partnership with the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA)\, Business France and the Toronto Business Development Centre.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/team-toronto-trade-mission-to-the-iefa-conference-paris-info-session/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T110000
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SUMMARY:AI Chats: Prompting & Practical Value
DESCRIPTION:Building Productivity Through Better Communication: Once business owners understand AI\, next is learning how to communicate with it.\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is changing how businesses market\, communicate\, create content\, serve customers\, and improve productivity. Many business owners feel overwhelmed\, unsure where to start\, or hesitant to ask questions. \nThe AI Peer Circle is a facilitated learning community for entrepreneurs\, business owners\, service providers\, and professionals who want to explore AI together in a practical\, judgment-free environment. This is not a traditional workshop\, it’s not a sales event and it is in person. \nWe will learn through discussion\, peer experiences\, live demonstrations\, and hands-on activities based on real business challenges. Every session has a focus on practical application\, collaborative problem-solving\, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. \nThe goal is to learn new AI skills\, tools resources\, make business connections and increase your confidence in AI. \nWe start with a series of 3\, however\, the intent is to continue exploring emerging AI tools\, best practices\, case studies\, and business opportunities. \nPrompting & Practical Value \nBuilding Productivity Through Better Conversations \nOnce business owners understand AI\, the next step is learning how to communicate effectively with it. This session focuses on getting better results through better prompting and practical business applications. \nParticipants Will Explore: \n\nAnatomy of an effective prompt\nRole\, context\, objective\, and constraints\nPrompt frameworks anyone can use\nCommon prompting mistakes\nHow to verify AI-generated content\nReducing hallucinations and misinformation\n\nLive Working Session: Participants work on real business challenges such as: \n\nWriting social media content\nCreating marketing plans\nDrafting emails\nImproving customer communications\nGenerating business planning ideas\nResearching competitors or markets\n\nPeer Circle Discussion: \n\nWhat’s working?\nWhat isn’t?\nWhat surprised participants?\nWhich prompts produced the best results?\n\nAction Outcome: Every participant leaves with a customized AI prompt toolkit relevant to their business. \nAbout the Presenter: \nPushparaj is a Global Learning Strategist and AI Governance Consultant with two decades of experience spearheading global IT training\, development\, and knowledge management platforms. His professional journey includes leadership tenures at CMC\, Hewlett-Packard\, Agilent\, Cisco Systems\, HCL Technologies\, and Identity Digital. He is currently the founder of Advisia\, an AI consulting firm\, where he serves as an AI Governance Consultant. \nHis long-standing passion for emerging learning technologies — spanning AI\, Blockchain\, and Immersive Learning — has increasingly turned toward meeting the needs of the fast-evolving AI industry\, where he now focuses on building responsible AI development and governance practices that help organizations innovate with confidence and accountability. \nBeyond his corporate leadership\, Pushparaj is deeply committed to community service\, having previously served as President of SVDP\, a Catholic charitable organization. Building on that leadership experience\, he founded and currently manages “The Enablers\,” a non-profit dedicated to advancing poverty alleviation and education initiatives. \n 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ai-chats-prompting-practical-value/
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:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T123000
DTSTAMP:20261010T193525Z
CREATED:20261006T183549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T193525Z
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SUMMARY:BEC Start-up Stream
DESCRIPTION:No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey\, we have a program designed to help you take the next step.\n\n\nEvery business has a next step.\nJoin BEC’s new Growth Streams and discover the tools\, resources\, and community that will help you get there.\nTopics to be covered this session:\n\nSales & CRM Systems\n\nGrowing a business isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. \nThe challenges of launching a new idea are very different from those of hiring employees\, scaling operations\, or preparing for succession. That’s why BEC is introducing the Start-up Stream Program—a strategic series of entrepreneur-focused learning pathways designed to provide the right support at the right stage of business. \nWhether you’re validating your first business idea\, building momentum with consistent revenue\, scaling your team\, or planning your exit strategy\, BEC’s Growth Streams connect you with practical workshops\, resources\, and a network of entrepreneurs facing similar challenges. \n \nStart-up Stream\nWho it’s for: \n\nEntrepreneurs with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) developed or nearing completion\nFounders who have identified a clear market problem and are ready to build a sustainable business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bec-start-up-stream-2/
LOCATION:Brampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-working Space\, 41 George Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 2E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T130000
DTSTAMP:20261010T193536Z
CREATED:20261006T183552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T193536Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Your Business in an AI World
DESCRIPTION:Learn why it is essential for safeguarding your company's data\, assets\, and reputation\n\n\nJoin us virtually for our upcoming talk\, Protecting Your Business in an AI World. This interactive session is designed for small business on Thursday November 5th at 12pm.  \nAs artificial intelligence advances\, businesses face unique dual threats: employees accidentally leaking proprietary information through public tools\, and malicious actors using weaponized AI to launch highly sophisticated cyberattacks. \nThis session is for owners and teams looking to take a proactive\, accessible approach to cybersecurity. No technical background is required.  \nParticipants will leave with a better understanding of practical\, easy-to-implement strategies to protect their business:  \n\nAuditing key business assets \nSecuring devices\, networks and accounts \nPlanning for backups and cyber incidents \nReviewing trusted resources to stay informed\n\nPresented by Dmitri Pasricha – Founder and Cyber Security Coach at TechSet. With over 18 years of experience across global technology roles\, Dmitri has supported local non-profits to Fortune 500 executives in navigating evolving digital risks. Known for simplifying complex cybersecurity concepts\, Dmitri focuses on helping individuals\, families and businesses build digital peace of mind\, without the jargon.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/protecting-your-business-in-an-ai-world/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship 101: Marketing Lab
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to strategically reach your target audience and keep customers coming back with the appropriate marketing channels to drive sales.\n\n\nEntrepreneurship 101: Marketing Lab \nUnlock the secrets of effective marketing in this hands-on\, interactive workshop designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover how to identify your target audience\, and develop marketing strategies that resonate and drive results. Through real-world examples\, practical exercises\, and expert insights\, participants will learn to: \n\nUnderstand how to get to know their target audience\nDraft a customer persona\nKnow the channels that best suit their audience
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurship-101-marketing-lab/
LOCATION:VentureNorth\, Lower Level Board Room\, 270 George Street North\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9J 3H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T143000
DTSTAMP:20261010T193536Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T193536Z
UID:22303-1793883600-1793889000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Planning Launchpad Series (1 of 4): Ideation and Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Business Planning Launchpad Series – Ideation: validating business idea\, vision\, mission and market research to test business assumptions
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-planning-launchpad-series-1-of-4-ideation-and-market-research-8/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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