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SUMMARY:Small Business Week! Gearing up for Entrepreneurship with Blueprint
DESCRIPTION:Your business idea is brilliant—you just know it could become something big. But how do you start? Where do you start? What are your sales projections? Should you worry about competition? (Hint: yes) How do you decide your company goals? What even is a mission statement? \nWhich is where a business plan comes in. By mapping out every last detail of your business\, from financial projections and staff and employees\, to marketing strategies and mission statements\, not only are you minimizing potential hiccups but you’re also providing future financiers a reputable business to invest in. Introducing Blueprint by Ownr. Blueprint is a free business plan generator that allows entrepreneurs of all stages to create a polished\, professional\, and complete business plan. \nPresented by our Excellence Sponsor: OWNR \nZoom link to come!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/small-business-week-gearing-up-for-entrepreneurship-with-blueprint/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Start-up,Webinars
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UID:8538-1729771200-1729774800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Gearing up for Entrepreneurship with Blueprint
DESCRIPTION:Your business idea is brilliant—you just know it could become something big. But how do you start? Where do you start? What are your sales projections? Should you worry about competition? (Hint: yes) How do you decide your company goals? What even is a mission statement? \nWhich is where a business plan comes in. By mapping out every last detail of your business\, from financial projections and staff and employees\, to marketing strategies and mission statements\, not only are you minimizing potential hiccups but you’re also providing future financiers a reputable business to invest in. Introducing Blueprint by Ownr. Blueprint is a free business plan generator that allows entrepreneurs of all stages to create a polished\, professional\, and complete business plan.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/gearing-up-for-entrepreneurship-with-blueprint/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241001T083132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T141904Z
UID:8518-1730282400-1730286000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Balancing Your Balance Sheet
DESCRIPTION:CPA Canada will help you learn healthy balance sheet basics and how to create one for your small business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/balancing-your-balance-sheet-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241003T084942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T141904Z
UID:8544-1730293200-1730293200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Accessing Growth Capital at Meridian Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Casey and Sandra McGrath from Meridian’s Small Business Team to learn how Meridian is supporting start-up and existing small businesses with specialized financing solutions. This webinar will dive into Meridian’s QuickStart loan program which is designed for start-ups and the New Accelerator Loan program designed for businesses with at least 1 year of operations. With 380\,000 Members\, Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union and its purpose is to help its Members achieve their best lives.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/accessing-growth-capital-at-meridian-credit-union/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,Growth,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Start-up,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241007T085009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T160351Z
UID:8571-1730887200-1730892600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Insurance for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn about insurance and how to ensure you have the right coverage for your small business needs.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/insurance-for-small-business-7/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241008T085144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T161855Z
UID:8593-1730977200-1730980800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Service Canada:  Support Measures for Businesses in Labour Adjustment
DESCRIPTION:Service Canada provides employers with a single point of access to services and benefits.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/service-canada-support-measures-for-businesses-in-labour-adjustment-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241009T090426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T163404Z
UID:8603-1731060000-1731063600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship & Mental Health: Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Rise\, a leading organization dedicated to educating and empowering entrepreneurs with essential tools and insights for safeguarding their mental health. Research indicates that entrepreneurs\, driven by passion and facing constant uncertainty\, are particularly vulnerable to burnout. Learning to recognize its warning signs and symptoms early is crucial\, as untreated burnout not only jeopardizes business success but also impacts personal health and overall life satisfaction. \nIn this workshop\, we will delve into the top six signs and symptoms of burnout specific to entrepreneurs. Through interactive sessions\, participants will gain practical techniques to effectively manage stress\, maintain work-life balance\, and cultivate resilience. Don’t wait until burnout takes its toll—equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to protect your well-being and optimize your entrepreneurial journey. \nWhat you will learn: \n• Who is Rise? \n• Burnout signs and symptoms \n• Burnout prevention \n• Mental health resources \n• Are the programs offered by Rise right for me? \nJoin us to learn more about organizations like Rise and how they can assist entrepreneurs with a history of mental health and addiction challenges to launch and grow a small business. \nSpeaker Bio: \nIman Grewal is a passionate mental health advocate\, serial entrepreneur\, and SOCH Mental Health board member. She works as a full-time Educator and Entrepreneurship Coach for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)\, is a facilitator for Rise and holds a Peer Support Certification. Iman is also a fourth-generation certified Yoga and Meditation Practitioner with her own wellness platform\, YogaVedaIman. \nIman’s commitment to frontline work earned her a nomination as one of six Mental Health Heroes chosen from a nationwide search featured in Reader’s Digest’s Heroes of Mental Health. In 2022\, the CMHA recognized Iman’s impact with the ‘We Are More Award.’ Currently\, she is nominated for the Women’s Empowerment Award\, presented by Rogers\, for her dedication to diversity\, equality and inclusion.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurship-mental-health-why-it-matters/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241013T100440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T173348Z
UID:8647-1731402000-1731429000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Selling Food to Ontario Event – Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer or entrepreneur looking to start or expand a food or beverage related business? Whether you’re a home-based business\, a producer looking to offer value-added products\, or a small food and beverage start-up/manufacturer looking to achieve success\, this event is for you! \nPresented by Halton Region\, this two-day workshop will provide you with the fundamentals to help get you started or grow your existing business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/selling-food-to-ontario-event-day-2/
LOCATION:Country Heritage Park\, Gambrel Barn\, 8560 Tremaine Road\, Milton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
ORGANIZER;CN="Halton Region Small Business Centre":MAILTO:smallbusiness@halton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241013T100440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T173348Z
UID:8648-1731402000-1731429000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Selling Food to Ontario Event – Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer or entrepreneur looking to start or expand a food or beverage related business? Whether you’re a home-based business\, a producer looking to offer value-added products\, or a small food and beverage start-up/manufacturer looking to achieve success\, this event is for you! \nPresented by Halton Region\, this two-day workshop will provide you with the fundamentals to help get you started or grow your existing business. \nDay 2 – Uncovering the Possibilities\nBuild on your knowledge by hearing from representatives from large grocery chains\, distributors\, independent retailers\,\nindustry experts\, and government staff to understand how you can get your product on the shelf. Topics include:\n• Labelling and packaging requirements and sustainable packaging\n• Cost-effective marketing tactics and how to effectively use social media\n• How to use artificial intelligence to assist your business\n• Funding opportunities and government resources that can help stretch your investments \n 
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/selling-food-to-ontario-event-day-2-2/
LOCATION:Country Heritage Park\, Gambrel Barn\, 8560 Tremaine Road\, Milton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Halton Region Small Business Centre":MAILTO:smallbusiness@halton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241107T161855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T173348Z
UID:8883-1731402000-1731429000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Selling Food to Ontario Event – Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer or entrepreneur looking to start or expand a food or beverage related business? Whether you’re a home-based business\, a producer looking to offer value-added products\, or a small food and beverage start-up/manufacturer looking to achieve success\, this event is for you! \nPresented by Halton Region\, this two-day workshop will provide you with the fundamentals to help get you started or grow your existing business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/selling-food-to-ontario-event-day-2-3/
LOCATION:Country Heritage Park\, Gambrel Barn\, 8560 Tremaine Road\, Milton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
ORGANIZER;CN="Halton Region Small Business Centre":MAILTO:smallbusiness@halton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T100000
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CREATED:20241014T101946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T174900Z
UID:8656-1731492000-1731495600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:CPA Canada will help you learn to understand the information received when overseeing a not-for-profit’s finances.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/accounting-for-non-profits-understanding-financial-statements-4/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241015T103826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T180502Z
UID:8662-1731578400-1731585600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about intellectual property and how it can be valuable to your small business!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/getting-started-with-intellectual-property-ip-why-is-ip-important-4/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241016T104927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T181902Z
UID:8668-1731663000-1731668400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Health and Safety responsibilities and legal obligations for employers.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/wsib-laws-regulations-for-small-businesses-4/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241022T121917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T194847Z
UID:8737-1732183200-1732186800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:CPA Canada will help you understand the management of growth and expansion\, how to seek financing\, and effective tax strategies.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/financial-survival-for-entrepreneurs-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241023T123444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T200348Z
UID:8745-1732269600-1732273200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Incubators: How Business in the Streets Can Help Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn about incubators\, like Business in the Streets (BITS)\, and what they can do for your small business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/incubators-how-business-in-the-streets-can-help-your-business-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241029T140458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T212047Z
UID:8805-1732788000-1732791600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Financial Statements for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:CPA Canada will cover the basics around the terms and concepts of financial statements.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/understanding-financial-statements-for-small-business-owners-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241030T141917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T213351Z
UID:8813-1732874400-1732879800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Incubators: Introduction to Newcomer Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:This webinar series aims to inform about incubators/accelerators and shines a spotlight on Newcomer Kitchen. Newcomer Kitchen is a not-for-profit social enterprise helping newcomer women to start their own food businesses. \nWhat you will learn: \n? What is an incubator? \n? What is Newcomer Kitchen? \n? What is the Willing to Work program? \n? What is the XP program? \n? How does Newcomer Kitchen get involved in the community? \n? Is Newcomer Kitchen right for me? \nJoin us to learn more about incubator like Newcomer Kitchen\, and how they can help you in your small business journey today. \nPlease note: This program is geared towards women with Canadian permanent resident (PR) status (non-citizens). \nSpeaker Bio: \nSusan Ng is a food professional with 25 years of culinary experience\, passionate in food education and multiculturalism. She has worked in catering\, recipe and product development\, and authored a cookbook on Asian cuisines. Susan runs cooking programs for diverse communities\, including newcomer kids\, families\, and seniors. Currently\, as the Program Manager at Newcomer Kitchen\, she empowers newcomer women through the innovative IRCC-funded “Willing To Work Food Entrepreneurship Training Program” to start their own food businesses. Susan’s passion for culinary excellence and inclusivity is highlighted through her commitment to empowering others through food and celebrating diversity.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/incubators-introduction-to-newcomer-kitchen-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241104T153405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T220640Z
UID:8859-1733304600-1733311800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:T2 – Corporation Tax Literacy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is offered to owners of small corporations who need help in understanding their tax obligations.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/t2-corporation-tax-literacy-seminar-8/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241106T160403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T220640Z
UID:8875-1733477400-1733484600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is offered to owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals who need help in understanding their tax obligations.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/t1-general-small-business-tax-literacy-seminar-16/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241111T171917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T220640Z
UID:8914-1733911200-1733914800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:The Money Side of Business: Tools & Techniques for Managing Your Financials
DESCRIPTION:CPA Canada will help you understand the basic tools and techniques of financial management\, including budgeting and cash management.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/the-money-side-of-business-tools-techniques-for-managing-your-financials-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20241112T173402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T220640Z
UID:8922-1734001200-1734004800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Service Canada: Public Pensions for Disability and Retirement
DESCRIPTION:Service Canada provides employers with a single point of access to services and benefits.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/service-canada-public-pensions-for-disability-and-retirement-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20250127T171856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T184846Z
UID:14783-1737986400-1737990000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing Channels
DESCRIPTION:What marketing channels are right for your business? Understanding how different channels reach different customers helps you build an effective marketing plan. This session will cover a variety of different marketing channels and how each can be used most effectively. Presented by Sara Norton of REPLY-ALL.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/marketing-channels/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20250127T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T190429Z
UID:14785-1738058400-1738062000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:eCommerce 101: What\, why\, and how.
DESCRIPTION:More consumers than ever before are turning to online shopping for greater convenience\, safety\, and variety. In this webinar\, the Toronto Digital Service Squad will teach you the basic steps to setting up an online store. We will cover everything from what you need to prepare before launching a store\, to choosing an e-commerce platform\, to providing excellent customer service online. You’ll finish this session feeling excited about how e-commerce can help you reach new customers and expand into different markets. \nWhat you will learn: \n• What is e-commerce\, why it’s important and the benefits of selling online \n• What platforms are available and how to pick the right one for you \n• The basics of inventory management\, choosing the right solution\, and streamlining point-of-sale for both in-store and online \n• Optimizing your website content\, choosing the right themes\, and the basics of search engine optimization (SEO) \n• How to set up secure payments and various shipping options & costs \n• Look at the basics of driving traffic to your store and boost sales through a variety of digital marketing channels \n• How to provide excellent customer service throughout the e-commerce purchase funnel \nJoin us to learn why you should consider e-commerce for your business and how you can easily get started.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ecommerce-101-what-why-and-how-6/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20250127T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T190429Z
UID:14786-1738065600-1738069200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance\, Building Consumer Trust with Anisha Suganthan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful workshop designed to help businesses navigate Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act and enhance consumer trust through ethical practices.  This session provides essential knowledge and tools for businesses to maintain compliance and foster positive customer relationships. \nWorkshop Objectives:  \n\nOverview of Consumer Protection Regulations: Understand key provisions of the Ontario Consumer Protection Act and how they apply across industries to build trust and ensure fair practices.\n\n\nEnforcement and Compliance Support Tools: Learn how Consumer Protection Ontario enforces the Act and explore practical tools to meet regulatory standards and stay informed on evolving requirements.\n\n\nHandling Complaints and Dispute Resolution: Gain tips for effectively addressing complaints and maintaining strong consumer relations.\n\n\nBest Practices for Ethical Conduct and Transparency: Discover actionable strategies to enhance transparency\, avoid misrepresentation\, and align with ethical business practices.\n\nTake advantage of this opportunity to ask questions\, gain clarity\, and leave with practical strategies for compliance and ethical operations. Register now to strengthen your business’s consumer relationships! \nAbout Anisha: \nAnisha Suganthan is an Education and Outreach Coordinator with Consumer Protection Ontario. She leads community initiatives to raise awareness about consumer protection laws and the services provided by Consumer Protection Ontario. Anisha holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy\, Law\, and Administration from York University.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/beyond-compliance-building-consumer-trust-with-anisha-suganthan/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20250127T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T191906Z
UID:14787-1738155600-1738159200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Mastering Shortform Video with Sky Bonner
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to create impactful videos that elevate your brand on social media in this engaging workshop. Learn to find inspiration\, generate content ideas effortlessly\, and craft standout video edits that captivate your audience. \nWorkshop Highlights:  \n\nFinding Video Inspiration: Explore techniques to spark creativity and uncover fresh ideas for your brand.\n\n\nEffortless Content Generation: Learn how to brainstorm engaging video topics that resonate with your audience.\n\n\nCrafting Standout Edits: Master essential editing techniques to produce polished and professional-looking videos.\n\n\nConsistency and Growth: Understand the importance of maintaining a consistent video presence and how it drives brand growth.\n\nJoin us to gain practical insights and take your video content to the next level. Register today and start building a stronger video presence for your business! \nAbout Sky: \nSky Bonner is a Canadian entrepreneur with a passion for creativity and storytelling. Her early years were shaped by resilience\, overcoming challenges in a difficult childhood before being adopted at age eight. This pivotal moment provided stability and opportunities that fueled her ambition to build a life focused on creativity and innovation. \nSky studied Advertising & Marketing\, launching her career in a corporate role before becoming an editor for a prominent YouTube channel. In 2020\, she transitioned to freelancing full-time\, helping clients achieve millions of views on social media and leading impactful initiatives like her Dream Board Workshop.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/mastering-shortform-video-with-sky-bonner/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20250128T190429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T193354Z
UID:14826-1738234800-1738238400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Building Your Brand and Winning Clients on LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Overview of the session: \nThe art of social selling fuses sales and marketing to establish a personal brand. Warm up your outreach by using the platform as a means to educate and inform. As we all know\, one of humankind’s favorite pass times of today is scrolling through social media. Companies and sales professionals can leverage this trend by falling in their prospective and existing customer’s line of sight when they do. This session will teach you how utilize LinkedIn and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to research potential customers\, create an engaging means to connect with them\, and to align your profile and messaging to shine. Adopt a consultative sales approach\, focused less on pitching and more on generating engagement. \nThree key takeaways: \n1.Understand how to use LinkedIn as a tool to research prospective customers and keep on eye on what businesses and positions they might transition into in the future\n2.Refine your profile and messaging to create a personal brand\n3.Better define your ideal customer to start sharing engaging and educational content that resonates \nAs a result of joining this event\, you will know how to embed social selling into your sales process and strategy\, casting a wider net and attracting the new generation of decision makers that utilize the platform to stay informed and connected with professionals that will bring benefit to their business. \nRecommended audience: \nSales Professionals\, Managers and Business Owners/Executives
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/building-your-brand-and-winning-clients-on-linkedin/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20250127T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T223456Z
UID:14790-1739268000-1739275200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?
DESCRIPTION:Innovation starts with an idea—your idea. Are you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so\, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP). This webinar will introduce you to trademarks\, patents\, trade secrets\, industrial designs and copyright\, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition. \nWhat you will learn: \n• What is intellectual property (IP)? \n• How may IP be valuable to a small business? \n• Why is IP important? \n• How can IP unlock the value of my idea? \n• What are the benefits of IP? \n• How do you know if you have IP? \n• What IP resources are available to me? \nJoin us to learn all about intellectual property rights and how they may apply to your small business. \nSpeaker Bio: \nElizabeth Collinson has worked with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for more than 20 years in a variety of roles\, including trademark examiner and business development officer. She has a passion for helping entrepreneurs understand the importance and value of intellectual property and believes strongly in providing service excellence to clients. Elizabeth is also an inactive Trademark Agent\, listed on the Canadian Patent Agent and Trademark Agent (CPATA) register.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/getting-started-with-intellectual-property-ip-why-is-ip-important-5/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20250127T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T230410Z
UID:14791-1739451600-1739458800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to transform the way you sell? \nThe Sales Blueprint is a 6-week coaching program designed to help you sell with confidence\, authenticity\, and results. \nThis is the best way to secure the longevity and success of your business with a thriving sales pipeline. \nStarting February 13\, we’ll meet weekly for a 2-hour session that includes hands-on learning and interactive coaching. You’ll leave with actionable strategies\, templates\, and a 90-day plan to grow your sales. \nHere’s what you’ll gain from The Sales Blueprint: Your Path to Sales Success \nWeek 1: Sales Foundations & Mindset (Feb 13): Learn the psychology behind authentic selling\, overcome limiting beliefs\, and align your sales strategy with your values to build unshakable confidence. \nWeek 2: Sales-Driven Marketing (Feb 20): Discover how to seamlessly integrate sales messaging into your marketing\, create trust-building content\, and communicate your unique value with clarity. \nWeek 3: Prospecting & Qualification (Feb 27): Identify your ideal clients\, craft a powerful prospecting plan\, and develop tools to qualify leads so you can focus on the opportunities that matter most. \nWeek 4: Sales Conversations That Convert (Mar 6): Master one-on-one and group sales conversations with techniques that build trust\, handle objections\, and close deals with confidence and ease. \nWeek 5: Objection Handling & Negotiation (Mar 20): Turn objections into opportunities and learn win-win negotiation strategies that leave both you and your clients feeling great about the outcome. \nWeek 6: Comprehensive Sales Strategy (Mar 27): Wrap it all up with a 90-day action plan\, streamlined tools\, and strategies to retain clients and drive sustainable sales growth. \nIt’s time to master authentic sales and grow your business!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/14791/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Starting a Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20250131T194907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T003404Z
UID:14855-1740060000-1740065400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Intellectual Property: Why is IP Important
DESCRIPTION:Are you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so\, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP). This webinar will introduce you to trademarks\, patents\, trade secrets\, industrial designs and copyright\, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/getting-started-with-intellectual-property-why-is-ip-important/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T124719
CREATED:20250127T184900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T004859Z
UID:14813-1740132000-1740135600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Privacy and Your Business: An Introduction to PIPEDA
DESCRIPTION:The 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 will provide an overview of PIPEDA and its 10 Privacy Principles\, illustrating how these principles apply to businesses and answering questions regarding Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law. \nWhat you 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? \n· How might these 10 Privacy Principles apply to my small business? \nJoin us for an overview of PIPEDA to better understand how privacy laws might impact your small business. \nSpeaker Bio: \nThe Privacy Commissioner of Canada is an Agent of Parliament whose mission is to protect and promote privacy rights of individuals. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) oversees compliance with the Privacy Act\, which covers the personal information-handling practices of federal government departments and agencies\, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)\, Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law. \nKelly O’Hearn is an Advisor with OPC’s Business Advisory Directorate since 2020. She possesses over 12 years of experience working with federal privacy legislation. \nIn her current role with OPC\, Kelly works closely with individual businesses to provide practical\, meaningful advice and guidance on their personal information handling practices. She enjoys working with businesses of all shapes and sizes through presentations\, Privacy Clinics\, and consultations to help them better comply with PIPEDA.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/privacy-and-your-business-an-introduction-to-pipeda-4/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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