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SUMMARY:First Steps in Exporting 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn export basics\, market selection\, compliance\, and supports to help your business start selling globally.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/first-steps-in-exporting-101-2/
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SUMMARY:Construction Support Series (2 of 2): Power of Being Prepared
DESCRIPTION:Is your business impacted by a construction project? Join the Construction Support series to learn practical tools to prepare your business\n\n\nIs your business impacted by a construction project? Join the Construction Support series to learn practical tools you can use immediately to prepare your business and customers while supporting infrastructure development and revitalization in our City. \nWhat do you do when the street changes overnight? \nSee if this feels familiar: \n• Detours appear without warning \n• Deliveries get delayed or rerouted \n• Customers can’t figure out how to reach you \n• You’re constantly reacting instead of planning \nIf so\, you’re likely feeling stretched thin\, trying to keep up with changes you didn’t choose and can’t control. \nPower of Being Prepared\, this virtual\, interactive webinar\, helps you build a simple\, practical continuity plan so you know exactly what to do when closures\, delays\, or unexpected disruptions hit. You’ll identify your biggest vulnerabilities and create a clear “if X happens\, here’s what we do” plan to reduce panic and keep your business steady. You’ll leave with a personalized readiness checklist\, customer?ready updates\, and a sense of control you may not have felt in a long time. \n \nLearn more about what resources are available for your business during a construction project here: Construction Support for Small Businesses | Vaughan Economic Development. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nRamona Gallagher is a leader in small business development\, with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs navigate startup\, growth\, and expansion. A recognized expert in Main Street development\, placemaking\, and business strategy\, she has worked with government agencies\, funding partners\, and industry associations to remove barriers and create opportunities for small business success. She has guided thousands of entrepreneurs—from those exploring a business idea to seasoned owners scaling their operations—offering practical support in business planning\, financial management\, and strategic growth. Whether securing funding\, launching a storefront\, or expanding a business\, Ramona equips owners with the tools to thrive\, driving programs that foster sustainable growth and vibrant communities.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/construction-support-series-2-of-2-power-of-being-prepared/
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SUMMARY:Stepping into Business – Evening Virtual Course-  Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Your first steps into starting a new business or refining your existing small business
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/stepping-into-business-evening-virtual-course-spring-2026-5/
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SUMMARY:Social Media 101 – A Complete Guide for Small Businesses – 4 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Power of Social Media to Grow Your Business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/social-media-101-a-complete-guide-for-small-businesses-4-part-series-12/
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Market Research 101
DESCRIPTION:In this 60 minute webinar\, you will learn about Market Research and how you can  leverage it to make data-driven decisions.\n\n\n* ZOOM LOGIN INFO WILL BE E-MAILED *\n \nReady to stop guessing and start growing?\nThis interactive Market Research Webinar is designed to help you uncover what your customers really want — and how to use that insight to make smarter business moves. \nWe’ll break down the essentials of market research in a way that’s practical\, approachable\, and immediately useful. You’ll explore key research methods like surveys and data tools — and learn how to turn raw information into real strategy. \n \nIn this session\, you’ll discover how to: \n\nDecode consumer behaviour\nSpot meaningful market trends\nAnalyze competitor strategies\nTurn insights into confident\, data-driven decisions\n\nWhether you’re launching something new or refining your current offer\, this webinar will give you the tools to uncover opportunities\, reduce risk\, and build strategies backed by real insight — not assumptions. \nWalk away with clarity\, confidence\, and a smarter approach to growing your business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/webinar-market-research-101-2/
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SUMMARY:Business Planning Launchpad Series (2 of 4):  Sales and Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to boost your sales and marketing skills at our second installment of the Business Planning Launchpad Series!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-planning-launchpad-series-2-of-4-sales-and-marketing-6/
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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-11/
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