Monday to Thursday
Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
An overview of the essentials for getting into business. In this 2-hour workshop, the focus is on identifying what you need to get started on your entrepreneurship path. Special focus is given to introducing you to the tools of success that turn an idea into a business. If you are unsure where to start to […]
Stop guessing. Create a financial forecast that guides expansion, controls cash flow, and powers confident decision-making. You are required to bring your own laptop—no devices will be provided. As a business owner, your biggest enemy isn’t the competition—it’s uncertainty. Running a business without a financial forecast is like driving a car at night without headlights; […]
Join the VBEC team for a group session exploring who you are as a business.
Discover how AI can amplify your storytelling, streamline your content strategy, and personalize customer experiences. Note: This event page is for the virtual option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the in-person event page (Update: in-person tickets have sold out). About this workshop: Are you struggling to create a marketing strategy that […]
Discover how AI can amplify your storytelling, streamline your content strategy, and personalize customer experiences. Note: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model – and is now SOLD OUT. Click here to go to the virtual event page and join us for this session virtually! About this workshop: Are you […]
Purpose-built strategies for small businesses navigating today’s fast-paced online market. About the workshop: You’ve validated your idea and taken the first steps toward launching your online store – now it’s time to grow! In this follow-up to our ‘Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps’ session, we’ll dive deeper into what […]
Develop visual literacy, understand commercial photography, and make smarter creative decisions for your business. Think like a commercial photographer to create stronger images now and build the foundation for working with creative professionals as your business grows. Great branding photography is about more than taking pretty images—it’s about communicating value, building trust, and supporting how […]
Intro webinar helping Toronto businesses diversify export markets, navigate tariffs, use trade agreements, and access government support.
Interactive workshop on branding: define your identity, go beyond logos, and create consistency across every touchpoint. Whether you’re launching a new business, rebranding, or just looking to sharpen your message, this interactive workshop will walk you through the essentials of branding. You’ll learn what a brand truly is (beyond just a logo), how to define […]
This half-day session offers mindset tools and community marketing strategies to root your business in clarity, connection, and confidence. This half-day interactive workshop supports rural entrepreneurs with two key ingredients for sustainable business growth: mindset and community connection. The first portion focuses on mindset and change management, offering tools that help business owners identify and […]