• (Webinar) Smart Hiring for Start-ups: The Co-op Model

    Join us in this 60-minute webinar on hiring students through University of Guelph-Humber. ** ZOOM LOGIN INFO WILL BE E-MAILED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THOSE WHO REGISTERED** Are you a business looking to hire fresh talent in your company without breaking your bank account? Did you know there is a support service that can help […]

  • First Steps in Exporting 101

    Learn export basics, market selection, compliance, and supports to help your business start selling globally.

  • Hiring and Terminating Employees – Legal Essentials for Employers and SMBs

    Hiring and firing employees isn’t just about making the right business decisions—it’s about doing it legally and protecting your company. Hiring and firing employees isn’t just about making the right business decisions—it’s about doing it legally and protecting your company. Join employment lawyer Steven King from King Law for a practical session designed for small […]

  • Marketing That Actually Works – With Sherri Barna

    58 Dalhousie St 58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON, Canada

    Learn the core principles that cut through the noise and make digital marketing actually work in 2026—practical, clear, and results?driven This is a make-up date for our February 19th session Why You’ll Want to Be There ?On Thursday, February 19th from 10am–12pm at Brantford City Hall (58 Dalhousie Street), join digital marketing expert Sherri Barna […]

  • Accessing Financing

    What are lending institutions looking for in a strong small business applicant?We will discuss lending for new and established businesses. We will break down the requirements and documentation for each loan type.Start-up/expansion lending programs like Canadian Small Business Financing PlanLending for businesses over 1 year and under 2 like the BDC Accelerator ProgramStandard lending for […]

  • Entrepreneurship 101: Launch Pad – Business Planning

    VentureNorth, Lower Level Board Room 270 George Street North, Peterborough, ON, Canada

    Learn how to turn your business idea into a reality with practical tips and tools at Entrepreneurship 101: Launch Pad – Business Planning! Entrepreneurship 101: Launch Pad – Business Planning Description: Are you ready to turn your business idea into a reality? Join Community Futures Peterborough for Entrepreneurship 101: Launch Pad – Business Planning! Whether […]

  • Build A Strong Brand Identity For Your Business!

    Your brand identity as small business owner isn’t just about logos or colors — it’s about building clarity, consistency, and growth! Join our workshop to gain insights on how to build a strong and consistent brand identity for your small business from start to finish, and develop a strong web presence & SEO for your […]

  • BACD Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    This session will help you create a marketing plan that targets your ideal customer and help you identify the marketing tactics. Marketing and Sales: Marketing drives sales. Let’s build your strategy. Without 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 […]

  • Tax Seminar with the CRA: T1 Sole Proprietor & Partnership

    Hosted by the CRA this workshop provides small business owners with a overview of the relationship between their business and taxation. The CRA Liaison Officer tax seminar targets newer small businesses or potential new start-ups. This webinar help: Explain common tax errors, what causes them and how to avoid them Demonstrate how to use financial […]

  • Business Website Basics for Beginners

    MS Teams

    Learn how to choose the right website hosting platform for your business by comparing popular options like Squarespace, WordPress, and Wix. Hosted by guest speaker Jurnee Parisotto Charron, President and Managing Partner at Barlume Inc., this session covers basic website setup and how to clearly present high-priority information so your site works for your business.

    Free