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UID:7046-1712833200-1712836800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Service Canada: Overview of Employment Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Service Canada provides employers with a single point of access to services and benefits.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/service-canada-overview-of-employment-insurance/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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UID:7207-1712743200-1712750400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Sole Proprietorship Tax Class: CRA Small Business Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by an experienced Canada Revenue Agency Liaison Officer\, the Small Business Seminar is an opportunity to interact directly with the CRA. Topics discussed will include common tax mistakes and how to avoid them\, books and record keeping tips and tricks\, how to use benchmarking to your advantage and valuable information on the CRA’s online services.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/sole-proprietorship-tax-class-cra-small-business-seminar/
LOCATION:Small Business Centre\, 284b Wallbridge Loyalist Road\, Belleville\, ON\, K8N 5B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Halton Region Small Business Centre":MAILTO:smallbusiness@halton.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092942
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T014947Z
UID:7201-1712667600-1712676600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:CRA: Taxes for Sole Proprietors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s liaison services. Taxes can be complicated – make the process a bit easier by understanding your obligations\, deductions\, and common errors to avoid. Session will include Q & A.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/cra-taxes-for-sole-proprietors-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092942
CREATED:20240404T013455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T014947Z
UID:7197-1712667600-1712676600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:CRA: Taxes for Sole Proprietors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session presented by the Canada Revenue Agency’s liaison services. Taxes can be complicated – make the process a bit easier by understanding your obligations\, deductions\, and common errors to avoid. Session will include Q & A.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/cra-taxes-for-sole-proprietors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092942
CREATED:20240314T223343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T234845Z
UID:7067-1712664000-1712669400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Starting Your Business Basics
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship! \nThe Starting Your Business sessions are geared towards those considering entrepreneurship and those who have already decided to start their own business and are ready to take the next steps. \nSessions are held in a small group setting and led by a Small Business Consultant. \n\nTopics include:\nAssessing the feasibility of your business idea\nThe pros and cons of different forms of business (Sole Proprietorship\, Partnership\, Corporation)\nProtecting yourself and the business\nHST\nAllowable deductions\nSources of financing\n\n  \nClick Here to Register for this Self Directed Course
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-your-business-basics-3/
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092942
CREATED:20240310T001850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T014947Z
UID:7026-1712656800-1712662200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Social Media for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Toronto Digital Service Squad will give you with a better understanding of how to leverage the power of social  media.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/social-media-for-your-business-3/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092942
CREATED:20240309T000625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T013905Z
UID:7008-1712309400-1712316600@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-4/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092942
CREATED:20240324T231845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T233829Z
UID:7140-1712224800-1712232000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Free Tax Help For Small Incorporated Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you understand your tax obligations and learn about: \n– Business tax deductions\n– Common tax errors\n– Helpful tools and services offered by the CRA\n– General bookkeeping concepts and best practices \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/free-tax-help-for-small-incorporated-businesses/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Login details to follow registration.
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240309T000625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T013456Z
UID:7007-1712224800-1712228400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Incubators: How Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) Can Help Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) and what they can do for your creative small business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/incubators-how-canadas-music-incubator-cmi-can-help-your-business/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240309T000617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T013458Z
UID:7005-1712138400-1712145600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Tax Help for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 3rd from 10:00am – 12:00pm for a webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you understand your tax obligations and learn about: \n\nGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\,\nExplain common tax errors\,\nDemonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries\,\nProvide information on the CRA’s services.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/tax-help-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,Start-up,Starting a Business,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@themillworks.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240309T000617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T013458Z
UID:7003-1712138400-1712142000@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/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240223T203349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T010454Z
UID:6920-1712134800-1712142000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Info Session: Home-Based Childcare Provider Business Startup
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the requirements and business supports available for home-based childcare provider businesses.\n\n\nNEW DATE! Please join us on Wed. April 3rd at 9am. \nJoin the Grey County Business Enterprise Centre for this in-person workshop and learn about what’s required to become a home-based childcare provider in Grey County. \nWe will share: \n-licensed vs. unlicensed provider options \n-regional and county supports offered to providers \n-insurance requirements \n-general business start up advice\, including business registration\, structure\, bookkeeping/income tax information \n-grants and business support programs available \n-time for Q&A \nThis session is child-friendly\, so please feel free to bring children along if needed.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/info-session-home-based-childcare-provider-business-startup/
LOCATION:Sydenham Campus\, 1130 8th Street East\, Owen Sound\, ON\, N4K 1M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240309T000617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T013357Z
UID:7002-1712052000-1712057400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Web Presence 101 – Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the fundamentals to your online web presence\, and to make sure you are putting yourself in the best position possible!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/web-presence-101-ensuring-your-foundation-is-set-2/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240309T000616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T010358Z
UID:7000-1711616400-1711621800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Consumer Protection Act\, 2002 for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you starting your business but unsure what type of contract to use? Not sure how to deal with consumer complaints and stay compliant with the law? Join Consumer Protection Ontario to learn how Ontario consumer protection laws affect your business and what to do to keep your business compliant and its reputation safe. \nAbout this event \nAs small business owners\, you are constantly balancing the needs of your business and the needs of your customers and clients. So\, what do you do when you receive a complaint? Or a call from the Consumer Protection Ontario inspector? Where can you learn about laws that apply to your business? Are there tools that can help you to stay compliant? \nDelivered by Consumer Protection Ontario\, this webinar will help you learn about the Consumer Protection Act\, 2002\, in Ontario and how it impacts you as a small business owner. Filled with practical advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs\, this event will help you to learn what you can do to be compliant and how to handle consumer complaints. \nTopics to be discussed: \n• What is the Consumer Protection Act\, 2002 and what is its purpose? \n• What is the Consumer Beware List? \n• What happens if I receive a consumer complaint? \n• What are the basic rules and obligations under the Consumer Protection Act? \n• Are there resources specific to certain types of businesses that I should be aware of? \nConsumer Protection Ontario Bio: \nConsumer Protection Ontario is an awareness program from Ontario’s Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery\, and other public organizations known as administrative authorities\, that promotes consumer rights and public safety. \nThe Ministry and the administrative authorities enforce a number of Ontario’s consumer protection and public safety laws\, investigate alleged violations\, and handle consumer complaints. \nPresenter \nHelen Apostolopoulos\, Consumer Services Officer
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/introduction-to-the-consumer-protection-act-2002-for-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SBCO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240309T000616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T010418Z
UID:6998-1711533600-1711537200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health for Small Business: Where\, Why\, and How
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about why mental health and wellness are critical to small business development.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/mental-health-for-small-business-where-why-and-how/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240309T000611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T004904Z
UID:6995-1711022400-1711026000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Time Saving Marketing Tactics Every Small Business Needs
DESCRIPTION:Discover the secrets to more efficient marketing in our hands-on workshop tailored for small business owners. Learn how to save precious time by automating key marketing tasks like emails\, client communications\, and social media. We’ll cover practical\, easy-to-implement strategies to streamline your marketing processes\, allowing you to focus on growing your business. \nThis workshop is perfect for anyone looking to boost their marketing efficiency and effectiveness with minimal time investment. Join us with Success With Digital on Thursday\, March 21st from 12:00 – 1:00pm to transform your marketing approach and achieve better results faster!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/time-saving-marketing-tactics-every-small-business-needs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,Start-up,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@themillworks.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240316T003413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T004904Z
UID:7077-1711015200-1711022400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Importing and Exporting: A Toolkit About Logistics and Customs Clearance
DESCRIPTION:The importing and exporting process in Canada can be complicated. In this engaging session\, you will be given key tools to use in navigating through the various import\, export and customs procedures and will cover the “who\, what\, where\, when and why” of these processes. Ample time will be given to answering your specific questions about any topic related to these activities. The speaker\, Perry Lo\, is a licensed customs broker and a professional logistician who has over 15 years of experience in Canada. \nA link to the webinar will be shared a couple of days in advance. Please note this webinar is most helpful for businesses in Ontario\, Canada.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/importing-and-exporting-a-toolkit-about-logistics-and-customs-clearance/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T111500
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240220T183345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T232327Z
UID:6898-1711015200-1711019700@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Plan Basics – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. The point of your plan is to articulate the concepts that inspired you to start your business as well as evaluate potential hurdles like competition and funding issues. Whether you are seeking start-up capital or just want a solid road map to guide you through the early years of your business\, a workable small business plan will help you work toward your goals. \nIn Part 2\, we’ll cover Operations\, Financials\, Critical Path and other library resources that can assist you with your business plan. \nClick Here to Register for this Self Directed Course
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-plan-basics-part-2-3/
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240309T000610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T004904Z
UID:6992-1711015200-1711018800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready for Import & Export
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about what you will need to make your product ready for market\, both locally and traded internationally.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/barcodes-and-beyond-what-you-need-to-be-market-ready-for-import-export/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240309T000610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T004904Z
UID:6990-1711013400-1711018800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Money Matters: Managing Financials for Gig Entrepreneurs and Freelancers
DESCRIPTION:Dive deep into the essentials of managing money\, navigating taxes\, and maintaining an organized financial record.\n\n\nIn today’s gig economy\, managing finances is paramount for freelancers and gig workers. This presentation is tailored for those engaged in platforms like Instacart\, Skip the Dishes\, Uber\, and Etsy\, as well as for marketers\, influencers\, and those pursuing side hustles. Dive deep into the essentials of managing money\, navigating taxes\, and maintaining an organized financial record. Discover the transformative power of QuickBooks Online and how it can be a game-changer for your business\, ensuring your bookkeeping remains in impeccable order. \nPresented by: Mike Libbey\, Your Bottom Line
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/money-matters-managing-financials-for-gig-entrepreneurs-and-freelancers/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240314T223343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T231134Z
UID:7066-1710937800-1710943200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Bring Your Creations to Life. Learn Why Intellectual Property Matters
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will introduce you to trademarks\, patents\, trade secrets\, industrial designs\, and copyrights\, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition.  The presentation also introduces the importance of considering intellectual property early to avoid common mistakes such as:  accidental disclosure\, insufficient patentability / registrability research\, infringement\, etc.  Having a greater understanding of the various types of intellectual property allows an entrepreneur the opportunity to make more informed business decisions and to maximize how they may incorporate these valuable assets to best reach their business objectives. \n Speaker’s bio:  Elizabeth Collinson has worked with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) (Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada) 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.  In her current role of Intellectual Property Advisor at CIPO\, Elizabeth provides intellectual property awareness and education presentations\, workshops\, consultations\, etc.  https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canadian-intellectual-property-office/en/intellectual-property-advisors \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bring-your-creations-to-life-learn-why-intellectual-property-matters/
LOCATION:Sandbox Centre\, 24 Maple Avenue\, 2nd Floor\, Barrie\, ON\, L4N 1R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240229T210542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T190843Z
UID:6948-1710928800-1710936000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Small Biz Professional Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 20 for an insightful\, invigorating\, and educational quickfire panel covering small business topics pertaining to law\, human resources\, and accounting. \nMeet the panel: \nVanessa Locicero – Business Lawyer at Locicero Legal Professional Corporation \nLil Rourke – CEO and Chartered Professional Accountant at The Rourke Group \nWendy Malkin – Human Resources Management Consultant \nThe panel will cover things like: \nThe panel will cover things like: \n\nCommon queries and hurdles in your business\nSetting yourself up for success\nHow to be a better client when hiring industry professionals like HR\, lawyers and accountants\nSmall business tips + tricks\n\nThere will also a Q+A period to give you a chance to dig deeper and ask questions related to your business. \nWhere: Wasaga Stars Arena\, Remax Room- 544 River Road West\nWhen: Wednesday March 20\, 2024 – 10am – 12pm\nInvestment: 5$ \nThis event is geared towards start-ups and small businesses however all businesses are more than welcome to join.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/small-biz-professional-panel/
LOCATION:Wasaga Stars Arena – Remax Room\, 544 River Road West\, Wasaga Beach
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240312T003449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T004908Z
UID:7041-1710928800-1710934200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Time Management for Busy Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Time is money – it is also your sanity and mental health. In this session\, you will learn the various concepts of time management. Ramona Gallagher of Business Basics Canada will review scheduling\, blocking\, delegation and when to bring in others to help.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/time-management-for-busy-entrepreneurs-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240219T221851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T004907Z
UID:6895-1710928800-1710932400@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/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240209T200403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T223617Z
UID:6828-1710928800-1710932400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Ask a Lawyer: Business Incorporation
DESCRIPTION:Is incorporation right for your business? Bring your questions about the process to this Ask a Lawyer session with Tory Auld.\n\n\nIn this one-hour session\, you will learn about the incorporation process. This seminar is suitable for small business owners thinking of incorporating. It will also be helpful for businesses that are already incorporated but want to learn more about corporate law requirements for their business. The topics covered will include: \n \n\nShort and Long-term Benefits of Incorporating\nHow to Incorporate\nPost-Incorporation Requirements\nFinal Thoughts and Q&A\n\nTory Auld is a lawyer and founder of Auld Law. Tory helps small businesses with their legal needs\, which includes incorporating\, contract reviews\, and the sale of businesses. Tory ensures that his clients maintain compliance with corporate laws.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/ask-a-lawyer-business-incorporation/
CATEGORIES:Business Enterprise Centre- Grey County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240104T195442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T200837Z
UID:6402-1710928800-1710932400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business with AI Tools - DSS Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Marketing Your Business with AI Tools – DSS Webinar\nAs businesses continue to explore new and innovative ways to improve efficiency and stay ahead of the competition\, AI is becoming an increasingly important tool. In particular\, Chat GPT\, an advanced form of natural language processing\, has the potential to revolutionize the way businesses communicate with customers and drive marketing efforts. \nIf you’re looking to enhance the effectiveness of your marketing strategies or create efficiencies in your marketing and business tasks\, then you won’t want to miss our upcoming webinar. We will provide valuable insights into the benefits of Chat GPT as well as other AI tools and explain how this technology can help your business achieve its goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge that can take your marketing efforts to the next level. \nThis workshop is presented by your Local Digital Service Squad. \nWhen: Wednesday March 20\, 2024 – 10am\nRegister: https://meet.zoho.com/73W4sHEZhA
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/marketing-your-business-with-ai-tools-dss-webinar/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240218T220350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T005039Z
UID:6889-1710842400-1710847800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Optimizing for Search Engines – Understanding SEO Basics
DESCRIPTION:Toronto Digital Service Squad will teach you the basic steps to grow your online presence.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/optimizing-for-search-engines-understanding-seo-basics-2/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240214T220349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T003350Z
UID:6870-1710496800-1710500400@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/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T111500
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240213T180352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T223343Z
UID:6856-1710410400-1710414900@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Plan Basics – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. The point of your plan is to articulate the concepts that inspired you to start your business as well as evaluate potential hurdles like competition and funding issues. Whether you are seeking start-up capital or just want a solid road map to guide you through the early years of your business\, a workable small business plan will help you work toward your goals. \nIn Part 1 we’ll cover an introduction to planning\, the contents of a plan\, Executive Summary\, Company Overview\, Marketing Strategy and an introduction to the library’s market research tools. \nClick Here to Register for this Self-Directed Course
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-plan-basics-part-1-3/
CATEGORIES:SBCB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T092943
CREATED:20240213T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T003413Z
UID:6861-1710410400-1710414000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Succession Planning: Preparing Today for Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us to understand what succession planning is and why it’s never too early to start.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/succession-planning-preparing-today-for-tomorrow/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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