• Summer Company – Program Information Session

    This information session will provide students information on the Summer Company Program – eligibility, program requirements and funding! This information session will provide students information on the Summer Company Program – eligibility, program requirements and funding! Are you a DURHAM REGION student, or do you know one? Don’t miss this opportunity! Students between the ages […]

  • Learning Lab: Your Marketing Starter Guide

    Zoom

    This free, virtual workshop will guide you through the essential steps of building a simple, effective marketing foundation for your small business. Learn how to identify your audience, clarify your message, and choose focused marketing actions that support your business goals – complete with budgeting tips and low- or no-cost solutions to get your marketing […]

    Free
  • Starting a Business in Ottawa: Rules, Resources & Roadmaps (Virtual)

    Start smart – learn the rules, find support, launch with confidence. About this workshop: Have a business idea but aren’t sure how to take the first step? This engaging and informative webinar is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of exploring business ownership. Whether you’re considering a side hustle, launching a […]

  • Summer Company Info Session: Launch Your Business & Get Up to $3K

    Students 15-29: Launch your summer business! Get up to $3K funding, mentorship & tools. Learn about Summer Company at this free info session Summer Company Info Session: Launch Your Business & Get Up to $3K in Funding Are you a student aged 15-29 looking to start a business this summer? Join us for a free […]

  • Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps (Virtual)

    Exploring the essentials of launching a successful online business. About the workshop: Join our comprehensive E-commerce workshop where we’ll explore the essentials of launching a successful online business. From identifying your target audience and sourcing products to choosing the right platform and designing your brand, we’ll touch on each crucial step. Get introduced to topics […]

  • How To Start a Business

    The Small Business Centre will give you a head start to launching your business in Kawartha Lakes Do you have a skill or talent you’d like to earn income from by working for yourself but are not sure where to get started? Our Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (SBC) is here to help guide you! […]

  • How To Start a Business

    Zoom

    Do you have a skill or talent you’d like to earn income from by working for yourself but are not sure where to get started? Our Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (SBC) is here to help guide you! Who should attend: Anyone that has an idea and wants to be their own boss New business […]

    Free
  • Social Impact 101: Incorporating Social Impact into Your Business Model

    Learn how to integrate social impact into your business model and why it’s important. About this workshop: What’s your impact, and how do you know? In today’s world, businesses and organizations are increasingly expected to do more than just turn a profit – they’re expected to create real, measurable social and environmental value. But how […]

  • SEO Today & Tomorrow: How to Be Found on Google and by AI Tools

    St. Catharines City Hall 50 Church Street, St. Catharines, ON, Canada

    Join us for a hands-on SEO workshop with Maggie McTavish of Mango Media. Join us for a hands-on SEO workshop with Maggie McTavish of Mango Media. You’ll learn how to optimize your website for improved search visibility, as well as how to prepare your site so AI tools like ChatGPT can understand and recommend your […]

  • Corporate Taxation and Corporate Structures (Virtual)

    Join us to discover whether you could benefit from incorporating your business or if you are curious about your existing structure. About this workshop: A corporation is a separate legal entity, meaning it exists independently from its owners and is taxed separately. But does incorporating make sense for your business? And if you’re already incorporated, […]