• Foodpreneur Advantage – How to Sell Your Food Product

    SBEC

    How to Sell Your Food Product This session is for you if you want to learn how to sell your food product at markets, online, or to retailers. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: How to set your pricing for success Positioning your product on the market Building an audience of raving fans […]

  • Tax Seminar with the CRA: T2 Incorporated Small Business

    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 incorporated small business owners. This session helps: Explain common tax errors, what causes them and how to avoid them Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant […]

  • Will Your Business Idea Work?

    MS Teams

    Join senior product leader and entrepreneur Bernie Aho as he shares how to test business ideas, markets, and strategies before committing time or money. With 25+ years of experience building and scaling technology companies, Bernie will walk you through practical ways to size markets, stress test value propositions, run quick experiments, validate pricing, uncover real […]

    Free
  • How to Start a Business

    The how-to start up logistics, from business registration to insurance.You have a business idea, but you're wondering where to start. Join us for this informative session covering the fundamentals and logistics of how to start a business- from business registration, insurance, regulations, general marketing, and more. Leave with a concrete checklist so you can move […]

  • Grow Your Leads – Client Acquisition Strategies (Virtual)

    Diving into holistic strategies that integrate digital, social, email, content, and offline marketing to create a seamless customer journey. About this workshop: Join us for Grow Your Leads: Client Acquisition Strategies, a practical workshop designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to attract better leads, convert more customers, and grow sustainably. This session […]

  • 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 […]

  • Business Structure 101

    How to choose between sole-proprietorship and incorporationPart 1. Quick Foundations (10 minutes)What a sole proprietorship actually means in day to day operationsWhat incorporation changesMyths that confuse early foundersThe “risk, revenue, and readiness” lens for choosingPart 2. Decision Drivers That Really Matter (15 minutes)Income thresholds where incorporation begins to offer tax advantagesLiability considerations for product based, […]

  • (Webinar) Hiring a U of T Co-op Student: Cost Effective Solutions

    Are you facing staffing challenges, need extra project support, or want to bring in a fresh perspective to your organization? ZOOM LOGIN DETAILS WILL BE E-MAILED TO YOU Are you facing staffing challenges, need extra project support, or want to bring in a fresh perspective to your organization? A University of Toronto Co-op student could […]

  • Exploring Entrepreneurship: From Idea Overload to Business Clarity (Webinar)

    Zoom

    Are you bursting with business ideas but unsure which one to pursue first? This webinar is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who feel excited—but overwhelmed—by the possibilities. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to evaluate your ideas, identify where your skills and passions intersect with real market needs, and choose a direction that aligns with your long-term […]

    Free
  • Market Research

    Market Research With so much information available, from multiple sources, business owners need to access key resources that impact their business. Learn how to tap into already existing data and sources to help you analyze your industry, competitors, financing opportunities and current and potential customers. Discover how this knowledge can inform your key business decisions, […]