• Starting Your Business Basics

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    Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship! The 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. Sessions are held in a small group setting and led by a Small Business Consultant. Topics include: Assessing the […]

  • Virtual Bookkeeping 101 w/ Rhea Burns

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    If you're interested in learning important bookkeeping practices for your small business, join us virtually for the Bookkeeping Essentials Workshop, facilitated by Rhea Burns, Certified Quickbooks Online Pro-Advisor and part of the CPB Canada - Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada. The session will cover: Tracking & Recording Income & Expenses, Cash Flow – Receivables & Payables, Monthly […]

    $10
  • Town of Collingwood Job + Career Fair

    Collingwood Public Library, Community Rooms B&C – Third Floor
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    The Town of Collingwood is hosting a Job & Career Fair on Wednesday February 5, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Collingwood Public Library & Municipal Offices, 55 Ste. Marie Street, 3rd Floor, Community Rooms B & C. Attend the job fair meet with Town Staff and learn about current and upcoming job […]

  • In-person Bookkeeping 101 w/ Rhea Burns

    Collingwood Public Library, Community Rooms B&C – Third Floor
    SBEC

    If you're interested in learning important bookkeeping practices for your small business, join us in-person for the Bookkeeping Essentials Workshop, facilitated by Rhea Burns, Certified Quickbooks Online Pro-Advisor and part of the CPB Canada - Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada. The session will cover: Tracking & Recording Income & Expenses, Cash Flow – Receivables & Payables, Monthly […]

    $10
  • Costing & Pricing to Make Profits – Foodpreneur Advantage

    SBEC

    Costing & Pricing to Make Profits This session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Understanding your COGS Cash Flow Management Planning for Profits If you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to […]

  • Business Plan Basics | Part 1

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    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 […]

  • IGNITE 2025

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    Are you ready to propel your business toward sustainable growth and success in 2025? Join us for a transformative series of webinars designed for entrepreneurs and business leaders eager to gain actionable strategies for dynamic business expansion. These engaging and insightful workshops will be lead by industry expert, Carey McMaster of Traicon. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to position your business for future opportunities this year!

    $15
  • Digital Marketing ‘Drop-In’ – Virtual Office Hours

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    Join us virtually on Fri Feb 7th from 12-1PM to share & discuss digital marketing ideas, struggles, and next steps with fellow local entrepreneurs and a Small Business Centre Marketing Consultant. This drop-in session will take the form of ‘office hours’ where the topics of discussion will be whatever the people in attendance bring forward that day. […]

  • Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?

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    Innovation starts with an idea—your idea. Are you developing your idea into something tangible such as building a brand for your business or creating a product to sell? If so, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP). This webinar will introduce you to trademarks, patents, trade secrets, industrial designs and copyright, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition.

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  • Privacy and Your Business – An Introduction to PIPEDA

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      Do you have a new or growing business in Canada that collects personal information? Join us for an overview of PIPEDA and ask the OPC advisors your questions! The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) provides information to help businesses comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and […]