• Websites 101: Building Your Online Presence From Scratch

    Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business and the data shows it matters. Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your business and the data shows it matters. 94% of consumers say website design is the reason they mistrust or reject a site, and nearly […]

  • Entrepreneurship 101: Funding Fuel – Explore Funding and Financing

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

    Tools and strategies for funding your business needs in Entrepreneurship 101: Funding Fuel Entrepreneurship 101: Funding Fuel Description:Discover the tools and strategies to secure the funding your business needs to thrive in this comprehensive workshop designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn how to navigate the complex world of financing, explore different funding options, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Thriving in Business: Tools, Funding & Support for Women Entrepreneurs with PARO Canada Women’s Enterprise l’entreprise des femmes

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    The PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise is dedicated to empowering women by providing a supportive environment to achieve economic stability. Since its inception in 1995, PARO has assisted thousands of women through innovative programs, peer support, and networking opportunities aimed at helping them start and grow their businesses. The centre offers various resources, including business […]

  • Steps to Starting a Small Business (in person)

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

    Wondering where to start with your small business? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introductory overview. Wondering how to start with your small business in St. Catharines? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introduction to the rules and regulations surrounding your small business start-up. Topics include forms of business, licensing, business […]

  • The Breakfast Club — Small Business Meet-up

    City Side Cafe 8 Queen Street West, Brampton, ON, Canada

    Join us for an engaging fireside chat featuring a dynamic group of small business entrepreneurs! Step into an engaging fireside chat with a dynamic group of small business entrepreneurs! This is your chance to join the conversation—ask questions, share ideas, and connect with local entrepreneurs as they dive into their journeys in a welcoming, interactive […]

  • 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 […]

  • Hustle, Hobby or Hard No: Is Working for Yourself Right for You?

    Explore whether working for yourself is something you actually want to pursue, and what your idea needs to move forward Hustle, Hobby, or Hard No gives you a practical way to figure out whether working for yourself is something you actually want to pursue, and what your idea needs to move forward. You’ll learn how […]

  • Crafting Your Business Plan

    Learn how to create a Profitable Business Roadmap A thought-out business plan can provide a small business the ability to transform ideas into a concrete, actionable roadmap for success! This July, August, and September, we invite you to attend one of our virtual Crafting Your Business Plan sessions. Hosted by the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington, this […]