• Sales Trends of 2026

    This webinar breaks down the trends reshaping B2B and B2C sales in 2026 — and what high-performing SMBs are doing right now to stay ahead. What We’ll Cover • The top sales trends redefining how buyers engage and how deals get closed in 2026 • Why traditional outbound is underperforming — and what’s replacing it […]

  • Bootstrapping vs. Financing: What’s Right for Your Business? (Virtual)

    Designed for retail and service based businesses navigating early funding decisions when cash is tight. About this workshop: This one?hour workshop is designed for retail and service?based businesses navigating early funding decisions when cash is tight. From a practical legal perspective, the session examines common financing paths for new businesses – including bootstrapping, loans from […]

  • How WWCF can support your Wellington County small business!

    Join us on to learn more about WWCF services and how they can support your small business through funding and consulting! Join us to learn more about Wellington Waterloo Community Futures (WWCF) services and how they can support your small business through funding, consulting, mentoring and business guidance! If you have a business idea you […]

  • Getting Started with Intellectual Property – Understanding Trademarks

    Learn how registering a trademark may protect your brand identity and set you apart from the competition. About the workshop: Have you found the perfect logo or brand name – something clever, memorable, and reflective of your product or service? Before you invest time and resources into building your brand around it, it’s critical to […]

  • BACD Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales

    Durham Region HQ Oshawa Room 605 Rossland road East, Whitby, ON, Canada

    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 […]

  • Writing Your Business Plan

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

    Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an in depth look at business plan development. What is a business plan and why do you need one? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an in depth look at the basics of developing your business plan. Topics include why write a business plan, sections of a […]

  • Creating Your Business Plan and Financial Forecast

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

    From vision to viable plan. A great business needs both a solid plan and clear financial direction. In this session, you’ll learn how to develop a business plan and understand the essentials of cash flow forecasting. Topics include building each section of your plan, understanding finances and cash flow, and applying best practices through real […]

  • Your First AI Agent: Deciding What to Delegate

    AI can do more than write content, but knowing what to delegate (and what not to) is where most small business owners get stuck. This hands?on workshop helps you identify which repetitive tasks in your business are ready for AI automation and guides you through building your first simple AI agent, step by step. Led by […]