• 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, […]

  • Entrepreneurship 101: Brand Lab – Marketing and Branding

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

    Unlock the secrets of effective marketing and branding in this hand-on session Entrepreneurship 101: Brand Lab – Marketing and Branding Entrepreneurship 101: Brand Lab – Marketing and Branding Description: Unlock the secrets of effective marketing and branding in this hands-on, interactive workshop designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover how to identify your target […]

  • Validating Your Business Concept: Cash Flow Meets Startup Canvas (Virtual)

    This session is targeted at entrepreneurs who are at the idea stage of starting a business. About this workshop: Do you have a great idea, but aren’t sure if it could become a great business? This interactive 1.5-hour session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to explore whether their idea has the potential […]

  • The Business Plan Blueprint for Summer Company

    Learn what Summer Company reviewers look for and how to build a strong, clear business plan for your application. Thinking about applying to the Summer Company Program? A strong business plan is one of the most important parts of your application — and in this session, we’ll break down exactly what reviewers are looking for. […]