Events

Learn the basics as well as the important details impacting your bottom line and avoid mistakes, minimize costs/risks, and maximize revenue. Note: This event page is for the virtual option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the in-person event page. About this workshop: This seminar will provide a broad outline of what […]

Learn the basics as well as the important details impacting your bottom line and avoid mistakes, minimize costs/risks, and maximize revenue. Note: This event page is for the in-person option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the virtual event page. About this workshop: This seminar will provide a broad outline of what […]

Focused on helping service-based businesses move beyond inconsistent lead generation and build a reliable pipeline. Are you tired of inconsistent leads and unpredictable sales? Many service-based businesses experience periods of strong client activity followed by slow months, making revenue difficult to forecast. This practical and informative webinar is designed to help business owners move beyond […]

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 […]

Purpose-built strategies for small businesses navigating today’s fast-paced online market. This is a virtual session. About the workshop: You’ve validated your idea and taken the first steps toward launching your online store – now it’s time to grow! In this follow-up to our ‘Intro to E-Commerce: From Idea to First Sale in Ten Steps’ session, […]

Join us for a comprehensive session on Financials 101, tailored specifically for small business owners. Join us for a comprehensive session on Financials 101, tailored specifically for small business owners. This session will cover Recordkeeping, Income taxes, Harmonized Sale Tax, Balance Sheet, Income statement, Cash Flow management, and we will put all of the information […]

Learn what you can patent and how to use design elements to help stop others from making, using, or selling your inventions. About the workshop: Have you developed cutting-edge technology or improved an existing product or process?This entrepreneur-focused workshop breaks down what you can patent, how to leverage design elements to prevent competitors from making, […]

Are you starting a food business or already operating one in York Region? Join us for an informative webinar designed to help food operators

This session will explain key financial statements — the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. This session will explain key financial statements — the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement — for non-finance professionals. Key Learnings & Takeaways: · The role of each financial statement in telling the business’s story · […]

Join the VBEC team for a group session on all you need to know about regulations, business licenses, and steps to registering your business

Learn the essential elements of succession planning for your small business! Every business will face a transition the only question is whether it will be planned or reactive. Join us on Tuesday June 17th at 12pm for this interactive webinar introducing the essential elements of succession planning and shows how early preparation gives owners more […]

Learn to create, refine, and present a business plan that boosts your chances of success and helps grow your business. A solid business plan doesn’t necessarily guarantee success—but it definitely helps put the odds in your favour. By attending this session, you’ll learn how to write a plan that will become a critical tool to […]

What exactly is a social enterprise? How do you start one? And where can you go for help? About the workshop: Are you curious about how business can be used as a force for good? Join us for an in-depth webinar that explores the world of social enterprise – a unique and growing business model […]

Learn how Toronto businesses expanded globally, overcame challenges, and built resilience by diversifying into new international markets.

Join us for an exciting and informative evening with networking opportunities after the presentation. Meet and share your experiences. Join us for an empowering evening celebrating the innovation, resilience, and leadership of men entrepreneurs at Male Founders Night! This event brings together trailblazing men from diverse industries to share their stories, strategies, and insights. Whether […]

Learn how to build in-person connections through networking events to generate leads, referrals, and revenue. Strong business relationships can open doors to new clients, partnerships, referrals, and long-term growth. Yet many entrepreneurs attend networking events without a clear strategy, leaving valuable opportunities untapped. Building meaningful in-person connections is more than exchanging business cards , it […]

Join us for a virtual information session about Starter Company Plus – learn how to kickstart your business! Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for a virtual information session where you will learn all about the Starter Company Plus program. Discover how this program can help you grow […]

Business Planning Launchpad Series – Financials: learn how to successfully budget, manage cash flow and finances

Planning to retire or sell your business? This one’s for you. Are you thinking of retiring, closing, or selling your business and wondering about how to get started? Michael Riseley, a Chartered Business Valuator, will join our Small Business Centre to guide us through the ins and outs of the process of selling your business. […]

Many businesses overlook competition law. Learn how to spot issues, give better advice, and access free resources in this Bureau session. Many entrepreneurs, founders and small business owners don’t know about competition law, even though the law applies to them. The businesses you support need to know: What are their competition law obligations and how […]

Creating a disability inclusive workplace goes beyond fairness; it means understanding equity. During the training session Fair Isn’t Always Equal: How Workplace Inequity Creates Barriers for People Who have a Disability,you will gain knowledge of: – Real-world stories to help you recognize unintended barriers people who have a disability experience in the workplace – How […]