Events

Stop guessing. Create a financial forecast that guides expansion, controls cash flow, and powers confident decision-making. You are required to bring your own laptop—no devices will be provided. As a business owner, your biggest enemy isn’t the competition—it’s uncertainty. Running a business without a financial forecast is like driving a car at night without headlights; […]

Join the VBEC team for a group session exploring who you are as a business.

Discover how AI can amplify your storytelling, streamline your content strategy, and personalize customer experiences. Note: This event page is for the virtual option of our hybrid model. Click here to go to the in-person event page (Update: in-person tickets have sold out). About this workshop: Are you struggling to create a marketing strategy that […]

Purpose-built strategies for small businesses navigating today’s fast-paced online market. 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, we’ll dive deeper into what […]

Interactive workshop on branding: define your identity, go beyond logos, and create consistency across every touchpoint. Whether you’re launching a new business, rebranding, or just looking to sharpen your message, this interactive workshop will walk you through the essentials of branding. You’ll learn what a brand truly is (beyond just a logo), how to define […]

Intro webinar helping Toronto businesses diversify export markets, navigate tariffs, use trade agreements, and access government support.

Wondering where to start with your small business? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introductory overview. Wondering where to start with your small business? 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 name registration, and […]

This half-day session offers mindset tools and community marketing strategies to root your business in clarity, connection, and confidence. This half-day interactive workshop supports rural entrepreneurs with two key ingredients for sustainable business growth: mindset and community connection. The first portion focuses on mindset and change management, offering tools that help business owners identify and […]

Learn your obligations as an business owner when hiring and managing staff, including WSIB, reporting, SINs, ROEs, and return to work. Description:Hiring your first employee or growing a team comes with important legal and operational responsibilities. In this workshop, business owners will gain a clear understanding of their obligations as employers and the systems that […]

Setting up your books is one of the most common—and costly—struggles for new and growing business owners. Setting up your books is one of the most common—and costly—struggles for new and growing business owners. If bookkeeping feels overwhelming, confusing, or easy to put off, this session is designed for you. Join Mohamed Bachani of Unique […]

Learn the rules of origin and duty drawback to help Toronto businesses navigate tariffs, classify products, and trade more predictably.

Wondering where to start with your small business? Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre for an introductory overview. Wondering where to start with your small business? 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 name registration, and […]

Join the VBEC team for a group session on business plan writing tips.

Start smart – learn the rules, find support, launch with confidence. About this workshop: Have a business idea but aren’t sure how to take the first step? This engaging and informative webinar is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of exploring business ownership. Whether you’re considering a side hustle, launching a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn how financial institutions assess small business loans The “What Lenders Are Looking For” workshop covers important information about how Canadian financial institutions assess the credit worthiness of startups and existing small businesses. It helps participants to understand their financial institutions. Presented by Volker Loetfering of Venture Niagara. **Please complete all sections of the registration, […]

Understand how to effectively manage your cash flow for financial stability and growth in Entrepreneurship 101: Money Map Entrepreneurship 101: Money Map Description:Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. In this practical and insightful workshop, entrepreneurs and small business owners will learn how to effectively manage and forecast cash flow to ensure financial stability […]

In this engaging session, you will be given key tools to use in navigating through the various import, export and customs procedures. The importing and exporting process in Canada can be complicated. In this engaging session, you will be given key tools to use in navigating through the various import, export and customs procedures and […]

Join Futurpreneur for a free, online interactive workshop. Please join us as we explore turning passion projects into side businesses! Thinking about starting a side hustle business but not sure where to begin? Join Futurpreneur for a free, online interactive workshop designed to help you explore your ideas and create a roadmap to launching your […]