Starting or Growing a Business?

Are you looking to launch a small business, or grow your business to the next level? Contact the Small Business Enterprise Centre and get moving in the right direction!

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Summer Company

Summer Company is a program designed to help enterprising youth start and run their own summer businesses. Find out more about the program and how you can start the application process!

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Starter Company Plus

Starter Company Plus is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs 18 years of age or older who want to start or expand a business in their community.

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Digital Service Squad

A FREE resource to help your business build digital presence, promote and sell successfully online. Book your free consultation today!

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The Small Business Enterprise Centre

The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre gives entrepreneurs the assistance they need to start and grow their businesses, and to meet their entrepreneurial aspirations. The Centre is one of 57 offices located across Ontario that provides support to new and existing businesses with start-up, development, retention and operation.

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Free consultations with a qualified business consultant

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Assistance with business permits, licences, registration, regulations and other forms and documents required to start and build a business

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Review of business plans

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Up-to-date, leading-edge information geared to the needs of the entrepreneur

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Access to current resource materials including books, directories and trade indexes

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Informative workshops and seminars specifically designed to meet the needs of small business

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Copyrights, patents and trademark information

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Support for student entrepreneurs through the Summer Company program

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Take Visual Storytelling to the Next Level With Shaw’s Creative

Aug 2, 2024

Take Visual Storytelling to the Next Level With Shaw's Creative Introducing Daniel Shaw of Shaw's Creative, a local business specializing in visual storytelling and design. Their bread and butter involves transforming brand narratives into captivating visuals, from...

Meet Our 2024 Summer Company Participants! Let’s Celebrate Their New Businesses.

Jul 17, 2024

July 17, 2024 Meet Our 2024 Summer Company Participants! Let's Celebrate Their New Businesses The South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre is thrilled to welcome a new cohort of ambitious students ready to launch their ventures and dive into the world of...

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Meghan Westendorp of Found & Free

Jul 8, 2024

Starter Company Plus Spotlight: Meghan Westendorp of Found & Free Meet Meghan Westendorp, heart-centered entrepreneur and owner of Found and Free. Found & Free offers lasting solutions to Christians who are experiencing spiritual, physical, mental, and/or...