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!
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.
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!
Digital Service Squad
A FREE resource to help your business build digital presence, promote and sell successfully online. Book your free consultation today!
The Small Business Enterprise Centre
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
Free consultations with a qualified business consultant
Assistance with business permits, licences, registration, regulations and other forms and documents required to start and build a business
Review of business plans
Up-to-date, leading-edge information geared to the needs of the entrepreneur
Access to current resource materials including books, directories and trade indexes
Informative workshops and seminars specifically designed to meet the needs of small business
Copyrights, patents and trademark information
Support for student entrepreneurs through the Summer Company program
SBEC
Celebrate Small Business Month This October
Small Business Month celebrates the important contributions entrepreneurs make to their local communities. With the support of our community partners, small business events will be held throughout the month of October. There are many amazing events and...
Meet our 2015 Summer Company Students!
Summer Company is a youth entrepreneurship program of the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure and is administered by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre. The program is available to students between the ages of 15 and 29...
Getting Paid On The Go – Mobile Payment Options For Your Business
Mobile payment processing allows businesses a simple and cost effective way to accept payments from their customers from anywhere - all that is required is a smartphone and an internet connection. Smartphone mobile payments is a top technology trend for 2015 according...