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
Naming Your Business – Tips to Finding a Name That Works
When starting up a small business there are many decisions to make, and choosing a company name that will draw potential customers is a critical one. “The name of your company is the brand. When naming your business, it’s extremely important to come up with a name...
Grants and Financing: Looking for Small Business Cash Flow
When small business entrepreneurs start up and grow their business, cash flow is a prime concern. In fact, at the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre a frequent question is, “Are there any government grants and financing available to help small...
Summer Company: Supporting Youth in Small Business Start-up
Summer Company is a popular student entrepreneurship program of the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation. The program is administered by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre and is designed to give entrepreneurial students the tools they...