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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Essentials:  Business Plan Writing Tips
DESCRIPTION:Join the VBEC team for a group session on business plan writing tips.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneur-essentials-business-plan-writing-tips-2/
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SUMMARY:Starting a Business in Ottawa: Rules\, Resources & Roadmaps (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Start smart – learn the rules\, find support\, launch with confidence.\n\n\nAbout this workshop: \nHave 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 startup\, or turning a passion into a full-time venture\, this session will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to get started confidently and compliantly. \nLed by experts from Invest Ottawa\, this beginner-level seminar will introduce you to the key regulatory requirements and business considerations at the municipal\, provincial\, and federal levels. You’ll learn about: \n\nMunicipal Requirements: Understand business licensing requirements and zoning considerations in Ottawa.\nProvincial Regulations: Explore different business structures (sole proprietorship\, partnership\, corporation)\, how to register your business in Ontario\, and what structure might be best for you.\nFederal Obligations: Get an overview of federal requirements including HST registration and obtaining a Business Number (BN).\n\nIn addition to regulatory basics\, the webinar will highlight valuable resources available to entrepreneurs\, including: \n\nSupport Services & Community Resources: Discover how Invest Ottawa and its partners can support your entrepreneurial journey through mentorship\, networking\, training\, and more.\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the path to launching your business and where to find the support you need every step of the way. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nFirst-time entrepreneurs\nIndividuals with a business idea but no prior experience\nAnyone looking to understand the business startup landscape in Ottawa and Ontario\n\nAbout the speaker: \nPaula Hopkins is a passionate entrepreneurship advocate. She is the Director of the Entrepreneurship Team\, and has worked with Invest Ottawa for over 10 years to help people start and grow their businesses. \n \n*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it\, please check your junk mailbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/starting-a-business-in-ottawa-rules-resources-roadmaps-virtual-5/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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UID:19987-1777370400-1777374000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Legal Bootcamp with Ownr
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Legal Business Structures in Canada.  Having a business idea is the first step in your journey as an entrepreneur. Now it’s time to determine which business structure is the right fit for you. What are the differences between sole proprietorships and incorporations? Is one better suited to your goals \nJoin Eloise Flesh\, Growth Manager at Ownr\, as she walks through the key differences between business structures and helps you gain clarity on the best path forward for your business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/legal-bootcamp-with-ownr/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:SBCO,Webinars
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UID:19927-1777377600-1777381200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:How WWCF can support your Wellington County small business!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on to learn more about WWCF services and how they can support your small business through funding and consulting!\n\n\nJoin 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! \nIf you have a business idea you are working to set in motion\, you can meet with the knowledgeable staff at Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures (WWCF) to discuss in full detail\, including possible competition and challenges involved. \nThe Community Futures can assist you with the process to apply for funding\, direct you to available government and local resources\, and help translate your research into reality. Whether you are seeking to access financing or not\, WWCF can help from the development stages to execution of your business plan. \nSpecializing in Local Business Training and Financing\, Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures (WWCF) provides business consulting & repayable loans to rural businesses in the following areas of the County of Wellington & the Region of Waterloo.  \nWellington County: \n•	Puslinch Township \n•	Town of Erin \n•	Guelph/Eramosa Township \n•	Centre Wellington Township \n•	Mapleton Township \nRegion of Waterloo: \n•	Wellesley Township \n•	Woolwich Township \n•	North Dumfries Township \n•	Wilmot Township \nWWCF is a not for profit organization supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/how-wwcf-can-support-your-wellington-county-small-business/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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UID:20064-1777381200-1777386600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Validating Your Business Concept: Cash Flow Meets Startup Canvas (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This session is targeted at entrepreneurs who are at the idea stage of starting a business.\n\n\nAbout this workshop: \nDo you have a great idea\, but aren’t sure if it could become a great business? \nThis interactive 1.5-hour session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to explore whether their idea has the potential to become a successful venture. Whether you’re at the very beginning of your entrepreneurial journey or re-evaluating an existing concept\, this webinar will help you take a critical first step. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nAssessing Your Business Idea: Learn how to evaluate your idea through key questions that entrepreneurs should ask before launching. We’ll discuss factors such as customer needs\, value proposition\, market fit\, and feasibility.\nIntroduction to the Lean Startup Canvas: You’ll be introduced to the Lean Startup Canvas – a powerful\, one-page tool designed to help you visually map out the key components of your business model. We’ll guide you through each section\, helping you start validating your idea right away.\nUnderstanding Basic Cash Flow: Finances are critical\, especially in the early stages of a business. We’ll walk you through a simple cash flow projection tool to help you understand your potential income\, expenses\, and financial runway. cash flow template will be provided to all attendees for ongoing use.\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nIndividuals with a new business idea they’d like to explore\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs seeking validation tools\nAnyone considering self-employment or launching a small business\n\nWhat You’ll Leave With: \n\nA solid understanding of what makes an idea viable\nA draft version of your Lean Startup Canvas\nA cash flow worksheet tailored to small businesses\nGreater confidence in deciding whether to move forward\n\nNote: All attendees will be receiving a copy of the lean startup canvas & cash flow worksheet (with formulas pre-saved) live through chat during the session. \n \nAbout the speaker: \nPaula Hopkins is a passionate entrepreneurship advocate. She is the Director of the Entrepreneurship Team\, and has worked with Invest Ottawa for over 10 years to help people start and grow their businesses. \n \n*Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it\, please check your junk mailbox.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/validating-your-business-concept-cash-flow-meets-startup-canvas-virtual-10/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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UID:19935-1777456800-1777464000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:What Lenders Are Looking For
DESCRIPTION:Learn how financial institutions assess small business loans\n\n\nThe “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.  \nPresented by Volker Loetfering of Venture Niagara. \n\n\n\n**Please complete all sections of the registration\, including additional questions. Incomplete registrations or registrations with invalid answers may be cancelled. \n\n\n\n\nLocation Details: \n\n\n50 Church St.\, St. Catharines – City Hall \n\n\nBurgoyne Woods Roon \n\n\n3rd Floor
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/what-lenders-are-looking-for-3/
LOCATION:St. Catharines City Hall\, 50 Church Street\, St. Catharines\, ON\, L2R 7C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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UID:19937-1777464000-1777467600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship 101: Money Map – Cash Flow Forecasting
DESCRIPTION:Understand how to effectively manage your cash flow for financial stability and growth in Entrepreneurship 101: Money Map\n\n\nEntrepreneurship 101: Money Map \nDescription: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 and growth. \nKey takeaways include: \n\nUnderstanding the importance of cash flow management.\nLearning how to create accurate cash flow forecasts.\nIdentifying potential cash flow challenges and solutions.\nGaining tools to monitor\, analyze\, and improve cash flow.\nStrategizing for seasonal fluctuations and unexpected expenses.\n\nWith hands-on exercises and real-world examples\, this workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence to anticipate your business’s financial needs and make informed decisions that drive success. Perfect for those looking to optimize operations\, secure funding\, or plan for future growth.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/entrepreneurship-101-money-map-cash-flow-forecasting-2/
LOCATION:VentureNorth\, Lower Level Board Room\, 270 George Street North\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9J 3H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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UID:19943-1777543200-1777546800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Foodpreneur Advantage - Costing and Pricing to Make Profits
DESCRIPTION:This session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately. \nIn this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: \n\nUnderstanding your COGS\nCash Flow Management\nPlanning for Profits\n\nIf you want to run a successful business it’s important for you to know the ‘numbers’. Learn how to cost and price your products and services for profitability and how the decisions you make about your operations and production processes affect your bottom line. Understand how to budget and spend money so you can pay all your bills and still have money left in your pocket at the end of the year. \nEach participant will receive an Excel Financial Forecasting spreadsheet (blank) and completed examples for both a product and service business to assist you through the process. Use the spreadsheet to develop your individual timeline\, operating and capital costs\, and pricing calculator to create a cashflow projection and income statement for your business. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how to properly cost and price your product to make a profit in the food and beverage industry! \nNext Session: Thursday\, April 30th\, 2026\, at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)\nDuration: 1 hour
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/foodpreneur-advantage-costing-and-pricing-to-make-profits/
CATEGORIES:SBEC
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260430T120000
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UID:19958-1777543200-1777550400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Importing and Exporting: A Toolkit About Logistics and Customs Clearance
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging session\, you will be given key tools to use in navigating through the various import\, export and customs procedures.\n\n\nThe 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 will cover the “who\, what\, where\, when and why” of these processes.  Ample time will be given to answering your specific questions about any topic related to these activities.  The speaker\, Perry Lo\, is a licensed customs broker and a professional logistician who has over 15 years of experience in Canada.  \nA link to the webinar will be shared a couple of days in advance. Please note this webinar is most helpful for businesses in Ontario\, Canada.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/importing-and-exporting-a-toolkit-about-logistics-and-customs-clearance-2/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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SUMMARY:(Webinar) Building a Successful Side Hustle
DESCRIPTION:Join Futurpreneur for a free\, online interactive workshop.\n\n\nPlease join us as we explore turning passion projects into side businesses! \nThinking about starting a side hustle business but not sure where to begin?\n \nJoin Futurpreneur for a free\, online interactive workshop designed to help you explore your ideas and create a roadmap to launching your next side hustle business. \nA side hustle can be a great way to pursue a passion project. With 28% of Canadians already running a part-time business\, many others are looking to do the same but aren’t sure where to start. \n \nOur Workshop\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nSpot opportunities for your side hustle\nAvoid common pitfalls that new entrepreneurs face\nCreate a simple roadmap to move from idea to action\n\nThe workshop will be led by a senior staff member from Futurpreneur\, who has helped hundreds of young entrepreneurs across Canada. \n \nEvent Details:? Thursday\, April 30th | ? 11AM–12:30 PM?Virtual event \n? Secure your spot today and take the next step toward your side hustle! \n* By registering for this event\, you agree that your contact information will be shared with our event co-partner for follow-up purposes related to the event.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/webinar-building-a-successful-side-hustle/
CATEGORIES:SBCO,SBCOEvents
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UID:19991-1777550400-1777554000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Beginner’s Webinar Series\, this session teaches new entrepreneurs how to turn their idea into a clear\, actionable roadmap. Learn the key components of a strong business plan and how to use it to guide decisions and attract support for your business.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/how-to-write-a-business-plan-2/
LOCATION:MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,Starting a Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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UID:19962-1777572000-1777577400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Planning Launchpad Series (4 of 4): Financials
DESCRIPTION:Business Planning Launchpad Series – Financials: learn how to successfully budget\, manage cash flow and finances
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-planning-launchpad-series-4-of-4-financials-11/
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