Small Business Week Schedule
Monday, October 18th, 2021 @ 1 p.m.
Ontario Works Self Employment Program - Discussion Panel
Enjoy a panel discussion with Q & A and be inspired from fellow small business owners.
Riley Counselling & Therapy
Riley Counselling & Therapy
Adam Riley
Half & Half Social
Paula Vergara
Tiny Feet Fertility
Hannah Crawford
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 @ 1 p.m.
Main Street Retail Program - Discussion Panel
Be inspired and learn from fellow small business owners.
The Fix Inc. Hair & Beauty Salon
Angel Tsiga
The Tea Lounge
The Tea Lounge
Michelle Pierce Hamilton
Grow & Bloom Co.
Grow & Bloom Co.
Robin Lavery
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 - @ 2 p.m.
Webinar - Starting A Small Business
Starting a business and want to make sure you're on track?
Learn start up steps & resources during this free 90 minute webinar! Topics include ownership types, registration, business services and resources, and so much more.
Let's bring your business to life!
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 - @ 5 p.m.
Webinar - The Nuts & Bolts of Building a Construction /Trades Business
Are you someone interested in building/growing/developing a construction/trades business and want to be your own boss? This one's for you!
During this seminar, you will be provided with an overview of the important areas every entrepreneur should consider when starting a construction trades business. Including understanding taxation and regulations, and creating profitable quotations.
Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 @ 1 p.m.
Foodpreneur Advantage Program - Discussion Panel
Learn from the experience of other local food business owners.
Ceylon Select Tea
Dami Rodrigo
Grace Restaurant and Grace Bodega
Angela Murphy
Healthy Eats
Luke Thomas
Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 @ 2 p.m.
Webinar - Branding Your Business Better
Are you unsure of how to brand your business? Looking to refresh your existing brand? This webinar will help business owners of all sorts understand how branding works and how it will work for your business.
Thursday, October 21st, 2021 @ 10 a.m.
Webinar - Market Testing Your Food Product
This webinar is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs to be tested before being released to the market.
In this session, we will be joined by Nicole Haney, former Founder & CEO of Boho Bars. Nicole will guide us through the process of Market Testing your product to ensure you are meeting your customers’ needs while staying true to your company’s vision.
Thursday, October 21st, 2021 @ 1 p.m.
Newcomer, Exploring Entrepreneurship - Discussion Panel
How to navigate in the Canadian culture and build a small business.
Yerusalem Berhane
Berhan Immigration and Settlement Services Inc
Olya Loshkin
Professor at Fanshawe College / Workplace Communication, Language and Culture Expert
Phil Singeris
SBC Business Advisor
Thursday, October 21st, 2021 @ 2 p.m.
Workshop - Business Planning Guide (Session 1)
The Business Planning Guide Workshop is an interactive 4-hour webinar that will serve as guidance in developing a business plan.
This includes market research, marketing and sales, operations and start-up costs, as well as financials.
The workshop is split into two sessions (Oct 21st & Oct 28th)
Connect & Inspire during Small Business Week!
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Share your business tips, struggles or your success story, connect with our small business community on social media with the hashtag #SmallBizLdnOnt
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