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(3782 Results Found)10:00 AM| 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 2H9
12:00 PM| Webinar
The times have changed, and so has Canada's financial landscape. In this webinar, Hugh Moncrieff, Executive Vice-President, Advisory Network and Industry Affairs for Canada Life, will discuss how COVID-19 has changed financial services in Canada and how advisors have adapted to help ensure Canadians, like you, are financially prepared for the future.
8:00 AM| Webinar
Virtual video conference free to all chamber members.
9:30 AM| Webinar
If you have tax related questions, here is your chance to get them answered.
This seminar is held by CRA Professionals, and will cover:
- Business tax deductions
- Common tax errors
- Helpful tools and services offered by CRA
- General bookkeeping and best practices
9:30 AM| Webinar
This exclusive event will bring together senior executives and thought leaders for a dialogue on top issues affecting Canadian business. Participants will hear from our President and CEO, the Hon. Perrin Beatty, PC, OC, former Prime Minister the Right Hon. Paul Martin and some of Canada’s most influential business leaders.
9:30 AM
10:00 AM| Webinar
Networking is a large part of your marketing plan. Luckily, there are more networking events now than ever -online.
This free 45-minute primer by award-winning writer and PR professional Jenn Humphries shows you how to apply your networking skills online.
10:00 AM| 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 2H9
8:30 AM| Webinar
Java Jolts have been moved online! Thank you to our Java Jolt facilitators, Michelle Palma from PFSL Investments and Nicolee Evans from Element Mortgage Group, for organizing these on Zoom each week! Join the Java Jolt Facebook Group for more details.
9:00 AM| Webinar
Marianne and Shane a simple, small town married couple who have enjoyed doing everything together for the last 10 years. Little Buck is no different.
Their little man was born premature at 32 weeks and after a month long stay in the hospital he was finally able to go home. Being born only 3 lbs, it was difficult to find anything which fit him properly, especially anything stylish. This is where the idea of “Little Buck” snapbacks was born. A fashionable baby hat!
That was how it all began… now find out how they keep going!
With over 4,000 followers watching for their updates, hear their story on how they keep it all together, with 2 young children, a growing on-line business as well as a new physical store!
10:00 AM| 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 2H9
2:00 PM| Webinar
The last 12 months have been an incredibly difficult and unique time for business owners across the province, the country, and the world. In order to survive, businesses have had to constantly innovate, evaluate, and adapt. But to go beyond survival to start recovering and thriving, businesses are going to need a plan.
At a time when it feels like there are so few answers to be had, join us for an interactive online Q&A session that’ll allow you to get direct answers to your questions about how to grow your business in this new economy. You will get the opportunity to have your questions answered by entrepreneurs who understand the challenges you’re going through
- What it takes to become a successful business owner in this new economy.
- How to innovate and pivot.
- Creating a business plan for your new business model.
- Q&A session where we’ll discuss some of the unique challenges small business owners are facing and how to deal with them.
2:00 PM| Webinar
This session gives an overview of the fundamental elements of success for every business (Business Concept, Marketing & Sales, Operations and Finance) and helps you get the steps needed to start successfully and on track to growing.
We will go through our Start Up Checklist and cover:
- The Business Idea and business model
- Validating your business idea through market research
- Business Registration
- Business Structures to consider
- Licenses and Permits
- HST requirements
- Start up funding
- Business Insurance
- Capital, Grants and Funding
- Name and Brand considerations
9:30 AM| Webinar
Instagram is an incredible platform, that enables you to connect with hundreds of potential clients and customers every single day. There are over 1 Billion Instagram users, and learning simple strategies to gain targeted followers can significantly increase your business’s revenue. With Instagram, you can use photos & videos to tell the story of your product or service in a highly visual & engaging way.
In this workshop you will learn how to:
- Develop a posting schedule
- Use tools to schedule Instagram posts
- Optimize your Instagram profile
- Use Instagram Stories
- Add hashtags and locations
- Grow your audience
10:00 AM| 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 2H9
11:30 AM| Webinar
ShopHERE provides independent small businesses and artists with a quick, easy and no-cost way to get selling online right away.
he goal of ShopHERE Powered By Google is to build and optimize online stores for small independent businesses and artists in just a matter of days. With ShopHERE, businesses get to expand their selling opportunities into the online market.
When I sign up with ShopHERE, what do I get?
- An online Shopify ecommerce website customized with your information, theme, logo and branding
- Hands-on assistance setting up and launching your online store
- Additional training to support your online store including topics like digital marketing, shipping and inventory management
- Access to free tools to help support the successful launch of your online store
In this webinar you will get the answers to the top questions we’ve received about the ShopHERE program, including:
- Who is Digital Main Street?
- What is ShopHERE?
- What does it mean to sell online, and why should my business?
- Do I qualify for this program?
- What are the costs involved?
- Do you have any examples of completed websites?
1:00 PM| Webinar
Shipping is an essential and costly part of many businesses, regardless of whether a business sells online or the business has a bricks-and-mortar store. Figuring out a shipping strategy can help alleviate unnecessary stress, expense and time. We have partnered with Freightcom through our EBS program to bring you and your members industry-leading solutions that will help chamber members compete and prosper in today’s uncertain business environment. The webinar will be moderated by Jay Pizzo, Director of Sales at Freightcom.
2:00 PM| Webinar
Are you already in business and wanting to put together your business plan for growth or financing options?
If you are new to business, start with our Start Up Session and Business Fundamentals.
This hands on masterclass will take you through the steps of writing your business plan and financial projections. A business plan and financial forecasts are needed when applying for loans and funds and to provide clarity and direction in a business owner’s journey.
This masterclass is for businesses who want hands-on help writing their own business plan. We will go through all the sections in the business plan as well as the cash flow document.
5:30 PM| Webinar
10:00 AM| 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 2H9
1:00 PM| Webinar
The Digital Transformation Grant Program (DTG) provides businesses with:
- A digital assessment of their current online presence
- Structured video training series
- Guidance
- Advisory support
Through a partnership with FedDev Ontario and the Province of Ontario, qualifying businesses also have the opportunity to apply for a $2500.00 grant to enable the digital transformation they have identified their business requires after completing all video training.
During this FREE webinar hosted by the Business Advisory Centre Durham and the Digital Main Street Digital Service Squad team you’ll learn:
- Who is Digital Main Street?
- What is the Digital Transformation Grant Program?
- What are the program objectives?
- What is the application process?
- Who is eligible for a Digital Transformation Grant?
- What are some eligible and ineligible costs of the grant?
- What is the Digital Service Squad and who can access them?
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Join us!
Fore more information about these programs, visit: https://bacd.ca/digital-main-street/
The deadline to apply for the $2500 grant is November 30th, 2020
The Digital Service Squad free assistance is until February 2021.
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