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(68 Results Found)11:30 AM| Webinar
For over forty seasons, Canadian Club Toronto and the National Post have gathered expert panelists each New Year for a forecast luncheon on the economy, the markets and political issues that will affect Canadians in the year ahead. In a year where nothing has been predictable, Outlook 2021 looks for predictions we can make.
8:30 AM| Webinar
Twice a month, join members and non-members for a virtual coffee to discuss business-focused topics which will be posted in advance and members will have the opportunity to influence. For members, by members, this long-standing program continues its primary objective to support the business community and give them an opportunity to network and refer.
9:30 AM| Webinar
Starting a business is hard and that’s where we come in. Our mission is clear – we are here to support your Business Success. We equip you with the skills, knowledge and tools to start and grow successfully. Let’s build your action plan together!
BACD’s Business Fundamentals series includes the Start up Session as well as Marketing & Sales, Business Planning and Finance & Operations. The Start Up Session is held weekly and the other 3 are all held every month rotating between morning, afternoon and evening sessions and can be taken in any order.
These sessions are ideal for budding entrepreneurs and those considering opening their own small business or wanting to formalize their business operations and a great place for you to start exploring the fundamentals of every successful business.
This online session is presented by BACD’s advisors who have all been entrepreneurs themselves.
Start Up Session: An overview of the fundamental elements of success for every business (Business Concept, Marketing & Sales, Operations and Finance) and gives the steps needed to start successfully and to grow.
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
7:00 PM| Webinar
Ever wondered who’s visiting your website, and what they’re doing there? Google Analytics can tell you all of that and more. Discover the fundamentals of Google Analytics in this beginner-level webinar.
You’ll learn:
- How to connect your website to Google Analytics
- How to set up Google Analytics properly to filter out irrelevant traffic
- How to create custom views and set goals within Google Analytics
- How to generate 5 key reports to let you know how your website is performing
- How to configure Google Analytics to automatically send you reports
10:00 AM| Webinar
The start of the New Year is especially hard for many. It is cold out, new resolutions are already falling, and the bills from the holiday spending are coming in. This webinar is designed to help Executives, HR, and People Leaders support the well-being of employees.
This webinar focuses on how prevalent mental illnesses and stigmatized attitudes are in the Canadian workplace. To reduce stigma in the workplace, we will educate your participants first on recognizing signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety in the workplace, and then how to respond. Research has shown that investing in a mentally healthy workforce is good for employees and employers alike. And now, during COVID-19, more than 80% of employees are reporting they are experiencing mental health problems.
11:30 AM| Webinar
The 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 e-commerce store 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?
2:00 PM| Webinar
Business Planning
Find out the differences between a business plan, a business model canvas and the planning required in starting your own business.
We spend a lot of time planning a vacation, a wedding or even our grocery list so that it’s a success and time and money is not wasted. Having a good business plan is a solid foundation for a successful business. It’s your roadmap and guides you to reach the milestones you have set.
So let’s roll up our sleeves!
You will leave with a completed Business Model Canvas covering the following key points:
- Your Value Proposition, SWOT Analysis, Competitor Analysis
- Customer Segments
- Channels to Market
- Revenue Streams and Expenses
- Key Partners & Alliances
- Company Goals
- Needed Resources
- FAQs
11:00 AM| 175B Queen Street, Port Perry, Ontario
Leslie Beauchamp's exhibition NoRtH captures the magnificence of winter. Leslie is an acrylic painter who expresses what most ignore. When she was asked to make a statement about this show she said “There is a beauty in the bleak time between mid-November and mid-March. The world, in the northland, seems to be dull, monochromatic and we inhabitants tend to try to escape it, or at least ignore it. This show, NoRtH, endeavours to reflect the power, the magnificence of our woodland surroundings in the bleakest of seasons.” Join us at Scugog Arts Space located at 175B Queen Street, Port Perry January 9th through February 14, 2021.
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10:00 AM| Webinar
This 1-hour virtual workshop is for anyone who thinks their online content is not attracting the right buyers. Spark Centre’s Marketing Advisor, Marie Wiese will guide you through a process so you can succinctly and with authority answer the question, “why should I buy from you?” Your website is part of your sales funnel. Having a clear value proposition improves digital lead generation and sales performance.
Requirements – attendees should note the following:
- This workshop is ideal for Discovery and Validation stage clients
- You must have a website in place for your business
- Once you register, you will receive a homework assignment that must be completed and brought to the workshop
8:00 AM| Webinar
Free for all Chamber members.
10:00 AM| Webinar
Part 2 of this workshop will take place on January 19, 2021.
In the words of Jeff Bezos (CEO & Founder of Amazon), "Your brand is what other people say about you when you are not in the room."
Do you have a brand strategy?
When it comes to building a business, having a solid brand strategy is everything. A lot of people think that branding is just about creating a logo. That is far from true.
In actuality, your brand is the face of your business — it represents who you are and what you promise to deliver. A well-defined and executed brand strategy affects all aspects of a business and is directly connected to consumer needs, emotions, and competitive environments.
This course will cover how to distinguish your brand from other brands in terms of associated brand attributes, benefits to users, and/or market segment emphasis. Great brands understand who their potential customers are, how they think, what they need, and very importantly, where they spend their time at.
7:30 PM
10:00 AM| Webinar
Running a creative business, particularly from home can be solitary. Many of our clients & businesses have said that it would be great to have other people to bounce ideas off of or to share in tips, tricks and things that have worked for them.
In this interactive session facilitated by Cheryl Wilson of The Makers Hub and Teresa Shaver from BACD we will talk about 2020 and what we learned and then plan for a great 2021! Come prepared to share, learn, plan and write down your goals!
12:00 PM| Webinar
Interested in entrepreneurial journeys and how their key learning might apply to your business?Bring your own lunch and learn about FanSaves in this free-to-attend virtual event. Hear about the entrepreneurial journey of FanSaves founders, Kris and Shannon, while also learning how to leverage FanSaves to market your business.
FanSaves is a free app that anyone can download to start saving on member products and services.
2:00 PM| Webinar
From checking the viability of your new business model to calculating your break-even point, join for a session on financial management.
Future Proof is a program that assists businesses with identifying new markets, pivoting their business model, and developing and implementing a deep digital transformation plan. Join via Zoom link below.
Understanding your financials gives you the confidence you need to make sure you're always making the decision that's right for you and your business. It takes the unpredictability out of running a business, allows you to learn from the past, and to plan for the future. And it doesn't have to be hard.
In this interactive online Q&A session, we'll cover the financials you need to know as a business owner and how to calculate your break-even point. You'll get a unique opportunity to get simple and direct answers from experts about your most pressing financial questions.
Join us for a short presentation on:
● How to check the viability of your new business model.
● How to calculate your new break-even point.
● Financial management strategies to grow your businesses.
Followed by a Q&A:
● We’ll discuss some of the unique challenges small business owners are facing and how to deal with them
● You will get the opportunity to have your questions answered by entrepreneurs who understand the challenges you’re going through
4:00 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 masterclass will take you through the steps of writing your business plan and creating your financial projections – needed when applying for loans and funds and to provide clarity and direction in a business owner’s journey.
If you want step by step guidance in writing your business plan this is for you! We will go through all the sections in the business plan as well as the cash flow document.
7:00 PM| Webinar
There is a great deal to consider when you’re building a new website or redesigning an existing one. This beginner workshop covers everything you need to know, from choosing and registering a domain name, to building the website itself, to making sure it’s secure. You’ll learn:
- What a domain name is and how to register the right one(s) for your business.
- How to get an email address that matches your domain name.
- How to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) with a fast, accessible, and mobile-friendly website.
- What to consider when choosing a website platform such as WordPress, Shopify, or Squarespace.
- How to set up an online store, how to accept payments online and other e-commerce fundamentals.
- How to make a website secure and back it up regularly.
- What you can do yourself and when to hire a pro.
11:30 AM| Webinar
The 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 e-commerce store 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?
12:00 PM| Webinar
Learn how you can diversify your business with specialty crops through our 4-part workshop series led by OMAFRA crop specialists.
Are you interested in diversifying your business by growing niche and specialty crops?
Join us for our 4-part specialty crop workshop series to learn all about producing and marketing specialty crops. The first workshop will focus on specialty crops as a whole, with the following three sessions focusing on several specific specialty crops.
*Please register for each session you are planning on attending*
Jan 14, 12pm-1pm: Overview of Specialty Crop Production
• Specialty Crop Production
• Specialty Crop Pest Management
• Specialty Crop Marketing
2:00 PM| Webinar
Start Up Session: An overview of the fundamental elements of success for every business (Business Concept, Marketing & Sales, Operations and Finance) and gives the steps needed to start successfully and to grow.
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
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