Tuesday, June 13
10:00am
The Small Business Centre invites you to join Kristen Nash, licensed insurance broker, from McDougall Insurance for an introductory workshop on Small Business Insurance. Entrepreneurs will learn about all the types of polices and key coverages important for small business owners: including commercial general liability, contents, business interruption and more
Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 8:00 AM
Outline:
• Introduction
• The business plan
• What’s your structure?
• Staffing: You can’t do everything
• Cash flow and financing
• Taxes – even when operating at a loss, are you ready for the big time?
Learning objectives:
• To be able to identify the value of a developing a business plan
• To be able to identify business structure
• To get a better understanding of monitoring cash flow
• To be able to make informed decisions regarding taxes
• Audience: Entrepreneurs within the first 3 years of operation
Speaker: Amanda Bassin, CPA
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 8:00 AM
Outline:
• the role and responsibilities of the board, management and the auditor in financial reporting
• the concepts and terminology of financial reporting in the NFP sector
• the ways in which donations to the organization can be accounted for
• the various financial statements you will encounter in your role as an NFP director
Learning objectives:
• to understand the responsibilities of a NFP board member in relation to organizational finances
• to enable directors of NFPs who do not have a financial background in understanding the financial statements of the organizations they serve
Speaker: Jean-Marie Chan Kin, CPA
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 8:00 AM
Outline:
• Managing growth and expansion
• Key numbers to understand and monitor
• Doing the math: the ratios that make or break you
• Case study: Scarves from the North
• Financing: the big league
• Tax
Learning objectives:
• To be able to understand the management of growth and expansion
• To be able to identify the key numbers to understand and monitor
• To learn tactics of seeking out financing
• To learn effective tax strategies
• Audience: Entrepreneurs beyond the first 3 years of operation
Speaker: Scott Elliott, CPA
Speaker Bio: www.linkedin.com/in/scottgelliott
Tuesday, June 13
12noon
Rising labour costs, spikes in raw material prices and high interest rates: The cost of running a business has become a major issue for Canadian entrepreneurs.
So how can you protect your profits in these challenging times?
Join our free webinar with BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux for an updated economic outlook and the results of our latest economic study on the key trends putting pressure on business costs in Canada.
He’ll be followed by Michelle Feder, Director, BDC Advisory Services, who will share practical strategies to ensure your business is positioned to grow profitably despite the challenge of inflation.
Friday, September 8th, 2023 · Trillium Wood Golf Club
Planning is underway and we are looking forward to another fun day on the links.
We are excited to partner with our member “Gleaners Food Bank”, and are planning a day full of great golf, terrific company, with lots of fun thrown in. Your registration includes swag, lunch and dinner, hole in one opportunities, longest drive, closest to the pin, and some surprises.
The European Union and the UK have a combined population of 515 million and import $22 billion in goods and services annually from Ontario. The Comprehensive Economic and Free Trade Agreement (CETA) is Canada’s trade agreement with the European Union, which has resulted in the elimination of tariffs on 98% of Canadian goods.
The Ontario Government is presenting this webinar to highlight trade opportunities with Europe in key emerging sectors and to help you develop an effective market entry strategy.
Spots are limited, be sure to register early
Join us for the Mentor Connect Mentorship Mingle Event
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 5-7pm
The Cardinal, located at 56b Quinte Street, Trenton, ON.
This is an opportunity to network with experienced professionals, gain valuable guidance, build meaningful connections, and enhance your personal growth. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and mocktails while expanding your knowledge. Stay tuned for more details!
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, In recognition of National Accessibility Week, Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) Ontario Region, in partnership with the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, is hosting a virtual event to support the growth and inclusion of businesses owned or led by persons with disabilities. The expo will highlight information on doing business with the Government of Canada and small business support programs and services. Additionally, our community partners will provide information on the services offered by their organizations in the accessibility community.
The Centre for Workforce Development Annual General Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2023
5:30 – 7:30 pm
at The Small Business Centre
