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Optimizing for Search Engines – Understanding SEO Basics

Tuesday, March 28
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Online
Often you will hear about needing to optimize for search engines or SEO. But what is it, and how does it impact your digital presence? In this webinar, the Digital Service Squad will explain search engine optimization and the best tactics you as a business can use towards increasing your ranking in the search engine result pages.
Essentials of Exporting Workshop

March 14 & 15
This workshop provides an overview of the regulations, procedures, and documentary and data requirements governing exports from Canada.
Belleville Chamber of Commerce Mingle: Hosted by The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton

Wednesday, April 12th · 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Come see why Belleville’s newest hotel has become the City’s leader in hospitality: 101 beautiful guest rooms and suites, 1600 sqft of flexible modern meeting space, salt water swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre, and our famous Hampton hot breakfast.
See more details and REGISTER at this link.
Quinte West Chamber of Commerce: Get Connected with Trenval and Gift From The Heart
Trenval and Gift from the Heart will be hosting the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce Get Connected.
Hope you can attend. Please register with the link below.
QW Chamber of Commerce Get Connected:
Connect with other member businesses, exchange ideas, and talk business in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Light refreshments, door prizes.
Date and Time – Wednesday April 26, 2023
5:00pm to 7:00pm
To Register:
http://business.quintewestchamber.ca/events/details/2022-get-connected-trenval-gift-from-the-heart-1239
Location
Trenval Business Development Corp. & Gift from the Heart
284 B Wallbridge-Loyalist Road
Belleville, ON
BDC Webinar: Finding the right opportunities in uncertain times

March 9, 2023 at 12 p.m. ET
Finding the right opportunities to thrive in the face of rising inflation, widespread labour shortages and fears of a looming economic slowdown can be difficult. Join BDC’s Chief Economist and our advisory experts to get hands-on advice for creating and executing a strategic plan to thrive in uncertain times.
REGISTER
Centre for Workforce Development: Employer Roundtable

Everything the government has to offer business – all in one place! Webinar available in March, April and May

This free, 1-hour webinar called ‘Everything the government has to offer business – all in one place’ aims to help business owners like you better understand and access the many programs offered by the federal government to innovation-minded entrepreneurs. The Canada Digital Adoption Program, Business Benefits Finder, ExploreIP, and the Strategic Innovation Fund are just a few of the many programs that can help Canadian businesses climb to new heights.
There are a number of dates to choose from.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
Maximizing Your Business Through Cash Management

Wednesday, March 22
9:30 AM to 10:30am
Online
This session explains the key concepts of cash management, working capital and operational efficiency.
Outline:
• Sales are great, why don’t we have any cash?
• Do we have enough cash to pay expenses?
• How much cash do we need for expansion?
• Can I free up some cash from the business?
• How can I get customers to pay on time?
• Are we managing cash efficiently?
Learning objectives:
• To be able to review and change their cash management practices so less cash is required to operate the business and the cash needs of the business can be projected and analyzed.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/maximize-your-business-tickets-565472953827
The Money Side of Business: Basic Tools and Techniques of Business Financial Management

Wednesday March 8
9:30 AM to 10:30am
Online
This is an advanced session explaining the basic tools and techniques of financial management for a business owner. We will discuss budget creation and monitoring, cash management, product/division/customer analysis, planning/forecasting, and trend analysis.
Outline:
• What’s financial management?
• What tools can help operate my business?
• How do I determine if a product is profitable?
• What’s my most profitable product?
• Who are my most profitable customers?
• Why do I need a budget?
• How do I create and use a budget?
• What reports do I need?
• How do I tell where my business is heading?
Learning objectives:
• To be able to use financial management tools to evaluate their business and make informed financial decisions
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-money-side-of-business-tickets-565233888777







