Thursday January 4^th 2024 
11am to 12pm – in person ONLY
Start 2024 Managing Stress

“Calming the Nervous System for your Well-Being”
with Michele Vene maBScN, RN, Psychotherapist, EFT Practitioner, cEFT2 AEFTP

As a business owner, managing stress is vital and the nervous system plays a crucial role. Stress and the fight/flight/freeze responses can lead to anxiety, depression, and physical illness. We can learn how to calm and balance the nervous system to help improve our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

REGISTER HERE https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/start-2024-managing-stress-tickets-777632769547

Join us for lunch as Mayor Harrison updates our business community on upcoming initiatives, projects, events and more. Ask questions and become informed.

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RADIO for Small Business
Tuesday December 12th
11am to 1pm – in person & online

Presented by Katie Sherratt, Digital Media Coordinator of Starboard Communications Ltd.

You’re Invited to join Katie Sherratt, Digital Media Coordinator from Starboard Communications, for an in depth conversation about the benefits of leveraging local media to elevate your small business. Starboard Communications, the home of Hits 95.5, Cool 100, and InQuinte.ca, has over 20 years of media experience in the Bay of Quinte and is committed to empowering businesses of all sizes.

The Radio for Small Business info session will explore how to create tailored marketing strategies using the unique power of local radio and online news sources.

Learn how utilizing local media can amplify your brand’s visibility, establish community connections, and resonate with your target audience.

Explore the advantages of using a local voice to engage directly with your customers, and how radio consistently supports your business’ success.

Discover how local media can help your business establish a strong presence in the local community to foster growth and success.

During the Q&A portion of the session, you’ll have the opportunity to ask Katie Sherratt any questions you may have about Why RADIO works for your small business and How RADIO can support your business’ success.

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Do’s and Don’ts When Crossing the U.S. Border
Wednesday, December 6
9:30am – 12:30pm
Deadline to register is December 4

The three-hour NEBS (New Exporters to the Border States) and NETSUS (New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S.) webinars are a practical, hands-on introduction to the basics of exporting to the United States. The Ontario government, in partnership with the Trade Commissioner Service, is pleased to host a new exporter preparation session built for Ontario technology and services companies.

The New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the United States (NETSUS) Program builds on an ever-popular New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Program, which has been helping Ontario companies for 30+ years. Company participants in NETSUS will hear from experts and get to ask questions on topics related to selling non-physical products and services including:

-Provincial and Federal Programs and Services

• CUSMA and cross-border trade of technologies and services – industry implications
• Managing Intellectual Property (IP) – critical importance of protecting IP while safely selling tech and service to the US; how to secure and protect patents, trademarks, industrial design.
• Taxation on technology and services sales – issues and implications
• Immigration considerations (work permits, visas, etc.)
• Standards and certifications

Event Organizer: Rafael.Vargas@ontario.ca
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New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S. (NETSUS)
Wednesday, November 29
9:30am – 12:30pm
Deadline to register is November 27

The three-hour NEBS (New Exporters to the Border States) and NETSUS (New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S.) webinars are a practical, hands-on introduction to the basics of exporting to the United States.

The Ontario government, in partnership with the Trade Commissioner Service, is pleased to host a new exporter preparation session built for Ontario technology and services companies.

The New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the United States (NETSUS) Program builds on an ever-popular New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Program, which has been helping Ontario companies for 30+ years. Company participants in NETSUS will hear from experts and get to ask questions on topics related to selling non-physical products and services including:

-Provincial and Federal Programs and Services

• CUSMA and cross-border trade of technologies and services – industry implications
• Managing Intellectual Property (IP) – critical importance of protecting IP while safely selling tech and service to the US; how to secure and protect patents, trademarks, industrial design.
• Taxation on technology and services sales – issues and implications
• Immigration considerations (work permits, visas, etc.)
• Standards and certifications

Event Organizer: Rafael.Vargas@ontario.ca
REGISTER HERE

The three-hour NEBS (New Exporters to the Border States) and NETSUS (New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S.) webinars are a practical, hands-on introduction to the basics of exporting to the United States.

NEW EXPORTERS TO BORDER STATES (NEBS)
Wednesday, November 22
9:30am – 12:30pm
Deadline to register is November 20

The Government of Ontario, in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service, is hosting a webinar which will be of interest to Ontario companies in diverse sectors interested in entering and/or expanding their current business in the US market.

The speakers will include representatives from Global Affairs Canada, Mohawk Global, DBA Accounting, Fiegel, Carr & Joyce Law Firm and Borderworks who will provide information about the following topics:

o U.S. immigration and business visa requirements;
o Federal and state tax liability issues;
o Currency exchange strategies;
o Corporate and legal considerations
o U.S. Customs clearance documentation requirements
o Logistics and warehousing
o Advice about how to prepare for US market entry will be addressed

The webinar will be of particular interest to all companies planning to enter or grow their actual business in the US.
Event Organizer: Rafael.Vargas@ontario.ca

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Thursday November 30th from 11am – 12pm online and in person

5 Things your Sales Funnel Really Needs

If you’re like most businesses, you’re fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. Of course, if you knew what to do differently, you would—but you don’t, and so you feel stuck. Meanwhile, your sales are lagging. Your bottom line isn’t budging. And worst of all, you feel discouraged.

Here’s the good news: It doesn’t have to be that way. You’re invited to join Katrina MacDonald, from Kasama Marketing on Thursday November 30th from 11am – 12pm for an enlightening discussion hosted by the Small Business Centre. Katrina will talk about the 5 Things your Sales Funnel Really Needs to engage customers and grow business. You’ll walk away knowing how to position your business to stand out, so you can capture your customers’ attention and compel them to buy.

“Don’t waste your hard-earned money on marketing that doesn’t work”. Katrina from KASAMA Marketing Inc. will share the strategies needed so you can stop worrying about your marketing and get back to winning in the marketplace. KASAMA is a full-service marketing agency located in the Quinte region and believes in “helping businesses grow with a client-centered marketing strategy that works.” Kasama Marketing

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Wednesday, November 29
2:30pm online

CPA Financial Literacy Session – Financial survival for entrepreneurs
Join Michael McMurray, CPA, CA, LPA for an online CPA Financial Literacy Session to explore how to survive and thrive by understanding the management of growth and expansion. Learn the tactics for seeking out financing and effective tax strategies. Michael will discuss these survival topics:

• 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

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Wednesday, November 15
2:30pm online

CPA Financial Literacy Session – Top 5 mistakes’ start-ups make
Join Manju Jakhu CPA, CGA for an informative online CPA Financial Literacy to understand the value of a business plan and business structure. Gain a better understanding of cash flow monitoring and learn how to make informed decisions regarding taxes. Manju will discuss the following topics:

• The Business Plan
• What’s Your Structure?
• Staffing – You Can’t Do Everything
• Cash is King
• Taxes – Even When Operating at a Loss
• Are You Ready for the Big Time?

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Wednesday November 22
2:30pm online

Join Edward Sawaya, B. Comm., CPA CA, CFA, CBV for an online CPA Financial Literacy Session hosted by the Small Business Centre on Wednesday November 22 at 2:30pm and explore how to best grow your business. Learn about the financial implications of growth on a business and how to analyze and plan for it. Find out what best determines when business expansion makes sense, understand how to project growth and expansion. And most importantly, know how to react when unexpected growth occurs.

Growth and expansion – CPA Financial Literacy Session will answer the following questions:

• What are the best reasons to grow a business?
• When is the best time to grow a business?
• How do we plan for growth and expansion?
• What are the financial implications of growth?
• Will growing my business increase my profits?
• How much cash will we need to expand?
• What happens if we get unexpected growth?

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