Tuesday, June 13th, 2023
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Webinar – Online

Advertising in the digital space can be complicated, especially with different ad formats, multiple platforms, budgeting, and running your own business! If you are not sure where to begin, or are confused on what kind of ad to run, this session is for you!

In this webinar, the Digital Service Squad from Toronto will share key insights into Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Instagram Ads.

You will learn about:

• Google Ads
• Facebook ads
• Facebook pixel
• Instagram ads
• Targeting audiences
• Which ads to run for your business
• Key terminology in ad platforms

Join us to learn why you should consider paid advertising for your business and how you can easily get started.

Register in advance on Zoom for this meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Tuesday July 25 2023
10:00am
In-person & online

Join the Small Business Centre and Brian Lavender of Lavender Lane Media for this interactive Marketing Workshop. Whether you’re at the wheel of a new startup or looking to drive an established business to the next level, your marketing will benefit from the power of storytelling to boost the success of your brand. Shifting the way you communicate your brand’s story can make it more memorable and more relatable which opens up a path to stronger relationships and better sales.

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Thursday, June 15
1:30pm-2:30pm
Where: META 161 Bridge St West, Belleville, ON K8P 1K2
Cost : Free

This workshop will review tips on responding to difficult situations and the importance of focusing on the customer. You will leave with an understanding of the key elements required to provide excellent Customer Service.
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Thursday, June 8th
1:30pm -2:30pm
Where: META 161 Bridge St West, Belleville, ON K8P 1K2
Cost : Free and In Person

Unfortunately, we encounter conflict daily in many areas of our lives, home, work, play, social setting, shopping, school, etc. We can’t avoid conflict, but in this workshop, META will show you how to learn to deal with conflict and manage your emotions while doing so.
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Thursday June 8, 2023
11:30am-1:00pm

The Annual General Meeting of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce is an open meeting for all members for the purpose of receiving…

• Update from the President
• Presentation of Annual Financial Statements
• Committee Chair Reports
• The chance to connect with your Board of Directors

A light buffet lunch will be provided.
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Nominations for the 2023 Quinte Business Achievement Awards is now open!
June 1 – June 30

It is widely recognized that local businesses make a significant contribution to our community. Now is your chance to show your appreciation by nominating them for a Quinte Business Achievement Award.

Visit ww.qbaa.ca to learn more!

Nominations Close June 30th!

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

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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

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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

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