This program is an overview of the Ontario Legislation on Accessibility, Customer Service and integrated Accessibility Standards, barriers that people with disabilities face and next steps to compliance with the legislation. This program may be of particular interest to the business community. Free but registration is required. To register, please call the Independent Living Services […]

Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship! The Starting Your Business sessions are geared towards entrepreneurs who have decided to start their own business, and are ready to take the next steps in establishing their business ideas. Sessions are held in a small group setting and led by a Small Business Consultant. Topics include: What is your […]

Search data from Canadian Census, Canadian Survey of Household Spending and Dun & Bradstreet Canadian Company Database. You can do both consumer and business research, gain marketing insights and combine this with web-based mapping capabilities. This workshop will help participants learn how to navigate the database with a 30 minute demonstration and 1.5 hour hands […]

Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship! The Starting Your Business sessions are geared towards entrepreneurs who have decided to start their own business, and are ready to take the next steps in establishing their business ideas. Sessions are held in a small group setting and led by a Small Business Consultant. Topics include: What is your […]

Don’t miss out on growing opportunities to make your business age friendly and more accessible. Join us for a one hour session to learn simple tips to accommodate all customers. Free but registration is required. To register, please call the Independent Living Services of Simcoe County at 705- 737-3263 starting Monday, September 11th.

Does the use of Social Media in your business cause you stress? Have questions about the business side of Social Media? The Small Business Centre, in partnership with the Barrie Public Library, is offering a solution to the business owners social media woes. Small business owners will be given the opportunity to ask questions and […]

Business Plan Basics! Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. The point of your plan is to articulate the concepts that inspired you to start your business as well as evaluate potential hurdles like competition and funding issues. Whether you are seeking start-up capital or […]

Search data from Canadian Census, Canadian Survey of Household Spending and Dun & Bradstreet Canadian Company Database. You can do both consumer and business research, gain marketing insights and combine this with web-based mapping capabilities. This workshop will help participants learn how to navigate the database with a 30 minute demonstration and 1.5 hour hands […]

Geared to new business owners, this FREE workshop introduces an understanding of financial statements and budgeting for personal and business. Presented by CDC Loans Officer, Susan Stacey. Register Here