Welcome to the October edition of Biz Beat, a monthly newsletter courtesy of the Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre.
The purpose of these newsletters is to keep you informed of upcoming events, workshops & seminars offered by the SBEC and to offer relevant articles of interest to you and your business.
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Starter Company Plus
The Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre wishes to extend congratulations to the seventeen (17) business owners and new entrepreneurs who recently received a grant of $5000.00 to help them start and grow their business with the Starter Company Plus Program!
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SBEC Fall Mini Series
The Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre, in partnership with Economic Development, SimpsonWigle LAW and Dyer and Duman Design, are offering a Fall Mini-Series.
The four workshops include:
- Partnerships and Service Agreements on Thursday, November 2nd at 9am - Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre Training Room
- Web Sites 101 on Wednesday, November 15th at 5pm - Tourism Centre
- Incorporations and Shareholder Agreements on Wednesday, November 29th at 12pm - Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre Training Room
Events are free of charge but registration is required and seating is limited.
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Access to Professional Program
Need some professional guidance to help get your new business off the ground? The Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre has just what you are looking for in our Access to Professional program. Through this unique program, businesses receive legal, accounting, marketing, insurance and banking advisory services during a 45 minute one-to-one consultation. Consultations are available each month and typically take place during the second week of each month. Here's a list of upcoming sessions:
Access to Accountant
Tuesday, November 7
1:00pm-4:00pm
Access to Marketing
Wednesday, November 8
9:45am-12:00pm
Access to Lawyer
Thursday, November 9
1:00pm-4pm
Please note that a $28.25 (including HST) non-refundable deposit (payable by Visa, M/C, debit or cash) is due at the time of booking.
To sign up for an appointment during one of the listed sessions, please contact: SBEC at
mail@hamiltonsmallbusiness.ca or by phone at (905) 540-6400.
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Upcoming Workshops
The City of Hamilton SBEC hosts monthly workshops to facilitate your business needs:
10 Steps to Starting Your Business
Thinking about starting a business and not sure how to or where to start? Attend a FREE interactive workshop to learn more about market research, business planning and various legislative requirements.
9:30am-11:00am
Monday, November 6
1:30pm-3:00pm
Friday, November 10
9:30am-11:00am
Monday, November 13
1:30pm-3:00pm
Friday, November 17
9:30am-11:00am
Monday, November 20
1:30pm-3:00pm
Friday, November 24
9:30am-11:00am Monday, November 27 1:30pm-3:00pm
Business Development Workshop series
Business Planning
Tuesday, November 28 9:30am-12:00pm Learn how to write a comprehensive business plan.
$45 +HST
Marketing & Sales Strategies
Tuesday, November 28
1:00pm-3:00pm
Learn the basics in developing a marketing plan, and what you should know about social media.
$45 +HST
Bookkeeping & Taxation Basics
Thursday, November 30 9:30am-12:00pm
Learn how and why to keep good records. Discuss eligible tax write-offs and review case studies to help understand various methods of bookkeeping.
$45 +HST
Register for all 3 sessions for just $125 +HST For details, contact the SBEC at 905-540-6400
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