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.
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!
 
For more information on the Starter Company Plus program please visit  http://www.investinhamilton.ca/small-business/mentoring-programs/ or join us for our next orientation session on Thursday, November 9th at 10 am (pre-registration is required)
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: 
  1. Partnerships and Service Agreements on Thursday, November 2nd at 9am - Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre Training Room
  2. Web Sites 101 on Wednesday, November 15th at 5pm - Tourism Centre
  3. 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.
For more information and to register go to hamiltonsbec.eventbrite.ca  
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. 

Upcoming Sessions:

Friday, November 3   
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

VIDEO OF  THE MONTH

ARTICLE OF  THE MONTH

Pitch your business to the media

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This article is provided by   Canada Business Network .
Opening a small business in Hamilton?  Looking to expand, or for advice?  Contact the Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre at 905-540-6400 or email mail@hamiltonsmallbusiness.ca.