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Business Advisory Centre Durham
3000 Garden
Street, Suite 200. Whitby ON, L1R 2G6
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BACD Update - April 27, 2020
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For up-to-date resources and information for businesses in Durham Region regarding government programs, services and supports available during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit
Invest Durham
and
BACD Business Toolbox
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Support for Small Business from BACD
- advisory meetings, business planning, expert workshops and COVID-19 webinars
BACD is continuing to offer
our
free one-on-one business advisor meetings.
To book please call us on
905-668-4949
or email us
clientservices@bacd.ca
We are continuing to offer our regular business training
BACD Start Up
and
Business Fundamentals
sessions,
Business Masterclass, expert workshops and
COVID-19 subject webinars. To see the calendar and to register visit
BACD.ca/events
Thank you from the BACD Team
Teresa, Andrea, Patrice, Ashley and Lindy
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Below are a couple of resources from last week in case you missed them:
COVID-19: Ideas, Resources and Tools for pivoting your business (Blog)
COVID-19 has likely changed our world forever and as businesses we will need to adapt to the changes if we want to thrive in these uncertain times.
Read the blog
COVID-19 Support Programs Explained by an Accountant (Webinar)
We were fortunate enough to have
Mike Libbey of
Your Bottom Line present a webinar on April 22, 2020 on the updated programs from various Governments for businesses and individuals because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Watch the presentation
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COVID-19 News and Resources
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Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
The program will provide interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits whose revenues have been temporarily reduced and to help cover operating costs.
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PLEASE NOTE: All our programs are running virtually, so apply now if you are interested in any of the following programs.
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Are you a student aged 15 - 29 looking to start your own business this summer?
Summer Company Program
is for full-time students returning to education in the Fall. The program offers virtual business training, mentoring and a grant of up to $3,000.
This program remains available, however the program is pivoting the types of businesses allowed in the program due to COVID-19. Student businesses should not require direct interaction with anyone and must follow social distancing rules. Example of eligible business are online products, lawn care with electronic payment, online tutoring etc.
APPLY NOW via our website. Application deadline is May 17, 2020. For more information, please contact the program coordinator Ashley McBride at:
amcbride@bacd.ca
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Starter Company Plus Grant Program
The Starter Company Plus program provides training, mentoring and an opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $5,000. This grant program is for 'market ready' businesses in Durham Region.
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Apply now for the Women's Entrepreneurship Program
Offering women a virtual coaching & mentoring program to help start a new business, plus access to apply for a $2,000 microloan.
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BACD Virtual
Networking,
Workshops and Webinars
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Monday, April 27
How to create 15 pieces of Social Media content from a blog post
(Workshop)
Highly Requested & step by step!
1:00pm - 2:30pm | Online - via Zoom
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Tuesday, April 28
Virtual
BACD Biz Lunch
Let's have lunch & connect
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online - via Zoom
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Thursday, April 30
Writing That Converts
(Workshop)
Write compelling content for your target audience
9:30am - 12:00pm | Online - via Zoom
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Thursday, April 30
How to run a successful ad campaign on LinkedIn
(Workshop)
Steps to creating great ads
1:00pm - 3:00pm | Online - via Zoom
A portion of the revenue from this event will be donated to Lakeridge Health Ajax and Pickering and Feed The Need Durham by Kevin Darcy.
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Free BACD Business Training Workshops
Start Up Session
; April 29, May 13
Business Fundamentals Financials & Operations
: April 28
Business Fundamentals
Business Planning
: May 7
Business Fundamentals Marketing & Sales
: May 13
Business Masterclass:
May 6, May 19
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Tuesday, May 5
Get Your Legal Questions Answered
(Webinar)
Business contracts etc.
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Online - via Zoom
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Thursday, May 14
Converting Sales on Social Media
(Workshop)
Learn the winning formula
9:30am - 12:00pm | Online - via Zoom
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Wednesday, May 20
Maker Meet Up
(Virtual)
For Artists, Crafters and Hobbyists
9:30am - 11:00am | Online - via Zoom
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Wednesday, May 21
LinkedIn for Small Business
(Workshop)
Stand out on LinkedIn
9:30am - 12:00pm | Online - via Zoom
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Up Sales Talks - June 10th Cancelled
Due to the current circumstances, we have decided to cancel the June 10 Up Sales Talks. Next event will be held on
September 16.
In the meantime, enjoy highlights of the March 4th event.
Read more
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Thank you to our 2020 Sponsor
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To learn about their services, visit their website:
www.awccu.com
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Step Up Your Business Podcast
Series
The weekly podcast offers relevant business content, events & workshops, tips, resources, interviews with experts, local businesses and BACD clients. Available on all major podcasting platforms including Apple, Google, Spotify & Breaker.
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