The City of Toronto and its partners offer year-round learning opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners, from regularly scheduled seminars to large networking events to on-demand online training modules.
This three-week online series helps early-stage entrepreneurs craft their business plans.
Learn about insurance and how to ensure you have the right coverage for your small business needs.
Learn about the unique circumstances of entrepreneurial mental health, along with how to spot the signs and symptoms of burnout and prevent them.
Learn the ropes of building an engaging and profitable social media presence for your business, from choosing the right social media platforms, to best practices for engagement, to growing your social media community using both organic and paid strategies.
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 shares key insights into Google Ads, Facebook Ads and Instagram Ads.
More consumers than ever before are turning to online shopping for greater convenience, safety and variety. In this webinar, you will learn the basic steps to set up an online store.
Often you hear about needing to optimize for search engines or SEO. But what is it, and how does it impact your digital presence? In this webinar, the Digital Service Squad explains search engine optimization and the best tactics you as a business can use towards increasing your ranking in the search engine result pages.
Your customers are on the web. Having a strategy for your online presence allows you to market your small business online so customers can easily find you. Learn how to build the foundation for your business’s web presence.
Learn about the responsibilities of a non-profit board member in relation to the organizational finances and familiarize yourself with the financial statements of non-profit organizations.
Learn healthy balance sheet basics and how to create your own balance sheet for your small business.
Learn how to identify the key numbers to understand and monitor to manage the growth and expansion of your small business, as well as learning tactics for seeking out financing and effective tax strategies.
Presented by Canada Revenue Agency, this webinar is geared toward small unincorporated businesses and helps participants understand their tax obligations and provides them with the resources needed to navigate the tax system.
Presented by Canada Revenue Agency, this webinar is offered to owners of small corporations who need help in understanding their tax obligations. Learn the basic principles and resources needed to navigate the tax system.
Empower yourself by learning how to use financial management tools to evaluate business and make informed financial decisions for your small business.
Learn how to review and understand financial statements for small businesses, as well as how to ask informed questions of financial professionals.
Learn how to calculate key financial ratios and understand the meaning of the calculations. Interpret the results to become better managers of your small business.
Learn about incubators like Business in the Streets (BITS) and what they can do for small business owners and entrepreneurs (ages 18 to 34).
Learn about incubators like Venturepark Labs and what they can do for your small business in the food industry.
Learn about incubators like Newcomer Kitchen and what they can do for you as an entrepreneur in the food industry. Please note: This program is geared towards women with Canadian permanent resident (PR) status that are not currently Canadian citizens.
This webinar introduces you to trademarks, patents, trade secrets, industrial designs and copyright, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition.
This webinar provides information regarding the health & safety in the workplace for small business owners. Learn about resources provided by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services and other health and safety tools that can support your business.
This webinar provides key information about how to do business with the City of Toronto. Learn about the City’s procurement process, unpack how to register to access opportunities and discover the City’s Social Procurement program for diverse suppliers.
This webinar provides information regarding federal requirements, IRCC support programs and more for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Learn how to have your business comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and better protect the privacy of Canadians, clients and customers.
Learn how to access Service Canada to enroll in various programs, services, and the basics of Human Resources for businesses in any sizes.
Learn how to access Service Canada to enroll in various programs, services, and the basics of Human Resources for businesses in any sizes.
Learn from a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board consultant about how to keep your workplace healthy and safe, and in compliance with health and safety laws.
This webinar is aimed at small business owners who are getting their products ready for market. This session will help you prepare, whether selling your product locally or trading on an international scale.
Are you ready to export? The First Steps in Exporting program helps companies that are new to exporting familiarize themselves with key steps in growing their international sales in the U.S. and beyond. Join this webinar to learn how to get started.
The “Starting Your Business 101” webinar series consists of 10 modules with supporting worksheets and checklists that are focused on answering the basics of starting a business. The modules include:
Module 1. Self-Assessment
Module 2. Business Research
Module 3. Business Structure
Module 4. Government Regulations
Module 5. Business Planning
Module 6. Financing for Small Business
Module 7. Market Research
Module 8. Marketing and Sales
Module 9. Intellectual Property
Module 10. Insurance
Access to the learning modules is free but registration is required. Complete the online registration form to get started.
The Business Fundamentals Online Training Program provides a series of 10 modules with supporting worksheets that are focused on helping entrepreneurs develop a detailed business and operating plan for their new venture. The modules include:
Module 1. Business Plan
Module 2. Market Research to Test the Viability of Your Idea
Module 3. Marketing Your Small Business
Module 4. Business Legal Requirements
Module 5. Costing and Pricing
Module 6. Selling Skills for Small Business
Module 7. Cash Flow Forecast
Module 8. Income Statement
Module 9. Employing and Managing Staff
Module 10. Secrets to Success in Your Own Business
Access to the learning modules is free but registration is required. Complete the online registration form to get started.