Welcome to the Small Business Education Centre



Inspired by our clients, the Small Biz Education Centre offers information packed seminars and workshops delivered by industry experts and designed to help you start and grow your small business. Download our 2010 catalogue for seminar descriptions, schedules and speaker BIOs

For a full list of Government Partner seminars please check out the Government Partners page.

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Format: 2010-03-12
Format: 2010-03-12

  • Start Smart 3 - Market Research

    Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:00 - 13:00

    Come to this session ready to research your business and prepare the market research section of your business plan. You will be introduced to primary and secondary research methods that will continue to evaluate your business idea. Market research is...

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  • Branding - More than Just a Logo

    Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:00 - 13:00

    Why build a brand?  Brand is a promise made by a business that is consistently delivered to its customer. This promise is what builds trust and increases customer loyalty.  The rate at which a business succeeds is directly related to...

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  • Starting a Consulting Business

    Monday, March 15, 2010 - 14:00 - 17:00

    Do you have a special skill, ability; talent that you feel can serve others and earn an income? Consider the consulting and contracting field. Come to this session to learn how to transition your skills into an income stream, price your service, and...

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  • eBC How to Get Started Series

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (All day)

    Register for all 5 of the How to Get Started eSeries and save 15%. Series price: $99. No substitutions, changes or refunds after the start date of the series. Included in the series:

    • The Good, the Bad and the Effective Website
    • ...
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  • Dynamics of Business Growth Introduction

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 10:00 - 13:00

    Are you moving your business to the next stage in your business growth? Struggling with finding time to do it all? This workshop will be the first step in helping you understand that sales in your business can actually be holding you back! Find out...

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  • Dynamics of Business Growth Introduction

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 10:00 - 13:00

    Are you moving your business to the next stage in your business growth? Struggling with finding time to do it all? This workshop will be the first step in helping you understand that sales in your business can actually be holding you back! Find out...

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  • Getting Started With Twitter

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 13:30 - 15:00

    Come to this session and learn how Twitter can help you network and build business.  This seminar will show you how to bring a community interested in sharing business and knowledge. Common questions about Twitter include, how...

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  • Getting Started With Twitter

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 13:30 - 15:00

    Come to this session and learn how Twitter can help you network and build business.  This seminar will show you how to bring a community interested in sharing business and knowledge. Common questions about Twitter include, how...

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  • Tradestart: An Introduction to International Trade

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 18:00 - 21:00

    Assess your degree of readiness and find out what kind of preparation is required for exporting. This workshop is designed to help you make that crucial exporting decision to start you off on your journey towards foreign markets while learning about...

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  • Tradestart: An Introduction to International Trade

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 18:00 - 21:00

    Assess your degree of readiness and find out what kind of preparation is required for exporting. This workshop is designed to help you make that crucial exporting decision to start you off on your journey towards foreign markets while learning about...

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  • Framing a Website: A look at design

    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 19:00 - 21:00

    This workshop will examine current websites and identify strengths, weaknesses and design techniques. You will leave this seminar knowing the difference between a static site, dynamic site, use of eCommerce tools, SEO techniques and an introduction to...

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  • Business GPS – Growth, Planning and Succession

    Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10:00 - 13:00

    Every business has a life cycle and knowing when to transition the business is critical in creating maximizing business value for you and your business. Deciding to hold and grow or sell and go requires planning, in this seminar you will learn about...

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  • Idea to Venture – Analyze Your Business Idea

    Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10:00 - 13:00

    Come to this seminar and analyze your business ideas, discover new markets and answer the what if’s to the success of your new venture. Identify the full scope of your idea and assess the financial viability of your business idea. Learn how to...

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  • Business GPS – Growth, Planning and Succession

    Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10:00 - 13:00

    Every business has a life cycle and knowing when to transition the business is critical in creating maximizing business value for you and your business. Deciding to hold and grow or sell and go requires planning, in this seminar you will learn about...

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  • Understanding the Government of Canada Procurement Process and Responding to Bids

    Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 11:00 - 13:00

    Prerequisites to this seminar are: How to Do Business With the Federal Government and MERX - The Government Electronic Tendering Service
    Understanding the Procurement Process and Responding to Bids provides businesses general advice and guidance...

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