Events & Workshops.

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• This session takes place on Tuesday September 22nd, 2026 starting at 2pm. Please note: Late attendance to our online sessions may not be permitted. If you are running behind and still wish to attend the session, please email diana@guelphbusiness.com
  

Presenter(s)

• Kristel Manes – Executive Director – Business Centre Guelph Wellington

Outcomes

• How to create a clear, written plan that outlines your goals and the exact steps to achieve them.

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• This session is free.

Date & Time

• Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, at 10:00 am

Presenter(s)

• Foodpreneur Advantage 

Outcomes

• You will leave with a better understanding of how to successfully sell your product in the food and beverage industry!

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This July, August, and September, we invite you to attend one of our virtual Business Financials 101 sessions.

Hosted by the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington, this session will help small business owners build a stronger understanding of their financials — an essential part of evaluating business health, improving decision-making, and driving profitability.

In this session, you will learn:

• Costing & Pricing: Learn how to calculate product/service costs, set profitable prices, and use pricing strategies that balance customer value with business margins.
• Sales Forecasting: Understand how to estimate future sales using market trends, historical data, and customer demand to support budgeting and business planning.
• Cash Flow: Techniques for improving budgeting and cash flow management to support more accurate financial forecasting.

LAST SESSION prior to application deadline on Sept. 25th at 4pm

Attention Starter Company+ applicants: Attendance at both this online session and the Crafting Your Business Plan session is mandatory prior to submitting your program application.

Our Starter Company+ program is only open and applicable to those businesses that reside in the Guelph/Wellington County.

Please visit the BCGW Events page for registration and upcoming session dates: Events Archive – Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Diana Train; Operations Manager for the Business Centre Guelph Wellington: diana@guelphbusiness.com

Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• This session takes place on Wednesday September 23rd, starting at 2pm. Please note: Late attendance to our online sessions may not be permitted. If you are running behind and still wish to attend the session, please email diana@guelphbusiness.com
  

Presenter(s)

• Kristel Manes – Executive Director – Business Centre Guelph Wellington

Outcomes

• Gain a better understanding of your business costing, pricing, sales forecasting, and basic financial statements!

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• This session is free.

Date & Time

• Thursday, September 24th, 2026, at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)

Presenter(s)

• Foodpreneur Advantage 

Outcomes

• You will leave with a better understanding of how to successfully sell your product in the food and beverage industry!

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• This session is free.

Date & Time

• Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Presenter(s)

• Foodpreneur Advantage 

Outcomes

• You will leave with a better understanding of how to successfully sell your product in the food and beverage industry!

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Cost

This session is free.

Date & Time

This session takes place on Thursday October 1st, 2026 starting at 11:00am.

Presenter(s)

CRA Liaison Officer 

Outcomes

• Explain common tax errors, what causes them and how to avoid them
• Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries
• Provide information on the CRA’s services

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This session is in celebration of Small Business Month hosted by the Business Centre Guelph Wellington and proudly sponsored by Invest In Guelph!

Build retailer confidence with authentic GS1 Canada barcodes. Whether you’re preparing to launch your first product or scaling into new markets, this webinar will show you how globally recognized GS1 identifiers make it easier to get your products on store shelves and online!

Discover how GS1‑licensed GTINs support product authenticity, streamline supply chain processes, and meet the requirements of major retailers and eCommerce marketplaces.

We’ll walk through the essential benefits, the most common mistakes to avoid, and the steps to ensure your products are set up for success from day one. Join us on Thursday October 8th at 12pm with GS1 Canada, Community Lead Engagement – Linda Antoniadis to learn how to protect your brand, strengthen your market readiness, and confidently grow your business with trusted GS1 barcodes!

Speaker for this session: Linda Antoniadis, Community Engagement Lead, GS1 Canada

Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• This session takes place on Thursday October 8th at 12pm. 

Presenter(s)

• Linda Antoniadis, Community Engagement Lead, GS1 Canada

Outcomes

• Join us to learn more about the process of getting your product barcode and shelf ready!

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This session is in celebration of Small Business Month hosted by the Business Centre Guelph Wellington and proudly sponsored by Invest In Guelph!

Numbers Made Easy: Bookkeeping 101 for Small Businesses is an free essential virtual workshop designed to empower entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners with the financial knowledge they need to succeed. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your current bookkeeping practices, this beginner-friendly session will help demystify the numbers behind your business.

This event covers the fundamentals of bookkeeping, including:

• Income tracking
• Expense categorization
• Invoicing, tax preparation
• Financial reporting

You’ll learn practical tools and techniques to stay organized, make informed decisions, and maintain compliance with confidence.

Hosted by the Guelph Wellington Business Centre and presented by Ruby Langdon from The Lazy Bookkeeper Method.

Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• This session takes place on Tuesday October 13th at 12pm. 

Presenter(s)

• Ruby Langdon from The Lazy Bookkeeper Method

Outcomes

• . You will learn core financial definitions, how to separate personal and business funds, and how to track cash flow so you can read basic financial reports.

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This session is in celebration of Small Business Month hosted by the Business Centre Guelph Wellington and proudly sponsored by Invest In Guelph!

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, workplace safety is crucial. Join us for an enlightening session where you’ll explore fundamental safety practices that apply to everyone. From identifying hazards to understanding roles, this session will equip you with actionable insights to create a safer work environment. This is essential information for all employers! Your commitment to safety matters, no matter where you are on your business journey.

Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• This session takes place on Thursday October 15th at 12pm

Presenter(s)

• Hosted by Stella Nicastro-Greenough– Small Business Account Representative of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.

Outcomes

• Your commitment to safety matters, no matter where you are on your business journey.

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Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• This session takes place on Thursday October 15th at 6pm

Presenter(s)

• Hosted by Kristel Manes – Executive Director of Business Centre Guelph Wellington

Outcomes:

• Gives you a foundational understanding of core commercial concepts like budgeting, marketing, and management

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Cost

This session is free.

Date & Time

This session takes place on Tuesday October 20th, 2026 starting at 11:00am.

Presenter(s)

CRA Liaison Officer 

Outcomes

• Explain common tax errors, what causes them and how to avoid them
• Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries
• Provide information on the CRA’s services

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Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• This session takes place on Thursday October 22nd at 12pm

Presenter(s)

• Hosted by Liisa Kukk BSc(H), BEd, MEd(P), OCT of SEED Education Strategies + Solutions.

Outcomes

• Move past standard “to-do lists” to build personalized workflows that match your cognitive profile.

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• This session is free.

Date & Time

• Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)

Presenter(s)

• Foodpreneur Advantage 

Outcomes

• You will leave with a better understanding of how to get started on your path to success in the food and beverage industry! This webinar will assist you in navigating the permits and legislation requirements for a food and beverage business. You will leave with a better understanding of how to navigate the regulatory compliance in the food and beverage industry!

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• This session is free.

Date & Time

• Thursday, November 5th,  2026 at 10:00 am (This session is offered 4 times per year.)

Presenter(s)

• Foodpreneur Advantage 

Outcomes

• You will leave with a better understanding of how to successfully sell your product in the food and beverage industry!

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Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• This session takes place on Thursday November 5th at 12pm.

Presenter(s)

• Presenter by Dmitri Pasricha 

Outcomes:

• Learn why it is essential for safeguarding your company’s data, assets, and reputation

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• Week 1 – Make your Case: In this session we will give you an overview of what a business case is, from the purpose to development. This overview will introduce you to all the components within a business case, or business plan, that will be further developed over the rest of the 5 week program.
• Week 2 – Finding your customers: The goal of any market research is to find out more about your customers, the trends, and the competition. The more you know about these, the better you will be prepared to meet the demands of your marketplace
• Week 3 – ABCs of marketing: There are many characteristics to establish your business identity: your product or service, logo, and advertisements are the most used tools to tell your potential customer who you are. Developing a marketing strategy is vital for any business. Without one, your efforts to attract customers are likely to be inefficient.
• Week 4 – Operations: Creating a positive business image: Having a business vision provides a sense of destination and a customer-centred vision builds success on long-term customer relationships. What do customers expect, factors that influence choices of selecting a location, when is time to hire and who to hire. All these are questions small business owners have to find answers as business is an arena of intensified competition, greater public awareness and demands for outstanding quality.
• Week 5 – Managing your cash flow: Realistic cash flow management and projections are the key to your business ‘s success and the cash flow forecast is an integral part of a realistic business plan. For start-up situations, in particular, the cash flow forecast is crucial since early profit levels will probably not be adequate to finance operating cash requirements. Learn how to manage your cash flow!

This program is a 5-week virtual evening series! Signing up for week 1 will reserve you a spot for ALL 5 WEEKS. If you would prefer, you are welcome to simply sign up for the week you would like to attend based on topic as well. Sessions run Thursday’s from 6:00pm to 8:00pm virtually from November 5th to December 3rd, 2026.

 

Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• Sessions run Thursday’s from 6:00pm to 8:00pm virtually from November 5th to December 3rd, 2026.

Presenter(s)

• Presenter by Business Centre Guelph Wellington’s Executive Director 

Outcomes:

• Your first steps into starting a new business or refining your existing small business!

Register

• Register for this session via Eventbrite.

• Week 1 – Make your Case: In this session we will give you an overview of what a business case is, from the purpose to development. This overview will introduce you to all the components within a business case, or business plan, that will be further developed over the rest of the 5 week program.
• Week 2 – Finding your customers: The goal of any market research is to find out more about your customers, the trends, and the competition. The more you know about these, the better you will be prepared to meet the demands of your marketplace
• Week 3 – ABCs of marketing: There are many characteristics to establish your business identity: your product or service, logo, and advertisements are the most used tools to tell your potential customer who you are. Developing a marketing strategy is vital for any business. Without one, your efforts to attract customers are likely to be inefficient.
• Week 4 – Operations: Creating a positive business image: Having a business vision provides a sense of destination and a customer-centred vision builds success on long-term customer relationships. What do customers expect, factors that influence choices of selecting a location, when is time to hire and who to hire. All these are questions small business owners have to find answers as business is an arena of intensified competition, greater public awareness and demands for outstanding quality.
• Week 5 – Managing your cash flow: Realistic cash flow management and projections are the key to your business ‘s success and the cash flow forecast is an integral part of a realistic business plan. For start-up situations, in particular, the cash flow forecast is crucial since early profit levels will probably not be adequate to finance operating cash requirements. Learn how to manage your cash flow!

This program is a 5-week virtual evening series! Signing up for week 1 will reserve you a spot for ALL 5 WEEKS. If you would prefer, you are welcome to simply sign up for the week you would like to attend based on topic as well. Sessions run Thursday’s from 6:00pm to 8:00pm virtually from November 5th to December 3rd, 2026.

 

Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• Sessions run Thursday’s from 6:00pm to 8:00pm virtually from November 5th to December 3rd, 2026.

Presenter(s)

• Presenter by Business Centre Guelph Wellington’s Executive Director 

Outcomes:

• Your first steps into starting a new business or refining your existing small business!

Register

• Register for this session via Eventbrite.

• Week 1 – Make your Case: In this session we will give you an overview of what a business case is, from the purpose to development. This overview will introduce you to all the components within a business case, or business plan, that will be further developed over the rest of the 5 week program.
• Week 2 – Finding your customers: The goal of any market research is to find out more about your customers, the trends, and the competition. The more you know about these, the better you will be prepared to meet the demands of your marketplace
• Week 3 – ABCs of marketing: There are many characteristics to establish your business identity: your product or service, logo, and advertisements are the most used tools to tell your potential customer who you are. Developing a marketing strategy is vital for any business. Without one, your efforts to attract customers are likely to be inefficient.
• Week 4 – Operations: Creating a positive business image: Having a business vision provides a sense of destination and a customer-centred vision builds success on long-term customer relationships. What do customers expect, factors that influence choices of selecting a location, when is time to hire and who to hire. All these are questions small business owners have to find answers as business is an arena of intensified competition, greater public awareness and demands for outstanding quality.
• Week 5 – Managing your cash flow: Realistic cash flow management and projections are the key to your business ‘s success and the cash flow forecast is an integral part of a realistic business plan. For start-up situations, in particular, the cash flow forecast is crucial since early profit levels will probably not be adequate to finance operating cash requirements. Learn how to manage your cash flow!

This program is a 5-week virtual evening series! Signing up for week 1 will reserve you a spot for ALL 5 WEEKS. If you would prefer, you are welcome to simply sign up for the week you would like to attend based on topic as well. Sessions run Thursday’s from 6:00pm to 8:00pm virtually from November 5th to December 3rd, 2026.

 

Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• Sessions run Thursday’s from 6:00pm to 8:00pm virtually from November 5th to December 3rd, 2026.

Presenter(s)

• Presenter by Business Centre Guelph Wellington’s Executive Director 

Outcomes:

• Your first steps into starting a new business or refining your existing small business!

Register

• Register for this session via Eventbrite.

• Week 1 – Make your Case: In this session we will give you an overview of what a business case is, from the purpose to development. This overview will introduce you to all the components within a business case, or business plan, that will be further developed over the rest of the 5 week program.
• Week 2 – Finding your customers: The goal of any market research is to find out more about your customers, the trends, and the competition. The more you know about these, the better you will be prepared to meet the demands of your marketplace
• Week 3 – ABCs of marketing: There are many characteristics to establish your business identity: your product or service, logo, and advertisements are the most used tools to tell your potential customer who you are. Developing a marketing strategy is vital for any business. Without one, your efforts to attract customers are likely to be inefficient.
• Week 4 – Operations: Creating a positive business image: Having a business vision provides a sense of destination and a customer-centred vision builds success on long-term customer relationships. What do customers expect, factors that influence choices of selecting a location, when is time to hire and who to hire. All these are questions small business owners have to find answers as business is an arena of intensified competition, greater public awareness and demands for outstanding quality.
• Week 5 – Managing your cash flow: Realistic cash flow management and projections are the key to your business ‘s success and the cash flow forecast is an integral part of a realistic business plan. For start-up situations, in particular, the cash flow forecast is crucial since early profit levels will probably not be adequate to finance operating cash requirements. Learn how to manage your cash flow!

This program is a 5-week virtual evening series! Signing up for week 1 will reserve you a spot for ALL 5 WEEKS. If you would prefer, you are welcome to simply sign up for the week you would like to attend based on topic as well. Sessions run Thursday’s from 6:00pm to 8:00pm virtually from November 5th to December 3rd, 2026.

 

Cost

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• Sessions run Thursday’s from 6:00pm to 8:00pm virtually from November 5th to December 3rd, 2026.

Presenter(s)

• Presenter by Business Centre Guelph Wellington’s Executive Director 

Outcomes:

• Your first steps into starting a new business or refining your existing small business!

Register

• Register for this session via Eventbrite.