Events & Workshops.

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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• Register for this session via Eventbrite.

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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• Register for this session via Eventbrite.

• 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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• Register for this session via Zoho Creator.

• 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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• Register for this session via Zoho Creator.

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.

Cost

This session is free.

Date & Time

This session takes place on Thursday November 12th, 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

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.

Cost

This session is free.

Date & Time

This session takes place on Tuesday November 17th, 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

Register

Register for this session via Eventbrite.

Ready to stop doing everything yourself and start building a business that grows without you? This session is designed for first-time founders, solo entrepreneurs, and small business owners who are ready to transition from a one-person show to a sustainable, thriving team. In this session, you will learn how to:

• Anchor your brand: Define your vision, mission, and values so you can confidently attract the right people to represent your business.
• Map your hiring needs: Identify exactly who you need to hire first to make the biggest impact.
• Calculate the real costs: Break down the true financial investment of bringing a new member onto your team.
• Navigate employment types: Master the critical differences between hiring employees versus independent contractors.
• Master recruitment basics: Get a clear, step-by-step roadmap to start your hiring journey with confidence.

As a founder, you can do anything—but you can’t do everything! Join us on Thursday November 19th at 12pm to transition from “chief of everything” to a true CEO. This sessions is proudly hosted by the Business Centre Guelph Wellington but presented by Miki Ackermann – Founder and Principal Consultant for Culture and Talent Works.

• This session is free.

Date & Time

• This session takes place on Thursday November 19th, 2026 starting at 12pm.

Presenter(s)

• Miki Ackermann – Founder and Principal Consultant for Culture and Talent Works.

Outcomes

• Build a step-by-step hiring blueprint to standardise your recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding

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.