New! Halton 2010 Small Business Resource Programs Listing 
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2010 Events & Seminars
Proposed Transition to Harmonized Sales Tax - Information to Businesses
Canada Revenue Agency will present the information you need on the new Harmonized Sales Tax. Learn more at one of the following session:
Dates: Monday, April 12; Tuesday, May 11; Tuesday, June 8; Tuesday, July 13
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: All seminars will take place at Halton Regional Centre, South Auditorium, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville view map 
Cost: Free! Seating is limited, so pre-registration is required.
Registration: Phone Access Halton at 905-825-6000 or toll free at 1-866-442-5866.
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Consultant on Site Program: Halton Hills Public Library & Milton Public Library
Gain access to knowledgeable business consultants at your library! In partnership with Halton Hills Public Library and Milton Public Library, Halton's Small Business Centre is offering a new program for business owners and entrepreneurs. Business consultants will be available at the Georgetown Branch and Milton Library to meet with you. Contact Halton Small Business Centre to book your appointment.
2010 Dates: (Thursdays)
Halton Hills Public Library: March 25, April 15, May 20, June 24, September 16, October 21, November 18
Milton Public Library: Afternoons only on April 1, May 6, June 3, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2
Time: Appointments must be booked in advance
Location: Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch (9 Church Street view map ) & Milton Public Library (45 Bruce Street view map ) & Beaty Branch, 945 Fourth Line (view map ) for April 1, May & June dates.
Cost: FREE one-hour consultation. Appointments must be booked in advance. Contact Halton's Small Business Centre to set up your appointment at 905-825-6000 ext. 7900.
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Innovation Night
An informal evening to explore, share and help advance today's ideas for tomorrow's business success.
Dates & Locations:
March 24, Emma's Back Porch, 2084 Old Lakeshore Road, Burlington view map
June 2, location to be announced
September 29, location to be announced
Time: 7 - 9:30pm
Cost: Free!
Registration: To register as a presenter, contact Elaine Holding, SB Partners, eholding@sbpartners.ca, 905-633-6354 or Cindy Porter, Trivaris, cindy.porter@trivaris.com, 905-667-7255 Visit Innovation Night for more information.
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First Steps in Exporting
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade will share with you resources, programs and services available to potential exporters including export readiness, market research, export planning and practical issues.
Date, Time & Location:
September 21, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Oakville Public Library, 120 Navy Street view map
Cost: Free!
Registration: Phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration.
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Starting a Small Business
A general overview of the things you will need to consider when starting a small business: resources to help you succeed, structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes and financing options.
Dates, Times & Locations:
April 14, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Halton Hills Public Library - Georgetown Branch, 9 Church Street view map
May 5, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Oakville Public Library, 120 Navy Street view map
June 23, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville view map
September 15, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Milton Public Library, 45 Bruce Street view map
October 13, 1 - 3pm, Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, 2331 New Street view map
November 10, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Halton Hills Public Library - Georgetown Branch, 9 Church Street view map
Cost: $20.00 per person
Registration: Phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration with your credit card.
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Bookkeeping
Understand bookkeeping principles and practices, financial statements, taxation, expenses and software programs.
Dates, Times & Locations:
June 15, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Oakville Public Library, 120 Navy Street view map
November 17, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, 2331 New Street view map
Cost: $20.00 per person
Registration: phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration with your credit card.
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Growing in the Right Direction - Expert Advice
Get the best advice from business experts. A lawyer, accountant and a marketing expert will assist with your challenges and questions.
Dates, Times & Locations:
April 21, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Milton Public Library, 45 Bruce Street view map
October 26, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Oakville Public Library, 120 Navy Street view map
Cost: $20.00 per person
Registration: Phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration with your credit card.
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GST-HST/PST
Canada Revenue Agency, and the Ontario Ministry of Revenue, provide a comparison on how these taxes work, tax credits and your responsibilities as a business owner.
Dates:
September 9
Time: 1:00 - 3:30pm
Location: Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville view map
Cost: FREE!
Registration: phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration.
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Tax Essentials
Canada Revenue Agency will provide you with small business tax information, including: claimable expenses, record-keeping requirements and issues involved in filing your income tax.
Dates, Times & Locations:
March 24, 6:00 - 8:30pm, Milton Public Library, 45 Bruce Street view map
May 26, 6:00 - 8:30pm, Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, 2331 New Street view map
Cost: FREE!
Registration: phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration.
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Building a Business Plan
Learn how to write a plan to guide your business and assist in financing.
Dates, Times & Locations:
March 30, 1:00 - 3:00pm, Oakville Public Library, 120 Navy Street view map
December 1, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, 2331 New Street view map
Cost: $20.00 per person
Registration: phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration with your credit card.
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The New Importer
Canada Border Services Agency will deliver this seminar outlining the importing process, how duty is determined, government contacts and trade programs.
Dates, Times & Locations:
April 7, 1:00 - 3:30pm, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville view map
November 3, 6:00 - 8:30pm, Milton Public Library, 45 Bruce Street view map
Cost: FREE!
Registration: phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration.
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Workplace Health Networking Meeting
The Impact of Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace: What you need to know
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
This seminar is designed to provide you with potential solutions in dealing with alcohol and drug problems in the workplace. It will help your company understand its role in preventing any negative impact associated with workplace alcohol and other drug use, the associated legal issues, addiction issues, and alcohol and drug testing. It will also provide guidance on policy development and implementation, communications strategies, and awareness, education and training programs.
- The potential health and safety risks associated with alcohol and other drug use
- Current use patterns
- Impacts at work
- How other employers across the country have addressed the issue
- Policy/program development process and key components of a balanced policy
- Communications, training and other implementation steps
More information and to Register.
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Marketing
Convert those prospects into paying customers by learning about targeting, branding, market plans and promotion.
Dates, Times & Locations:
April 28, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, 2331 New Street view map
June 9, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Milton Public Library, 45 Bruce Street view map
Cost: $20.00 per person
Registration: phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration with your credit card.
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Small Business Financing and Insurance
RBC Royal Bank will present an overview of financing and insurance needs for small business.
Dates & Time:
May 12, 6:30 - 8:30pm
October 6, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Location: Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville view map
Cost: FREE!
Registration: phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration.
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Sales
Break the rules and add more clients! Learn to sell more.
Date, Time & Location:
September 29, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Halton Hills Public Library - Georgetown Branch, 9 Church Street view map
Cost: $20.00 per person
Registration: phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration with your credit card.
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e-Business
How to use internet technology to do business. Learn what you need to know to sell online.
Date, Time & Location:
November 24, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville view map
Cost: $20.00 per person
Registration: phone Access Halton at 1-866-4HALTON for quick and easy registration with your credit card.
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Access to Professionals Program - Expert on Demand
This program is for new entrepreneurs who need business start-up advice in the areas of accounting, legal issues, marketing or human resources. Contact Halton Small Business Centre to find out more about this unique referral program.
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