The Halton Region Small Business Centre provides entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools and resources they need to start and continue to grow their business ventures. Over the past 10 years, staff have responded to over 65,500 inquires and met with over 6,800 clients in one-on-one consultations.

Here's what our clients are saying about the Halton Region Small Business Centre:

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"Starting a small business was unfamiliar territory for me, and with so much on the line it was sometimes overwhelming putting all the pieces in place.  Catharine Frith helped me with many aspects of my successful launch and I would highly recommend any business owner use the valuable insights and services of the team at Halton Region Small Business Centre.  Thank you Catharine for giving me the confidence I needed to take the leap!"

Dan Legault, Natural Elements Home, Lawn & Property Services Inc.

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"Coming from abroad last year and wanting to start up a new company, I was delighted to find Halton’s Business Development Centre on the Internet.

I initially attended a one-hour workshop which provided basic information on how to start a business. Following the workshop, the Business Development Centre facilitated appointments with accountants and lawyers through their “Access to Professionals” program, which enabled me to connect with highly referred and recommended people without delay. I attended a two hour seminar on e-commerce, and I had a one-on-one consultation with Catharine Frith from the Business Development Centre, who gave me fantastic insight and input on my business model.

Having the support and connections to Halton’s Business Development Centre meant I could get my company www.PoolingPeople.ca off the ground far quicker than if I had to “go it all alone”. That the services I benefited from were either free of charge or very inexpensive was the icing on the cake, and I know there are further resources I can benefit from in the future. I know the Business Development Centre is there to help, support and guide me through this exciting experience of setting up a new business.

I recommend Halton’s Business Development Centre to anybody that is already a business owner or anybody who is thinking of starting a business. The services, connections and resources are quite simply invaluable, and the people are true professionals and absolutely amazing."

Hannah McKinnon, founder, Pooling People

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"As a start-up business, I decided to get help from the Halton Small Business Centre.  Not only did I receive the information that I required, but also the extra value of someone objective who projected optimism and encouragement to help me succeed.  I would recommend this service to anyone thinking of starting a business or a small business already operating, in order to maximize the ability to market, network and ultimately build a sound business."

Chantal Henderson, Freedom Fitness Training

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"We want to thank the Halton Region Small Business Centre and business consultant for their practical advice, which has been a major benefit to our day-to-day work.  Also, it gave us the clarity to focus on what is more important to grow our business.  I would highly recommend your support, guidance and expertise to any small business owner."

                                                         Celina Gutierrez, Tap Peques, Children Spanish Books

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"The Small Business Centre is a perfect service for small businesses.  As a small business owner (sole proprietor) I need to become involved in all aspects of business such as accounting, marketing, management and the actual job.  The Small Business Centre provides fast and qualified advice in all these areas.  I am a satisfied client of the Region's Small Business Centre and have been working with them on and off for over two years and I plan to continue."

Vladimir Krasnov, Grasshopper Lawn Maintenance-Snow Plowing Company

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"You provided us with a great amount of valuable, relevant and practical information.  We appreciate your candid and professional advice and look forward to seeing you again."

Aysha and Rizwan Wali, Directors, Submarine Quality Food International Incorporated

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"Having a business consultant from the Small Business Centre come into our class added so much value and professionalism to (our event).  I would like to extend my thanks."

Norma Lindner, Sheridan College

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"Thank you SO much for your time, help and thoughts today. You were an immense help to figure out what I need to tackle next with pros and cons, which is what I have been losing sleep over.  Thanks again."

Dmitri Beline

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"Thanks again for meeting with us! I can't believe how much we have available to us through Halton Region! It's very exciting! Thank you for all of your guidance - we are taking your expert advice and running with it. I'm sure you'll be hearing from us again very soon."

Becky Hewis and Kate Jones

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"KUDOS! The Small Business Centre gave me some fabulous feedback for my business plan, which I incorporated. I just received my instructor's feedback and got a HUGE compliment. She says it's one of the best she's ever seen. Just wanted to share this with you, as the Centre's consultants had such valuable input."

Beatrice Ten-Thye, Smart Virtual Assistance

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"For me working with Halton's Small Business Centre has been a huge benefit for my business. They have guided me with ways to connect to other opportunities and sources which has tremendously helped me increase my clientele. The marketing consulting I received from the Business Consultants is a great gift to everyone in business. Thank you."

Sue London, Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Master, People & Pet Therapist, Radio Host