Halton Region Small Business Centre

On July 24, 2020, Halton region moved from Stage 2 to Stage 3 of the Province’s reopening framework. Nearly all businesses and public spaces will be able to gradually reopen, with public health and workplace safety restrictions in place.

This webinar provides restaurants, personal service businesses and gyms/fitness centres in Halton with important information about reopening effectively and protecting the health and safety of customers and staff. Participants will hear from Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region Medical Officer of Health, and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) on a variety of topics, including:

• Public health guidance on infection prevention and control practices
• Recommendations for safe work practices to keep your staff and the public safe
• Resources available to support businesses

The event will also include an opportunity for Q & A and registrants will also be able to submit questions in advance.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Time: 10–11 a.m.
Location: https://halton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_69o4JyQ9Qz2dGyfLOHWb6w
Registration: To register and submit any questions in advance, please visit: https://halton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_69o4JyQ9Qz2dGyfLOHWb6w

Facilitated by an experienced Canada Revenue Agency Liaison Officer, this webinar is an opportunity for small businesses to interact directly with the CRA. You will learn about:

• Reporting business income (or loss)
• Common tax errors
• GST/HST
• How to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries
• COVID-19 economic support programs
• Information on the CRA’s services
• General bookkeeping concepts and best practices

Date: Monday, August 10, 2020
Time: 10 a.m.–Noon
To register: Email smallbusiness@halton.ca. Space is limited!

An in-depth review of start-up requirements and regulations, including: business structure, registration, industry-specific regulations, licences and taxes.

Learn how to develop a viable business model and a strong business plan that will act as a strategic roadmap for your business and help to secure financing.

A practical guide to finding key insights about your industry, customers and competitors.

An overview of Marketing methodology and sales tactics to implement in your small business on a regular basis.

Learn how to leverage online tools such as social media, search engine optimization and websites to grow sales and connect with your customers.

An introduction to the basics of bookkeeping and record keeping, as well as an overview of the Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Income Statement.

An in-depth review of start-up requirements and regulations, including: business structure, registration, industry-specific regulations, licences and taxes.

Learn how to develop a viable business model and a strong business plan that will act as a strategic roadmap for your business and help to secure financing.

A practical guide to finding key insights about your industry, customers and competitors.

An overview of Marketing methodology and sales tactics to implement in your small business on a regular basis.

Learn how to leverage online tools such as social media, search engine optimization and websites to grow sales and connect with your customers.

An introduction to the basics of bookkeeping and record keeping, as well as an overview of the Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Income Statement.