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Halton Region Small Business Centre

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Contact the Small Business Centre

Whether you are looking to open a new small business, manage or grow your existing business, or are looking for youth entrepreneurship programs, the Halton Region Small Business Centre can help put you on the path to success.

We offer you a comprehensive resource centre that includes the tools, training and expertise to help guide your business in the right direction at any stage.

On this page, find content that will link you to a range of services offered by Halton Region to drive business success:

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Start, Manage and Grow Your Business Whether you’re exploring ideas for a business or trying to grow your business, we can help.

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Programs for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship programs designed to offer support, training, mentoring and grant opportunities.

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Youth Entrepreneurship Programs Programs, each designed to offer support, training, mentoring and potential for financial incentives

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Success Stories Learn how the Small Business Centre’s efforts and programs are driving business success in Halton.

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Go Global Helping small to medium-sized businesses to scale up and go global

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Contact Small Business Centre From concept to success, we will help you with your entrepreneurial goals.

Small Business Event Listing

Aug

20

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, August 20, 2019
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Aug

20

Youth Job Connection Program - Orientation Session

Tuesday, August 20, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM · 567 Michigan Drive, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Aug

21

Financial Statements 101

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map) · $26.50

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

Aug

22

Youth Job Connection Program - Orientation Session

Thursday, August 22, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM · 567 Michigan Drive, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Aug

27

Youth Job Connection Program - Orientation Session

Tuesday, August 27, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM · 567 Michigan Drive, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Aug

27

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, August 27, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Aug

29

Youth Job Connection Program - Orientation Session

Thursday, August 29, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM · 567 Michigan Drive, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Sep

03

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, September 03, 2019
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Sep

03

Youth Job Connection Program - Orientation Session

Tuesday, September 03, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM · 567 Michigan Drive, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Sep

05

Youth Job Connection Program - Orientation Session

Thursday, September 05, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM · 567 Michigan Drive, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Sep

10

Futurepreneur Information session for 2019

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Futurpreneur Canada offers young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 financing of up to $45,000 and industry-leading mentorship to help take your business to the next level.

Sep

10

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Sep

10

Tax Class: CRA Small Business Seminar

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · Halton Regional Centre – Glenlawson/ Mansewood Room , Oakville (Google map) · Free

Sep

11

First Steps to Importing

Wednesday, September 11, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map) · $26.50

Understand product-related regulations, suppliers and country of origin, financial aspects, logistics and other partners, customs documentation and clearance.

Sep

17

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Sep

24

Employment Halton Job Fair

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM · 2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville (Google map) · Free

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Sep

24

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Oct

01

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, October 01, 2019
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Oct

02

How to Start a Small Business

Wednesday, October 02, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map) · $26.50

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

Oct

08

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, October 08, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Oct

15

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Oct

16

Business Plan Basics

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 2331 New Street, Burlington (Google map) · $26.50

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.

Oct

22

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, October 22, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Oct

29

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, October 29, 2019
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Oct

30

Market Research

Wednesday, October 30, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 17 River Street, Acton (Google map) · $26.50

A practical guide to finding key insights about your industry, customers and competitors, and using that data to form an effective sales and marketing plan.

Nov

05

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, November 05, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Nov

12

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, November 12, 2019
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Nov

13

Tax Class: CRA Small Business Seminar

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Nov

13

Marketing and Sales

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 555 Industrial Drive, Milton (Google map) · $26.50

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

Nov

19

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, November 19, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Nov

26

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, November 26, 2019
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Nov

27

Financial Statements 101

Wednesday, November 27, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 9 Church Street, Georgetown (Google map) · $26.50

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

Dec

03

Futurepreneur Information session for 2019

Tuesday, December 03, 2019
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Futurpreneur Canada offers young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 financing of up to $45,000 and industry-leading mentorship to help take your business to the next level.

Dec

03

Getting Started Session

Tuesday, December 03, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map)

A FREE one-hour overview of all the rules and regulations that you need to know if you are interested in starting a business in Halton.

Dec

05

Tax Class: CRA Small Business Seminar

Thursday, December 05, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 1151 Bronte Rd, Oakville (Google map) · Free

Dec

11

First Steps to Importing

Wednesday, December 11, 2019
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google map) · $26.50

Understand product-related regulations, suppliers and country of origin, financial aspects, logistics and other partners, customs documentation and clearance.