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Small Business Recovery Program

Small Business Recovery Program

Update on trade with the United States

The recently announced U.S. tariff policies could significantly impact local businesses. The Halton Small Business Centre has a suite of programs, services and resources to help businesses navigate these changes.

Free one-on-one support

Book a free one-on-one consultation with a Business Consultant

Email smallbusiness@halton.ca with:

  • preferred dates and times for a consultation (meetings can be booked from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • preferred format for the meeting (virtual or on-site)
  • details on the types of business supports that you would like to access

You can also call 311 and ask to speak with a consultant from the Small Business Centre.

Consultations

Schedule a free virtual consultation or an on-site visit with one of our Business Consultants to discuss your start-up or business growth needs, challenges and questions. We can provide helpful advice and guidance on:

  • staffing and employment
  • business plan review
  • financing
  • cash flow analysis
  • marketing and sales
  • customer analysis
  • new product/service launch
  • export and import assistance
  • and more!

Go Global

Expanding beyond U.S. trade dependencies is crucial. The Halton Global Business Centre offers resources to help businesses explore new markets, including export guidance through one-on-one consultations, resources and tools, webinars and seminars, networking opportunities, and strategies for international expansion.

Consumer and market databases

Halton’s Business Consultants have access to online tools to help you make smarter business decisions through targeted market research, customer demographic information, trend analysis and market analytics. Book a free one-on-one consultation to learn more or visit our office at 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Google Maps) to view these databases.

Training, education and events

View Small Business Centre events

Bootcamp seminars

Register to attend an upcoming two-hour interactive bootcamp webinar on start-up and small business topics to improve your business operations:

  • How to Start a Small Business
  • Business Plan Basics
  • Market Research
  • Marketing/Sales
  • Building Your Business Online
  • Financials 101

Webinars and vents

The Halton Small Business Centre holds regular training sessions and workshops to help entrepreneurs and business owners enhance their knowledge and skills. To see a list of upcoming webinars, visit the Halton Small Business Centre homepage.

Expanding beyond U.S. trade dependencies is crucial. The Halton Global Business Centre offers resources to help businesses explore new markets, including export guidance, networking opportunities, and strategies for international expansion.

Networking events

The Halton Small Business Centre offers a variety of networking events and activities. For a list of upcoming events, visit the Halton Small Business Centre page.

Helpful templates and tools

Access Halton’s toolbox and templates

Checklists and templates

Access helpful resources to help you with everything from developing your business idea to starting a corporation and developing a partnership agreement.

Guides

Browse guides, publications and directories to keep in mind as you grow your businesses, from legislative requirements around marketing and patents to e-business toolkits or importing guides.

Peer-to-peer support

We’ve compiled a list of Halton-based organizations (PDF file) that offer support and networking opportunities for local businesses, from Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) to Chambers of Commerce and other targeted groups. Check the list for a description of each group and relevant contact information.

Financial assistance programs, grant and training programs

Local Halton Region programs

Resources and tools

Learn more

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