Are you looking to start your small business in Halton? Our team at the Halton Region Small Business Centre has advice and information that can help with putting together a business plan, market research and registering your business!
Small businesses are an important part of our local economy, and represent over 96 per cent of all businesses in Halton. Supporting our small business and entrepreneurial community is essential to attracting investment and the best talent to Halton Region.
The Small Business Centre’s consultants are available in person and online for resources and events, including:
- Getting Started session: If you are starting a business in Halton, our consultants can help you sort through all the rules and regulations. There are many ways to participate, with sessions available in person, on Zoom and through our online learning portal.
- Bootcamp sessions: Our 2024 schedule is posted on our Small Business Centre webpage. Register online for our 2024 bootcamp sessions to learn about topics such as building an online presence, bookkeeping and marketing and sales.
- One-on-one consultations: Our team is ready to meet in person or virtually to help you meet your business goals! You can visit them at the Halton Regional Centre at 1151 Bronte Road in Oakville (Google Maps link) from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., email smallbusiness@halton.ca or find them on Halton Business' Twitter (external link), Halton Business' Facebook (external link) and Halton Business' LinkedIn (external link).
To learn more about events, seminars and programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Halton, you can visit our Small Business Centre page on halton.ca or check out the Halton Business Blog (external link). You can also sign up for our Small Business Centre Newsletter to receive email updates.