Friday, January 13, 2012
Happy New Year!
 
Welcome to the January edition of Biz Beat, a free monthly newsletter courtesy of the Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre.

The purpose of these newsletters is to keep you informed of upcoming events, workshops & seminars offered by the SBEC and to offer relevant articles of interest to you and your business. 
Upcoming SBEC Events  

The Networking Edge - Tuesday, January 17 at City Hall
Join peers and like-minded businesses for a FREE Lunch and Learn Workshop.  This session will be hosted at the SBEC at 71 Main Street West, City Hall (Main Floor) from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Aboriginal Business Day - Wednesday, March 7th at Liuna Station
Watch the SBEC website for further information and details on this FREE event

Women's Entrepreneurship Event - Thursday, March 8th
Mark your calendars today and watch for further details on this exciting event!

Salute to Small Business - Monday March 26th at Carmen's C Hotel
Join the SBEC and fellow entrepreneurs for a valuable networking day. Mark your calendar now and watch for further details in February's Biz Beat! 
 
Access to Professional Program: 
 
Need some professional guidance to help get your new business off the ground? The Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre has just what you are looking for in our Access to Professional program. Through this unique program, business receive legal, accounting, marketing, insurance and banking advisory services during a 45 minute one-to-one consultation. Consultations are available each month and typically take place during the second week of each month from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The following sessions are available in February:

RBC (Business Banking)
Monday, February 6th
(1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Accounting)
Tuesday, February 7th
(1:00 - 4:00)

kitestring Creative Branding Studio
Wednesday, February 8th
(1:00 - 4:00)

Co-Operators (Insurance)
Thursday, February 9th
(10:00 - 12:15)

Simpson Wigle Law LLP (Legal)
Thursday, February 9th
(1:00 - 4:00 )

If you would like to be involved in one or more of these sessions, simply contact the Hamilton SBEC at 905-540-6400 and pre-register today. A non-refundable deposit of $25 +HST is due at the time of booking. All sessions are held at the SBEC.
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Upcoming Workshops

Monthly the City of Hamilton SBEC hosts the following workshops to facilitate your business needs: 

 

10 Steps to Starting a Business
Wednesday, February 1
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Contemplating starting a business and not sure what to do or where to start? Attend the 10 Steps to Starting a Business lunch session to learn more about the steps and requirements involved in starting a business. Cost for this session is $30.00 plus HST and includes all course material and a light lunch (please advise of any dietary concerns at the time of registration).

Business Planning and Marketing Strategies
Tuesday, February 21
9:30am - 3:00pm
Learn how to write a business plan and develop your marketing strategies.  Cost is $45.00 plus HST and includes full day session and all course material.

Bookkeeping Basics
Thursday, February 23
9:30am - 3:00pm
Learn how and why to keep good records, Discuss eligible tax write-offs and review case studies to help understand various methods of bookkeeping.  Cost is $45.00 plus HST and includes full day session and all course material.

Attend all sessions for $100.00 plus HST

 

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Opening a small business in Hamilton?  Looking to expand, or for advice?  Contact the Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre at 905-540-6400 or email mail@hamiltonsmallbusiness.ca.