Tuesday April 17, 2012
Welcome to the April 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. 
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, businesses 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. Here's a list of upcoming sessions:

TD Canada Trust (Banking)
Monday, May 7
(1:00pm-4:00pm)

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Accounting)
Tuesday, May 8
(1:00pm - 4:00pm)

kitestring Creative Branding Studio
Wednesday, May 9
(1:00pm-4:00pm) 

Co-Operators (Insurance)
Thursday, May 10
(10:00am-12:15pm)

Simpson Wigle Law LLP (Legal)
Thursday, May 10
(1:00pm-4:00pm)

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.
CYBF Orientation Session
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national charity providing pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring to help you start your own successful business. If you are 18-34 and have a business idea...they can help!
 
Attend the next orientation session Wednesday May 2, 10:00am-11:00am.

 

Issue: 4-12
Upcoming Workshops

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

 

10 Steps to Starting a Business
Wednesday, May 2
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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, May 29
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, May 31
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

 

VIDEO:  Success in the City
VIDEO:
Success in the City
 
Article of the month:
Why Bookkeeping Matters
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.