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Welcome to the January edition of Biz Beat, a 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.
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NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK.
Happy New Year from the Small Business Entreprise Centre!
The start of a New Year is a new opportunity to refresh your business goals, or maybe kick off that business idea you've had brewing in your mind.
Our newsletter has been given a re-vamp, giving you a sneak peek into our new 2019 branding.
Come visit us at the Centre to discuss those big business ideas for 2019!
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Want to better promote your
#smallbusiness?
Apply for $2,500 in grant funding towards any eligible costs, including website development, digital marketing, training, software, and hardware!
#digitalmainstreet
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CRA TAX SEMINARS.
The Small Business Enterprise Centre in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency is hosting a series of Tax Seminars.
Each Seminar will cover the same material. The Seminar will include
the following topics:
- Explain Common Tax Errors
- Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries
- Provide information on the CRA's services
- Explain General Bookkeeping concepts and best practices
Join us on Wednesday, January 30th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. This session will also be run in February and March.
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ACCESS TO PROFESSIONALS.
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, and marketing 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. Here's a list of upcoming sessions:
Access to Accountant
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Access to Marketing
9:45am - 12:00pm
Access to Lawyer
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Please note that a $28.25 (including HST) non-refundable deposit (payable by Visa, M/C, debit or cash) is due at the time of booking.
To sign up for an appointment during one of the listed sessions, please contact: SBEC at
mail@hamiltonsmallbusiness.ca or by phone at (905) 540-6400.
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The City of Hamilton SBEC hosts monthly workshops to facilitate your business needs:
10 Steps to Starting Your Business
Thinking about starting a business and not sure how to or where to start? Attend a FREE interactive workshop to learn more about market research, business planning and various legislative requirements.
Monday January 7th
1:30-3:00pm
Friday January 11th
9:30-11:00am
Monday January 14th
1:30-3:00pm
Friday January 18th
9:30-11:00am
Monday January 21st
1:30-3:00pm
Friday January 25th
9:30-11:00am
Monday January 28th
1:30-3:00pm
Developing Business Series
Business Planning Basics
Tuesday January 8th, 9:30am-12:00pm
Learn how to write a comprehensive business plan.
Budgeting & Financials
Tuesday January 15th, 9:30-12:00pm
Learn how to prepare a budget and important financial management strategies.
Branding & Promotion
Wednesday January 23rd, 9:30-12:00pm
Learn how to develop your brand and explore marketing strategies to grow your business.
Bookkeeping & Taxation
Tuesday January 29th, 9:30-12:00pm
Learn about keeping good records. Discuss eligible tax write-offs and review case studies to understand bookkeeping.
Each session $45 +HST or
R
egister for all 4 sessions
for just $150 +HST
For details, contact the SBEC at 905-540-6400
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Fashion in Hamilton
Video Source: City of Hamilton
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Hamilton's Top 40 Growing Businesses
This article is provided by
The Hamilton Spectator
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Success in the City 2019
March 5th, 2019
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