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Another year has passed us by as quickly as it began. Life can seem overwhelming for many, especially when you’re an entrepreneur. January is typically a slow time of year depending on your business type, which can be a double-edged sword. Sure, the dust has settled, and you can breathe a sigh of relief but now, more than ever, is the best time to take a critical look at your business operations. ›› Read more
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre highlights businesses in the community that have recently opened, relocated or been purchased. Want to be included? Email us to submit your business listing.
Ontario helping small and medium-sized businesses lower electricity costs
December 20, 2022 | BizXmagazine.com
The Ontario government is launching a new pilot program to explore dynamic electricity pricing and its ability to lower electricity bills for small and medium-sized businesses including retail stores, commercial offices and farms. This new program builds on the government’s commitment to give consumers more control of their energy bills while benefiting the provincial grid. ›› Read more
Top trends affecting Canadian businesses
December 2022 | BDC.ca Blog
What lies ahead for Canadian businesses in the next decade? How can they prepare today for success tomorrow? These are critically important questions for entrepreneurs who are navigating a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Feeling the labour market pinch? 6 tips to retain staff
November 23, 2022 | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
When you have the right group of employees who perfectly complement one another, it feels like you can accomplish anything-as long as the team is intact. "Your people are your greatest investment", says Leena Paul, an Account Manager with WSPS. "And if you want to keep your people, you need to keep them engaged." That's especially true in today’s labour market, where there seem to be job openings in almost every field. ›› Read more
Summer Company applications open
The Summer Company program helps students start a summer business and gain valuable experience as an entrepreneur. Offered in partnership with the Province of Ontario, this program provides entrepreneurial training, mentorship and grants of up to $3,000 to eligible students.
Digital Main Street's Digital Transformation Grants provide qualifying brick-and-mortar small businesses with a digital assessment, online training and a one-time $2,500 grant to implement their Digital Transformation Plan. Applications open January 16, 2023.
WISER offers support in areas new entrepreneurs may be unfamiliar with. For example, engaging with an investment advisor, bank, and legal and accounting companies. WISER: The Definitive Guide to Starting a Business After the Ageof 50 gives advice and confidence in navigating these areas and much more. To assist you with either starting or growing your business, download a copy by end of day January 8, 2023. ›› Free download
SWOBEN introduces Black Business Development Program
The Black Business Development Program is a flagship program of the Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network. The program offers black entrepreneurs a hybrid, wraparound, 4-month experience which includes business skills training, personalized assessments of existing business activities and concepts, matching professional services, mentorship and opportunities for businesses to be profiled. ›› Learn more
Find support with the Social Enterprise Coaching Program
EPICentre, in partnership with Libro Credit Union, is offering their Social Enterprise Coaching Program which aims to support new and upcoming social entrepreneurs looking to launch and grow a social enterprise through specialized coaching, network boosting, tailored workshops, and explorative opportunities to build their business model.! ›› Learn more
Build your team by utilizing Workforce WindsorEssex industry resources
Workforce WindsorEssex is a workforce and community development board whose mission is to lead regional employment and community planning for the development of a strong and sustainable workforce. ›› Learn more
Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy. applications open until January 12, 2023
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years. ›› Learn more
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