Small business taxes can be daunting, especially if you lack experience in this area. Scott Reaume and Yanet AlemuLearn how to manage your books and stay in compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) during this free seminar, presented by Liaison officers for the CRA. Key learning outcomes: Common tax errors and how to avoid...

Family businesses represent the backbone of Canada’s economy, comprising approximately 65% of all Canadian businesses and employing over 6 million Canadians. These enterprises span generations, combining traditional business practices with modern innovation. This webinar explores the current landscape of family businesses in Canada, and explores both the opportunities they present and the barriers they face.

The entrepreneurship revolution is here and its reshaping business at every stage of the journey. From shifting global economic forces, the lowering of internal trade barriers, the exponential growth of AI, and a wave of retiring business owners, entrepreneurs face urgent questions: “What’s next and how do I adapt?” JoinBDCand Futurpreneur for an exclusive, interactive...

Canada is a leader in AI tech development and innovation but lags behind globally in the adoption of AI particularly in business. While SMEs and large businesses recognize the importance of AI skills, they face significant barriers. In this webinar, we will explore the challenges small and medium-sized businesses face to build their AI capacity...

Many small business owners don’t know about competition law. For those who do, it can be hard to know how it applies to their business. In celebration of Small Business Week, join this webinar hosted by the Competition Bureau to learn about: Why competition law matters to small businesses and entrepreneurs How the Competition Bureau helps protect...

Did you know? There are hundreds of federal, provincial and territorial government programs and services to help Canadian businesses start, grow and scale. Join Innovation Canada this Small Business Week, October 24, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. ET to learn more about where to find – and how to navigate – government programs. What you get: Business Benefits...

Want less theory and more hands-on help? This session will give you the foundational tools to build a stronger online presence. We will look at how to interact with existing and potential customers, explore best practices for creating posts and reels that get noticed and write captions that drive results. We’ll cover how to maximize...

Join us for Growth and Expansion, part of our Financial Foundations accounting expert series. This seminar is presented by Justin Poirier, CPA. What you will learn: • What are the best reasons to grow a business • When is the best time to grow a business? • How do we plan for growth and expansion? •...

Franchise Your Business seminars  are for ALL business owners looking to expand their businesses quickly, cost-effectively, and successfully through franchising. Produced by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), these seminars provide you with the information you need to franchise your business the right way. This is your one-stop-shop to learn directly from seasoned franchise pros in a range of fields! Attendees will...

This session is for you if you are in the early stages of development and are looking to gain knowledge in the food and beverage industry. In this free 60-minute online seminar learn about: Creating a business model Doing your market research Analyzing the competition What is your value proposition? Do you have an idea...

The Town of Essex Economic Development Team, in partnership with the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, is hosting a seminar to help local small business owners strengthen their marketing skills. Based on business feedback, this session will focus on building a stronger online presence through social media and a business website. Attendees will also receive a...