The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre provides training to entrepreneurs and business owners to help improve business skills and learn best-practices. CBEC hosts a number of business seminars, workshops, and events presented by experts in various fields on an ongoing basis.

Please register in advance.

Upcoming Webinars

WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN
March 19th – Teams- 12:00pm – 1:30pm –

In this session, we will explore each section of a standard business plan and explain how the plan can help guide your business decisions, strategize for the future, and attract investors. Register Here

MARKET RESEARCH
March 26th- 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Teams– Jennifer Whitten

Discover how to conduct market research and why it is important when creating an effective marketing campaign. Learn more about your industry, your customers and the markets you service. This information can ultimately help you make informed decision that can maximize the potential of your business. Register Here

PREPARING A FINANCIAL FORECAST – Session 1 
April 2nd  – Teams – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

Opening a business is an investment in both time and money. Learn how to prepare a two-year financial forecast, cash flow statement and start up costs spreadsheet. A working spreadsheet will be provided to all registered participants (created by Seguin Financial). Register Here

PREPARING A FINANCIAL FORECAST – Session 2

April 9th – Teams- 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

Opening a business is an investment in both time and money. Learn how to prepare a two-year financial forecast, cash flow statement and start up costs spreadsheet. A working spreadsheet will be provided to all registered participants (created by Seguin Financial). Register Here

MARKETING PLAN
April 16th – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Teams – Adam Gibeau

Learn how to conduct market research and why it’s important when creating an effective marketing campaign to reach your target market. Register here

LEARN HOW TO USE CANVA
April 23rd– Teams – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Adam Gibeau, Digital Dorsal

Participants will learn how to navigate the Canva platform, create and customize designs, use templates, add text and images, apply filters and effects, and much more. Register here

LEARN HOW TO PITCH YOUR BUSINESS
April 30th – 12:00pm – 1:30pm –Teams –  Shannon Ferguson, Fan Saves

Perfect your pitch and convince investors and financial institutions why your business has what it takes to succeed. Register here

Special thanks to our sponsor Seguin Financial.

To learn more about Seguin Financial please visit: https://seguinfinancial.ca/

Past Webinars

PREPARING A FINANCIAL FORECAST
October 4th – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

Opening a business is an investment in both time and money. Learn how to prepare a two-year financial forecast, cash flow statement and start up costs spreadsheet. A working spreadsheet will be provided to all registered participants (created by Seguin Financial).

CREATING YOUR BRAND
October 11th – ZOOM –  12:00pm – 1:30pm  Urroz, Branding & Web Design

Branding is more than just your logo. Learn about the importance of creating a branding strategy to help customers quickly recognize your products and services. Strong branding can help your small business stand out from the competition and there are a few tips and tricks to help you deliver the right message to the right people.

EXPORT

October 13th – ZOOM – 10am-11:30am – Kathryn Liotta, OMAFRA

Learn about export from OMAFRA Trade and Investment Unit / Advisory Services

MARKET RESEARCH
October 18th – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Zoom – Bob Peters

Discover how to conduct market research and why it is important when creating an effective marketing campaign. Learn more about your industry, your customers and the markets you service. This information can ultimately help you make informed decision that can maximize the potential of your business

SOCIAL START
October 25th– Social Start –  Zoom – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Karine Parthenais, Mellow Brew Marketing

Learn how to make informed decisions when choosing what social media platforms to use and how they can support your business.

PREPARING YOUR FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
November 1st – 12:00 – 1:30pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

This session will provide you with an understanding on the financial statements required for the SCP Grant Panel and other investors.  Additional time will be allocated to the Q&A period.

LEARN HOW TO PITCH YOUR BUSINESS TO INVESTORS
November 8th – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Shannon Ferguson, Fan Saves

Perfect your pitch and convince investors and financial institutions why your business has what it takes to succeed.

ENTREPRENEUR ROUNDTABLE
Entrepreneur Roundtable – November 10th -2:30pm to 4:30pm – Lost Villages Brewery, 16133 36, Long Sault, ON K0C 1P0

Learn from those who have overcome hurdles and achieved success in their enterprises. This is an opportunity to connect with experienced entrepreneurs who have been where you are now.

Understanding How to Find a Commercial Property for your Business
February 2nd – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Irene Cameron, Real Estate Representative, Re/Max Affiliates Marquis Ltd

This session will help you find the perfect commercial property for your business by teaching you how to understand what to look for.

Insurance for Small Businesses – Insurance Bureau of Canada
February 9th – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Anne Marie Thomas, Insurance Bureau of Canada

This session will provide you an understanding how to get proper insurance for your business and provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions about commercial insurance.

How to Prepare for your Small Business Taxes

February 16th – ZOOM – 12:00pm-1:00pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

This session will provide you an understanding on how to prepare your documents for taxes.

How to Make the Best Decision for your Website – Tips & Best Practices
February 23rd – Zoom – 12:00pm – 1:00pm –  Joey Gault, Webtech Agency

This session will provide tips and practices to enhance your website for viewers.

Learn How to Use Canva
March 2nd– Zoom – 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Jennifer Baker, Jennifer Baker Consulting

This webinar will focus on developing the skills and knowledge you need to effectively utilize Canva, an online graphic design tool, to design beautiful images and graphics for use on your social media channels.

Topics include: Canva account set-up, searching for elements (e.g. photos, graphics, videos) time-saving tips and tricks, as well as basic design strategies.

Building Permits and How they Impact your Business 
March 23rd – Zoom – 12:00 – 1:00pm –

CIP Program Information
March 30th – Zoom – 12:00pm to 1:00pm

EOHU – Opening a Restaurant or Home-Based Food Business 
April 13th – Zoom – 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Rami Basha, EOHU

WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN
April 25th – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:30pm –

In this session, we will explore each section of a standard business plan and explain how the plan can help guide your business decisions, strategize for the future, and attract investors.

PREPARING A FINANCIAL FORECAST
May 2nd – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

Opening a business is an investment in both time and money. Learn how to prepare a two-year financial forecast, cash flow statement and start up costs spreadsheet. A working spreadsheet will be provided to all registered participants (created by Seguin Financial).

MARKET RESEARCH
May 9th – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Zoom – Adam Gibeau

Discover how to conduct market research and why it is important when creating an effective marketing campaign. Learn more about your industry, your customers and the markets you service. This information can ultimately help you make informed decision that can maximize the potential of your business

CREATING YOUR BRAND
May 16th – ZOOM –  12:00pm – 1:30pm  Adam Gibeau,

Branding is more than just your logo. Learn about the importance of creating a branding strategy to help customers quickly recognize your products and services. Strong branding can help your small business stand out from the competition and there are a few tips and tricks to help you deliver the right message to the right people.

SOCIAL START
May 23rd–  Zoom – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Karine Parthenais, Mellow Brew Marketing

Learn how to make informed decisions when choosing what social media platforms to use and how they can support your business.

LEARN HOW TO PITCH YOUR BUSINESS TO INVESTORS
June 6th – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Shannon Ferguson, Fan Saves

Perfect your pitch and convince investors and financial institutions why your business has what it takes to succeed.

UNDERSTANDING HOW DEBT CAN BENEFIT YOUR BUSINESS
June 8th–  Zoom – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – ACCFutures

PREPARING YOUR FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
June 13th- 12:00 – 1:30pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

This session will provide you with an understanding on the financial statements required for the SCP Grant Panel and other investors.  Additional time will be allocated to the Q&A period.

WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN
October 3rd – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:30pm –

In this session, we will explore each section of a standard business plan and explain how the plan can help guide your business decisions, strategize for the future, and attract investors.

PREPARING A FINANCIAL FORECAST – Session 1 
October 10th – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

Opening a business is an investment in both time and money. Learn how to prepare a two-year financial forecast, cash flow statement and start up costs spreadsheet. A working spreadsheet will be provided to all registered participants (created by Seguin Financial).

PREPARING A FINANCIAL FORECAST – Session 2 
October 12th – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

Opening a business is an investment in both time and money. Learn how to prepare a two-year financial forecast, cash flow statement and start up costs spreadsheet. A working spreadsheet will be provided to all registered participants (created by Seguin Financial).

LEARN HOW TO USE CANVA
October 17th– Zoom – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – TBD

Participants will learn how to navigate the Canva platform, create and customize designs, use templates, add text and images, apply filters and effects, and much more.

MARKETING BASICS
October 24th – ZOOM –  12:00pm – 1:30pm  Adam Gibeau, Digital Dorsal

Learn how to conduct market research and why it’s important when creating an effective marketing campaign to reach your target market.

WEB PRESENCE 101
October 24th – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:30pm –   Faiz Cheema, Digital Service Coordinator, CBEC

Your customers are on the web. Having a strategy for your online presence allows you to market your small business online so customers can easily find you. In this workshop we’ll discuss the importance of getting your business online and where to start with developing your online presence.

LEARN HOW TO PITCH YOUR BUSINESS TO INVESTORS
October 31st – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Shannon Ferguson, Fan Saves

Perfect your pitch and convince investors and financial institutions why your business has what it takes to succeed.

SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING PANEL 
November 2nd – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – City of Cornwall, SDG, ACC Futures,

Learn from a panel of local experts on traditional and creative ways to successfully access capital to help start, grow, and sustain your business.

QuickBooks Overview

February 7th – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Andrew Seguin, Seguin Financial

Tips & Tricks on QuickBooks.

Tax 1 – Sole Proprietors/Self-Employed

February 21st – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 2:00pm – CRA

During the session, the liaison officer will: give an overview of helpful online tools and electronic services offered by the CRA for sole proprietors/self-employed; explain how to avoid common tax errors; discuss the Liaison Officer service, and how to request a personalized one-on-one visit; answer your questions; and more. Presented by CRA.

Tax 2 – Small Incorporated Businesses

February 28th – ZOOM – 12:00pm – 2:00pm – CRA

During the session, the liaison officer will: give an overview of helpful online tools and electronic services offered by the CRA for small incorporated businesses; explain how to avoid common tax errors; discuss the Liaison Officer service, and how to request a personalized one-on-one visit; answer your questions; and more. Presented by CRA.

Bridges to Better Business

Bridges to Better Business was back with a full day of guest speakers to celebrate Small Business Month on Thursday, October 19th. This is the 10th year that the event has been organized by the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre and the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce.

Bridges to better business agenda
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