Tag Archives: Small Business Centre

Starter Company Plus – Grant Winners

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Halton Business

Meet our Starter Company Plus Grant Winners! In October 2023, the Halton Small Business Centre kicked off its fall 2023 cohort of the Starter Company Plus program. The program supports aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch or build their small businesses … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from the Halton Small Business Centre Team!

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Halton Business

As we approach the end of another year, the Halton Region Small Business Centre would like to take a moment to wish our clients and partners a happy and prosperous new year. 2022 has been a challenging year for many businesses, … Continue reading →

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Halton Public Health Launches New Online Business Inspection Form

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Halton Business

Are you opening/reopening/renovating your business?  To make it simpler and easier for businesses to notify Public Health, we have launched a new online notification form.  If you are unable to submit this online form, please contact 311 and ask to speak to a … Continue reading →

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Meet our Starter Company Plus cohort #2 grant recipients!

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Halton Business

In October 2017, the Halton Small Business Centre launched the second cohort of the Starter Company Plus program.  Program participants receive mentoring, training, and coaching from our business consultants and program mentors.  In December, program participants submitted their business plans … Continue reading →

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Small Business Resources for Newcomers

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Halton Business

More and more new Canadians are seeking information on starting up a new business, whether it’s a micro-business, a small to medium enterprise or starting a business utilizing their foreign education credentials. We often meet with individuals who may have … Continue reading →

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Music is Valuable to Your Business – and More Affordable than You Think

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Halton Business

Have you ever been in a grocery store and heard background music playing overhead? You may not have thought about it, but being in a big-box store, or superstore, without music can be an unsettling experience after so many years … Continue reading →

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What happens if your business plan doesn’t work?

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Halton Business

You spent several months planning your business. But since implementation, you’ve noticed that you are not getting the results you had hoped. What do you do?   Consider that plans don’t always come together. If this happens you need to be … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurship Programs for Youth

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Halton Business

Youth and entrepreneurship development are a major focus for the provincial government and the Halton Region Small Business Centre (SBEC) provides information and resources for young entrepreneurs in the Region. Currently, there are three youth programs that provide skills development, … Continue reading →

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How Twenty Minutes Can Benefit Your Business

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Halton Business

As an entrepreneur, you will be pulled in different directions.  Getting through the day is not just about surviving; it’s about making the most of your time and being proactive.  Setting aside 20 minutes each day to accomplish tasks or … Continue reading →

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Partnership considerations and the three partnership structures

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Halton Business

When clients visit the SBEC, a common topic that comes up as a starting point is the various types of business structures. Another layer can be added to this question when discussing partnerships and the different types of partnership business … Continue reading →

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