Waterloo Region Small Business Centre

Do you want to help guide new entrepreneurs on their journey to becoming successful business owners? We would love to hear from you! Complete the mentor application form linked below and we will reach out if your qualifications align with the needs of our Centre. https://lnkd.in/gUJmnVdw

📣 SDGtalks RETURNS! 📣 Join us for our latest SDG Talks series focused on Responsible Consumption and local initiatives making a real difference in sustainable consumerism. This year’s theme, Community of Difference Makers, spotlights dedicated individuals and organizations advancing environmental stewardship, community building, and social entrepreneurship. Joining us are: -Mism (mism.ca) -Liftoff by CCAWR (liftoffbyccawr.com) -Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things (kwlot.ca) 📆 Tuesday, November 26 at 5:00 p.m.⁠ 📍 SDG Idea Factory (2 King St. W)⁠ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMwjq47E

Applications are now open! The Starter Company Plus (SCP) Program is for business owners operating less than 5 years (market ready and ready to sell), ready to expand (hiring employees, contractors, or getting a location), or buying a business in Waterloo Region. The SCP Program: - The program provides training covering Business Concept, Research, Marketing, Sales, Financial, Operations, and Presentation Skills - On completion of the Training, Mentoring, and a Business Plan, you’ll have the chance to pitch for $2,500 to $5,000 in grant funding to kick off or expand your current business. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gqJBtGzv Applications close Sunday, December 15

Foundational Intellectual Property Workshop Join us for this informative Foundational Intellectual Property workshop where we will discuss topics such as, intangible asset value, forms of IP – trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, design; and how to strategically leverage those and build an IP strategy. Presented by Jim Hinton – IP lawyer, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent, Own Innovation 📆 Wednesday, November 13, 1-2 p.m.⁠ 📍 SDG Idea Factory - 2 King. St. W, Kitchener⁠ ⁠ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gZkZejPs Work(shop) with us Wednesdays: Join us to co-work and learn by taking advantage of our free hot desks at the SDG Idea Factory every Wednesday: https://lnkd.in/g9uZXBVC

Sales 101: The Art of Selling Whether you're an experienced sales professional or new to the field, this workshop will offer the insights and tools to elevate your sales approach to new heights. Presented by Andrew Leith - President, Octant Executive Advisory Group 📆 Wednesday, November 6, 1-3 p.m.⁠ 📍 SDG Idea Factory - 2 King. St. W, Kitchener⁠ ⁠ Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5ppEuW2 Work(shop) with us Wednesdays: Join us to co-work and learn by taking advantage of our free hot desks at the SDG Idea Factory every Wednesday: https://lnkd.in/g9uZXBVC

✨️ Join the SDG Idea Factory community! ✨️ Are you a business or organization aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? We are excited to share that we currently have space available for lease at the SDG Idea Factory in Downtown Kitchener.⁠ ⁠ We provide common areas, kitchen facilities, bookable meeting and training rooms and onsite support for all our tenants. Learn more about the SDG Idea Factory: https://lnkd.in/eVQumXQw For more information on our available spaces, email [email protected]

It's #SmallBusinessWeek! We believe small businesses should be supported year-round, however, from October 20-26 we encourage to be extra vocal about supporting your favourite small businesses in Waterloo Region! Ways to support small businesses: - Shop or use services from small businesses in your community - Interact with their posts on social media - Share your favourites with friends and family - Write a google review - Attend events/classes hosted by small businesses Small Business Week events at WRSBC: 📆 Startup Business Basics | October 22 at 10:00 a.m. (Online)⁠ 📆 Municipal Business Licensing: Navigating Compliance in Cambridge | October 22 at 4:00 p.m. (Cambridge City Hall)⁠ 📆 Municipal Business Licensing: Navigating Compliance in Kitchener | October 23 at 3:00 p.m. (SDG Idea Factory)⁠ 📆 Municipal Business Licensing: Navigating Compliance in Waterloo | October 24 at 10:00 a.m. (Waterloo City Hall)⁠ 📆 Square Peg Micro-Market | October 23-27 (220 King St W, Kitchener)⁠ What are your favourite ways to support small businesses?

Municipal Business Licensing: Navigating Compliance in Waterloo!⁠ ⁠ Join us for this helpful information session and Q&A to learn about the municipal business licensing process in Waterloo, Ontario.⁠ ⁠ During this session, we will explore topics such as:⁠ 👉️When a business license is required⁠ 👉️What types of business licenses are there⁠ 👉️What to expect from the licensing process⁠ ⁠ Presented by City of Waterloo 📆 Thursday, October 24, 10:00-11:30 a.m.⁠ 📍 Waterloo City Hall - 100 Regina Street, Waterloo⁠ ⁠ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXGFk8-r

Municipal Business Licensing: Navigating Compliance in Kitchener!⁠ ⁠ Join us for this helpful information session and Q&A to learn about the municipal business licensing process in Kitchener, Ontario.⁠ ⁠ During this session, we will explore topics such as:⁠ 👉️When a business license is required⁠ 👉️What types of business licenses are there⁠ 👉️What to expect from the licensing process⁠ ⁠ Presented by City of Kitchener 📆 Wednesday, October 23, 3:00-4:30 p.m.⁠ 📍 SDG Idea Factory - 2 King. St. W. Kitchener⁠ ⁠ Register here: https://lnkd.in/d83p8WJE

Municipal Business Licensing: Navigating Compliance in Cambridge!⁠ ⁠ Join us for this helpful information session and Q&A to learn about the municipal business licensing process in Cambridge, Ontario.⁠ ⁠ During this session, we will explore topics such as:⁠ 👉️When a business license is required⁠ 👉️What types of business licenses are there⁠ 👉️What to expect from the licensing process⁠ ⁠ Presented by City of Cambridge⁠ ⁠ 📆 Tuesday, October 22, 4:00-5:30 p.m.⁠ 📍 Cambridge City Hall - 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge⁠ ⁠ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMGC6xQp