Upcoming training for Toronto's small business community

Web Presence Boot Camp - May 28 Building a website is just the first step in marketing your business online. Many business owners mistakenly believe a website is all you need. In reality you need traffic! In this workshop you’ll learn the various sources of traffic and how to increase your web presence (and traffic!) through a combination of content, PPC Marketing, local business listings and basic SEO practices.

Business Plan Boot Camp Webinar - May 31 Planning is one of the most important parts of running a business, whether it is a large corporation trying to plan an expansion or a small business launching an exciting new start-up. It is easy to start a project, but without careful planning it is like setting off on a journey to an unknown destination without a roadmap.

Social Media Boot Camp Webinar - June 4 Social media is a blessing and a curse for today’s businesses. Not understanding how to use social media effectively for your business can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom line as your potential clients easily find your competitors. Knowing how to leverage the power of social media will help you grow your client base, increase profits and cut down the marketing cost.

GrowthWheel Entrepreneur Boot Camp - June 5 GrowthWheel is a hands-on, action-oriented program designed to help entrepreneurs at all stages overcome their barriers to growth. All businesses, from pre-venture start-ups to established enterprises, must address four key challenges. They need an attractive business concept, lasting customer relationships, profitable operations, and a strong organization. Starting Your Business 101 - June 6 Owning a business is a dream for many people. Every new business starts with an idea. This interactive workshop will help you have a step-by-step overview of what you need to do to make it happen. It will also give you the opportunity to ask questions in your own words. Web Presence Boot Camp Webinar - June 7 Building a website is just the first step in marketing your business online. Many business owners mistakenly believe a website is all you need. In reality you need traffic! In this workshop you’ll learn the various sources of traffic and how to increase your web presence (and traffic!) through a combination of content, PPC Marketing, local business listings and basic SEO practices. Ask the Expert - Insurance for Small Business - June 8 Because one loss could derail everything you’ve worked so hard to build, every small business needs to consider their business insurance needs. Join us as Tony O’Brien of TruShield Insurance discusses some of the coverage options to help protect your business and answers questions about your business’ specific needs. Ask the Expert - Legal Advice for Businesses - June 8 One of the most difficult parts of starting or running a small business is understanding the legal requirements that apply to that business. Using his unique experience as both an entrepreneur and a corporate lawyer, Jonathan MacKenzie from Aluvion Law will be available to provide small business owners with free information and support on corporate, employment, contract, real estate, licensing and other business, commercial and other regulatory matters. City of Toronto - Enterprise Toronto Office - 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2 Previous blog posts, education articles, links to information, education services and social media in the right side bar,  List of education blogs below the posts.