5 min · Everyone
Pitch competition recap
Highlights from the final round and advice from the judges.
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Watch videos, follow playlists and read resources for your membership.
18 of 18 videos
4 min · Everyone
Gala night highlights
A short look back at the awards gala: arrivals, speeches and winners.
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14 min · All members
Tax basics: HST and payroll in plain words
When to register for HST, what payroll deductions are and when to ask an accountant.
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9 min · Everyone
Finding and working with a mentor
What to look for in a mentor, how to ask and how to make each meeting count.
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8 min · Everyone
Networking with confidence
How to introduce yourself, ask good questions and follow up after an event.
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12 min · All members
Hiring your first employee
Job descriptions, interviews, payroll accounts and the first week.
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9 min · Anyone signed in
Building a simple website that sells
Pages every small business needs and how to measure whether they work.
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13 min · All members
First steps in exporting
Is your business ready to sell abroad? Markets, paperwork and payment terms.
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11 min · Anyone signed in
Social media for local businesses
Choosing a channel, planning posts and answering comments without spending your whole day online.
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30 min · Everyone
Digital marketing in 30 minutes
Search, social media, email and reviews: where a small business should start.
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8 min · Everyone
Writing a one-page business plan
A simple template that helps you explain your idea to a lender, a partner or yourself.
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12 min · Anyone signed in
Where to find small-business financing
An overview of loans, lines of credit and government-supported programs, and what lenders look for.
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