Get a jump-start on starting your business. Topics covered include financing, marketing, taxation, regulation and permits, market research and more. This is a self-directed online course.
Register to Attend Online - Click on Register Button.
As part of your registration, you will receive automated courtesy reminders of your registration, these contain no links. You will receive a separate email from a Library staff person with the access link to participate in this self-directed course which will be shared with you the day before the program prior to end of day.
Join after Registering - This program is offered as a self-directed course with Power Points. To view the online course, first create a free Niche Academy account; no Library card is needed for this.
You can join anytime and take the course at your pace; the program date is optional.
This program is for those considering entrepreneurship and those starting businesses who are ready to take the next steps and is led by a Small Business Consultant.
This program is offered in partnership with the Small Business Centre Barrie, Simcoe County & Orillia. To register, call 705-720-2445 or use the registration link.
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