Whitby, Ontario – The Business Advisory Centre Durham and The Regional Municipality of Durham is pleased to announce additional support for businesses in Durham Region to expand their digital presence, adopt innovative tools and explore new training opportunities through Digital Service Squads, as part of the Digital Main Street (DMS) program. Established in 2018, DMS…

BACD is proud to partner with Bert Notarius for a series of workshops and meetups aimed at helping artists, makers, crafters, sewists and artisans excel in their business dreams and goals. The workshops are $30 each: Feb 26th: Building the Foundation of Success for Your Artisan Business Apr 16th: Intelligent Selling at Craft Shows Jun…

The original article appeared in Fast Company August 2018 Google Docs is a word processor from the Google Suite and gaining in popularity everyday as opposed to Apple Pages or Microsoft Word. This article gives you 25 tips on how to be a Google Docs Ninja. As an entrepreneur, your days are busy – using…

It’s our favourite time of year again! Do It In Durham is on our horizon. It’s THE celebration of Entrepreneurship for the Durham Region. Held during the same week as Global Entrepreneurship Week, there is something for everyone in business and interested in business. Do it in Durham 2019 is here! Durham Region’s celebration of…

BACD has partnered with good word communications to assist businesses to build a robust communications toolbox at a bargain price. There are 10 workshops – 2 hours each of in depth content and work. $40.00 per session. Elevate your brand: building a robust public relations toolbox Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of…

The Starter Company Plus program is back thank you to the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade! The program over the last 5 years has successfully launched over 150 businesses in Durham Region. The program offers: 3 days of business training networking development of sales and marketing skills business planning growth strategies…

For years, WSIB has a Small Business Health & Safety Program to encourage small businesses to build their health and safety. The incentive was 5% of customers’ annual premium. Now WSIB has increased the incentive to $750 minimum. Here is the amount businesses will receive based on their annual WSIB premium: Premium Incentive $1,000-$1,333 –…

Join BACD and the Town of Whitby for Digital Durham Symposium 2018 A one day event for small businesses to learn about digital tools to grow their business. Digital Durham was created through the partnership of the BACD (Business Advisory Centre Durham) and the Town of Whitby. This initiative is to help main street businesses use…

This program is for new and existing businesses. Receive in depth business training, mentoring and up to $5K in funding to launch or grow your business. The program has 5 full training days (9am – 4pm two times a week) covering Business Concept, Organization, Operations, Customer Relations and Presentation Skills. The program is available from April 1,…

Are you a student with a business idea? Start your own company this summer! Summer Company is a program that provides Ontario students ages 15-29 up to $3,000 and hands-on coaching and mentoring to help you start and operate your business. It starts in June / July and finishes by Labour Day. Applications now open ,…

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Calling all Artists, Artisans, Makers, Sewists and Crafters! Turn your passion into profit!

Incredible things Google Docs Can Do

Do It In Durham – Now open for Registration!

Elevate your brand with a robust public relations toolbox with good word communications

Starter Company Plus – Seed funding now accepting applications!

WSIB Incentive for businesses

Digital Durham Symposium – November 1, 2018

Starter Company Plus! Money, Training AND Mentoring!

Summer Company 2018 applications are now open!