City of Toronto- Business and Economy

🏢 Join free webinars on Government Programs & Services designed for Toronto small business owners. 💻 Learn how to leverage government programs to help grow your business in a series of free webinars produced by the City of Toronto along with industry expert partners. Explore topics such as: 🔹 Health & Safety Basics for Small Businesses 🔹 How to Do Business with the City of Toronto 🔹 Privacy and Your Business: An Introduction to PIPEDA 🔹 Service Canada: Public Pensions for Disability and Retirement 🔹 WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses 🔗 Register now at the link below! https://lnkd.in/giEt8SR6 ➡️ Share this with someone who might find it helpful! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre funded by Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Changes are coming to the City of Toronto's licensing and zoning bylaws for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. As of January 1, 2025, businesses currently licensed with the City will need to follow the new licensing regulations when their annual business licenses are up for renewals in 2025. Learn how the changes may impact your business and find available resources. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giySdTMQ

🖥️ Join free Web & eCommerce webinars designed for Toronto small business owners! 💻 Learn how to set up an online store, increase your search rankings and build your online presence in a series of free webinars produced by the City of Toronto along with industry expert partners. Explore topics such as Optimizing for Search Engines – Understanding SEO Basics. 🔗 Register now at the link below https://lnkd.in/gc8QiR3G ➡️ Share this with someone who might find it helpful! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre funded by ONeconomy | ÉconomieON

The #Toronto Economic Dashboard provides a bird's-eye view of the City of Toronto's #economy. The online dashboard is updated on a weekly basis to ensure the timely sharing of data. Access data about: 👷 labour market 🏠 real estate activity 🛒 retail sales 🚋 transportation ➡️ View the dashboard: https://lnkd.in/g-d6zedF #CityOfTO

⭐ Webinars tailored to entrepreneurs & small business owners ⭐ The City of Toronto and its industry expert partners offer free year-round webinars to help you succeed in your business journey. From starting up to scaling up, we’ve got you covered! Check out December's lineup: ⬇️ 🔹First Steps in Exporting: From Starting Out to Getting a Buyer 🔹 How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series 🔹 How to Do Business with the City of Toronto 🔹 Service Canada: Public Pensions for Disability and Retirement 🔹 T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy 🔹 T2 Corporation Tax Literacy 🔹 The Money Side of Business: Tools & Techniques for Managing Your Financials 🔗 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gACZG4wK ➡️ Share this with someone who might find it helpful! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. ONeconomy | ÉconomieON

Do you run a food or entertainment business? As of January 1, 2025, the City of Toronto will have updated licensing and zoning bylaws for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. Businesses currently licensed with the City will need to follow the new licensing regulations when their annual business licenses are up for renewals in 2025. Learn how the changes may impact your business and find available resources. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giySdTMQ Photo credit: Destination Toronto

🌎 Join free webinars on International Trade, designed specifically for Toronto small business owners! 💻 Learn how to take your business to international markets in a series of free webinars produced by the City of Toronto along with industry expert partners. Explore topics such as: 🔹 Barcodes and Beyond: What You Need to be Market-Ready for Import & Export 🔹 First Steps in Exporting: From Starting Out to Getting a Buyer 🔗 Register now at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gRfS9tR4 ➡️ Share this with someone who might find it helpful! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre funded by Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

⏰Deadline reminder! BIAs, business associations and not-for-profit organizations: apply now for the Dining District Grant Program (Winter Stream). It offers up to $25,000 towards animating main streets with outdoor dining spaces for local restaurants and bars. Applications close November 22 —don’t miss out! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvRqNxTf

💲Join free Finances & Accounting webinars designed for small business owners! 💻 Learn how to access funding and manage your finances in a series of free webinars produced by the City of Toronto along with industry expert partners. Explore topics such as: 🔹 Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements 🔹 Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs 🔹 Growth and Expansion: How to Best Grow Your Business 🔹 T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy 🔹 T2 Corporation Tax Literacy 🔹 The Money Side of Business: Tools and Techniques to Manage Your Finances 🔹 Understanding Financial Statements for Small Business Owners 🔗 Register now at the link below! https://lnkd.in/e2v2QKWC ➡️ Share this with someone who might find it helpful! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toronto Small Business Enterprise Centre funded by Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade ONeconomy | ÉconomieON

Last week, Sidewalks to Skyline: An action plan for Toronto’s Economy was adopted by City Council. It provides a roadmap to guide and shape Toronto’s economic development decision making over the next 10 years. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVMyjEWQ