The Centre offers complimentary consultation and easy access to resources, including business start-up services to support the development of new and already established small businesses. In addition to advisory services, events, seminars and training opportunities are held throughout the year to meet small business essentials.
Whether you're looking to relocate or expand, start a business or move your business, the
Stratford Perth Centre For Business can help you succeed.
Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm (excluding statutory holidays).
Book a FREE business consultation if you need assistance with your start-up, planning, strategic thinking and digital marketing strategies. (Virtual appointments only at this time.)
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Click the link below to learn about upcoming workshops and educational events for small business.
Please note that all workshops and events are currently being held virtually.
This series of 10 free online learning sessions will help you decide if starting your own business is the right path for you, then guide you through the steps involved in getting started.
Enroll in the SBC Business Basics and Start-up Program
The Summer Company student grant program is now closed for the 2023 season. Please watch for the 2024 season to open for applications in December of 2023.
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The Starter Company grant program is not currently accepting applications. Please check this space for our next cohort's application.
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Looking for guidance in overcoming today’s business challenges? Workshops, guidance and e-learning is available for you now.
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We offer targeted events, workshops and webinars custom designed for your business growth needs.
One of the major trends for small businesses in 2023 is to adopt and implement sustainability practices for their business to grow and to save money and the environment.We've created a short seminar series with two local businesses and two partner organizations that are ready to help you make your business more sustainable and appeal to your customers who are looking for brands that support this.Imagine creating a safe, sustainable place to do business and save money while doing so!
Acclaimed PR expert Ellyn Winters-Robinson of Ignition Communications will lead you through interactive sessions that will help you understand the ins and outs of PR and why PR should be part of every small businesses’ marketing mix.
Everything a small business owner needs to get started with social media marketing.
Our business advisors are experts in their fields. From employment to marketing, HR to sales,
we've got a blog to help you grow your business.
Welcome our first guest blogger, our summer student, Meredith Pearce. Meredith is bringing a Gen Z angle to our content creation this summer and we hope you enjoy her fresh and unique look at entrepreneurship through a student's lense.“Age Is Just A
We're breaking down our top 5 reasons we love email marketing more than social media for its ability to offer your business more conversions. Here's how email marketing can help you sell more.
What if you could add one new line of revenue in the fall that was just a glow-up of your brand's offer? You may be sitting on a scaleable product offer that you never imagined would be of interest to your customers/clients. Have you guessed...
Business Advisor
Stratford Perth Centre for Business
info@stratfordperthbusiness.ca
519.305.5055
All meetings will be virtual at this time.
Emails and messages will be returned within 2 business days.
Operations and Administrations Lead
investStratford
info@investstratford.com
519.305.5055
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3rd floor, 82 Erie St.
Stratford, ON
N5A 2M4
