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). We are currently not open for walk-in clients.
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 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 open for applications. The program is first come, first served and will close for applications on the 15th of May, 2025.
Learn more about the program.
The Starter Company grant program is currently CLOSED. Look for the Starter Company Plus grant program to open later in 2025. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear about the new program dates.
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Foodpreneur Advantage is a regional collaboration of Small Business Enterprise Centres, made possible by generous support from Libro Credit Union, and FedDev Ontario. Whether you are starting your food venture, or ready to expand and scale your operation, this is the place to start. Brought to you with our partner, Perth County.
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We offer targeted events, workshops and webinars custom designed for your business growth needs.
Part of the Foodpreneur Advantage Program: This free session is for you if you are in the early stages of development and are looking to gain knowledge in the food and beverage industry.
In this insightful (and relatable) 30-minute presentation with Emily from Think HR, dive into the details of understanding and engaging with the next generation of talent - Gen Z.
Join us inside this 3-part series on how to use Email Marketing to grow your small business. We will be covering simple techniques that will teach you to earn more revenue and grow your brand loyalty with emails.
Part of the Foodpreneur Advantage Program: This free session is for you if you want to learn how to sell your food product at markets, online, or to retailers.
Part of the Foodpreneur Advantage Program: This free session is for you if you want to know how to price your food or beverage product appropriately.
Part of the Foodpreneur Advantage Program: This free session is for you if you have a food or beverage product that needs the perfect brand to suit the right market.
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.
Learn how use AppleTV's 3-episode hook to help you drive more revenue per client into your own 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.
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 - 4 business days.
All consults and phone calls are by appointment ONLY.
Operations and Administrations Lead
investStratford
info@investstratford.com
519.305.5055
3rd floor, 82 Erie St.
Stratford, ON
N5A 2M4
