Category: SBX NOW & NXT

New Ontario Manufacturing Training Program to Upskill Jobs

As part of the $115 million Skills Development Fund, the Government of Ontario has announced an investment of $690,000 to provide a new, free training program to 260 manufacturing employees around the province to upgrade productivity, health and safety in the workplace, and supply chain strength. “The pandemic has shown us the importance of adapting…

EIR: Communications & Creativity | Creating Intriguing Conversations

Struggling with how to keep your content fresh and relatable? Are you suffering from writer’s block and everything in between when it comes to the outward flow of communication for your biz? Our network of experts are here to share their knowledge and lend a relatable shoulder to not cry on, but help you overcome…

EIR: Digital Marketing & E-Commerce | Winning At Digital Advertising In 2021 & Beyond

Advertising, social media, email, blogging, websites, SEM, SEO, branding, CRM, and more – so many avenues to market your business, so little time! When it comes to generating new sales for your business and the marketing strategy currently being executed, are you optimizing all areas? Learn more and expand your strategy with our marketing experts…

EIR: Financial Growth | Understanding Your Business Financials Through Different Perspectives

What does every business have in common? You guessed it, finance! Your business’ financial statements can be considered some of the most important documents you own. Banks, Accountants, CFOs and CEOs all read the same financials, but they do it differently. When it comes to your income statement, cash flow, and balance sheets, it is…

ASK AN EXPERT | A Window of Opportunity: COVID-19 Impacts on Women In Business

The past 12 months have seen a series of events that have permanently impacted both the nature of the workplace and women’s opportunities within it. Many of the hardest hit sectors where many women work – like retail, travel, hospitality – haven’t fully recovered. They bore the brunt of job losses. Working practices have become…

Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund: Up to $250K for Black Canadian Business Owners

The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund, as part of the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP), is now open for applications. With an investment of $291.3 million – $33 million from the Government of Canada, $130 million from BDC, and a $128 million joint commitment from RBC, BMO, Scotiabank, CIBC, National Bank, TD Bank, and credit unions Vancity…