Workshops and Seminars

July 13, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Contracts

10:00 - 11:00 am - Webinar

Hosted by Small Business Advisory Centre, led by Chris McLeod (Mann Lawyers).

This session will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on contracts and explain the doctrines of impossibility and frustration, as well as the application of force majeure clauses (definition - an unexpected event such as war, crime, or an earthquake which prevents someone from doing something that is written in a legal agreement), which are issues of critical importance to any business that is looking to understand contractual rights during the pandemic.

Learn more, or register for this workshop.

July 16, 23, 30

Service Canada Webinars:
COVID-19 - Support for Workers

10 am Webinars using WebEx, audio via phone.

Review types of Employment Insurance benefits, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the actions required for maintaining benefits, earnings while on claim and other resources to support return to work endeavours. In collaboration with Employment Ontario and Canada Revenue Agency.

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July 14, 2020

Maximizing Your Online Advertising & Digital Marketing Budget

7 - 8:30 pm - Webinar Hosted by Digital Main Street

You don't need a big budget to get noticed on the web - you just need creativity! Savvy businesses are using bootstrap digital marketing techniques to amplify their message online.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the tricks and tools needed to market your business effectively on a shoestring budget. This webinar is presented in partnership with the Alliston BIA.

You’ll learn:

• How to create a basic online marketing strategy and measurement plan that fits for your business size and goals.
• Why email marketing can be a powerful and cost-effective way to grow your business.
• How to get people to sign up for an email list while following best practices and the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
• How to take advantage of influencer marketing, affiliate marketing and other ways to generate word-of-mouth.
• How to advertise cost-effectively through Google ads, Facebook ads and other ad networks.
• What free or low-cost graphic design tools to use to create eye-catching online ads.

This workshop is a free online webinar for main street small businesses in Ontario.

Register now.

Sept. 15, 2020

Sept. 15, 2020

Tourism Meets Business

Part of Lunch & Learn 2020 offered by Downtown Brockville

Aquatarium, 6 Broad Street, Brockville

12 pm - 1 pm

The speaker will start shortly after 12:00 PM to allow attendees to arrive and finish with time to return to work.  Snacks and light beverages will be provided, or bring your lunch with you.

Cost: $10 (Free for DBIA members)

More details to follow.
Email Melissa Boulton or phone 613-345-3269 ext. 102 for more information, or register now.

Nov. 27, 2020

4 Pillars of Marketing

Part of Lunch & Learn 2020 offered by Downtown Brockville

Downtown Brockville, 3 Market Street West, Suite 2, Brockville

12 pm - 1 pm

The speaker will start shortly after 12:00 PM to allow attendees to arrive and finish with time to return to work.  Snacks and light beverages will be provided, or bring your lunch with you.

Cost: $10 (Free for DBIA members)

Steve Irving of Extension Marketing will help you understand how you can grow your business and benefit from marketing - without having to do it all!

Email Melissa Boulton or phone 613-345-3269 ext. 102 for more information, or register now.