Webinars
Free Business Webinars
In addition to hosting business events & webinars, Invest Prescott collects and posts free webinars from providers around the province including Small Business Enterprise Centres, Regional Innovation Centres, Business Schools, and other Economic Development departments
Click on Register Here for more information. Webinars are now grouped by Topic and ordered by Date.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI for Operations: Work Smarter and Automate Admin and Projects | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | October 2 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Get a clear, jargon-free intro to AI tools that streamline admin, projects, collaboration, and bookkeeping for small businesses.
AI Made Easy: Practical Solutions for Startups | Innovation Factory | October 16 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Demystify AI with low-cost tools and workflows that simplify marketing, sales, and operations for small teams.
Using AI in Marketing: Create, Brand & Share Like a Pro | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | October 21 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn AI workflows to brainstorm, write, design, and distribute on-brand content consistently across channels.
Sales & Marketing
Social Media 101 – A Complete Guide for Small Businesses – 4 Part Series | Business Centre Guelph-Wellington | October 1 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Unlock the power of social media with practical guidance designed to help small businesses grow their reach and results.
Market Research | Business Resource Centre (BRC) | October 7 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Find and use key data sources to analyze your industry, competitors, financing options, and customers to inform better decisions.
Social Media for your Business | Digital Main Street | October 7 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Digital Main Street team helps you choose the best social media platforms for your business and helps you get started.
Marketing and Sales | Business Resource Centre (BRC) | October 14 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Create and implement a strategic marketing and sales plan that builds leads, handles objections, and measures results.
Ask the Expert: From Conversations to Confident Sales – Tools & Tactics | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | October 15 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Bring your real sales challenges to an interactive AMA session covering mindset, process, objections, and holiday-season prep.
Build Your Sales! | Business Centre Guelph-Wellington | October 16 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Refine your sales strategy with core techniques like active listening, rapport building, and relationship nurturing.
Unlock Growth Through Omnichannel Selling | Boundless Accelerator | October 21 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Harness marketplaces and digital channels to expand reach, boost brand exposure, and manage growth smarter.
BACD Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | October 29 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Build a practical marketing and sales strategy—from value proposition and tactics to lead generation and follow-up.
Finance & Taxes
Introduction to Bookkeeping: Logan Katz Learning Series | Invest Ottawa Education Centre | October 15 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Learn bookkeeping fundamentals, organize financial records, and avoid common pitfalls to keep your numbers accurate.
Understanding Financial Statements | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | October 20 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Strengthen your financial literacy by learning how to read and interpret core financial statements.
Numbers Made Easy: Bookkeeping 101 for Small Businesses | Business Centre Guelph-Wellington | October 23 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Demystify bookkeeping basics—income, expenses, invoicing, tax prep, and reporting—to stay organized and compliant.
Financial Forecasting | Business Resource Centre (BRC) | October 28 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Calculate costs, budgets, cash flow, breakeven points, and pricing to improve profitability and quotes.
Export & Trade
Financial Assistance for Importers and Exporters | City of Toronto Economic Development & Culture | October 8 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Learn where to find grants and funding for trade diversification, what information is required, and how to prepare.
Strategic Pricing & Competitive Advantage in a Tariff Environment | City of Toronto Economic Development & Culture | October 16 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Set prices strategically and build an edge amid evolving tariffs and trade conditions.
Digital Trade & E-commerce: Selling Online to International Customers | City of Toronto Economic Development & Culture | October 22 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Boost international online sales with practical steps for digital trade and e-commerce expansion.
Free Trade with Europe (CETA): What’s in it for us? (Virtual) | Invest Ottawa Education Centre | October 27 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Understand CETA’s benefits and how Canadian companies can leverage the agreement to diversify beyond the U.S.
Legal Considerations & Trade Compliance for Exporters | City of Toronto Economic Development & Culture | October 30 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Navigate key legal and compliance requirements for exporting to reduce risk and operate globally with confidence.
HR / Operations / Admin
HR for Small Business – What’s essential to know in 2025 | Business Centre Guelph-Wellington | October 9 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cut through the noise on compliance and hiring with practical, must-know HR guidance for small business owners.
Workplace Safety Essential for Small Businesses: A Practical Guide | Business Centre Guelph-Wellington | October 15 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Small Business Week — explore fundamental safety practices every employer should know to create a safer workplace.
Uncover Your Website Secrets with Google Analytics | Invest Ottawa Education Centre | October 16 | 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Beginner-friendly GA4 session: learn which reports matter, where visitors come from, and how your site drives business goals.
Securing Your Online Presence: Smart, Simple Steps to Protect Your Business | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | October 23 | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Protect your brand with affordable steps: domains/DNS, email authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), HTTPS, profiles, and device security.
Hiring Best Practices: Navigating Today’s Talent Landscape | Brampton Entrepreneur Centre | October 30 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn how partnering with an employment agency can scale hiring, access specialized talent, and optimize staffing outcomes.
Maximizing Employer Support through Service Canada | Business Centre Guelph-Wellington | October 30 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Get an overview of Service Canada programs for employers, including Work-Sharing, EI, WEPP, and supports for the self-employed.
Start-Up Basics
Business Model Canvas Crash Course | Regional Business Centre | October 2 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Learn a simple, practical way to map your business model, refine strategy, and spot new opportunities using the Business Model Canvas.
Business Model Canvas | Brampton Entrepreneur Centre | October 14 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Use the Business Model Canvas to visualize how your business creates and delivers value, then draft a strong value proposition.
Entrepreneur Essentials: Start-Up 101 – Regulations, Registering & Licenses | City of Vaughan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship | October 23 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Get the essentials on business registration, licensing, and regulatory steps to launch correctly.
Fundamentals of Buying and Selling a Business | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | October 22 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Navigate the full transaction lifecycle—from preparation and valuation to due diligence and closing.
Business Planning Launchpad Series
The Business Planning Launchpad Series is a four-part program from the City of Vaughan designed to help entrepreneurs build strong foundations in ideation, sales and marketing, operations, and financial management. Each 90-minute session offers practical tools and strategies to strengthen business plans and support long-term growth.
Business Planning Launchpad Series (1 of 4): Ideation and Market Research | City of Vaughan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship | October 7 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Validate your business idea and build vision, mission, and market research foundations to test assumptions.
Business Planning Launchpad Series (2 of 4): Sales and Marketing | City of Vaughan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship | October 14 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Boost your sales and marketing skills as part of Vaughan’s Business Planning Launchpad Series.
Business Planning Launchpad Series (3 of 4): Operations, Time and Risk Management | City of Vaughan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship | October 21 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Improve operations with time and risk management strategies as part of Vaughan’s Launchpad Series.
Business Planning Launchpad Series (4 of 4): Financials | City of Vaughan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship | October 28 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn to budget, manage cash flow, and strengthen your business financials to support growth.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Using AI in Marketing: Create, Brand & Share Like a Pro | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | November 4 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn how AI can upgrade your messaging across email, chat, and customer touchpoints.
Strategic AI Adoption Framework: From Ideas to Action | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | November 13 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Turn AI concepts into a step-by-step adoption plan tailored to your business.
(Chat)GPT for Small Business (Webinar) | Brampton Entrepreneur Centre | November 13 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Use ChatGPT to save time, plan smarter, and streamline everyday operations.
AI Software to Support Your Business with Claire Bouvier | Kingston Economic Development Corporation | November 19 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Discover time-saving AI tools for everyday tasks, content creation, and workflow productivity.
Building the perfect prompt with Claire Bouvier | Kingston Economic Development Corporation | December 3 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Learn practical strategies to craft effective AI prompts that save time and improve accuracy.
Sales & Marketing
Email Marketing for Small Businesses: Developing A Successful Email Marketing Strategy | Digital Main Street (Toronto Digital Service Squad) | November 4 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Learn segmentation, strong subject lines and body copy, basic automations, and tools for effective campaigns.
Branding your business with Rob Wood | Kingston Economic Development Corporation | November 5 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Frameworks and tactics to build a compelling brand that drives customer loyalty and growth.
Winning SEO with Google Business Profile (Virtual) | Invest Ottawa Education Centre | November 13 | 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Optimize your Google Business Profile to improve visibility, map results, and clicks.
BACD Business Fundamentals: Marketing & Sales | Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) | November 13 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Build a practical marketing & sales plan—from branding and lead gen to client acquisition.
Social Media for Your Business | Digital Main Street (Toronto Digital Service Squad) | November 25 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Choose the right platforms, optimize profiles, and plan/manage content to grow your community.
eCommerce 101: What, Why, and How | Digital Main Street (Toronto Digital Service Squad) | December 2 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Launch an online store—platform selection, POS/inventory basics, SEO, payments, shipping, and traffic drivers.
Finance & Taxes
Maximize asset valuation before sale with Judith Pineault | Kingston Economic Development Corporation | November 4 | 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Practical steps to strengthen your financials, present your business, and increase sale value.
Rise’s EmpowerU: Understanding Financing & Credit for Entrepreneurs in Canada | Rise | November 5 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Get clear on credit types, interest, and financing options so you can fund your business.
Analyzing and Limiting Your Risks with Adam Young | Kingston Economic Development Corporation | November 12 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks in your business.
Understanding Your Business Insurance with Nicholas Dettinger | Kingston Economic Development Corporation | November 13 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Get clear on essential coverage and align policies with your company’s risk profile.
Export & Trade
Marketing Strategies in Diverse Export Markets | City of Toronto Economic Development & Culture | November 6 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Explore practical ways to reach and grow audiences across global markets.
Knowing Global Exporting Regulations with Arman Giloyan | Kingston Economic Development Corporation | November 26 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Get the essentials of export regulations and documentation to enter new markets confidently.
HR / Operations / Admin
Contract Essentials for Business Owners with Zoe Umukoro & Tony Virgin | Kingston Economic Development Corporation | November 18 | 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Practical contract fundamentals—partnership, employment, and supplier agreements—to protect your business.
Managing Your Business AND Your Mental Health | Rise | November 26 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Learn strategies and tools to protect your mental wellness while running a business.
Start-Up Basics
Web Presence 101 – Ensuring Your Foundation is Set | Digital Main Street (Toronto Digital Service Squad) | November 18 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Website fundamentals, SEO, Google Business Profile, directories, social, email, and a cohesive brand voice.
Business Planning Launchpad Series
The Business Planning Launchpad Series is a four-part program from the City of Vaughan designed to help entrepreneurs build strong foundations in ideation, sales and marketing, operations, and financial management. Each 90-minute session offers practical tools and strategies to strengthen business plans and support long-term growth.
Business Planning Launchpad (1 of 4): Ideation & Market Research | City of Vaughan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship | November 4 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Validate your idea and sharpen vision, mission, and market research to test assumptions.
Business Planning Launchpad (2 of 4): Sales & Marketing | City of Vaughan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship | November 11 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Strengthen your go-to-market plan and boost customer acquisition.
Business Planning Launchpad (3 of 4): Operations, Time & Risk | City of Vaughan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship | November 18 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Improve day-to-day operations with time and risk management tools you can apply immediately.
Archived South Grenville Digital Main Street Webinars
The Town of Prescott and the South Grenville Digital Service Squad proudly offered regular Small Business Skills webinars as part of the Digital Main Street program. These webinars are archived below.
Town of Prescott Economic Development & Tourism
360 Dibble St W
Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
| Dana Valentyne, Economic Development Officer dvalentyne@prescott.ca P: 613-925-2812 Ext: 6221 |
| Justin St. Pierre, Business Development Officer jstpierre@prescott.ca P: 613-925-2812 Ext: 6222 |