Starter Plus is a provincially funded program for people that want to start a full-time business or expand a business. Over 8-12 weeks, participants will be given access to weekly training/mentoring sessions. Training sessions cover the topics of small business accounting, marketing, operations, regulation requirements, and many more. Upon completion of the training, participants have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for a $5000 grant.

Program Info

Who is this Program For?

We ask that you participate in a free 1 hour consultation with one of our Business Advisors to discuss where you are currently with your business as a perquisite to offering access to our Starter Plus Program
18 years of age or older at the time of registration
An Ontario resident and Canadian citizen (or permanent resident)
Proposing starting a new company, expanding an existing company or buying a business in Ontario
Committed to working a minimum of 25-30 hours a week running your business
Not attending school full-time or returning to school
Not enrolled in other provincial employment or self-employment related initiatives and programs that include or do not include financial assistance
Not currently enrolled concurrently in any self-employment or entrepreneurship training/financing initiatives and programs offered by government funded organizations

Beginner Intermediate New Business Existing Business Coaching Free Grant Funding Business Plan Mentorship Networking

Cost

Free

Program Start Date

Spring

Registration Deadline

To be Announced

Session Info

12 session(s). Session dates and times will be available soon

Outcomes

All participants will complete a fully detailed business plan
Access to the "Ask the Professionals" networking event
1-on-1 business mentoring specific to your business/industry
The opportunity to pitch for $5000 to put towards specific business goals

Robin Young recieving a $3000 grant cheque as part of the starter company plus program

Syllabus

Weeks 1 - 5 include workshop training including how to start a business, market research & planning, financial forecasting, operations and HR
Week 6 - Ask the Professional event
Week 7 - 10 include business plan strategy and creation
Week 11 - Pitch Camp training
Week 12 - pitch your idea, Dragons Den style in in front of a live audience at the Business Centre