DATE	WORKSHOP	REGISTRATION
October 8, 2026 12pm – 1pm PST	Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs	BBABC Workshops Registration – Fill out form
October 15, 2026 11am – 1pm PST	People, Culture, and AI	BBABC Workshops Registration – Fill out form
November 5, 2026 12pm – 1pm	Payroll Essentials for Business Growth	BBABC Workshops Registration – Fill out form
January 28, 2027 11am – 1pm PST	CFIA 101 for Food Importers	BBABC Workshops Registration – Fill out form
June 2027 (4 week workshop series)	Commercialization Lab	LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs

Running a successful business requires more than generating sales. It requires understanding your numbers and making informed financial decisions. Led by a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), this 1-hour virtual workshop provides entrepreneurs with practical strategies to strengthen their financial foundation and improve business sustainability.

Participants will gain insights into cash flow management, budgeting, financial statements, profitability, and common financial pitfalls that impact small businesses. This session is designed to help business owners make smarter financial decisions, improve financial confidence, and build greater resilience in today’s business environment.

Duration: 1 Hour (Virtual)
Ideal For: Entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners looking to strengthen their financial management skills and business performance

People, Culture & AI: Building the Team That Scales You

As your business grows, knowing when to hire, how to lead, and where to leverage AI can make the difference between stagnation and sustainable growth. This practical 2-hour virtual workshop helps entrepreneurs assess their current capacity, identify critical skills gaps, and build a roadmap for scaling through both people and technology.

Participants will learn how to make strategic hiring decisions, lead high-performing teams, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and use AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity. Attendees will leave with actionable insights, tools, and a framework to help them build the right team and systems for their next stage of growth.

Duration: 2 Hours (Virtual)
Ideal For: Growth-stage entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizational leaders looking to scale their operations effectively.

Payroll Essentials for Business Growth

Payroll is more than just paying employees. It is a critical part of running a compliant, efficient, and growth-ready business. In this practical virtual workshop, entrepreneurs will gain a clear understanding of their payroll responsibilities as employers and learn how strong payroll practices can support business growth.

Participants will explore key payroll requirements, including CRA payroll accounts, CPP, EI and tax deductions, remittances, T4s, Records of Employment (ROEs), vacation pay, and record-keeping obligations. The session will also examine common payroll mistakes, the risks of non-compliance, and the benefits of leveraging payroll technology to save time, reduce errors, and support a growing workforce. Attendees will leave with practical tools and a payroll health checklist to help strengthen their business operations.

Duration: 1 Hour (Virtual)
Ideal For: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, employers, and businesses preparing to hire or expand their teams

CFIA 101 for Food Importers: Navigating Canadian Import Requirements

Importing food into Canada comes with important regulatory responsibilities. This practical workshop provides entrepreneurs and food importers with a foundational understanding of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the regulations that apply to imported food products, and the steps needed to achieve compliance before products reach the Canadian border.

Participants will learn how to determine import requirements, navigate the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS), understand key food labelling requirements, and identify common compliance issues that can delay or prevent border clearance. Designed for both new and experienced importers, this session will equip attendees with the knowledge needed to reduce regulatory risks, avoid costly mistakes, and move products into the Canadian marketplace more confidently.

Duration: 2 Hours (Virtual)
Ideal For: Food importers, food distributors, retailers, entrepreneurs, and businesses looking to import food products into Canada.