BACD

Starting a business can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. At BACD, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our Start Up Session gives you the essentials to launch with confidence and build a business that lasts.

You’ll learn how to:
🚀 Shape your business idea and model
🚀 Validate your idea with market research
🚀 Register your business and choose the right structure
🚀 Understand licenses, permits, HST, and insurance
🚀 Explore funding options, grants, and capital
🚀 Build your brand and name your business

Register here: https://www.bacd.ca/event/bacd-start-up-session-21/

Thinking of starting a food or personal services business in Durham Region? 🍰💅

Whether you’re launching a cozy café, opening a home-based bakery, or offering personal services like aesthetics, tattooing, or hairstyling—there’s one thing you can’t afford to overlook: Health compliance.

Join the Business Advisory Centre Durham and Durham Region Health Department for an essential session that walks you through everything you need to know to operate safely, legally, and confidently.

This session is perfect for new and existing business owners who want to understand inspections, regulations, and how to be in compliance.

Register here: https://www.bacd.ca/event/food-personal-care-business-your-guide-to-durham-region-health-rules/

Calling All Women Entrepreneurs in Durham Region!

International Women’s Day is coming up in March, and we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible women building, leading, and growing businesses right here in our community.
If you're a woman-owned business and want to be profiled by BACD, we’d love to feature your story. Your journey can inspire someone who’s just starting out — or someone who needs that extra nudge to keep going.

Reach out to us at [email protected] with a short intro to your business, and we’ll take it from there. All submissions are due by March 3rd.