The Small Business Centre can provide you with the tools and resources you need to evaluate your idea and decide if entrepreneurship is right for you.
If you’re ready to get started, the Small Business Centre offers a full range of support services, including workshops, seminars, government programs, advisory assistance, and much more to help you put your business on the path to success.
Consultations
Whether you are looking to start or grow your business right here in Barrie and Simcoe County, or need help searching for an available commercial space, we are here to help! We offer 45 min in-person consultations in Barrie or 30-min virtual consultations via video conference or phone call.
Connect with us for a free consultation and learn more about the area, our business support programs, services, networking events, and workshops. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please fill out our Client Intake Form to receive date and time options by email.
If you would like to speak to us about your business plan and get valuable feedback before you present to potential investors and lenders, please fill out our Business Plan Review Intake Form to receive date and time options by email.
Becoming an entrepreneur is a very rewarding path, but it requires a lot of hard work and dedication. The Small Business Centre has tools and resources to assist you in making the right decision about what will work best for you:
You have explored being an entrepreneur, and have decided to start your business. Now what do you do? What are your next steps? The Small Business Centre can help you develop your business idea with the following free services:
Referrals to professionals and business organizations
Referrals to other business support services, including business incubators, government programs, and shared workspaces
Has your business been in operation for a while, and you are now experiencing growth obstacles? Are you experiencing declining sales, or plateaued sales? Or have you grown fast, and are now unsure of how to manage everything? Do you need help finding funding to grow your business? Meeting with one of our Small Business Consultants can assist you with the following free services:
The County of Simcoe, in conjunction with local business support providers, created a Business Resources Guide to act as a directory of available supports.
Register your business today through Service Ontario. The ONE-Source for Business Portal will help guide you to the government services, forms, and information your need to start, operate, and grow your business.
