If you’re thinking about starting a business in City of Waterloo, this session will walk you through the key steps, regulations, and requirements you need to know.
From choosing a business structure and meeting regulatory requirements, to zoning, licensing, and tax registration, experts will guide you through the essentials of getting started the right way.
This workshop will cover:
- Steps in starting your business
- Identifying your target market and client profile
- Forms of business ownership and regulatory requirements
- When and why to register for HST
- Local zoning requirements and procedures
- Business licensing classes, requirements, and application process
- Introduction to the Support Local Campaign from Economic Development
Event agenda:
1-1:50 p.m.: Startup Business Basics – Ksenia Osmolovskaya, Small Business Advisor, WRSBC/City of Waterloo
1.50-2 p.m.: Break
2-2:30 p.m.: Zoning regulations – Yuxiang Li, Zoning/Committee Coordinator, City of Waterloo
2:30-2:45 p.m.: Q&A Zoning
2:45-3:15 p.m.: Business Licensing process – Krista Washik, Municipal Enforcement Clerk – Business Licensing, City of Waterloo
3:15-3:30 p.m.: Q&A Licensing
3:30-4 p.m.: Support Local Campaign – Dominique Charbonneau, Senior Economic Development Officer, City of Waterloo
Light snacks will be provided.
