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Welcome to the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre

The knowledgeable team at the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre is here to help start, grow, or acquire a business at every age and stage. All services, consultations, tools, and resources are confidential and complimentary for clients and businesses in the City of Peterborough and the County of Peterborough.

For over 30 years, the Small Business Centres of Ontario have been funded through the Province of Ontario and local or regional governments. The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre is one of the 54 locations in Ontario’s Small Business Enterprise Network.

The BAC is a proud partner of the Small Business Centres Ontario Network.

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All of the resources and services of our Business Advisory Centre are now available online!

The BAC is proud to introduce comprehensive online resources. We are confident this will better assist the business community by increasing service accessibility and convenience. Our amplified reach through an entirely virtual process will pave the way for strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit of Peterborough & the Kawarthas.

Follow our small business support channels:

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Start Your Business

Get your business off to a great start with the support of the BAC’s Small Business Toolkit, a Step-By-Step process for Start-Ups, or meet virtually with a business advisor.

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Grow Your Business

Existing businesses can receive one-to-one support with accounting, applying for funding, pivots, e-commerce, marketing and more by meeting with their local Business Advisor.

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Learning Opportunities

Starting a business might be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn the steps required to start your own small business by attending one of our workshops, webinars, or events

What door should you go through?

Whether you have a new business idea or you are an established business owner, there’s multiple doors you can step through for training, tools and resources to start or grow a successful business. Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development has developed three workshop series to navigate you through hands-on learning experiences no matter the stage of your business.

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Do you have a new business idea or looking for a refresher to successfully start and grow your business?

Build a solid foundation and equip yourself with the tools and resources to successfully start your business with the Business Fundamentals Workshop Series, presented in collaboration with Community Futures Peterborough and Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

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Have you recently launched a small business and wondered how to connect with your audience?

Leverage the power of social media to maximize your reach and impact with the Small Biz Social Navigator Workshop series, delivered by with Kat Tepylo Murphy from Social Kat Media.

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Are you an established business over with a growing team, or a solo-preneur feeling overwhelmed doing it all?

Transform your small business into a digital powerhouse with the Digital Excellence Unleashed workshop series, delivered by Camp Tech.

We’re here to help support you through your entrepreneurship journey! 

Connect with a business advisor today.

Madeleine Hurrell

Madeleine Hurrell

Manager, Business Advisory Centre

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Small Business News Bulletin

Get the latest updates, events, and resources for small businesses from Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development through our Monthly Small Business Newsletter.

Business Resources

Find sector-specific resources for your business, from health and safety guidelines to financial supports and COVID-19 updates.

Starter Company Plus

Starter Company Plus is designed to provide business training for entrepreneurs (from aspiring to experienced) in the City of Peterborough and the County of Peterborough who are launching a business or expanding an existing business.

Small Business Toolkit

Small Business Toolkit

Compiled and written by the Business Advisory Centre – the Small Business Toolkit is a document designed for aspiring and new business owners. Used as a step-by-step guide, the downloadable pdf walks entrepreneurs through the process of taking ideas and making them a reality.

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Small Business Centres Ontario

Small Business Centres Ontario – here to support you throughout your entrepreneurial journey from start to growth.