Supporting Your Small Business
The York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) is your one-stop shop to help start and grow your business. Funded by the Regional Municipality of York and the Government of Ontario, we provide free services in the northern six York Region municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
The YSBEC team will provide you with the information you need to succeed and grow your business. Through our consultation services, you can book a one-on-one, one-hour appointment with one of our knowledgeable business consultants, or join a group consultation session with other entrepreneurs and small business leaders.
Together we can take an in-depth look at your business or startup idea and weigh its strengths and weaknesses to determine how to build upon what you do well, and manage and improve upon the areas that require more work. We can assess the opportunities and challenges your business faces near and far, and through competitive analysis, zero in on what your niche is and what differentiates your business from your competitors.
How We Can Help
Startup Advice
Starting your own small business takes a lot of work. Let us help you with one-on-one support to ensure your new venture is a success right from the start.
Growth Advice
How do we take your business to the next level. Marketing strategies? Access to government programs or mentorship? In our one-on-one consultation we’ll work with you to find the right solution.
Government Grants and Funding
Federal, provincial and municipal governments have various funding programs and grants to help small businesses succeed. Reach out for a one-on-one consultation to get the latest information.
Business Plan Development
Your business plan sets the direction for the operation of your business, and is a critical factor in how successful your business will be. We can help you develop a strategic business plan and work through any opportunities and challenges.
Workshops and Conferences
Connect with a community of entrepreneurs just like you through workshops, events and seminars.
Access to Programs
From specialized growth programs for existing businesses to online digital marketing and more, we can provide you with access to programs that will help take your business to the next level.
One-on-One Consultations
For specific questions around growing a business, hiring and marketing techniques we suggest booking a one-on-one consultation or using the request form below. We serve small businesses in the northern six York Region municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
The Cities of Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan also have Small Business Enterprise Centres to serve their respective communities.
BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION:
York Small Business Enterprise Centre
17150 Yonge St
Newmarket, ON
L3Y 6Z1
Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71572
Email: ysbec@york.ca
Group Consultations
Participating in a group consultation is a great way to navigate the initial steps to starting a business. Each month, we hold an informal group session designed to share basic start-up information, assist with navigating you through the start-up phase, and help you get the information you need to get up and running quickly.