Helping Entrepreneurs Explore, Start, and Grow Their Business
The York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) is your one-stop shop to help start and grow your business. We serve small businesses in the York Region municipalities of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket, and Stouffville.
We offer a range of services to help you succeed including training, business plan development, mentoring (through various programs) and advisory services. Whether you have an idea for a business or are looking to grow your existing venture, the YSBEC team is here to help. The first step to getting support is to book a consultation to meet with one of our Small Business Advisors.
Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan have their own Small Business Enterprise Centres to serve those communities.
We Support Small Business in Northern York Region
Small Business Clients
Youth Entrepreneurs
Seminars & Events
Small Business Programs
These programs offer small businesses and youth entrepreneurs access to mentorship, training, potential funding grants, and/or complimentary professional services support.
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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.
Grants & 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 & 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.
Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to book a one-on-one consultation with one of our Small Business Advisors.
Group Sessions & Events
Join a group consultation session with other entrepreneurs and small business leaders and led by one of our experienced Small Business Advisors.
Whether you choose to meet with us one-on-one or in a group 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 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.
Get Inspired by Others
Over the years we’ve helped thousands of businesses reach their goals and grow their businesses. Every one of our startup and small business clients is unique, and as they grow we want to share their success with the rest of the business community.
Check out our featured businesses and success stories to learn about their story, the challenges they had to contend with, the opportunities they seized, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
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Fill out the form to book a free one-on-one consultation with one of our knowledgeable business advisors.