Access to Professionals

Through our Access to Professionals service, you can connect with accountants, lawyers, web and banking professionals for 30 minute consultations on business related issues.

Whether you’re just launching your venture or have been in business for several years these sessions are a great way for you to get advice on specific issues and gain a better understanding of some of the challenges you may face while growing your business.

Accounting Advisory Service

What:
30 Minute consultations are available for
business related topics at the
London Small Business Centre.

When:
First Tuesday of the month.

Cost:
$20+HST / half-hour session.

» Register by Email: info@sbcentre.ca

Thanks to the following accountants who have volunteered their time:

» Joan Cardiff, Ernst & Young
» Yvonne Hill, CA
» Ashley Didone, Collins Barrow
» Barbara Stahlke, CMA
» Todd van Rees, CA

Legal Advisory Service

What:
30 Minute consultations are available for
business related topics at the
London Small Business Centre.

When:
First Thursday of the month.

Cost:
$20+HST / half-hour session.

» Register by Email: info@sbcentre.ca

Thanks to the following legal advisors who have volunteered their time:

» Adnan Chahbar, Siskinds
» Mike Mumby, Harrison Pensa
» Rod Refcio, Robinson Refcio, LLP
» Ryan Warren, Szemenyei Kirwin Godin
» Philip O'Shea, Lexcor Business Lawyers

Online Presence Advisory Service

What:
Whether you’re just starting out and developing a new web site or wondering how to make your existing site more effective our Online Presence Consultants can help. Knowledgeable in web design, development and on-line marketing these experts will answer a variety of questions depending on your business needs:

» Web design & development - typical costs, type of site, content, domain names, hosting, content management, what to look for in a designer, where does DIY make sense?, etc.

» Marketing - SEM/SEO, online ads, pay per click, keywords, cost, using social media – Facebook, Twitter, blogs, e-zines

When:
Second Tuesday of the month.

Cost:
$20+HST / half-hour session.

» Register by Email: info@sbcentre.ca

Thanks to the following online specialists who have volunteered their time:

» Jayme Cousins, In House Logic
» Kimberly Beaven, BlueWave MEDIA

Banking Seminar & One-on-one Consultations

What:
30 minute consultations with business banking professionals to answer questions you may have regarding your personal net worth, financial strength, project viability, financial projections and other important aspects of your business banking needs.

When:
Every second month at the Small Business Centre following the “Banking on Success?” seminar.

Cost:
NO CHARGE, but registration is required.

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Thanks to the following sponsoring banks for making these sessions possible:

» BMO Bank of Montreal
» Scotiabank
» TD Canada Trust
» RBC Royal Bank

Participant Information Sheet

To ensure maximum use of your time, we ask that you fill out an information sheet and provide a list of questions prior to the session. You are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible, as these documents are forwarded to the professional to review prior to the meeting.

Refund Policy

Less than 48 hours:
A refund will NOT be given if the customer cancels within 48 hours of the seminar.

More than 48 hours:
Cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to the seminar will be refunded in the same manner as the payment was made, less a $10 administration fee.