Small Business Centre
Your launchpad for business success!
At the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (KLSBC), we offer essential resources and support to help you start, move, or grow your small business.
Whether you're planting roots in the neighbourhood, expanding your side hustle, or overcoming growth challenges, the KLSBC provides advisory services and a range of free tools to help your business thrive in our region.
Our services include guidance on:
- Market research
- Business structure
- Financial and cash flow planning
- Marketing strategy
- Organizational development
- Business plan development
Contact us today and start your journey to success!
For technology sector business growth, visit the Innovation Cluster - Peterborough and the Kawarthas; a full-service incubator in Lindsay, Ontario designed specifically to take tech sector entrepreneurs to the next level with access to unique workshops, resources, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
Between 2020 and 2023, the KLSBC saw:
$286,000 in grants awarded
99 new business established
184 new jobs established
1460 client consults conducted
226 workshops delivered
How We Can Help
Check out our calendar for upcoming business training and workshops.
Our grant programs of up to $5,000 help new businesses get a head start. Check out the Starter Company Plus and Summer Company programs and additional funding opportunities here.
Visit our Helpful Links for Small Business page to get started, then learn about the local business climate, search commercial properties, find out what's going on in industry, and who your customers and competitors are through the Market Research Tool.
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