# Event Details - **Event Name**: BACD Start Up Session - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn the fundamentals of starting a business. Presented by a BACD business advisor.About this EventReady to start your business? Let’s make it happen.Starting a business can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. At BACD, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our Start Up Session gives you the essentials to launch with confidence and build a business that lasts.You’ll learn how to:Shape your business idea and modelValidate your idea with market researchRegister your business and choose the right structureUnderstand licenses, permits, HST, and insuranceExplore funding options, grants, and capitalBuild your brand and name your businessThis session is part of our Business Fundamentals Series, which also includes Marketing & Sales, Business Planning, and Finance & Operations. You can take them in any order, and we offer flexible times to fit your schedule.Join us and start building your business with clarity and confidence. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pickering/bacd-start-up-session/100001991706095547 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Pickering Public Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pickering - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Pickering Public Library - **lat**: 43.8374686 - **long**: -79.08345059999999 - **full address**: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade South, Pickering, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BACD Start Up Session - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5fcd563345a01777f5037295df5fe229b2a3a73f3855fd7f9ca7f2bbbf26b51c-rimg-w1062-h594-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1782136030 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BACD Start Up Session being held? - **A:** BACD Start Up Session takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade South, Pickering, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing BACD Start Up Session? - **A:** BACD Start Up Session is organized by BACD Start Up Session. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BACD Start Up Session is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pickering, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Presented by a BACD business advisor.\n\n\nStarting a business is hard and that’s where we come in.  Our mission is clear – we are here to support your Business Success.  We equip you with the skills, knowledge and tools to start and grow successfully. Let’s build your action plan together!\nBACD’s Business Fundamentals series includes the Start up Session as well as Marketing & Sales, Business Planning and Finance & Operations. The Start Up Session is held weekly and the other 3 are all held every month rotating between morning, afternoon and evening sessions and can be taken in any order.\nThese sessions are ideal for budding entrepreneurs and those considering opening their own small business or wanting to formalize their business operations and a great place for you to start exploring the fundamentals of every successful business.\nThis online session is presented by BACD’s advisors who have all been entrepreneurs themselves.\nStart Up Session: An overview of the fundamental elements of success for every business (Business Concept, Marketing & Sales, Operations and Finance) and gives the steps needed to start successfully and to grow.\nWe will go through our Start Up Checklist and cover:\n\nThe Business Idea and business model\nValidating your business idea through market research\nBusiness Registration\nBusiness Structures to consider\nLicenses and Permits\nHST requirements\nStart up funding\nBusiness Insurance\nCapital, Grants and Funding\nName and Brand considerations\n\nA zoom link will be sent to you when you register.\n\n\nWebsite: https://bacd.ca/event/bacd-start-up-session-26/" } ] } ] ```