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Strategic Steps in Starting a Successful Business - Michael Donahue, Toronto Business Development Centre

Michael Donahue is Vice-President Incubation of the award-winning Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC), one of Canada’s leading business incubators. TBDC nurtures the success and growth of new and emerging businesses in Toronto. With two locations in Toronto, TBDC has assisted over 4,500 businesses since opening in 1990.

For over fourteen years at the Toronto Business Development Centre, Michael’s career has focused on supporting the success of entrepreneurs.

A graduate of the University of Toronto where he studied Economics, Michael currently serves on the Board of the Canadian Association of Business Incubation and is a former lecturer with the School of Business at Centennial College.

Brief Session Description

Strategic Steps in Starting a Successful Business

Starting a new business venture can be a daunting task for anyone but this is especially true for people new to Canada. Join Michael Donahue of the Toronto Business Development Centre as he discusses the key steps in planning and starting a successful business.

From his years of experience as an entrepreneur and a business consultant, Michael will discuss the importance of market research and strategic business planning. This session will offer tips on building your business network and creating connections with potential customers. You will learn about a wide range of resources available to you as an entrepreneur in Ontario. Hear about various government supported initiatives dedicated to helping new entrepreneurs. Learn how business incubation programs in Toronto can accelerate your company’s growth. Attend this informative session and take the first step in starting a business of your own.

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