Consultations are a 30-minute, private and confidential meeting with a business advisor to discuss your specific questions and issues regarding business start-up and growth. Our business advisors will help you understand your current business stage and recommend a course of action to make your business vision a reality.
Please fully complete the request form. Questions left unanswered will make you ineligible for this free service.
If you are booking a startup or exploring entrepreneurship consultation, please review the
Guide to Starting a Business in Brampton before your meeting so you are prepared.
The role of our Business Advisors is to evaluate, consult, and coach—not to act as an agency for your business or take on administrative tasks that should be handled by your staff or an external firm. Please ensure you select the appropriate consultation type based on your needs. If you’re an established business seeking growth support, please book the "
Established Business Consultation." BEC reserves the right to cancel your meeting if the wrong consultation type is chosen.
After Hours Consultations
Got questions about your business? Swing by the Entrepreneur Zone, in partnership with Brampton Library!
On the last Thursday of each month, our friendly advisors are at select Brampton Library branches from 2:00–7:00 p.m.. No appointment needed—just drop in, ask your questions, and get some helpful guidance!
Visit brampton.ca/EN/Business/BEC/Pages/Entrepreneur-Zone.aspx for upcoming dates and locations.
Book a Business Consultation with Us
Starting a Business
This consultation is designed for entrepreneurs who already have a small business idea and are in the process of launching. It provides expert guidance on business plan reviews, marketing strategies, and navigating available resources.
It is ideal for:
Businesses with little to no sales, either already registered or ready to register in Ontario
Entrepreneurs developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) but without market validation
Please note: we do not meet with individuals who do not yet have a business idea. If you are still exploring ideas, we encourage you to start with the SBC Ontario E-Learning Modules.
This consultation equips you with the tools and advice needed to launch and grow your business successfully.
Please note: This service is designed for non-tech startups and does not include technology-specific guidance.
For technology startups, we recommend RevUP. Explore the power of self-paced learning with RevUP modules, designed to help you validate your business idea anytime, anywhere. Gain support from Altitude Accelerator's dedicated team and access a wealth of resources at your fingertips.
Learn more here: RevUP
For Established Businesses
If your business is already established, we offer consultations to help you grow, scale, and overcome challenges. Whether you need an on-site visit or a consultation at our center, our advisors can assist with expert advice tailored to your industry.
Site Visit - Established Businesses Only
If you run an established business, our advisors can visit your location to discuss growth strategies, operational improvements, and other areas specific to your needs.
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Space Tour
Discover our entrepreneurial center, meet the team, and see what resources we offer. Whether you're starting your journey or already established, our space can be the key to unlocking new growth and innovation opportunities.
Take a guided tour of our space, meet with staff, and learn about the services we offer to entrepreneurs at every stage.
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Cancellation and Missed Appointment Policy
Your appointment is for your exclusive use, and when it is cancelled with short notice or missed altogether, it is often too late or impossible to offer this time to someone else, and the appointment time goes unfilled.
The following cancellation / missed appointment policy is in effect:
- A full 24 hours notice is required for cancelling appointments.
- If you cancel within less than 24 hours, the Entrepreneur Centre reserves the right to refuse to rebook for clients with previous no-shows or late cancellations and will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
To maintain the efficiency of our services and uphold a fair booking system, we strictly prohibit late arrivals. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, but showing up late not only disrupts the flow of our schedule but also inconveniences others who have appointments following yours.
Therefore, we reserve the right to cancel appointments for clients who arrive late without prior notice. This ensures that we can effectively manage our time and provide quality service to all our clients.
- If you arrive less than 10 minutes late for an appointment:
- You will be seen by the advisor; however, the meeting will be cut short
- If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for an appointment:
- Your appointment will be rescheduled
- A $50 cancellation fee may apply.
Please see the Consultation Procedural Statement at the end of the request form for full details.
