InRich CBDC

10/07/2026

From a Grade 10 summer job to one of Guysborough County’s most trusted painting businesses, Sheldon Richard has built RSR Painting Limited on hard work, community, and pride in every project. With support from CBDC Guysborough, Sheldon turned his passion into a thriving business known for quality craftsmanship, kitchen cabinet transformations, and lasting customer relationships. More than a decade later, he still measures success by the smiles on his customers’ faces.

Read how family, perseverance, and a love for the trade helped RSR Painting become a local success story. https://cbdc.ca/stories/rsr-painting/

D’un emploi d’été en 10e année à l’une des entreprises de peinture les plus réputées du comté de Guysborough, Sheldon Richard a bâti RSR Painting Limited grâce au travail acharné, à son engagement envers la communauté et à la fierté qu’il met dans chacun de ses projets. Avec l’appui de la CBDC Guysborough, Sheldon a transformé sa passion en une entreprise florissante reconnue pour la qualité de son travail, les transformations spectaculaires de cuisines et les relations durables qu’il entretient avec sa clientèle. Plus de dix ans plus t**d, il continue de mesurer son succès au sourire de ses clients.

Découvrez comment le soutien de sa famille, sa persévérance et son amour du métier ont fait de RSR Painting une véritable réussite locale. http://cbdc.ca/fr-ca/stories/rsr-painting/

10/05/2026

💰 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 — 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 💰

📅 Date: October 7th, 2026
🕒 Time: 1 PM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitator: Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities
💰 Cost: FREE

A good business budget is about more than tracking what comes in and what goes out. It can help you manage cash flow, prepare for unexpected expenses, set realistic goals, and make better decisions about where your business is headed.

Whether you’re just starting out or already running a business, this practical workshop will help you:
✅ Understand the fundamentals of business budgeting
✅ Track income and expenses more effectively
✅ Better manage and plan for cash flow
✅ Prepare for expected and unexpected costs
✅ Set financial goals and make more informed spending decisions

💡 Gain greater clarity and control over your business finances and feel more confident making financial decisions.

🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pvYp3wTmTzKLzs-8AwkRcg #/registration

09/28/2026

🌟 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬! 🌟

This October, join us for three practical workshops covering some of the essential financial and administrative skills every business owner needs. Whether you’re preparing to launch a new business or looking to better manage an existing one, these sessions will help you navigate budgeting, start-up requirements, and bookkeeping with greater confidence.

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝟭 – 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀
A clear and realistic budget can help you understand where your money is going, prepare for upcoming expenses, and make better financial decisions for your business. This practical workshop will walk you through the fundamentals of business budgeting, including tracking income and expenses, managing cash flow, planning for expected and unexpected costs, setting financial goals, and controlling spending. Whether you’re just starting out or already running a business, you’ll leave with a better understanding of how to create and maintain a budget that gives you greater clarity and control over your finances.

📅 Date: October 7th, 2026
🕒 Time: 1 PM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitated by: Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities
💰 Cost: FREE

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝟮 – 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽: 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗲
Your business plan is done, your idea looks solid, and you’ve secured the funding—now what? Getting a business officially up and running involves a number of important administrative steps, and knowing where to start can be overwhelming. This workshop will help you cut through the red tape by walking you through topics such as choosing the right business structure, registering your business, understanding HST requirements, and other important start-up considerations. You’ll gain practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence and avoid common start-up pitfalls.

📅 Date: October 14th, 2026
🕒 Time: 1 PM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitated by: Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities
💰 Cost: FREE

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝟯 – 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Feeling overwhelmed by bookkeeping? You’re not alone! This practical workshop will help make managing your business finances feel a little less intimidating. You’ll explore the pros and cons of handling bookkeeping yourself versus hiring someone to do it for you, along with different ways to keep your records organized. From simple manual methods and free tools to popular bookkeeping software, you’ll learn about the options available and get practical tips to make bookkeeping clearer, more manageable, and (almost) painless.

📅 Date: October 21st, 2026
🕒 Time: 1 PM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitated by: Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities
💰 Cost: FREE

💡 Join us for one workshop—or all three—to build your financial knowledge, simplify the administrative side of your business, and feel more confident managing the numbers and requirements behind the scenes.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀: https://setraining.ca/

09/23/2026

What begins as one simple question can change an entire family's future. When Danine suggested buying a small spray foam business so Jason could finally come home, they had no idea what ups and downs lay ahead. Equipment failures, financial uncertainty, and a steep learning curve tested them early, but with determination, support from CBDC Shelburne, and a commitment to doing things right, JASE Insulfoam Ltd. emerged stronger than ever.

Discover how one South Shore couple turned setbacks into steady growth, community impact, and a business built to last. https://cbdc.ca/stories/jase-insulfoam/

Une simple question peut parfois transformer l’avenir de toute une famille. Lorsque Danine a proposé d’acheter une petite entreprise de mousse isolante pour que Jason puisse enfin revenir travailler près de chez lui, ils étaient loin de se douter des défis qui les attendaient. Pannes d’équipement, incertitude financière et importante courbe d’apprentissage ont mis leur détermination à l’épreuve.

Grâce à leur persévérance, au soutien de la CBDC Shelburne et à leur volonté de toujours bien faire les choses, JASE Insulfoam Ltd. en est ressortie plus forte que jamais.

Découvrez comment un couple de la côte sud a transformé les obstacles en croissance durable, en retombées positives pour sa communauté et en une entreprise bâtie pour durer. https://cbdc.ca/fr-ca/stories/jase-insulfoam/

09/21/2026

🤖 Discover What AI Can Tell You About Your Market! 🤖

How well do you really know your customers, competitors, and industry?
Market research can provide valuable answers, but for many small business owners, traditional research can feel expensive, complicated, or simply too time-consuming. AI is creating new ways to make that process faster and more accessible.

Join us for Market Research Using AI, an introductory 90-minute virtual workshop exploring practical ways small business owners can use AI to better understand the markets they operate in.

📅 Date: September 23rd, 2026
🕒 Time: 10 AM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitated by: Rachael McBay
💰 Cost: FREE

During this workshop, you’ll explore how AI can help you:
✅ Learn more about your ideal customers and their needs
✅ Research and better understand your competitors
✅ Explore industry trends and changes in your market
✅ Ask better questions and quickly summarize information
✅ Identify potential gaps and opportunities worth investigating
✅ Use AI responsibly to support—not replace—better business decision-making

You don’t need to be an AI expert to get started. This session focuses on accessible, practical ways Canadian small business owners can use AI to make market research more manageable and useful.

💡 Better information can lead to better business decisions—and AI can help you find it faster.

👉 Register for FREE today:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MSUic_KKTwy031vqxR38LQ #/registration

09/13/2026

Congratulations to Luc & Chantale Haché of Elevation Enterprises in Beresford, NB!

Luc and Chantale were awarded the Atlantic Business Award of Distinction at our Atlantic AGM, held last week in St. John's, NL.

Please join us in congratulating Luc and Chantale on this well-deserved recognition. We wish them continued success in the years ahead! 🎉🏆

🎉 Congratulations Elevation Enterprises, winner of the 2026 Atlantic Business Award of Distinction. 🏆

Selected from four outstanding provincial nominees, Luc and Chantale Haché of Elevation Enterprises Inc. in Beresford, New Brunswick have demonstrated resilience, innovation and community leadership in a company that has grown from a small two-person operation to a thriving team of employees with multiple business divisions.

"The Atlantic Business Award of Distinction celebrates entrepreneurs whose innovation, leadership, and determination are making a lasting impact in communities across Atlantic Canada. We congratulate Luc and Chantale Haché and the team at Elevation Entreprises Inc. on this well-deserved recognition and their outstanding achievement.” Wayne Power, Chair, Atlantic Association of CBDCs
https://cbdc.ca/stories/elevation-enterprises-inc/

🎉 Félicitations à Elevation Entreprises Inc., lauréate du Prix de distinction en affaires de l’Atlantique. 🏆

Sélectionnés parmi quatre candidats provinciaux exceptionnels, Luc et Chantale Haché, d’Elevation Entreprises Inc., à Beresford, au Nouveau-Brunswick, ont fait preuve de résilience, d’innovation et de leadership communautaire au sein d’une entreprise qui est passée d’une petite exploitation de deux personnes à une équipe florissante comptant plusieurs employés et divisions.

« Le Prix de distinction en affaires de l’Atlantique célèbre les entrepreneurs dont l’innovation, le leadership et la détermination ont un impact durable dans les communautés de partout au Canada atlantique. Nous félicitons Luc et Chantale Haché ainsi que l’équipe d’Elevation Entreprises Inc. pour cette reconnaissance pleinement méritée et cette réalisation exceptionnelle. » Wayne Power, président, Association atlantique des CBDC
https://cbdc.ca/fr-ca/stories/elevation-enterprises-inc/

09/09/2026

What happens when a move to be closer to family turns into one of Cape Breton’s favourite food truck success stories?

Meet Shawn Thomson, owner of Seaside Sugar’s. From dusting off a 15-year-old business plan to building a growing family-run business, Shawn’s journey is filled with resilience, community support, and plenty of fresh mini-donuts. Along the way, he faced personal challenges, celebrated milestones, and discovered what it truly means to find home.

Read the inspiring story behind the truck that keeps Cape Breton smiling.

https://cbdc.ca/stories/seaside-sugars-donuts-and-dogs/

Que se passe-t-il lorsqu’un déménagement motivé par le désir de se rapprocher de sa famille se transforme en l’une des plus belles histoires de réussite de camion de restauration du Cap-Breton ?

Faites connaissance avec Shawn Thomson, propriétaire de Seaside Sugar’s. Après avoir dépoussiéré un plan d’affaires vieux de 15 ans, il a bâti une entreprise familiale en pleine croissance. Son parcours est marqué par la résilience, l’appui de sa communauté et, bien sûr, une grande quantité de mini-beignes fraîchement préparés. En chemin, il a surmonté des défis personnels, célébré d’importantes réussites et découvert ce que signifie réellement trouver sa place.

Découvrez l’histoire inspirante derrière le camion qui continue de faire sourire le Cap-Breton.

https://cbdc.ca/fr-ca/stories/seaside-sugars-donuts-and-dogs/

09/07/2026

📅 Spend Less Time Scheduling & More Time Running Your Business! 📅

If booking clients involves endless emails, phone calls, and back-and-forth trying to find a time that works, there may be a better way. Automated booking can simplify scheduling for you and your clients while creating a smoother, more professional customer experience.

Join us for Booking Integrations for Service-Based Businesses, a practical 90-minute virtual workshop led by Steph Walker of Clarity Web Design.

📅 Date: September 9th, 2026
🕒 Time: 12 PM (90 minutes)
🎤 Facilitated by: Steph Walker, Clarity Web Design
💰 Cost: FREE

During this workshop, you’ll explore:
✅ What to consider before adding automated booking to your website
✅ How to choose the right booking tools for your business
✅ Ways to create a simple, seamless booking experience for your customers
✅ How automation can reduce scheduling back-and-forth and save you valuable time
✅ How an effective booking process can contribute to a more professional online presence

💡 Ready to simplify your scheduling and improve your client experience?

👉 Register for FREE today:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5TKl2ZhSTj-MDTb-sTY9ug #/registration

08/26/2026

What do you do when your lobster boat sits idle for half the year?

For Matthew Melanson, the answer became Adventure Bay Whale Watch Company. What started as a simple idea has grown into an unforgettable Bay of Fundy experience, where visitors from around the world come face-to-face with humpback whales and leave with memories they'll never forget.

Read how Matt teamed up with CBDC Digby-Clare to bring this business to life.

https://cbdc.ca/stories/adventure-bay-whale-watching-company/

Que faire lorsqu’un bateau de pêche au homard reste inutilisé pendant la moitié de l’année ?

Pour Matthew Melanson, la réponse a été de créer Adventure Bay Whale Watch Company. Ce qui n’était au départ qu’une simple idée est devenu une expérience inoubliable dans la baie de Fundy, où des visiteurs du monde entier viennent observer les baleines à bosse de près et repartent avec des souvenirs qu’ils n’oublieront jamais.

Découvrez comment Matthew s’est associé à la CBDC Digby-Clare pour donner vie à son projet d’entreprise.

https://cbdc.ca/fr-ca/stories/adventure-bay-whale-watching-company/

08/19/2026

🍂 Grow Your Business With Our Free Fall 2026 Virtual Workshops! 🍂

Our Fall 2026 workshop lineup is here! From budgeting and bookkeeping to AI, websites, Instagram, customer experience and more, we have a great selection of practical workshops designed to help small business owners build their skills, explore new ideas, and strengthen their businesses.

📅 SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS
▪️ Booking Integrations for Service-Based Businesses – Sept 9 @ 12 PM
▪️ Market Research Using AI – Sept 23 @ 10 AM

📅 OCTOBER WORKSHOPS
▪️ Business Budgeting Basics – Oct 7 @ 1 PM
▪️ Start-up: Cutting Through the Red Tape – Oct 14 @ 1 PM
▪️ Bookkeeping Tips and Considerations – Oct 21 @ 1 PM

📅 NOVEMBER WORKSHOPS
▪️ 90-Minute Website Check-up – Nov 4 @ 10 AM
▪️ Instagram for Business – Nov 18 @ 10 AM

📅 DECEMBER WORKSHOP
▪️ Mapping Your Customer's Journey – Dec 2 @ 10 AM

💡 All workshops are FREE, virtual, and designed with small business owners in mind.

Whether there’s one topic that catches your eye or you want to join us throughout the fall, these sessions are a great opportunity to gain practical knowledge you can put to work in your business.

👉 Secure your spot today: https://setraining.ca/