Educational Workshops & Community Groups

Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Will — And Why Your Business Changes Everything

Next Session:
Friday, March 27th, 2026

Time: 12pm-1pm ET
(Additional 30 minutes for Q&A)


Many entrepreneurs create business plans, marketing strategies, and financial goals — but very few create a clear plan for what happens to their business if something unexpected happens to them.

If you are a business owner, your will must address more than personal assets. It must also consider your business, clients, employees, and operational responsibilities.

This educational workshop will help entrepreneurs understand the role wills play in protecting both their personal estate and their business.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

  • what happens to your business if you pass away without a will

  • how business assets are treated in an estate

  • the role of an executor when a business owner dies

  • why legal documents alone may not be enough

  • the importance of business contingency planning

You will also learn how to begin organizing your business information so your family, advisors, and executor are not left trying to figure out how your business operates during a difficult time.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for business owners who want to ensure their family and advisors are prepared if something unexpected happens.

No legal or financial background is required.

Registration

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What Happens to Your Business If You Suddenly Can’t Run It?

Next Session:
Monday, April 13th, 2026

Time: 1pm-2pm ET
(Additional 30 minutes for Q&A)


The Hidden Risk Most Business Owners Ignore

Many businesses rely heavily on the owner’s knowledge, relationships, and daily involvement.

But what would happen if you suddenly became unable to run your business due to illness, accident, or another unexpected life event?

Who would communicate with clients?
Who would access business systems?
Who would manage urgent responsibilities?

This workshop introduces entrepreneurs to the concept of business contingency planning and the steps business owners can take to protect their business, clients, and families.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

  • the real risks small business owners face

  • what often happens when a business owner becomes unavailable

  • the first 72 hours after a crisis

  • the five areas every business owner should prepare

  • how to begin organizing your business contingency plan

This workshop is designed for:

  • entrepreneurs

  • sole proprietors

  • small business owners

  • consultants and service providers

Registration

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What Happens to Your Private Practice If You Suddenly Can’t Work?

Next Session:
Monday, April 27th, 2026

Time: 7pm-8pm ET
(Additional 30 minutes for Q&A)


The Hidden Risk in Every Solo Healthcare Practice

Healthcare professionals carry significant responsibility for their clients or patients.

But many solo practitioners and private practice owners have never been taught what steps should be taken if they suddenly become unable to work due to illness, accident, or unexpected life events.

This workshop explores the operational and ethical responsibilities involved in protecting clients and maintaining continuity of care.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

  • what happens when a practitioner becomes unexpectedly unavailable

  • responsibilities related to client or patient records

  • communication with clients during a disruption

  • regulatory and ethical considerations

  • contingency planning for private practices

Who Should Attend

  • Psychotherapists

  • Psychologists

  • Social workers

  • Healthcare professionals in private practice

Registration

Reserve your spot here:

Hamilton and Area

  1. Bereaved Families of Ontario
    Website: bfoscr.com
    Email: programming@bfoscr.com
    300 Fennell Ave E #2B, Hamilton, ON L9A 1T2

  2. Journey Home for Empowered Living and Dying
    Website: journeyhomesupport.com
    Email: contact@journeyhomesupport.com
    104 King St W, Dundas ON L9H 0B4

  3. Kemp Care Network
    Website: kempcarenetwork.org
    Email: support@kemphospice.org
    277 Stone Church Rd E. Hamilton, ON L9B 1B1

  4. Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
    Website: hamiltondiocese.com
    700 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1C7

Burlington and Oakville Area

  1. Carpenter Hospice
    Website: thecarpenterhospice.com
    Email: admin@thecarpenterhospice.com
    2250 Parkway Dr, Burlington, ON L7P 1T1

  2. Acclaim Health Community Support Services
    Website: acclaimhealth.ca
    Email: pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
    2370 Speers Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 5M2

  3. Heartache2Hope
    Website: heartache2hope.com
    Email: info@heartache2hope.com
    1155 North Service Rd W Unit 11, Oakville, ON L6M 3E3

  4. Lighthouse Program for Grieving
    Website: lighthousegriefsupport.org
    Email: info@lighthousegriefsupport.org
    2522 Rebecca St, Oakville, ON L6L 6N8

Cambridge and Area

  1. Coping Bereavement Support Groups of Ontario Inc.
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1KXYKxfeyj/?mibextid=wwXIfr
    1740 Blair Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R8

Brantford and Area

  1. St Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Stedman Community Hospice
    Website: sjlc.ca
    Email: stjoesfoundation@sjlc.ca
    445 Grey St, Brantford, ON N3S 6X1

  2. Canadian Mental Health Association
    Website: bhn.cmha.ca
    Email: lill@cmhabhn.ca
    44 King St, Suite 203, Brantford, ON N3T 3C7

  3. Grief Share
    Website: griefshare.org
    Email: info@griefshare.org
    111 Sherwood Dr #8, Brantford, ON N3T 6J9