Entrepreneur Financial Literacy Series 2026
Free Financial Literacy Series for Simcoe County Entrepreneurs
Who Should Join?
If you’re a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur in Simcoe County and want to improve your financial knowledge and confidence, this is for you!
Whether you’re in retail, services, tech, trades, or any other sector — this series can help you improve your financial knowledge and resiliency.
We especially encourage participation from equity-deserving communities, including:
- Women entrepreneurs
- Indigenous business owners
- Newcomer entrepreneurs
Locally Funded
The series is made possible through funding from NT Temps Inc. (www.nttemps.com), which is a locally based staffing firm serving Simcoe County, focused on connecting people from the community with local employers.
NT Temps Inc. provides temporary and permanent staffing across multiple sectors, offering full-service recruitment, screening, training, and flexible placement options to meet employers’ needs quickly and reliably.
Their support ensures that this series is fully accessible to business owners at no cost.
What's in the Series?
When you join the Nottawasaga Futures Entrepreneur Financial Literacy Series, you will learn and receive:
- Live online training (6 expert-led modules)
- On-demand recordings for flexible access
- Financial templates, tools & downloadable guides
- 1-on-1 mentorship and office hours with business experts
- Real-world financial strategies for small business success
Series Schedule & Format
This virtual series ensures more entrepreneurs can access support, tools, and guidance—no matter where they are in Simcoe County.
Session Dates:
- April 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
- April 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
- May 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
- May 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
- June 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
- June 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Format:
- 90-minute bi-weekly online sessions
Location:
- Google Meeting (live), with recordings available after each session
Mentorship:
- Weekly office hours (day and evening options)
Series Modules
We cover 6 Modules to strengthen your financial foundation, each containing 3 lessons to dive deep into the topics and provide real-world examples and templates.
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Welcome! 👋
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Module 1: Personal Finance Essentials for Business Owners
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Module 2: Business Financial Systems & Cash Flow Management
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Module 3: Financial Analysis & Decision-Making
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Module 4: Tax Optimization & Compliance
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Module 5: Accessing Capital & Managing Financial Risks
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Module 6: Wealth Building & Exit Strategies
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Series Completion
How This Series Will Help You
By the end of this series, you’ll have the tools and confidence to take control of your finances—both personally and professionally. You’ll gain:
- A personal budgeting tool tailored to you
- Clarity and confidence with business taxes & compliance
- Templates, calculators & forecasting tools
- A roadmap to build wealth & reduce stress as an entrepreneur
Meet Your Instructor
Nicholas Rezzara is the Founder of Co-Found Wealth, who is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through financial literacy. He has coached over 250 founders across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, and spoken at top innovation hubs including the DMZ, District 3, and YSpace.