Benefits
DHSBA membership has many benefits! As a member you can:
- attend regular meetings, workshops and seminars at special member prices
- set up your business display at meetings
- distribute your business cards and collect others at DHSBA functions
- learn useful, timely, and practical skills
- keep informed of government activities that affect home and small businesses
- receive special rates for a variety of products, services, and memberships
- participate in special member incentives and advertising (including the internet)
- nominate peers and/or win the annual Business of the Year award.
- develop credibility while nurturing both business and personal relationships
- be involved with a reputable and growing organization and a dynamic membership
For more information, download our membership brochure or contact our Membership Director.
Amazing Speakers
Every meeting features a presentation about topics geared to help your business suceed. If you know of a great speaker, or would like to suggest a topic, please direct them to programming@dhsba.com.
Oasis E-Learning
Upgrade your Workplace and Computer skills. Join Oasis E-Learning Portal. DHSBA members must register through Lori Prentice president@dhsba.com (not via the Oasis website). The course package includes Microsoft 2003 & 2007 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Publisher and Outlook), Windows Operation Systems (Vista, XP and Windows 7), Soft Skills Courses (Communications, Leadership, Customer Service, Managing Stress, Sales Skills and more) and Digital Literacy (IC3). 10 memberships available. $25.00 for the year. To find out more about Oasis E-Learning go to www.oasisskillsbuilding.com.
Health & Dental Plan
An alternative for members of the Durham Home and Small Business Association. No matter whether you are single, have a young family or nearing your retirement years. The Association Health & Dental Plan offers 8 distinct plan choices which features prescription drug coverage, dental, hospital, vision, EHC and AD&D. The Association Health & Dental Plan protects you against routine and unexpected health care expenses by filling in the gaps left by your provincial health insurance plan. For more information on this insurance or to purchase a plan, please contact Mike Hurley, Hurley Financial Services at 905-619-3600 extension 22 or email mike@hurleyfinancial.ca.
Internet Exposure
This website is indexed regularly by Google and attracts tons of traffic. Click here to see website traffic statistics - updated daily!
Member-to-Member Social Networking
DHSBA members can join us on our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
Member-to-Member Discounts
Enjoy special discounts on products and services from other DHSBA members:
Membership Discount Listing
Membership Marketplace
Each regular monthly meeting provides a table for Members to display their marketing materials. Brochures, business cards, and samples etc.
Networking
DHSBA provides a great opportunity for small and home based businesses to network at ten meetings per year. You’re given the opportunity to network before, during and after the meeting.
Pre-Paid Legal Services through PPL Legal Care of Canada Corporation
Everyday Life Events Legal Plan & Identity Theft Shield :
- What do you get when you’re a Pre-Paid Legal member?
- Access to quality lawyers who are courteous & concerned about your issue.
- Confidence in your daily decisions.
- Peace of mind with your personal affairs.
- Security for your family.
- Protection of your legal rights.
- Prompt advice & answers to your questions.
- Your will and powers of attorneys and much more.
Plans for Owners of Small & Home-based businesses:
- Access to quality lawyers just a phone call away
- Access 24/7 to Online resources & business experts
- Cost saving ways to help you run your business
To access the Pre-Paid Legal Service & Business Resource call:
Sarolta Dyck
Small Business & Group Benefit Specialist
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
905-523-1033 905-523-1033 or 1-888-558-3129 1-888-558-3129
Special Rates & Discounts
When you join the DHSBA, you will gain access to special rates and discounts offered exclusively to our members.