Getting Your Business Online

If people can't find you online, you don't exist to them. This session covers how to set up your digital presence, get found in local search, accept payments online, and show up where your customers are already looking.

Meet the Resident: Vivian Kaye is a serial entrepreneur and business mentor who bootstrapped KinkyCurlyYaki to seven figures without outside funding. Over 15 years, she has mentored 300+ entrepreneurs, recently facilitating workshops for FoundHers Innovation Labs and Humber College's Entrepreneurship Program.

Featured in The New York Times, Toronto Star, and on CityTV's Cityline, Vivian has partnered with brands including Shopify, Amazon, and American Express Canada. Her direct, practical approach helps early-stage Black entrepreneurs navigate the realities of building sustainable businesses without traditional support systems.

Information Collection Notice: The personal information on this form is collected by the Toronto Public Library under the Public Libraries Act, sections 20(a), 20(c), and 20(d). The information will only be used for event and program registration, delivery and evaluation. Questions about how the library handles your information can be directed to Answerline staff at [email protected], 416-397-5981, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4W 2G8.