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TEN Business Essentials

Drive more bookings and transform your business with Tourism Business Essentials, our brand-new series of free online courses, designed exclusively for tourism operators like you! Whether you're running a cozy bed-and-breakfast, offering thrilling guided tours, or operating a remote lodge, these courses are packed with expert insights and practical strategies to  boost visitation, sales, and profitability.

Included Courses

Self-paced Online
Basics of Risk Management and Insurance
Best for: Tourism business owners, Tourism experience providers, Tourism organizations
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Self-paced Online
Sole Proprietorship vs. Incorporation
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Components of a Business Plan
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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A Basic Guide to Financial Statements
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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A Practical Guide to Market Research
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Basics of Budgeting, Bookkeeping, and Accounting
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Financing and Loans
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Fundamentals of Marketing Planning
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Improving Business Processes with an Operational Plan
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Pricing and Costing
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Succession Planning
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Below is a searchable list of all TEN's online, self-paced courses.

Self-paced Online
Succession Planning
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Pricing and Costing
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Improving Business Processes with an Operational Plan
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Fundamentals of Marketing Planning
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Financing and Loans
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Basics of Budgeting, Bookkeeping, and Accounting
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
A Practical Guide to Market Research
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
A Basic Guide to Financial Statements
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Travel Information Centre Summer 2025 Staff Training (Algoma Country)
Best for: Communities & Destinations, Operators, Staff, Tourism business owners
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Travel Information Centre Summer 2025 Staff Training (Sunset Country)
Best for: Communities & Destinations, Operators, Staff, Tourism business owners
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Travel Information Centre Summer 2025 Staff Training (Superior Country)
Best for: Communities & Destinations, Operators, Staff, Tourism business owners
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Travel Information Centre Summer 2025 Staff Training (Northeastern Ontario)
Best for: Communities & Destinations, Operators, Staff, Tourism business owners
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Self-Assessment
Community Tourism Assessment Index (CTAI)
Best for: Economic Development Officers, Communities & Destinations, Operators
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Self-Assessment
Visitor Appeal Assessment Tool (VAAT)
Best for: Accommodation providers, Operators, Tourism experience providers, Tourism marketers
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Self-Assessment
Ten Essentials of Successful Touring Routes Self-Assessment
Best for: Communities & Destinations, Operators, Accommodation providers
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Self-Assessment
TEN Essentials of Successful Travel Products and Experiences Self-Assessment
Best for: Communities & Destinations, Operators, Accommodation providers
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Self-paced Online
Components of a Business Plan
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Sole Proprietorship vs. Incorporation
Best for: Operators, Tourism business owners
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Self-paced Online
Basics of Risk Management and Insurance
Best for: Tourism business owners, Tourism experience providers, Tourism organizations
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Self-paced Online
Overview of the Tourism Excellence North (TEN) Program
Best for: Everyone
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Self-Assessment
10 Essentials of Successful Travel Products and Experiences
Best for: Accommodation providers, Operators, Tourism business owners, Tourism experience providers
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Self-Assessment
Visitor Appeal Assessment Tool
Best for: Operators, Tourism operation managers, Tourism business owners, Staff
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Webinar
Improve Your Digital Health to Reach More Tourists
Best for: Tourism business owners, Accommodation providers, Tourism experience providers, Tourism organizations
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A Destination Guide to Creating a Snowmobile-Friendly Tourism Community in Ontario: 4 Lessons To Help Maximize Your Winter Tourism
Best for: Communities & Destinations
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An Operator's Guide to Creating a Snowmobile-Friendly Tourism Business in Ontario: 4 Lessons To Help Maximize Your Winter Tourism
Best for: Operators
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Experience Fishing
Best for: Operators
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