Upcoming Conferences
March 8, 2012:
How to Use Statistics Canada When Developing a Human Resources Plan
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Presented by: Business Infosource
This session will provide a basic understanding of what information is available on Statistics Canada's website that can help you with your Human Resources Plan.
- While the needs of each business are unique and will not be specifically addressed within this session, you will discover where the following information may be found: •Industry-specific information on size of employment and earnings •Labour market information •Age make-up of the workforce •Educational attainment and field of studies of population •Information on employment equity groups (Aboriginal people, visible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities)
March 8, 2012:
Marketing Series - Developing a Marketing Plan
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Presented by: W.E. Saskatoon
To successfully market a product or service, a company must first understand its customers' needs and then develop a strategy to meet those needs. Each part of the marketing plan-product, price, promotion and positioning-plays an important role in business development. This seminar provides participants with the basic tools they need to develop and implement their own marketing strategy.
March 12, 2012:
Late Lunch Show-Writing Winning Arts Proposals
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Presented by: MBSC
Are you an artist ready to start a creative project, but feeling unsure of how to approach potential funders? Do you want to learn more about persuasive writing and how to avoid common mistakes? This introductory workshop will teach you the basic guidelines for proposal writing and project submissions.
March 13, 2012:
Business Strategies for USA Marketing and Trade Initiatives
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Presented by: SBBC
This introductory seminar will help you define your USA market and introduce you to the basic essentials of marketing and logistics (packaging, shipping, warehousing and US Customs compliance). Presenters, Jim Pettinger of International Market Access and April Collier of Pacific Custom Brokers, allow time for the speakers to answer specific questions about your business ideas.
March 14, 2012:
Lunch Hour Series-Monkey Business-how to build surveys into your marketing
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Presented by: W.E
Take away simple, how-to tips on using a web survey tool like Survey Monkey to help you maintain ongoing contact with customers. Whether you're introducing a new product/service or you just want to measure customer satisfaction, learn how surveys can help your business.
March 19, 2012:
Are You Thinking of Importing?
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Presented by: SBBC
Come to this introductory seminar to learn about some of the technical aspects of importing commercial goods into Canada.
- Topics include: •Developing an import business plan •Dealing with customs brokers and international freight forwarders •Means of payment •Incoterms •Import regulations and documentation required by Canada Customs •Other relevant regulations on specific products
March 21, 2012:
Young Entrepreneurs-Business Plan Resources and Financing Options
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Presented by: SBBC
Are you between 18 and 34 years of age and looking to start a business? Join the Canadian Youth Business Foundation and Small Business BC as they teach new and prospective entrepreneurs tips to create a business plan, how to establish good credit ratings, how to evaluate good and bad cash flows and how to apply for CYBF financing and mentorship.
March 22, 2012:
Bidding and Procurement Process with the Federal Government
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Presented by: SBBC
This seminar will provide you with general information on the Request for Proposal process. Learn about the types of opportunities posted, the different requirements of opportunities and bids are evaluated.
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Services — Video Conferences
What Is Video Conferencing?
Video Conferencing enables our clients to connect with presentations designed to assist small business owners and non-profit organizations as educational tools. If a business or community based organization wants to link up with a video conference to various locations across the province and elsewhere in Canada. All you have to do is call our office and we can help link you into the conference.
Why Use Video Conference?
Today's businesses need to be able to communicate quickly and efficiently. Emails and teleconferences have facilitated this, but the need to meet face to face remains integral to building business relationships. Video conference meetings significantly reduce the lost time and cost associated with business travel.
Video Conference Highlights
- Cost effective training and meetings
- See the body language and facial expressions of your meeting participants
- Share PowerPoint and other presentations
- Adaptable with most video conference systems
What Are The Benefits To Video Conferencing?
Most small businesses and charitable organizations do not have the financial ability to cover the costs of a long trip and possible accommodations for staff to attend an information session that can be readily set up on video conferencing. We can help bring the conference to you.
Rental of Video Conferencing Equipment
- $100/hour during regular PACF business hours
- $150/hour otherwise.
- Equipment is not available for rental on weekends.