This workshop focuses on making a short video (30-60 seconds) using an iPhone or a DSLR camera. We will look at simple tools to make the most of natural lights, how to maximize your location, quick easy edits, and finally integrating it into social media sites, YouTube, and your website.Registration deadline: Sept 10 Instructor: Alex […]
Understanding Legal and Tax Implications to Incorporation COURSE DESCRIPTION As a small business owner, the realities of your legal and tax situation will change as your company grows. Incorporating offers a business structure with many advantages you might not have considered. Register for our small business incorporation package and learn from the professionals how […]
Outsourcing can be a great strategy to tackle projects, functions and activities in your business. But if you’re outsourcing to a third party, like a bookkeeper, IT professional or designer, you may also be transferring your clients’ or partners’ personal information in the process. And that means you need to comply with privacy laws. On […]
If you already have your own business Facebook page, then now’s the time to uncover opportunities for networking with a variety of people. Learn how to be prepared, work with newsfeed formulas, enhance your presence, place ads, and boost posts. Registration deadline: Sept 11 This class will be attended online via Zoom. You will need […]
Your Guide to Starting a Business COURSE DESCRIPTION Whether you have a winning idea, or you’re just fascinated with the idea of launching a business, the Starting a Business: Start Smart Series delivers the basics you need to get started on the journey. Ranging from the different business structures, to business insurance, employment standards […]
This is the second in a two-part series to help you launch and improve your website, presented in partnership with Webnames. See part one: How to Plan and Launch a Website >> Launching a website is only the first step in succeeding online. Just because you have a website doesn’t mean people will visit it, […]
Fusion Methodology: like-minded people working together for mutual benefit. Digital marketing is booming and it’s important to maximize your organic growth through fusion methodology. Instructor, Chris Holland reviews fusion methods, organic growth, and digital marketing opportunities, and how they can help your business become accessible to the ideal demographic. Once you effectively apply these tools, […]
Make Your Own Website COURSE DESCRIPTION Thinking of creating a website for your business? WordPress websites make up almost 30% of the internet and it was recently named the world’s fastest growing Content Management System (CMS). Similar to Shopify, Wix and Squarespace, WordPress offers a free-to-install, flexible and simple interface to make the most […]
Explaining Cash Flow Forecasts and the Break Even Analysis COURSE DESCRIPTION No matter how good your idea for a product or service is, it doesn’t automatically translate into a viable business. Your business viability ultimately depends on your cash flow – even if you’re already turning a profit. Keeping your cash flow positive is […]
Using a bookkeeping journal method, learn how to set-up your own books. Bookkeeping basics include the principles of double entry, how to keep your records organized, and more. Choose between paper journal system or Excel template that automatically totals your journals and produces financial statements. Note: bring a USB drive so you can take home […]
Succeeding in the New Normal for Business COURSE DESCRIPTION Businesses across Canada are coming to terms with a vastly changed landscape. In many aspects, the old way of doing things has been discarded, and the transition to the “new normal” is filled with many challenges. The key to succeeding in these times is to […]
Access Funding and Supports to Become an Inclusive Employer COURSE DESCRIPTION Did you know that as an employer you can get free help finding candidates, access wage subsidies, get free job coaching for new employees, assistive technology, and training? In celebration of Disability Employment Month in B.C., this webinar will focus on where employers […]
