Online shopping is by no means new, but many customers are increasingly seeking ways to shop online or access takeout and delivery services in the wake of the global health pandemic. It’s even more important to offer your customers an option to make purchases through your website. This training session with Aaron Whitman from Able Sense will go over ways you can use Shopify as an e-commerce tool for your business. In this webinar, Able Sense will cover: How Shopify works and how participants can implement it in their own businesses Examples of how local businesses, reliant on foot traffic, have adapted to sell their products online and to stay connected to their customers General Admission: $25 Digital Nova Scotia Members: FREE DNS members must be signed-in using their membership account info. Please contact Brianna MacAulay at [email protected] if you require assistance.  Participating Chamber of Commerce Members: FREE If your organization is a member of one of the following Chambers of Commerce, please register using the registration code provided by your chamber: Halifax, Cape Breton, Pictou County, Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth & Area, and the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. Register Now About Able Sense Able Sense is an innovative e-commerce studio specializing […]

Influence through communication is a skill everyone should be working on. We are influencing all the time in our work lives and our home lives. Influence can feel like a super power when you become really good at it. In this webinar, we will look at the mechanics of influence and how the structure of your statement and the words you use will open someone up for a decision or a silent rejection. We will look at how you a balance of timing, questions and strategy to help influence everyone around you! Note: this is Part 2 of a 2-part series, however participants are not required to attend both sessions. Each session can also function as a stand-alone learning program. Outcomes from this program Influence style and strategies Ways to challenge your own communication and ways to improve How to respond to tough questions Learn how to be proactive with influence Powered by Digital Nova Scotia and resulta. REGISTER About Dave Reynolds Dave Reynolds has over 15 years of business development experience ranging from launching and developing new products, to refining sales strategies, and customizing learning and development programs for companies all over Atlantic Canada. Dave has been growing sales […]

This 90-minute session with Dan MacLeod from Dunvegan Loyalty Builders is for businesses that need to use data to make decisions. As a group we will discuss the difficulties of accessing, linking, and reporting from all of your sources of data. There will be a demonstration of the speed and functionality of the Power Tools that Microsoft has built into Excel and Power BI (Business Intelligence) Desktop. The Power Tools are used to build Interactive Reports from scratch. Interactive Reports offer a shorter, straighter pathway to improve the efficiency and accuracy of your business. The best part is that Excel is on most computers, and experienced staff can quickly learn to use the Power Tools that are free in many of the current versions of Excel. Power BI Desktop is available as a free version that is very robust and suitable for most businesses, plus a subscription version for very large users. Participants will learn about: Powerful tools built into Excel What can be accomplished with the free version of Microsoft BI Desktop How to construct a Pivot Table to view data and drill down into the details How data can be placed on an interactive map; view your results […]

It's one thing to gather data; it's another to translate all of that information into valuable insights and recommendations. When it comes to digital strategy, data is your biggest asset. Understanding and interpreting your data helps drive decisions that can have huge impacts on the growth of your business. This 1-hour session with Kevin D'Aguiar from Matters of Data is designed for anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of what data is available to them, and how they can use this data to inform key business decisions. Beginners and small businesses are welcome! This webinar will cover: Discovering your data Turning data into insights How the right insights can affect the bottom line Register About the Kevin D’Aguiar With over 21 years of experience as an Analytics professional, Kevin runs an analytics consulting service, Matters of Data. He has a passion for "removing data barriers" and ensuring insights are at the fingertips of decision makers. Kevin has worked with clients spanning many industries, including Finance, Travel and Tourism, Tele-Communication, and Retail Loyalty. About Matters of Data Matters of Data partners with businesses to build a stronger connection with their data. With specialized knowledge in website (digital) analytics, data storytelling, […]