Join this workshop for a step by step guide on how to build a meaningful brand that could connect with your target market. This Thursday, November 26th, join us with Dr. M.A Sharaf Shiban for another workshop as a part of the Sandbox Discover Program! This time, “Building your Brand,” a step by step guide on how to build a meaningful brand that connects with your target market. Register today! Register
If you are between the ages of 12 to 19, with interest in technology and entrepreneurship, join us for the next Hoist session on Nov. 28! What is Hoist? Hoist is a technology club for youth between the ages of 12 to 19 with interest in technology and entrepreneurship. What Happens at Hoist? Learn: Learn from experts in the business on the topic for the month. Lunch: Individually packaged refreshments will be provided to those attending. Hack: Build or design something, apply what you just learned. Discuss: Reflect and discuss the day: what did you find challenging, or exciting? Chill out and talk to your pals – new and old – about what you created. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today! Attendees must practice social distancing and wear a mask while moving around the space. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. You may remove your mask ONLY when seated. Furniture cannot be moved. If, at the time of this session, you have travelled outside of the Atlantic Canada bubble without completing the mandatory 14-day isolation period , come in contact with someone who may have COVID-19, come in contact with someone self-isolating or are showing […]
Join Deloitte, Manulife, Halifax Partnership, Halifax Innovation District +Volta for a virtual discussion on the Future of Work + Learning. The way we work, learn and live are changing rapidly due to emerging technologies, trends, a shift in societal approaches and now, of course, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding and tackling what the future of work and learning will look like is not something any one organization, post-secondary institution or government can do alone. We’ll understand more, uncover great options and move faster if we explore that future together. On Monday, November 30, join Rob Carruthers (Partner, Deloitte) and the teams at Manulife, Halifax Partnership, Halifax Innovation District and Volta, for a discussion on shifting our approach to the Future of Work + Learning. Topics will include: emerging case studies, global best practices, and potential trends that we should look to adapt to the local ecosystem here in Atlantic Canada. Register
Put Chatbots to Work for you! A Hubspot Academy Workshop on how to create a chatbot strategy as well as build out a chatbot in HubSpot Have you considered improving customer service with the use of Chatbots? Chat bot’s deliver convenience for the customer with powerful analytics you can learn from to continuously improve your marketing, sales and customer service. How do chatbots deliver convenience? They are available 24/7, 365 days a year - that’s convenient! Customers can get a response within minutes Customers are part of a conversation where a need is acknowledged, and value is given in return at every part of that interaction without delays. Before you start using a chatbot on your website, you need to ask key questions and know your goals. In this Hubspot Certified workshop we’ll look at which conversations are better suited for humans and which ones are better suited for bots. Will dig into how you create, launch and learn from your first chat bot. Register
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, […]
On Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 12:00pm, join Scott Sears for an interactive discussion on user experience and how to avoid user interface reworking. Join Scott Sears for an interactive discussion and examples of what UX really is at its core, and how to avoid and reduce UI rework in development teams. It’s important to have a good understanding of the many different areas that the user experience covers so that you know what tools are available to you. In this workshop, you will learn about some of the specific elements that go into creating a user’s experience, and reducing the amount of time you will spend doing UI rework in development teams through thorough testing and design methods. Register
1 conference, 3 provinces, 7 workshops, and hundreds of entrepreneurs. Join us on December 9th for the first-ever Winter Startup Summit! On December 9th, join PEI's Startup Zone (in partnership with NB's Planet Hatch and NS' Ignite) for a day of learning to focus on you and your business. As one of the last big events of the year, the workshops from the Winter Startup Summit are meant to leave you with a strategy to grow your business (or start a new one!) in the new year. While the Winter Startup Summit is a digital event, it will also have an in-person streaming portion hosted at the Delta in Charlottetown with limited seating available. The day will consist of 7 workshops, all aimed at providing you with the resources, skills, and ideas to grow yourself as a small business owner Register
If you have a Compute Canada Virtual machine, or are considering applying for one, this workshop is for you! Learn the best practices at Compute Canada for minimizing your risk for cyber attacks. Difficulty level is beginner/intermediate. Topics will include SSH security, firewalls, using logs and creating backups; all applied to running and maintaining cloud projects at Compute Canada. We will be recording the presentation part of this session, the question period at the end will not be recorded. Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail). Register
In this webinar, you will learn how to effectively manage marketing preferences for your customers across email and mobile channels. We’ll be sharing examples of preference center design, in addition to best practice architectural patterns and considerations for orchestrating preference data across platforms. Register
An interactive virtual lunch & learn for physical product-based startups and teams hosted by Barrington. Why make privacy an after-thought when you can make it part of your product or service design! This workshop is intended to give you a better understanding of how to incorporate Privacy by Design principles into your product design, while also helping you recognize privacy gaps. At Barrington, our goal is to help you Safeguard Against Future Events and keep your team SAFE. We will cover privacy basics, beyond two-factor authentication (you’re doing that already, right?) test your privacy knowledge, and help you understand the impact a breach could have on your business. For more information, contact [email protected]. Register
Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Info Session Don't wait for the economy to rebound, be ready when it does. The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer TAP Canada in Halifax, a program that is quickly gaining momentum across Canada, and a reputation of achieving real results, fast. Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative and dynamic program aimed at helping Halifax's enterprises overcome barriers to exporting. Participate in an innovative, hands-on initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and better prepare you for expansion into international markets. Join us for this special Business Support Series to learn all about the Trade Accelerator Program and how it can help grow your business through export. Register
Business Support Series The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business. Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) In this presentation you'll learn how to get a steady stream of new customers to your business by optimizing your website for Google searches. With a 30 min Q&A you can have your website looked at in real-time and get instant feedback on how to improve. We'll also look at a case study of how a local solo-practitioner lawyer grew their business by 300% in 12 months. Key Takeaways: What any business owner can do to get their homepage ranking How to use the Google My Business app How to check your position in a Google search (not what you expect) Register