Past Events from October 14, 2020 – October 29, 2020 › Training › – Page 2 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Social Media: What, Where, When? Digital Marketing Basics Series

Social media is one of the best ways to connect with people who are already interested in your business. It’s also vital for reaching people who haven’t heard about your business yet. Whether you’re just getting started or you already have social media accounts, this training session with Ingrid Deon from word-craft will help you get to the next level to connect with your customers. In this webinar, Ingrid will discuss: Creating goals for social media Creating a content calendar What to post where, and when to post it General Admission: $25 Digital Nova Scotia Members: FREE DNS members must be signed-in using their membership account info. Please contact Brianna MacAulay at brianna@digitalnovascotia.com 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 word-craft word-craft understands that not everyone has the time or expertise to manage their own social media accounts. They help you create a solid plan so you never have to worry about what to post […]

2020 Canada Trends Tour

Join us on October 15 & 16, 2020 for a two-day series of interactive virtual sessions featuring industry experts from Gallagher as well as Canadian employers. By attending, you’ll get insights into benefits and compensation solutions for the ever-shifting environment. We use real-time, real-world data to help you evaluate trends, anticipate recruiting needs, and benchmark your offering—so you’ll have a competitive edge to attract and retain top talent at every level.   Each day, we will feature multiple moderated discussions highlighting key findings from Gallagher’s Canadian Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking Survey, Salary Planning Survey, and COVID-19 Pulse Surveys. You’ll have the opportunity to choose which sessions you’d like to attend throughout the day that will most benefit you and your organization.   Don’t miss this chance to learn about actionable steps to align your benefits and compensation strategies with your organizational goals as you plan for 2021.   Register

Photography for Small Business

Strong visual content is essential for a successful digital marketing campaign. While most of us are carrying around a high-quality camera on our smartphone, taking a great photo isn't as simple as holding up your mobile device and pressing a button. In this 1-hour webinar designed for small businesses, professional photographer Richard Kelly will teach participants how to use mobile devices to create visual assets that drive engagement and sales. No previous photography knowledge is required, just a smartphone and a willingness to learn and get creative! Participants will learn: • What makes a good photo, and how to create one on a mobile device. • How to edit images on a mobile device and optimize them for websites, social media and other digital marketing channels. • How to use visual content to help engage and expand your audience. Brought to you by Digital Nova Scotia and IGNITE. REGISTER NOW About Richard Kelly Richard is a Canadian filmmaker and photographer based on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. He has a passion for working with businesses and other artists to inspire and connect with audiences on a personal level. Richard works alongside a network of marketers, photographers, videographers, graphic designers and […]

Building for the Future: A Webinar Series Aimed at Supporting Nova Scotian Businesses

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: A WEBINAR SERIES AIMED AT SUPPORTING NOVA SCOTIAN BUSINESSES Supported by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is launching a training program to be executed throughout Nova Scotia, to support businesses as we all learn how to navigate and do business during COVID-19 and a new way of life. Businesses need support and expertise as they pivot and attempt to stay in business and grow through this pandemic situation. The Halifax Chamber has surveyed and spoken to members and have identified the necessary critical areas of support.   OVERVIEW: Building for the Future is a 6-part series on what members need to know now to survive and thrive throughout a pandemic and into recovery. This webinar series will feature 2 hour sessions 3 days a week for 2 weeks, for a total of 12 hours of training. Businesses will be better prepared to navigate through how the pandemic affected their business and what they can do in response and identify their customers and modify their sales tactics. Before registering, please note: This training series is for MEMBERS ONLY (if you are interested in becoming a member of the Chamber please contact Barbi Holland at barbi@halifaxchamber.com) Only […]

ACENET: Cloud from A to Z Workshop Begins

In-depth workshop for users with no prior cloud experience, at the end of which you will have a virtual machine and a Jekyll website. Cloud computing provides great flexibility allowing complete control of the computing environment. In addition the environment can be copied, backed up, created and recreated in an automated way. In these lessons we will start you on the path towards making use of the great flexibility and power of cloud computing. A common use case for the cloud is its ability to provide web services. To explore the flexibility and power of cloud computing we will use the popular static website generator Jekyll. Static website generators offer many security benefits, and simplify and reduce the maintenance burden associated with well known dynamic CMSes such as Wordpress and Durpal.   This workshop will take place on: Monday, October 19th - 2:30-4:30pm (ADT) Wednesday, October 21st - 2:30-4:30pm (ADT) Monday, October 26th - 2:30-4:30pm (ADT) Wednesday, October 28th - 2:30-4:30pm (ADT) We will be recording the presentation part of this workshop only. The recording will be paused or stopped for every question or discussion period.   Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, […]

Getting The Most From Your Posts: Digital Marketing Basics Series

Social media is vital for reaching people who haven’t heard about your business yet. In this session, Ingrid Deon from word-craft will cover how to target your ideal audience on social media and get the most bang for your buck when boosting your posts. General Admission: $25 Digital Nova Scotia Members: FREE DNS members must be signed-in using their membership account info. Please contact Brianna MacAulay at brianna@digitalnovascotia.com 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 word-craft word-craft understands that not everyone has the time or expertise to manage their own social media accounts. They help you create a solid plan so you never have to worry about what to post on social media again. Register Now

Leading Communication Part 1: Connecting

Leading communication focuses on being aware of how you are influencing people through communication, or how you might be impacting team members through poor communication. During this 90-minute webinar with Dave Reynolds, we will look at both sides of communication, good and bad. During this presentation we will look at the mechanics of communication, the role of the audience, preparation on the fly and when you need to present, and how to become a better speaker.  We will look at communicating with people you know and how to be more confident communicating with people you don’t know. Note: this is Part 1 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. Core Topics • Mechanics and theory of communication • Pitfalls of communication • Advantages of good communication • How being a good listener makes you a better speaker • The art of the question 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 […]

How to Scale an Online Business

Note: This webinar is open to Black youth in Nova Scotia In this session, Nicholas will teach participants the items they need to learn and how to learn them fast and effectively to start building an effective business. The 1-hour course will leave participants with information on what they must learn and the lifestyle that comes with working for yourself. Participants should get out of this workshop the simplicity of developing a website and how they can manage their time to start teaching themselves the appropriate tools to get started. Students will also learn where they can find free resources to obtain the knowledge needed to start building. In our discussion we will talk about: WordPress Elementor X code Plugins Domains and hosting How to manage your time What it takes to start   About the organization Business is Jammin' (BIJ) is a province-wide charitable initiative that focuses on motivating Black youth and stresses the importance of education and personal development in all of its programs. BIJ's goals are to deliver a comprehensive enterprise and entrepreneurship learning strategy and instill business skills that will offer long-term benefits to young people. We need the support from you to continue offering our […]

Managing Consent with Salesforce

In this webinar you will discover the consent management objects in Salesforce, and how to use this new canonical data model to manage an individual’s consent, while also complying to data privacy regulations. By registering for this webinar, you consent to receive emails about this event as well as promotional emails about CloudKettle products and services. Register

Ecommerce with Shopify: Digital Marketing Basics Series

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 brianna@digitalnovascotia.com 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 […]

Leading Communication Part 2: Influencing

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 […]

Beyond the Mask – The Role of Workplace Training in Response to COVID-19

During this short free webinar, you will learn: Up-to-date insights, trends and analysis from experts on managing COVID-19 risks in the workplace Details on the SkillsPass COVID-19 Work Safe Course, including: How the interactive and impactful course was developed with leading health experts An overview of the jurisdictions, industries, and employers who have already adopted the course, including best practices Details on current research that shows the value of the platform and content in driving employee knowledge and confidence The ease with which the platform and the free COVID-19 Work Safe Course can be deployed for your industry or organization Q & A session to follow Register