Understanding Nova Scotia’s Digital Media Tax Credit
Free for ISNS members, this webinar is targeted to both people who have previous experience using the credit and those new to the credit, looking to gain insight into how it works. Register Now
Free for ISNS members, this webinar is targeted to both people who have previous experience using the credit and those new to the credit, looking to gain insight into how it works. Register Now
Do you want to just get down to the business of doing business, and not spend time knee-deep in your website? Just started a new business and need to get all your ducks in a row quickly? Join me on this FREE webinar to learn about the essential items your website must have to ensure social media success. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Anita Kirkbride, owner and Head Twirp at Twirp Communications, is a highly sought after social media consultant and speaker who helps small business owners and entrepreneurs leverage their social media. She is Halifax’s leader in social media training and consulting, founder of Social Media Day Halifax, and the pioneer behind Responsible Scheduling — guidelines that help clients make the most of their social content without overwhelming or ignoring their audience. For over a decade, Anita has been helping businesses and agencies improve their social skills and manage their own social media marketing through social media consultations, strategy development, training, and audits. She’s also been a featured speaker at a variety of industry conferences and business events including Atlantic Internet Marketing Conference, Blog Jam, PodCamp and the Centre for Women in Business. Register Now
A national conversation with our tech associations on the uniqueness of small business and start-up tech ecosystems in Canada. About this Event What does the tech small business and startup ecosystem look like across Canada? Join a virtual panel discussion to help you better understand Canada's tech start-up and small business ecosystems. The panel features industry experts; CEO of BC Tech Jill Tipping, CEO of Tech Manitoba Kay Gardiner, Vice President of ICTC Marc Lijour and Board Chair of Digital Nova Scotia Jenn Priske sharing regional insights to form a national perspective. Register Now
With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world we knew began changing at lightning speed. Each of us, our families, businesses, our governments were all forced to alter our “standard operating procedures,” and any sense of priorities and normal routines were paused or painfully abandoned. However, amidst the hardships, upheaval and uncertainty, there is an opportunity. Canada must take pragmatic steps to build foundations for our lives that will leave us stronger, and more prepared for the future. Reducing our dependence on in-person transactions and physical signatures is a logical step forward. Digital ID and authentication is key. If we reflect on the transactions that have ground to a halt or experienced unacceptable friction over the last two months, it’s easy to see that we need to work and think differently if we are to capture the benefits of a digital world. We need to be able to share medical records and test results digitally, securely and privately to only the trusted recipients. We need to be able to digitally sign contracts, deeds, and wills with a trusted standard that we all recognize. We need to be able to trust the identity of our medical equipment suppliers or contract […]
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, several provincial and federal programs have been announced to support businesses as they move forward. MNP will deliver a virtual information session covering tax implications, qualifications for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers (TWS), entrepreneur support programs, and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to guide your business through the coronavirus crisis next steps. This session will be led by MNP's Tax and Assurance group. Please note that this presentation will summarize the Federal Benefits Support programs, which is updated on a daily basis. NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials. Register Now
Get the MOST out of your Halifax Chamber of Commerce Membership! Join us for an online information session with Cindy Mann, our Member Services and Business Development Specialist, to learn more about how you can leverage your Chamber membership to save money, gain exposure, make connections, and drive change. We're in Your Corner: Save your company and employees money through our Affinity Partners Gain local exposure in our Business Voice publication and E-Newsletter Make valuable business connections networking at over 100 Events each year Drive change in our community through our Advocacy and Policy initiatives Register Now
The Secret Sauce Ever look at a competitor or similar organization and wonder what their secret sauce is? If you could peek behind the curtains of these winning organizations, you’d find some consistencies. Their success didn’t occur by happenstance, it’s a result of a finely tuned Operational Management System at their organization’s core. In our work as consultants, we’ve spoken to countless smart, strategic-thinking leaders who have expressed that they are spending too much time working IN the business and not enough time working ON the business. The Four P's Every organization has an Operational Management System but to achieve optimal performance, this system must be centred around the integration of the four P's: Purpose, People, Process, and Problem Identification/Solving. Think of these as ingredients in your recipe for success. If you’re missing any one of these key ingredients, things are not going to turn out as you’d hoped. If you’re ready to learn what the secret sauce is for success, tune in to Barrington OPS’s next webinar on Wednesday, June 17th at 12:00pm (AST), where we’ll be talking about the Four P's of Winning Organizations. Register Now
Culture is at the core of a company's ability to adapt, especially in times of chaos. In the age of COVID-19, companies the world over are being tested like never before. From the very beginning, Shopify has built an intentional culture rooted in an ability to thrive on change. This unique and carefully fostered culture has contributed to the company's success in helping entrepreneurs in all corners of the globe start their own businesses and reach for independence. It's also made the company one of Canada's most respected employers. This webinar will explore the origins of Shopify's culture and how those cultural attributes are enabling it to navigate through the changes associated with COVID-19. Presented By: Catherine Hughes, Director, Talent at Shopify Catherine Hughes is a Director of Talent at Shopify. In her role, she leads Shopify’s internal communications function with a focus on connecting the context, beliefs, and behaviours that define Shopify’s unique culture. From being merchant obsessed, to thriving on change, Shopify has built a company culture rooted in a commitment to continuous growth and development, anti-fragility, and an ability to adapt and emerge stronger from chaos. Catherine brings over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of communications, […]
Building on the exciting new partnership between Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), QEII Foundation, BioNova, ACOA and Volta, the Health Challenge Pitch Event Series will showcase medtech companies with disruptive technologies and/or services that align with a major priority of the province’s health care system. This series of pitch events (five in total) will focus on priorities identified by NSHA; companies in the medtech space will be tasked with presenting their technologies as a means of solving these priorities. The goal is to provide market validation for these medtech startups and provide an opportunity for NSHA to consider adopting these new innovations. The first Health Challenge Pitch event on Friday, June 19, 2020 will focus on cancer care. Medtech companies are invited to apply, and those selected will present how their technology and/or service will solve the identified priority. The judging panel will be comprised of experts as identified by NSHA and other partners. The winning company will receive $100,000 and their innovative technology will be considered for adoption by the NSHA. Event Schedule: 12:00pm to 1:40pm: Eight medtech companies pitch (Seven minute presentation + three-minute Q&A) 1:40pm to 2:00pm: Judge Deliberation + Winner Announced Companies interested in applying to […]
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is one of the UK’s most successful athletes. She has spent her career working under pressure, whether competing as a professional athlete or working in politics. She is the most decorated Paralympian in the world and one of the subjects in Alastair Campbell’s book, Winners and How They Succeed. In this interview, Tanni will share how she managed to cope with the stress of expectations and become a global ambassador for disability sport. Register Now
This is the third session in a series of foundational digital marketing lunch and learns provided by IGNITE and Digital Nova Scotia. Your website isn’t an ‘online brochure’. It’s your sales, marketing and customer service teams all rolled into one. But how do we insure people find your business when they’re not familiar with your brand? What are the things we can do that makes it easier to be found by search engines, but also understood by people? In this session, Alison K will cover: Search Engine Optimization: what it is and how to apply it to your site now Google My Business page: why you need it and how to set up a great listing Register Now About Alison Knott Alison K (Alison Knott) is an international creative tech speaker who is passionate about the intersection of the web, creativity, and business. Drawing from over ten years of experience through consulting and teaching, Alison helps small business owners turn website woes into wins. Audiences of her sessions walk away with the knowledge, direction and confidence to reach their goals. All through humour and a welcomed absence of tech jargon. In addition to public speaking, Alison has held teaching […]
In these sessions, we will facilitate discussions, answer questions, provide insight and helpful advice on entrepreneurship and innovation. About this Event This Friday, at 4pm, ShiftKey Labs’ director Akram Al-Otumi is leading our first virtual entrepreneurial session! In these sessions, we will facilitate discussions, answer questions, provide insight and helpful advice on entrepreneurship and innovation. We can also help you find mentors, and find the right path to execute your idea successfully! If you’re interested, please register online to receive your Zoom link. Register Now
