Events from March 12, 2020 – March 26, 2020 – Page 14 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Design Thinking for Product Localization & Market Expansion

Did you know, DNS members with less than 50 employees could access this training program for free? Have more than 50 employees? No worries, you could attend for 50% off! Looking to do business in a new market? This program can help you do just that!  This interactive workshop (March 12-13th) leverages design thinking to help you explore market expansion. You'll leave how to assess product viability, identify key customers and select the right markets for your business. Covering everything from user research to customer journeys, this practical workshop will help you adapt your products, services, and platforms to new markets regionally, nationally, and globally. Designed to help you fuel business expansion and revenues, you'll walk away understanding how markets and users differ so you can get optimum results. At the end of this program, you have a scalable and repeatable set of tools that can help your organization build a comprehensive plan to move forward. The program also provides a comprehensive introduction to the Design Thinking process, which can be applied to solve a wide range of complex business challenges. Who should attend? The program is well-suited for both individuals as well as teams looking to grow their business, introduce […]

Designed To Be Clicked Effective Website Design With Live Site Audits

About this Event If you think having a website is just about looks… it’s time to level up your design thinking! The organization and presentation of your web content needs to convince people to click, buy, or call. A little design knowledge can go a long way to achieve this. Alison K covers the secrets of design principles, typography, website copy and more. All this with helpful before and after case studies to hit points home. PLUS! At the end of the session, participants will have a chance to have their website audited live. Talk about an effective use of your lunch time! 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 positions at NSCAD University and NSCC IT Campus, mentoring hundreds of students about design and the web. […]

Backlinking with Alyona Korpusova

Details Come out for a night of learning, sharing and troubleshooting with the WordPress Halifax community. --What to Bring-- Yourself, your questions and your laptop or mobile device so you can show us your WordPress site whether it is just beginning or around for a while. -- 7:15: Opening Remarks-- -- 7:30: Backlinking with Alyona Korpusova --8:15: Happiness Bar -- Break out your laptops, knowledge, and questions regarding WordPress. Get feedback, learn something new or help a buddy out. Chat and get to know fellow WordPress bloggers, designers, and developers. Register  

Remote Work: Working from home Q&A

Details DevOps Halifax Remote Work: Working from home Q&A “Bookclub style” Please find time to watch before joining us: Joël Perras - Here, There, Everywhere: Rules and Tools for Effective Distributed Teams https://vimeo.com/107465118 ------------- In light of the recent changes to our need for self-isolation during COVID-19, a lot of companies have relaxed work from home / remote work policies. Some of us work in remote-satellite groups (there are some offices), or remote-first companies (everyone is remote) and can help answer questions, describe challenges, and suggest possible solutions. We got permission from Steve Pereira from DevOps Toronto to re-distribute Joël Perras talk on working in distributed teams. The funny thing is this talk is from 2014, and almost everything is still relevant (which is an indication on how slow the industry has been on embracing this - and how well this talk was put together). Please find time to watch the talk this week before joining the Zoom call as this is "bookclub style" and will serve as a jump-off point for our discussions. https://vimeo.com/107465118 We are going to hold a Zoom call, and we are still working out the details, but we will be able to handle at least […]

React Boot Camp (March 23 – April 3)

Did you know, DNS members with less than 50 employees could access this training program for free? Have more than 50 employees? No worries, you could attend for 50% off! Designed for developers, by developers. Learn how to build, maintain and launch real-world web applications with the multi-day React Bootcamp (March 23-April 3). Combining theory and application, you will produce your own apps and complete the program with the core knowledge required to deeply understand and begin building and testing robust web apps in React. Initially developed by Facebook, React is a framework used in many large-scale businesses around the world, such as Facebook, Netflix, Airbnb, and Uber. A front-runner amongst frameworks, React provides libraries to create feature-rich applications in the fields of Web Development, Mobile, and VR. Considered a user-interface framework, React allows you to code complex front-end applications with minimal resource allocation and easy scaling, and unlike most other Javascript frameworks, React is built in such a way that it pushes good coding practices, such as code reuse and data abstraction. Through this program, you will master leading-edge skills and increase your capacity to compete in local and global markets of mobile development. This hands-on, classroom-based program uses […]

Webinar – For Employers: Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project (AIPP)

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project (AIPP) is a new employer-driven immigration program designed to address the labour gaps of employers in the Atlantic Provinces. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is for skilled immigrants and international student graduates who want to permanently live in Atlantic Canada. For more information on the pilot project visit: Immigration, Refugees and Canadian Citizenship (IRCC) or Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) To become designated, an employer must: Have a business operating in good standing Provide information on labour needs Commit to working with a service provider organization on settlement and retention Join us for a 1 hour webinar for information on how ISANS, a Settlement Providing Organization, can help Nova Scotian employers settle and retain skilled immigrants and international student graduate. Registration deadline is Friday, March 20 at 5:00pm. Registrations made after this deadline will not be accepted.

COVID-19: WPIC China E-commerce Accelerator Program Conference Call

There are revenue opportunities to unlock the China market against the backdrop of halted retail activity in North America, EU and Australia, according to Joseph Cooke, WPIC President. On March 24, WPIC will present a 30-minute webinar to discuss its newly-launched e-commerce accelerator program for brands looking at growth opportunities in Greater China.   Register

Halihax March Virtual Meetup

Description ⚠️ VENUE CHANGE We have decided to move March's meetup to be virtual-only. We will send connection details in Slack the evening of the event. Unfortunately we can't mail you a beer, but we will continue the festivities with breakout rooms, opportunity to win a prize, and three great talks. OUR SPEAKERS Gabrielle White Senior Service Design @ Nova Scotia Digital Service Gab White is a multi-hyphenate person (designer-developer-hobbyist quilter) who absolutely dies for the creative pursuit of solving big problems. A former self-employed designer/dev, Gab can now be found in the public service at the Nova Scotia Digital Service where she helps try to make it easier for Nova Scotians to do stuff with the government online. Twitter, LinkedIn Alanna MacNevin Development Team Lead @ Talkatoo Alanna started her career as a software developer 7 years ago when she volunteered with an NGO in Lima, Peru as a Drupal Developer. Since coming back home to the Maritimes she has worked with several startups in the Halifax area and is currently the Software Development Manager and Software Developer (React, Node, && Electron) with Talkatoo. She is endlessly curious and excited for new challenges. Twitter, LinkedIn SPONSORS Dash Hudson Dropout Labs Manifold […]

Email Management 101: Hacks to get to inbox 0 and become more productive

What you can expect: In this week’s webinar, you will learn how to apply some key principles to your own email practice both at home and work to help you reach the holy grail of email management: inbox 0. In 30 minutes we will provide you with practical tips that you can start using straight away and that will save you hours in your week immediately! Presenter: The webinar will be hosted by one of Barrington OPS’s expert Lean Six Sigma Black Belts, Gary Cox. Gary is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a 35-year career at Canada Post and has been practicing and teaching (and preaching) Lean Six Sigma and Personal Productivity and Effectiveness for over a decade with the goal of helping people and organizations eliminate waste in order to be more successful. Register

How to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business

The spread of COVID-19 poses important challenges to Canadian businesses. With the situation constantly evolving, you need to be prepared for any disruptions. Join BDC experts as they share short-term economic perspectives and advice on how to manage through the crisis. Who should watch? Every Canadian entrepreneur Our expert Pierre Cléroux Vice President, Research and Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. Mr. Cléroux is also responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Bank's senior management team, and supervises all marketing and industry research activities. Over his 25-year career as an economist, he has held several influential positions that had a direct impact on entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad. A seasoned speaker, he regularly travels across the country to help business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment. https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/pages/how-cope-impacts-covid-19-on-your-business.aspxhttps://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/pages/how-cope-impacts-covid-19-on-your-business.aspxhttps://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/pages/how-cope-impacts-covid-19-on-your-business.aspxhttps://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/pages/how-cope-impacts-covid-19-on-your-business.aspxRegister

Cash Flow strategies and Government Incentives in the time of COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 has forced companies to adapt quickly and decisively. Tried-and-true income sources are now at risk, and businesses seek new revenue streams to fund operations. But finding new business remains a challenge in the short term for many companies. How can businesses meet their payroll and other operating expenses? This webinar offers immediate steps you can take to manage your cash flow during this challenging time. Focusing on tax measures and government programs, it is designed to help you uncover the liquidity options hidden in your business. You will learn: How to choose the right government programs to support your business How international tax planning offers immediate relief How to recover more sales tax from the CRA How to lower your income tax installments   Register now for the webinar: Register   Speakers Dave Walsh Tax Service Line Leader & Partner BDO Canada Craig Mulcahy Partner, SR&ED and Government Incentives BDO Canada Marc Fournier Partner, Advisory Services BDO Canada

The State of the Global Economy: A Virtual Panel Discussion

ICTC's research team invites you to a virtual panel discussion on the implications of COVID-19 on the global economy and Canadian policy. About this Event Join us for a virtual panel discussion. Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 2:00 PM EST The last several weeks have provoked a range of headline-grabbing developments across Canada and the globe. COVID-19 was recently declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and with this announcement, it will inevitably continue to threaten supply chains worldwide. In the backdrop of COVID-19, other recent events like Brexit, blockades, the recent election in Canada, and upcoming elections abroad have and will also continue to play significant roles in reshaping our economy in the near term. Chris Herron, Maryna Ivus, and Akshay Kotak have spent the last couple of weeks doing a deep dive into what this all means and how well-crafted policy can be deployed to ease this anxious time for all. They will take the audience through a deep dive on their recently released article and how events are rapidly shifting across the global economy since its release. Read their full article here! Register to attend the virtual panel and participate in a Q&A. Agenda Welcome Remarks Article Overview Panel Question Period Audience Questions Register