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Managing an Unexpected Remote Workforce Free Webinar Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm, Eastern Time Many organizations across Canada have asked their employees to work remotely in response to COVID-19.  Having remote workers is not new to organizations but having a completely remote workforce is new to many.  How do you manage an unexpected remote workforce that has been thrust upon your organization? REGISTRATION HAS REACHED CAPACITY Unfortunately we have reached capacity for this webinar and are no longer accepting registrations. A recorded version of the webinar will be available 24 hours after the webcast at this URL where you will also find related material: https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/covid-19#videos Webinar Highlights Angela Schafer, a former senior leader with MD Financial Management, will share her experience of moving overnight from 100% in the office to 100% remote due to a fire at the organization’s head office. She will share lessons learned and provide practical tips that can be implemented quickly so that teams stay connected, engaged and productive. About Angela Angela Schafer is a management consultant with more than 25 years of business experience. She has an extensive background in helping organization leaders navigate through difficult transitions.  Based in Ottawa, Angela has a passion for establishing dynamic cultures […]

In a time of crisis and uncertainty, what story can you and your brand's story tell? Do you use this time to lift others up? Or share opportunities on how your customers and audience can still work with you. During this free webinar, we'll talk with three brand experts, who'll share their insights and give examples of brands, companies and non-profits can tell their stories. Host: Mike Morrison, founder of Bloggity Inc. Panelists Jerrid Grimm, co-founder of Pressboard Farhan Mohamed, Editor-in-Chief & Partner at Daily Hive Kalynn Crump, Founder of Top Shelf and ReBLOOM. This free webinar is sponsored by Skeeter Media. Skeeter Media has more than 20 years experience designing and building all manner of e-learning and multi-media. We can quickly turn around clever explainer videos, rapidly build e-learning for mobile devices, write, record and edit podcasts, create compelling graphics, and more. Engaging learners through the use of media is what we do best. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/656381359771944973?fbclid=IwAR1vp43sLgq6BGqABBVPHEZ-X7DcRXID3OqSF7b2hoXi3aaouNk-lHXL6FcRegister

In partnership with Nava Marketing, NSBI will host an online workshop to help business leaders think through, in a systematic way, the challenges they face and how they can improvise, adapt and overcome. This will include one hour of content delivery and 20 minutes per company of mentoring/coaching. The session will be in three sections: Managing the stress of the current situation and what tangible actions you can take immediately to reduce the levels of stress all in your organization, including you as leader are experiencing What changes you should think about implementing today to help your organization survive How the landscape your business operates in will change over the next few months and years and actions you could take to help your business quickly re-orientate or pivot to not just survive but thrive. Facilitator - Permjot Valia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/permjotvalia/ Permjot is qualified in organizational stress management and has significant experience of helping companies through crisis periods.  While working in London he learned about crisis management during 9/11 with PwC and then was in a significant leadership role at a private transportation company during the terrorist incidents of July 2005 when the London transport network came to a complete halt. He co-founded […]

There is no playbook for what is happening right now, but we do have solid advice from our experts to help guide your communications. Grab your lunch and join Kevin McCann and Tanya Kavalaars-DiPenta for a virtual Q&A moderated by Mel Hennigar. We encourage you to share questions ahead of time using the registration form. https://respublica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_etQ3T6rZTKqMQ_98ywT-ew[fusion_button link="https://respublica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_etQ3T6rZTKqMQ_98ywT-ew" text_transform="" title="" target="_self" link_attributes="" alignment="" modal="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" s2id_autogen850="" s2id_autogen850_search="" color="default" button_gradient_top_color="" button_gradient_bottom_color="" button_gradient_top_color_hover="" button_gradient_bottom_color_hover="" accent_color="" accent_hover_color="" type="" bevel_color="" border_width="" border_radius="" border_color="" border_hover_color="" size="" stretch="default" icon="" icon_position="left" icon_divider="no" s2id_autogen851="" s2id_autogen851_search="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" s2id_autogen852="" s2id_autogen852_search="" animation_offset=""]Register

The purpose of this session is to explore innovative ways Cape Breton businesses are adapting to current market demands by exploring unique online shopping experiences and delivery methods. Webinar details: Topic: Innovating Through COVID-19 Date: Friday, March 27, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. Subject matter experts: •Andrew Morrow, Co-founder, Breton Brewing Company, Sydney •Don Beamish, General Manager, Larch Wood Canada, Margaree •Scott Morrison, Owner, Flavor Creative Catering, Sydney •Heather Austin-Coloumbe, Owner, Farmer’s Daughter, Whycocomagh The session will be capped at 100 participants, however the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Cape Breton Partnership website and social media channels to ensure the information is accessible to all. In an effort to support Cape Breton – Unama’ki businesses during the COVID-10 global pandemic, the Cape Breton Partnership is hosting Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19, a webinar series on topics identified by our business community. The Cape Breton Partnership is planning additional sessions in the coming weeks on a variety of topics including e-commerce, legal services and navigating the many recently announced government programs and services. Future webinar sessions will be shared once details are confirmed.   https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4znCmBVuQqC_EjZC72a_LgRegister

This is a real conversation on how to manage your business through the coronavirus. Cash is the lifeblood of your business. In times of crisis, we must take all measures available to keep the flow of cash in our companies. During this 90-minute conversation April Stroink, Money Coach and Certified Profit First Professional will cover her 10-point blueprint to cash flow planning during a crisis.  She will also be covering the emergency response benefits available to small business owners that are being offered by all three levels of government. APRIL STROINK, BComm, RHU, EPC, PFP April is a certified Profit First Professional, she trains SMEs on how to design financial systems within their businesses to become more profitable. April is a facilitator for the Department of Labour and Advanced Education and an Associate Professor at NSCC. She has helped hundreds of people and small businesses level-up their finances through her workshops, group programs, and one-on-one coaching. In her previous life, April managed multiple investment teams throughout Atlantic Canada for a national insurance company. She was also the owner and operator of a successful Halifax retail operation.   Attend

Do you want to mingle with a panel of venture capitalists? Join BDO and McInnes Cooper for a free half-day conference. Hear directly from the VCs as they share their tips, along with top financial and legal information that will help to grow your start-up. Agenda 12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. : Registration 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Get your Business off the ground with the right source of capital 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. : Financial modelling to raise capital 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Snack break and networking 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. : Understanding investor term sheets 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. : Panel - What VCs look for in portfolio companies 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. : Networking Stick around after the panel and have the opportunity to network with Atlantic Canada’s tech entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and the venture capitalists participating in BDOs VC Pitch Day. Register

Description Matt Zimola, CEO, ReelData, has quickly created a highly successful ocean data company. Learn first hand from a Dalhousie Computer Science graduate about ReelData's path, where they are headed, and the challenges they face including collecting data and helping others see the opportunities they have identified. *DeepSense Discovery Sessions provide students from any academic institution with an interest in data science and the ocean sector to learn more about the ocean economy, ocean data, participate in challenges presented by ocean-related companies, and explore the potential of a career in ocean data. Any student is welcome to attend any and all DeepSense sessions. DeepSense Discovery Sessions are held Mondays at 2pm AST. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/deepsense-discovery-session-reeldata-tickets-97161046305Register

Application Close: March 13, 2020 VC Pitch Day March 31, 2020 AGENDA Pitches 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Each pitching group is allotted 15 minutes to present, followed by a five-minute Q&A with the VCs. To foster an optimal feedback experience for the pitching groups, pitches are closed to the public. Please note: To assist in your efforts, BDO will be hosting an exclusive mini-conference with 4 sessions designed to help entrepreneurs with their pitches and share ideas on how to impress investors. This event, taking place on March 30, is open to all applicants and will be followed by our Networking Event later in the day (details below). Should you wish to join us for the valuable experience, please click on the following link. LOCATION BDO Office Park Place V 230 Brownlow Ave. Suite 120 Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 0G5 902-334-2683

'- Tips and ideas to help remote teams feel connected and productive - Data security risks that remote teams face, and why they're higher during the covid-19 pandemic - Ask Me Anything: Get expert advice about how to identify your data security risks, spot vulnerabilities, build your information security program, answer vendor questionnaires, and actions you can take right now to protect your business and customer data Hosted by Darren Gallop, a cybersecurity expert, CISSP, and the CEO of Securicy. Register

Do you feel like there’s not enough time in the day to get everything done? With Calendar Management 101, we will show you the four rules to best maximize your time and align your daily activities to your annual goals. Concepts covered include time-blocking, booking appointments with yourself, colour-coding and categories, how to approach too many meetings, and much more! Hosted by Barrington OPS! Register