Events from April 7, 2020 – April 15, 2020 – Page 17 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

UX Fundamentals (April 7-16)

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! 4 day training | $1650 value | Free for eligible DNS Members New Dates: April 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th  Learn how to create seamless digital experiences and design sites and apps people love to use! User Experience (UX) has a long history of being measurable and showing a return on investment (ROI). UX is very quickly becoming a competitive advantage for companies competing on the global stage, yet many companies have yet to make any investment in this area of expertise. Good UX can help: Lower cost of customer acquisition Lower support costs Increased retention Increased market share Reduce development inefficiencies In this 4-day program, you will: Learn key UX design methodologies and processes that you can apply to your current project workflow through a mix of theory and hands-on learning How to implement an accessible UX design process for the design (or redesign) of your product Help raise organizational awareness and maturity through design Who should attend? Individuals or teams that work on the design, development, research, content or […]

Webinar: Data Storytelling: Foundational Components

Every organization is dealing with change during the global health pandemic, whether it’s financial instability, shifting to remote workplaces or dealing with new processes. In the long term there will be another major change when we transition into the “new normal” following the COVID-19 crisis. This new reality will likely look very different for the business world and how we reassure clients, employees, investors and stakeholders will be more important than ever.  In Part 1 of this 3-part series facilitated by Kevin D’Aguiar from Matters of Data, business leaders gain skills to help manage these changes through effective communication. Kevin teaches why storytelling is essential to communication and presentations.   Participants will walk away from this webinar with the following: Understanding how people digest and remember information Framework and Flow of what makes a good presentation    Please note: Participants are welcome to attend this webinar as a stand-alone session, or to participate in the entire series.  Register Now   About Kevin D’Aguiar With over 21 years of experience as an Analytics professional, Kevin runs his own analytics consulting service, Matters of Data. With specialized knowledge in Website Analytics (Google Analytics), Data Storytelling, Benchmarking Strategy, Segmentation, and General Analytics Methodology, […]

New Tools for Integrated Task Management

Do you have 5+ ways you and your team manage your tasks? Have you or a team member ever forgot a task or let it slip through the cracks? This webinar will leverage some of the world's most popular office tools to connect your task lists and help you never forget a task again. Whether you use OneNote, Outlook, Planner, Trello, or To-Do, we'll show you how to integrate these tools and maximize your productivity. We’ll also review practical tips and tricks that will help you better plan your day and focus on what needs to be done.   Register Now     About Barrington Edge In a world of increasing complexity, Barrington Edge has evolved as a professional services firm that accelerates growth and innovation for their clients. Whether you are a startup with a bold idea, or a mature company facing disruption, or a major business challenge, their team is eager to help. The multidisciplinary team at Barrington Edge of strategy advisors, functional experts, designers, and technologists sees the world differently. They are professional entrepreneurs who partner with exceptional companies and brilliant founders to build world-class solutions to global problems. They are sector agnostic, focusing on pure innovation, […]

Venture for Canada Webinar

At Venture for Canada our goal is to support small businesses and entrepreneurial students. During this time we have made some changes to adapt our Internship Program to the new conditions facing all of us this summer. We have received a lot of great questions from employers eager to support and hire college/university students via VFC this summer. We are hosting a webinar to address your questions live. Please invite any colleagues who are looking to hire student talent this summer to learn about VFC! JOIN https://zoom.us/j/609959226 or 1-778-907-2081 Meeting ID: 609 959 226 AGENDA 1:00pm - 1:10 pm. Overview of interim program changes and some FAQs. 1:10pm - 1:30 pm. Address your live questions posed in the chat function. For those who can’t make it, we will be recording the session and sending it out afterward. While you won’t be able to ask your questions live, you will be able to see what we covered.

The COVID-19 Effect – How to grow your business through E-commerce

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The purpose of this session is to explore how businesses can begin to integrate e-commerce into their existing operations. Webinar details are below: Topic: The COVID-19 Effect – How to grow your business through E-commerce Subject matter experts: • Amanda Gilmour, Customer Success Representative, Shopify • Harpreet Singh, Former Senior Business Manager, Amazon • Glen Murrant, Sales & Marketing Strategist, AG Research • Tanya Heading, Programmer/Developer, AG Research Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. 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-19 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 and information will be shared as details are confirmed.   Register

Webinar: Adapting to the New Normal

Is your digital business searching for ways to move through and out of the current COVID-19 crisis?  Dealing with a global pandemic can create unprecedented rises and falls in business. If your organization is dealing with an influx of customers, how do you adapt while planning for an inevitable drop in clients after this crisis? If you’re dealing with a loss of customers instead, how do you adopt your internal processes while maintaining a forward trajectory? Preparing for an uncertain future is weighing heavily on the minds of many leaders at this time. Matt Symes from Symplicity Designs is ready to help you strategize a response in this free online webinar, focused on crisis management and planning in a digital environment.    Participants will walk away from this lunch and learn with the following: Tools for crisis mitigation and adapting your value proposition during times of uncertainty How to plan for your business in 6, 9, or 14 months post-COVID-19 Strategies for adapting your plan during an evolving crisis situation   Register Now    About The Facilitator As the CEO of Symplicity Designs, Matt Symes works to shift the organizational paradigm, helping businesses serve clients while maintaining social consciousness and […]

How to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty

Where: Online! You will receive an email with a Zoom link on the day of the event. About: We are right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s an unprecedented health care crisis that none of us have ever seen in our lifetime. With that, there is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. Your initial reaction might be to retreat or wait it out, but, there is an alternative. What if you could use this time to double down on what is really important to you and your business? What if you could see opportunities to move forward amidst this crisis? What this looks like is different for every business and every person. The focus of this workshop will be to get you into the right mindset so that you can see opportunities, come up with a plan and start taking action. It is possible to thrive in times of uncertainty and we’ll be sharing proven coaching strategies to get you there. About Andrea Janzen Andrea Janzen is the founder and CEO of Ambition Theory, a leadership coaching and diversity consulting company. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she knew she needed to do something for herself and […]

Marketing During and After COVID-19

The Coronavirus pandemic has all but halted the economy. How you manage your digital presence during this trying time will enable you to survive and ultimately thrive. As a marketing agency with 15 years in business, Aptitude has helped many organizations navigate the treacherous sea of marketing. While the current economic situation is uncharted for most businesses, the way marketing decisions are made is not. The questions all businesses are trying to answer today are the same. Should we cut marketing budgets or double down? Should we cease all advertising? What, if any, marketing initiatives should we focus on? Should sales teams still take calls if operations have come to a standstill? These are all crucial questions our team hopes to shed light on. Join the panel from Aptitude Digital as we discuss actions you can take right now to keep your business relevant during COVID-19 and be positioned for success after.   https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QiokGZ3kSr-Sd793osnuNwRegister Now   Bill Doane Co-founder @Aptitude Digital Bill is the head of marketing and sales at Aptitude Digital. Bill helps clients establish clear and measurable goals and succeed online through the measurement of their return on investment. With 30 years’ experience as a marketer, educator, analyst, programmer, […]

Do hashtags leave you feeling #%&@?

Learn how to use hashtags to increase your reach and connect with the right people online! Are you befuddled by hashtags? Do they look like gobbledegook to you? Has your lack of understanding them kept you from experimenting with Twitter or Instagram? The good news is hashtags are actually very simple to adopt. Join me on this FREE webinar to learn what they are, why we use them and the different types of hashtags you might want to add to your content. It'll be followed by a LIVE Q&A session and hot seat opportunity in the Facebook Group Social Media for Twirps. Join now so you don't miss out!. Register

Coping with COVID-19: Navigating your Business Relationships

Join the McInnes Cooper Business Law Team in discussing the latest legal and practical considerations on how you can effectively navigate important business relationships during COVID-19. In this invite-only session our lawyers will discuss how to deal with lenders in relation to your business’ financing arrangements and ongoing credit concerns; how to work with contract parties such as customers, suppliers, landlords and service providers in relation to contractual obligations and accommodations; and how to address practical business matters such as negotiating transactions, holding shareholder and other corporate meetings, and coordinating execution of documents. Please join us for this virtual roundtable discussion, where we will not only address these important issues but also respond to participant questions and comments. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2502941869671012366Register

Business Continuity Planning During COVID-19

As part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Helping Businesses Respond During COVID-19 webinar series, a session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Business Continuity Planning During COVID-19 will explore what businesses can do to assess and weather the risks and threats introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to navigate analyzing cash flow and assets, how to put your business in hibernation, or learning how to safely move operations remotely or online. Webinar details are below: Topic: Business Continuity Planning During COVID-19 Subject matter expert: • Darren Gallop, CEO, Securicy • Shannon McFarland, Director of Content, Securicy Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Time: 2 p.m. 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-19 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. Information will be shared once details are […]

Webinar: Data Storytelling: Application of Storytelling Components

Every organization is dealing with change during the global health pandemic, whether it’s financial instability, shifting to remote workplaces or dealing with new processes. In the long term there will be another major change when we transition into the “new normal” following the COVID-19 crisis. This new reality will likely look very different for the business world and how we reassure clients, employees, investors and stakeholders will be more important than ever.  In Part 2 of this 3-part series facilitated by Kevin D’Aguiar from Matters of Data, business leaders gain skills to help manage these changes through effective communication. Kevin teaches key tips and tricks for applying storytelling techniques in presentations to keep the audience engaged and interested.    Participants will walk away from this webinar with the following: Do's and Dont's of presentation planning and execution What visualization is best to use when data is part of the story   Please note: Participants are welcome to attend this webinar as a stand-alone session, or to participate in the entire series.    Register Now   About Kevin D’Aguiar With over 21 years of experience as an Analytics professional, Kevin runs his own analytics consulting service, Matters of Data. With specialized knowledge […]