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Sales Deconstructed: What You Need to Know to Close

Online

Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC), is pleased to offer Sales Deconstructed: What You Need to Know to Close. This workshop consists of two half-day sessions focused on providing your business with a step-by-step guide to sales and lead generation. Sessions will include small group work, discussions, assignments and reading on the following topics: What it takes to create a healthy sales funnel and the metrics that matter to enable you to track these over time Understanding the building blocks that need to be in place for a solid sales plan Overview of how sales process evolves from a start-up to a growth-oriented company Building a repeatable sales process to ensure proper onboarding and faster ramp times that you can scale across a growing team Closing the deal – how often to reach out and what to say This course will run from 1 pm to 4:30 pm for 2 days: Day One - Thursday, January 20, 2022: Sales trends 2022 Running your business by the numbers - the KPIs that matter Know your buyer and how to generate meetings at scale Day Two - Thursday, January 27, 2022: […]

NEXT Nova Scotia Business Growth Summit

Online

NEXT is a one-day virtual conference that promotes and empowers Nova Scotia businesses. Businesses just like yours. Whether your business is large or small, there is always opportunity to become a more innovative and profitable organization. At NEXT, we are looking ahead to the new best practices in our ever-changing business climate. Join us for a day of insights, networking, and learning from the comfort of your computer. Connect with industry peers and partners to find out more about the programs and services available to support your business. Sign up for one or more of our many interactive workshops offered throughout the day. Hear from business experts who have the insider knowledge on how to be more globally competitive. It’s all happening one day only. Did we mention it’s free? Mark your calendars for March 3, 2022.

Doing Business with Big Business: Celebrating Growth

Mount Saint Vincent University 166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

11:30am-3pm Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Mount Saint Vincent University The Centre for Women in Business together with the Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) and our presenting sponsor Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) invite you to an afternoon of learning and networking! This event is for diverse suppliers looking to connect with corporate procurement professionals; bringing both together in informative and engaging sessions. We will offer support and education to both buyers and sellers who are interested in the community and economic benefits of inclusive social procurement practices. The event is designed to open the supply chain to all diverse business owners interested in exploring expansion beyond our provincial borders. Register now. If you are a corporation interested in supplier diversity and would like to hear more about our morning, invite-only session, contact Judith Richardson. Hosted by: Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Inclusive Workplace Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC), Women Business Enterprises Canada (WBE Canada) and the Centre for Women in Business (CWB) — De 11 h 30 à 15 h Le mercredi 13 juillet 2022 Université Mount Saint Vincent Le Centre for Women in Business, […]

Trade Mission to Nunavut Trade Show and Conference

AWG Complex and Aqsarniit Hotel Iqualuit, Nova Scotia, Canada

Event Overview Are you interested in expanding your company’s export reach into Northern Canada? Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) is currently recruiting Nova Scotia companies interested in being a Co-exhibitor within the Nova Scotia Pavilion at the Nunavut Trade Show & Conference taking place in Iqaluit, Nunavut from September 20–22, 2022. The Nunavut Trade Show and Conference is Northern Canada’s largest annual business-to-business event, bringing together all levels of government, Inuit Corporations, Nunavut & southern businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs for three days of powerful networking. The conference sessions cover Nunavut’s most pressing issues and developments covering topics such as economic development support and opportunities, innovation, infrastructure, energy, fisheries, partnerships, and much more. With over 100 exhibitors and 400 delegates this show is a must for anyone doing business in Nunavut. As a Co-exhibitor in the Nova Scotia Pavilion, each company will receive: Two exhibitor passes - one of which will be upgraded to a full delegation pass Space for a pop-up banner (to be provided by the company) Invitation to the Nova Scotia Meet and Greet, Nova Scotia’s private networking reception with potential buyers and partners Company profile listing in the Nova Scotia Participating Company Directory (company to provide profile and logo)

$575

FITTskills International Trade Finance

Online

Event Overview Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is pleased to offer FITTskills International Trade Finance. This course will run from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for four days: Friday, November 4, 2022 Friday, November 18, 2022 Friday, November 25, 2022 Friday, December 2, 2022 Learn everything an importer or exporter needs to know about payment, risk mitigation and financing, the financial flow and the flow of goods and services in global trade. This International Trade Finance course examines how you can manage your cash flow and mitigate financial risk by selecting appropriate transaction methods and tools for international trade activities. You will also learn to select the best options for negotiation terms, and non-payment dispute resolution to keep your business on sound financial foundations. Download the Full Course Outline

Sympli Works Webinar | Scaling Your Value 1: Building Your Why

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Event Overview Sympli Works Webinar | Scaling Your Value Part 1: Building Your Why, Determining the Problem to be Solved Nova Scotia Business Inc. and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, in collaboration with Symplicity Designs, are offering free access to a series of on-demand courses and live webinars providing you with tools and resources to grow your small business. Sympli Works is a membership platform that offers training and mentoring via a series of on-demand courses and live webinars. When you sign up for Sympli Works, you will find resources that tackle common issues like scaling, sales, HR, and marketing – all available for you to learn on your own time. Membership also includes full access to the Mighty Network – a platform for community collaboration with peers and other small business owners. The Scaling Your Value 1 Webinar is the first of a three-part webinar series related to Scaling Your Value On-Demand Course. Webinar Agenda: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Open Discussion 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Accessible to On-Demand Course Participants Only The first hour of the webinar is open to everyone and covers general questions related to Scaling Your Value 1, in particular, how to build your […]

Sympli Works Webinar | Scaling Your Value 2: Understanding Value

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Event Overview Sympli Works Webinar | Scaling Your Value Part 2: Understanding Value, Evaluating Your Market Nova Scotia Business Inc. and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, in collaboration with Symplicity Designs, are offering free access to a series of on-demand courses and live webinars providing you with tools and resources to grow your small business. Sympli Works is a membership platform that offers training and mentoring via a series of on-demand courses and live webinars. When you sign up for Sympli Works, you will find resources that tackle common issues like scaling, sales, HR, and marketing – all available for you to learn on your own time. Membership also includes full access to the Mighty Network – a platform for community collaboration with peers and other small business owners. The Scaling Your Value 2 Webinar is the second of a three-part webinar series related to Scaling Your Value On-Demand Course. Webinar Agenda: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Open Discussion 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Accessible to On-Demand Course Participants Only The first hour of the webinar is open to everyone and covers general questions related to Scaling Your Value 2, in particular, how to understand your value and evaluate your […]

ESG Basics for SMEs – Maintaining a competitive edge and export-readiness

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This is an introductory ESG (environmental, social and governance) workshop that will engage participants in learning how ESG affects exporting, investment attraction, and bottom line risks and opportunities. Today’s value chains are global, highly complex and multi-tiered integrated systems, comprised of various organizations, people, activities, and resources that may span multiple geographies and jurisdictions. Their complexity often leads to increased exposure to risk (i.e. regulatory, geopolitical, reputational, resource availability, natural disasters, and more), while also providing tremendous opportunities. In support of these issues, there has emerged a strong business case for public and private companies alike to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the core of their strategy and decision making. Participants will be engaged to Develop a foundational understanding of ESG Learn about how ESG factors can influence their business performance Consider business case factors for SMEs in the context of risk and opportunity This workshop is organized by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables and Nova Scotia Business Incorporated with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Net Zero Atlantic.