Networking Events & Seminars
E-Biz Boot Camp for Brantford-Brant County
E-Biz Boot Camp is a program designed to help business owners make more effective use of the Web. The four-part series will not only address the fundamentals of doing business online, but will also provide participants with practical ideas, recommendations, money-saving strategies and steps to success.
The e-Biz Boot Camp will give business owners the tools and knowledge they need to develop and implement a successful web strategy.
Topics addressed include:
- Writing effective content for the web
- Identifying target audiences
- Taxes and legal issues
- Creating selling strategies and optimizing websites for search engines
The Boot Camp will also feature guest speakers and industry experts within the Brantford-Brant community. These speakers will provide a practical look at the challenges and advantages of selling online.
Testimonials From Participants:
"It truly is the boot camp of e-business. I learned how to change my website from a static site to a more useful tool—a client management system."
"I wasn’t sure where to begin with this whole e-commerce way of doing business. I now understand what I need to do to plan my website to get results, not just a presence."
"I thought my website was okay and just needed minor changes. Now I know it needs a complete update if I am going to really compete for and keep my customer. Thank you for helping me to understand what I didn’t know."
Keys to E-Business
Approximately 86% of 232 businesses/organizations surveyed in a recent survey felt that strategic marketing will be a critical factor to their success, with 77% having their own website, and 92% using email as a business tool. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to help local businesses tap into web marketing, which is a cost effective and critical promotional tool.
The workshop will teach participants how to identify key customers, how to attract and maintain those key customers, how search engines work and how to identify your keywords, and most importantly how to grow your business online. Over 1,000 owner/operators and agencies have attended this workshop and rave about its impact and usefulness. Current trends and opportunities, tools and resources to enhance your website marketing efforts will be highlighted.
Testimonials From Participants:
"It was great! Thanks for the opportunity. The speaker was incredible and very knowledgeable, now I have work to do"
"This workshop provided great information, cutting edge technology and was way ahead of the curve."
"What an eye-opening and innovative workshop. It was very beneficial and showed me a new approach to web management."
Networking Events
Make connections and use the power of networking to enhance your business. With a unique approach, this event will provide you with the opportunity to really get to know those you are networking with, take the focus of the "selling speech" and see how you can mutually benefit from other business owners. At the same time, walk away with "warm" leads for your business.
Business Retention & Expansion Program - Brantford Economic Development & Tourism
The BR+E Program is an action-oriented community based approach to economic development offering assistance with:
- Location assistance
- Business planning
- Financial planning
- Training and development
- Importing & exporting
- Market research
- Marketing plan development
- Human resources
Workshops, seminars and networking opportunities will be offered through the BRC and Tourism Brantford and other community partners, and include the following topic areas:
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Business Plan Preparation
- E-commerce
- Other specialized topics
Bridges to Better Business - February 3, 2010
Bridges to Better Business features a half day of events for entrepreneurs including keynote luncheon, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Bridges to Better Business is open to business entrepreneurs located in Brantford, the County of Brant and Six Nations. The event kicks off with a keynote speaker and luncheon at noon followed by two workshops, wrapped up by an opportunity to network.
Small business owners and employees will each benefit from two workshops offered each year. The event has something for everyone. People can source new business contacts, learn, network, and promote themselves or their business plus be a part of business recognizing businesses. And, best of all, it’s all under one roof on one day. "You won’t want to miss it!"
"Bridges to Better Business" - February 3,2010.
Testimonials From Participants:
"Low cost, big impact! The opportunity to learn combined with the opportunity to network is tremendous. This is my third year attending and I will be back again!"
"I learned many great ideas for effective marketing. Sometimes we overlook the basics for the "gem" when it’s right there, you just need to do it right!"
"This event was a real mind opener. It was very informative, and would add benefit to other business owners."
"It was worth taking the day to invest in myself and my business!"
Pre-registration is required for participation in the keynote luncheon, workshops & networking.
Left Brain meets Right Brain - Business Training for Artists
Artists with business training and experience have an advantage. Being able to develop and manage your art business is a key element of your success. This full day of workshops will explore strategies that will help you identify your audience, communicate what your work is about, and provide you with business tools and resources that meet your needs as an artist.
Workshop Topics Include:
- Artists & E-Commerce
- Income Tax & Creative Bookkeeping
- Grant Writing for Artists
- Business Planning 101
Salute to Small Business Seminar Week - October 18 - 22, 2010
Looking to increase your bottom line? As a small business owner you need to know a little bit about everything including Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Social Media & Communication. We have designed a series of seminars just for you!
Click here to view costs, details, dates, deadlines, locations, partnerships and registration form for this event.
Only 50 seats avaliable for each seminar!!!