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SUMMARY:Dollars and Demographics: Generating Business in Your Target Market
DESCRIPTION:​​This is the third of four webinars Startup Canada will host\, as part of the Startup Global 2023 program. These webinars will walk you through the tools and resources you need to get your business export ready. Each webinar will provide you with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and organizations and build foundational relationships for entering new markets! \n​\n​ABOUT\nAs more startups explore international opportunities\, market segmentation helps entrepreneurs send the right message\, every time\, by efficiently targeting specific groups of consumers. This webinar will equip you with the tools to implement an effective market segmentation strategy for your export goals. \n​​EVENT DETAILS\nThursday\, June 8\, 2023\n1 – 2 PM EST | 2 – 3 PM AST (please verify your time zone) \n​​SPEAKERS\nTBC \n​​WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs who want to better understand the market segmentation and how it can help them scale their business abroad. \n​PARTNERS\nThe Startup Global program is powered by Startup Canada\, co-presented by UPS\, Export Development Canada\, Desjardins and the Trade Commissioner Service\, and in partnership with eBay\, Scotiabank\, Google\, North Forge and GS1 Canada.Overal Description
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SUMMARY:Adapting Your Export Plan in an Ever-changing Economy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nDuring the last 3 years\, businesses have experienced dramatic economic changes. This has been particularly hard on companies that export\, as trade restrictions\, tariffs and currency fluctuations have been at the forefront of economic news.However\, despite economic challenges\, a business that optimizes spending is more likely to succeed versus those that are more conservative with their cash flow. Discover how you can adapt your export plan to ensure that it is flexible and focused on growth and opportunities even in the face of economic barriers.\n\n\n\nWhat Will I Learn?\n\nHow to develop a solid export plan that can withstand economic downturns\nWays to create a competitive advantage when there are disruptions in customs\, shipping\, and government restrictions\nElevate marketing and product offerings towards consumer groups that emerge during recessions\nUnderstand how to prepare your business for evolving economic indicators\n\n\nPresented By\n \nChris Legler \n \nChelsea Sang \n  \n\n\nSmall Business BC’s webinars are delivered online via Zoom. A few tips to accessing your webinar content: \n\nOnce registered\, you will receive the Zoom link for the webinar twice: 24 hours before the start time and 1 hour before.\nRegistration closes 2 hours before webinar start time.\nMissed the live webinar? No problem. All registrants will receive access to the recording for seven days after the live session.\n\n\nRegister
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SUMMARY:Market Research 1: Finding Business Data and Insights
DESCRIPTION:Secondary Market Research That Works For You \nCourse Description\nAs an entrepreneur\, it’s vital to conduct market research before making important decisions. Analyzing available data allows you to understand your target market\, conduct a competitor analysis\, view market trends and enhance your business operations. Join Small Business BC’s Market Research Analyst\, Mark Eversfield\, as he explains how secondary market research can help you make an informed decision about the viability of your business idea by tapping into already existing market data.This interactive workshop will leave you ready to analyze your target market\, competitors and industry trends. As a bonus\, purchase of this session includes a brief consultation with Mark Eversfield (appointment required) aimed at helping you to make sense of your research findings.NEW: This session is hybrid and participants have the choice to join virtually or in-person at SBBC’s Vancouver office. \nTake advantage of SBBC’s early bird discount and get your business ready for summer. Register more than 14 days in advance of this session and enjoy 15% off the registration price. \n\n\n\nWhat Will I Learn?\n\nIdentify key resources of secondary data for your business\nSet up automated tools for a continuous feed of customized market research data\nDifferentiate between quantitative and qualitative data\nKnow the types of secondary data to look for\nHow to create effective and productive search strings\nDiscover how secondary data can inform key business decisions\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\nMark Eversfield\n\n\n\nThis session is delivered online via Zoom and in-person at our Vancouver location (see Google Maps). A few tips to note: \n\nRegistration closes 2 hours before the session start time.\nFor virtual registrants\, you will receive the Zoom link for the webinar twice: 24 hours before the start time and 1 hour before. For support with Zoom setup\, click here.\nFor in-person registrants\, please arrive at the SBBC office at least 5 minutes before the start time to check in.\nMissed the live session? No problem. All registrants will receive access to the recording for seven days after the live session.\nPlease contact us if you wish to switch your ticket type between virtual and in-person.\n\nRegsiter
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SUMMARY:Commerce ConneX - Pushor Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 8\, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST\n\n\nPushor Mitchell LLP\n3rd Floor – 1665 Ellis Street\nKelowna\, BC V1Y 2B3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWe are thrilled to announce our June Commerce ConneX brought to you by Canadian Western Bank. \nJoin us at Pushor Mitchell for our networking event on June 8th to kick off the summer! Not only will this Commerce ConneX be the kick-off for summmer\, we will be celebrating Pushor Mitchell’s 50th anniversary with a ribbon cutting and cake! This is a networking event you’re not going to want to miss. Mark your calendar and get your tickets early as this one is sure to sell out. \n\nCancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 3 business days prior to the event to be subject for a refund. \nOpen to members and non-members.All membership networking vouchers must be redeemed online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nCommerce ConneX Admission – Regular Rate\nJun 08\, 2023\n\n\n$19.05\n\n\n\nCommerce ConneX Admission – Member Discounted Rate\nJun 08\, 2023\n\n\n$9.52\n\n\n\nComplimentary Commerce ConneX e-voucher (Value $10)\nJun 08\, 2023\n\n\n$9.52
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelowna Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:hello@kelownachamber.org
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