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SUMMARY:Creating a Website for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Own Website\nCourse Description\n\nThinking of creating a website for your business? WordPress websites make up almost 30% of the internet and it was recently named the world’s fastest growing Content Management System (CMS). Similar to Shopify\, Wix and Squarespace\, WordPress offers a free-to-install\, flexible and simple interface to make the most of your business website. \nJoin Simon Rai\, Raize Digital\, and take an interactive step-by-step tour of WordPress and leave with a basic website of your own. Getting started is easier than you think on this user-friendly platform that will empower you to tell the world about your small business. In this webinar\, we’ll also briefly examine some of the more popular alternatives to WordPress. \nTemporary WordPress sites will be made available to participants who sign up three business days prior to the session. These sites are meant for practice use and we will be pausing briefly for clients to get a sense of where functions are located. A basic proficiency in navigating computers\, websites\, and browsers is highly recommended. \n\n\n\nWhat Will I Learn?\n\nKnow what to look for when selecting a web host\nHow to install a WordPress theme\nHow to edit your website content\nGetting started on adding media such as images\, video and audio to your site\nHarnessing the power of widgets\, plug-ins and theme settings\nA brief introduction to WordPress alternatives\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\nSimon Rai\n\nSmall Business BC’s webinars are delivered online via Zoom. All webinar participants will receive access to a recording for seven days after the live session. For instructions on how to optimize your Zoom setup\, click here.\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/creating-a-website-for-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Okanagan College 15th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair
DESCRIPTION:Connecting you to your future employees \nOkanagan School of Business and the Student\, Graduate and Co-op Employment Centre is excited to be hosting our 15th Annual Business Expo and Employment Fair on Feb. 1\, 2023 at our Okanagan College KLO Kelowna Campus. This popular event connects you and your business with the College’s skilled students\, both soon-to-be graduates and students with a year or more left of studies. The Business Expo & Employment Fair is also an opportunity for students from all programs to meet you and learn about your business\, educating them on future career paths and potentially directing the focus of their academic studies as they finish their program. \nFor more information and registration info please go to https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/business-expo.
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SUMMARY:UDI Okanagan Luncheon - Everything is Going to be Alright!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Andrew Ramlo’s humorous and data-driven perspective on a range of issues influencing the industry in the Okanagan \nBy UDI Okanagan \nDate and time: Tue\, 31 January 2023\, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM PST \n\n\n\n\nLocation: Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort 1310 Water Street Kelowna\, BC V1Y 9P3 \n  \nOne year after his 2021 “Change is Our Only Constant” presentation\, UDI is happy to welcome Andrew Ramlo back to Kelowna to hear his thoughts on what seems to have been a year characterized by even faster change. \nJoin us for Andrew’s humorous and data-driven perspective on a range of issues influencing the industry in the Okanagan from inflation and mortgage rates to a return to historically low unemployment rates\, new immigration policy\, and even some tidbits from the Census.
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T090000
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SUMMARY:Grow your business with mergers and acquisitions
DESCRIPTION:Thu\, January 26\, 2023 \n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the value of mergers and acquisitions and how you can use this strategy to help your business enter international markets—without all the heavy-lifting of building your own overseas networks. \nYou’ll also discover how an M&A can be used as an attractive exit plan option for businesses and the potential of leveraging your company’s current assets to gain additional profits at the end of its lifecycle\, no matter its size. \nJoin us live on Thursday\, Jan. 26\, 2023\, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET to learn about: \n\nHow to plan a merger and acquisition strategy as well as the process your company will need to follow\nHow to identify a list of companies that are ready to be acquired based on your merger and acquisition strategy\nHow to manage reputational risks when merging and/or acquiring a foreign company\nHow to leverage legal counsel to draft the proper purchase agreements and acquisition contracts including assets purchasing agreements for a smooth and comprehensive international deal\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Panel\n\n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\n\n \nMélanie Carter\nDistrict Manager | Small Business\, Quebec & AtlanticExport Development Canada\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n \nMichael Reid\nSenior Financing ManagerExport Development Canada\n\n \nKaren Hennessey\nPartnerGowling WLG\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should watch\nAll Canadian businesses looking to learn how to conduct a merger and acquisition\, M&A best practices\, and what financial solutions can support them in their journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this event
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SUMMARY:Business Mapping: Developing a Smart Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Mastering the Business Model Canvas\nCourse Description\n\nStruggling with the complexities of a business plan? Business mapping helps to deconstruct the formal elements of a business plan\, simplifying a lot of the information into bite-sized pieces. It covers the same aspects as a more traditional business plan\, without going into as much granular detail. \nJoin John Baxter\, Small Business BC as he provides you with a lean start-up canvas for developing a new business that segments your potential enterprise into nine easy to understand chunks. \n\n\n\nWhat Will I Learn?\n\nLearn how to evaluate your business idea\nUnderstand the key areas of a successful business model\nDiscuss your business viability through practical workshopping\nHow to map your business out on a worksheet\nClarify types of business structures and requirements\nThe different financing options available for your new venture\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\nJohn Baxter\n\n\n\nSmall Business BC’s webinars are delivered online via Zoom. All webinar participants will receive access to a recording for seven days after the live session. For instructions on how to optimize your Zoom setup\, click here. \n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/business-mapping-developing-a-smart-business-model/
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SUMMARY:TAC Talks with executive chef and culinary expert Christine Couvelier
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 12: TAC Talks with executive chef and culinary expert Christine Couvelier. Join Christine Couvelier to discuss the importance of being informed about key market influences and up to date on global food trends. \nJoin us to hear Christine Couvelier\, Culinary Trendologist and President of Trendi\, explain how being informed about key market influences\, as well as being up to date on global food trends are the cornerstones of any food and beverage business. \nRegister here.
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SUMMARY:Accelerate Okanagan's New Year Kick Off is back (to the future)!
DESCRIPTION:Accelerate Okanagan’s New Year Kick Off is back (to the future)! \n#OKGNtech\, it’s been too long! We can’t wait to celebrate the new year with you at this time-travel-inspired event. Our New Year Kick Off (NYKO) is all about creating valuable memories with our growing #OKGNtech community. Join us in raising our glasses to appreciating the past\, and celebrating the future. \nWho Should Come? \nIf you’re willing\, you’re welcome! Entrepreneurs\, technology enthusiasts\, investors\, and supporters of OKGNtech looking to connect\, NYKO is for you. \nEvent Details: \n\nThursday\, Jan 12\, 2023\nBNA Brewing Co. & Eatery\n6:00pm – Late\n\nTicket Includes: \n\nDrink Ticket & Standing Dinner\nDJ & Dance Floor\nUnlimited Bowling & Bocce\nPortrait Studio and more!\n\nAttire Suggestion: \nWe love a guest that dresses for the part! Think acid-washed jeans\, puffer vests\, and parachute pants… But really\, are there any rules when time travel is possible?! \nThis event is 19+. Please bring ID & drink responsibly. \nLocation: BNA Brewing Co \n1250 Ellis Street\, Kelowna\, BC \nDate & Time: Thursday\, January 12th from 6pm – Late \nEvent tickets: nyko2023.eventbrite.com
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Tips for 2023
DESCRIPTION:Top 10 DIY Lead Generation Tools for Your Business\nCourse Description\n\nAs agile small businesses\, we are constantly learning new ways to adapt to an ever-changing world. Some of these include emerging digital marketing and lead generation trends to help us reach more customers. \nJoin our Digital Marketing Expert\, Ted Lau as he shares valuable DIY tips for digital marketing in the new year. Ted is the owner of an award-winning digital marketing agency\, Ballistic Arts Media Studios. Ted will cover SEO\, e-commerce\, social media platforms and more. \n\n\n\nWhat Will I Learn?\n\nHow to effectively target top funnel keywords into leads\nHow to improve online purchase experiences from prospective customers\nHow to engage with your leads authentically on your social platforms\nWhat it means to be “meta” and what you need to watch out for in 2023\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\nTed Lau\n\n\n\nSmall Business BC’s webinars are delivered online via Zoom. All webinar participants will receive access to a recording for seven days after the live session. For instructions on how to optimize your Zoom setup\, click here.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/digital-marketing-tips-for-2023/
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide to Importing Raw Materials for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:You have an idea for a great product\, and you’d like to make it in Canada\, but you can’t source all the raw materials you need from within Canada. Have you considered importing them? \nIf you’re new to importing\, the idea can be intimidating: where can you get the materials\, what are the regulations\, how do you protect your money and how do you get them here? \nOn December 13\, join WeBC Business Advisor Archana Samtani Singhania for a conversation with women business owners who import materials or packaging for their products. \nYou will learn: \n\nHow to identify and source raw materials for importing\nThe difference between regulated vs. non-regulated imports\nCommon mistakes to avoid when it comes to contracts\, duties and shipping costs\nWhen and where to seek help\n\nJoin us for this free session to ask your questions and learn how you can make informed decisions about importing. \nDecember 13 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Webinar \nOur WeCafés are always free and open to everyone! \nA recording will be available after the live session. \nFacilitator: Archana Samtani Singhania \, WeBC Business Advisor \nPanelist: \n\nAllison Boulton\, Founder\, Aslin Beer Co.\nToni Desrosiers\, Founder & CEO\, Abeego\n\nAbout the Panelist\nAlison Boulton\nSustainability Advocate #EnviroAlley\, International Trade Advisor\, SME Mentor \nAfter living in China and the Middle East for three years\, Allison returned to Vancouver to work as an International Trade Advisor with Small Business BC\, and started her own firm assisting entrepreneurs grow globally. While abroad\, she completed her MBA and worked as the China Director of Marketing and Trade Sales with an importer and distributor of North American beverages. Prior to moving overseas\, Allison was the Director of Operations for a boutique Canadian winery with exports to over 20 countries. \nHer enthusiasm for travel and for understanding how people live around the world has led her to explore over 30 countries. She uses this experience to help clients understand\, not only the regulations of international trade\, but also the country’s cultural differences that are so vital for businesses looking to succeed in the global marketplace
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SUMMARY:Test Event
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SUMMARY:Test Event Number Two
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