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Get hands-on with your business or business idea!Do you have a business idea, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Scot McNair, Business Analyst for an engaging, hands on, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas!During this three-hour long workshop, you will create a one-page working document that… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Margo Fleming

Learn proactive steps employers need to take to ensure they are properly accommodating employees’ needs.When it comes to employees with chronic health disabilities or family obligations, employers need to be mindful of their duty to accommodate. This presentation will cover the proactive steps employers need to take to ensure they are properly accommodating employees’ needs… Continue Reading Human Rights and the Duty to Accommodate

Get a better understanding on areas to focus on that are important to your employees.In the sixth of an eight part workshop series, Learn how to track your turnover rates, and use tools to get a better understanding of what you can celebrate and areas you should focus on that are important to your employees.… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Get Them to Stay: Understanding Retention

You love running your business but the constant pull to show up on social media every day causes you stress.You love running your business but the constant pull to show up on social media every day causes you stress. You're spending far too much time and energy trying to write content for your business each… Continue Reading Content Creation Workshop

New developments and recent changes to the Employment Standards ActNew developments and recent changes to the Employment Standards Act have meant that organizations need to continually monitor their employment law files to ensure they stay updated on the latest legal developments. This session will provide an overview of recent decisions from the courts, new and… Continue Reading New Developments & Updates on the Employment Standards Act

Understand the power of collaborative creation of goals with your staff to move both them and your organization forward.In the seventh of an eight part workshop series, learn how to set up and effectively execute employee development plans, and performance reviews/feedback programs. Understand the power of collaborative creation of goals with your staff to move… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Develop Great People

Get hands-on with your business or business idea!Do you have a business idea, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Johanna Currie, Business Advisor for an engaging, hands on, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas!During this three-hour long workshop, you will create a one-page working document that… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Johanna Currie

Learn the importance of ongoing feedback in your organization.In the final of an eight part workshop series, learn the importance of ongoing feedback in your organization. Understand the importance of setting expectations and holding people accountable. Work through the stages of performance management, learn the importance of each step, and the balance of both constructive… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Performance Management

This is the night to celebrate small business in the North Okanagan!The Enterprize Challenge Live Finale and Showcase Presented by VantageOne Credit Union and Community Futures North Okanagan!AboutOver the past three months, our Enterprize Challengers have engaged in ‘business bootcamp’ through a series of workshops and one-to-one mentoring to support them in a Dragon’s Den-style… Continue Reading Enterprize Challenge Final Pitch & Showcase

This workshop will review sales and income, delve into what expenses can and can't be used, and discuss employees vs. subcontractorsThis workshop will review sales and income, delve into what expenses can and can't be used, and discuss employees vs. subcontractors. You'll also receive important information about the correct time to establish GST and PST… Continue Reading Intro to Bookkeeping Workshop

Learn Business Writing Essential skills.Are your emails, memos and reports getting read? Are they getting results? In this interactive business writing essentials workshop, learn how to communicate in a way that helps ensure your audience understands 'the ask' and wants to take action. You'll learn how to: -Best structure communication for best results -Use simple,… Continue Reading Business Writing Essentials

Get hands-on with your business or business idea!Do you have a business idea, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Scot McNair, Business Analyst for an engaging, hands on, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas!During this three-hour long workshop, you will create a one-page working document that… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Scot McNair