Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Navigating the Nova Scotia Business Environment | Free Workplace Education 2024 - Monday Morning

Training Course

Start Date: September 23rd, 2024
Time: Mondays 9am – 1pm
Length: 13 Weeks (No classes will be held on holidays)
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
Cost: Free
Requirements: Must be currently employed or self-employed in Nova Scotia

 

Course Description

For newcomers in Nova Scotia, understanding the local business environment is crucial for success. This program offers comprehensive insights into Nova Scotia business practices, business norms, and cultural nuances, for newcomers who intend to run a business in this province. This will open up networking opportunities, allowing newcomers to connect with local entrepreneurs, potential partners, and resources that can support their business ventures. By participating in this program, new immigrants can significantly enhance their chances of establishing successful businesses in Nova Scotia, contributing to the diversity and dynamism of the Canadian economy. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Define the organization’s strategic position 
  • Complete a SWOT analysis 
  • List the key elements of a strategic plan 
  • Determine key business goals  
  • Identify the core elements of the foundations of leadership 
  • Identify your personal leadership style 
  • Identify the key characteristics of each of the five levels of leadership 
  • Define trust 
  • Understand and define the different dimensions of Diversity & Inclusion 
  • Explain the seven elements of the anatomy of trust 
  • Identifying the pillars of a respectful workplace 
  • Identify core components of the marketing strategy 
  • Define the USP (unique selling proposition) 
  • Create a positioning statement 
  • Develop target markets (a.k.a. ideal customer avatars) 
  • Create the value proposition 
  • Develop marketing objectives 

 Standard Topics

  • Strategic positioning 
  • Strategic planning fundamentals 
  • Determining business goals 
  • Marketing Strategy 
  • Target Audience 
  • Pricing for profit 
  • Developing an action plan 
  • Leadership Styles 
  • Difficult Conversations 
  • Diversity & Inclusion (Introduction) 

Interchangeable Topics

  • Understand HST/GST 
  • Tax ecosystem: Personal Income Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Payroll Tax 
  • Legal Environment 
  • RRSP and Pension Plans  

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