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- FREE!
- Thursdays ONLY from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at The Business Link
- Bring your lunch and join us for these fast-paced, informative presentations
- No registration required
- Limited seating available
- Province-wide Participation via Video Conference. Click here for locations.
Sessions are Available at The Business Link in Edmonton and Calgary and Various Locations Around Alberta Via Video Conference
Please Note: You may be able to attend a Brown Bag session at a regional video conference site other thanThe Business Link in Edmonton or Calgary. Click here to see all of the location options. Please call the regional site prior to the session to check availability and to reserve seating.
Currently, we have Brown Bags relating to the following topics:
Aboriginal Business
- EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
THURSDAY, MAY 6
Are you an independent contractor seeking opportunities in Alberta? Join Aboriginal Business Development Services to learn how to register in supplier databases and where to find contracting opportunities for your small business.Presented by: The Business Link's Aboriginal Business Development Services
E-Business
- WEB DESIGN THAT WORKS!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4
THURSDAY, APRIL 1It is one thing to build a website and put it on the web; it is quite another to build a website that becomes a valuable business tool. To ensure your business website is a credible tool and not just another online placeholder, be sure to approach the project with careful, well-informed planning. Attend this session for a whirlwind tour of the do's and don'ts of planning a top performing business website.
Presented by: John Beauchamp - Redengine Inc. - WRITING FOR THE WEB
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
Writing clear, persuasive online content is a challenge. Don't let your site become just another pretty online brochure - put it to work for you by creating strategic content that will drive traffic to your site and then fulfill a need and purpose for your visitors once they arrive. Every piece of content should be created to fit within the goals you've set out for your website and other online marketing initiatives. By attending this session, you will learn what works and why, when writing content for a business website.
Presented by: Micah Slavens - Lift Interactive Inc.
Innovation
This series, presented in collaboration with novaNAIT, will feature industry experts who will cover a core activity for progressing a commercial opportunity from idea stage to the marketplace. Join us to hear from those who have been in the "trenches" and understand what is required to acheive commercial success.
- FINDING COMMERCIAL VALUE THROUGH INNOVATION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 - NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
Developing an idea from concept through to implementation can be a lengthy process. That is why it is critical for new innovators to understand the commercial merit of an idea before pursuing it. A proper feasibility analysis can help establish the commercial value of a product or service. Learn about the steps for conducting such an analysis and what should be considered when determining the proper commercialization pathway.
Presented by: Beverley Sheridan – technology NOW
- BUILDING BUSINESS MODELS THAT WORK
- CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
THURSDAY, APRIL 22 - NOON TO 1:00 P.M.
Research and development (R&D) is an important consideration of most technology companies and how well it is done is often a determinant for success or failure. So how do you conduct R&D? Who should do it and when should it be outsourced? How much will it cost? This session will explore these questions, along with their implications to early stage technology companies.
Presented by: Dr. Inder Pal Singh – SBI Fine Chemicals Inc. - STRUCTURING A WIN-WIN DEAL
During the commercialization process, you want to develop your business to maximize the value of its products or services. Known as “business modeling”, this session will address business development fundamentals such as: business planning, financial planning, manufacturing, marketing, and management structure.
Presented by: novaNAIT
THURSDAY, MAY 27 - NOON TO 1:00 P.M
Deal structuring is not a trivial consideration for an early stage business. The reality is that poor deal structure will often make or break a business. Whether it be for financing, licensing, a buy-out, or a strategic alliance, understanding how, when and why deals are made is important. Learn about how to do your due diligence, negotiate what you want, and determine what makes a “good” deal.
Presented by: Jerry Gunn - Precision Scale
Marketing & Sales
- REACHING NEW MARKETS - SELLING TO THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
The Government of Alberta (GoA) needs YOU – and your goods, services, and construction. Selling to the GoA is not just an option for big businesses anymore. Many small and medium businesses are ideally positioned to start selling their products to the government. With over 2200 purchasers, they buy everything from agricultural goods and services to office supplies, and everything in between – and they’re posting opportunities daily for you to find. This session helps you to understand the GoA’s buying practices, who buys what and how they’re purchased, and how to get onto their electronic tendering site – the Alberta Purchasing Connection – to start finding your opportunities! - EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: GETTING IT RIGHT
THURSDAY, APRIL 15
Do you have employees or are considering hiring? Then you need to be aware of employees' legislated minimum rights. Attend this presentation to get an overview of some considerations including hours of work, overtime and vacation pay, general holidays, termination, and much more. - DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
THURSDAY, MAY 20
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) will address the fundamentals of selling goods and services to the Government of Canada. This session will provide facts and figures on the value and the variety of goods and services purchased by the Federal Government every year, where to register your company and where to search for opportunities. Web links to many resources for small and medium-sized businesses will be provided, including Business Access Canada and MERXTM, the electronic tendering web site.Presented by: Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
Presented by: Chelle Busch - Service Alberta
Presented by: Employment Standards, Alberta Employment and Immigration
Presented by: Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
