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SUMMARY:Bridges to Business Empowerment: Hiring for Success
DESCRIPTION:This interactive two-hour workshop equips employers\, managers\, and business owners with practical tools to confidently attract\, hire\, onboard\, and retain high-performing employees. Participants will learn how to develop an effective recruitment strategy\, navigate employment legislation\, conduct fair and effective interviews\, create a positive onboarding experience\, and implement proven retention practices that strengthen employee engagement and reduce turnover. Designed with real-world examples and actionable takeaways\, this session provides practical solutions that can be implemented immediately in any workplace.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bridges-to-business-empowerment-hiring-for-success/
LOCATION:Le Belge Euro Bistro\, 16 Opeongo Square\, Barry's Bay\, Ontario\, K0J 1B0
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Enterprise Renfrew County":MAILTO:csadler@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
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SUMMARY:Bridges to Business Empowerment: Hiring for Success
DESCRIPTION:This interactive two-hour workshop equips employers\, managers\, and business owners with practical tools to confidently attract\, hire\, onboard\, and retain high-performing employees. Participants will learn how to develop an effective recruitment strategy\, navigate employment legislation\, conduct fair and effective interviews\, create a positive onboarding experience\, and implement proven retention practices that strengthen employee engagement and reduce turnover. Designed with real-world examples and actionable takeaways\, this session provides practical solutions that can be implemented immediately in any workplace.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bridges-to-business-empowerment-hiring-for-success-2/
LOCATION:Le Belge Euro Bistro\, 16 Opeongo Square\, Barry's Bay\, Ontario\, K0J 1B0
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Enterprise Renfrew County":MAILTO:csadler@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
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SUMMARY:Bridges to Business Empowerment: AI for Main Street Retailers
DESCRIPTION:AI for Main Street Retailers: Practical Ways to Increase Sales\, Save Time\, and Improve Customer Service presented by Andrew Patricio of BizLaunch \nAI is creating exciting new opportunities for independent retailers to improve how they run and grow their businesses. This practical in-person session will show local small businesses how to use AI in simple\, everyday ways to increase sales\, improve customer service\, create better marketing\, manage inventory\, strengthen customer loyalty\, and make smarter financial decisions. Designed specifically for small businesses\, it will avoid technical jargon and focus on practical strategies\, examples\, and prompts business owners can use immediately. \nParticipants will learn how to use AI to: \n\n\nIdentify hidden profit opportunities through bundles\, upsells\, add-ons\, and premium offers \n\n\nImprove store layout\, product displays\, signage\, and checkout merchandising \n\n\nIncrease average transaction value through simple cross-selling and promotional ideas \n\n\nCreate a practical 90-day marketing plan \n\n\nImprove social media content\, email campaigns\, and local promotions \n\n\nAnalyze product performance and identify best sellers and profit generators \n\n\nTurn slow-moving inventory into cash through creative promotions and bundles \n\n\nStrengthen customer loyalty with simple referral and repeat-customer ideas \n\n\nImprove pricing\, margins\, expenses\, cash flow\, and profitability decisions \n\n\nCreate a personalized growth plan with clear next steps \n\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will leave with practical AI prompts\, ideas\, and a simple action plan they can use in their own business right away.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/bridges-to-business-empowerment-ai-for-main-street-retailers/
LOCATION:Pembroke Fire Department\, 200 International Dr\, Pembroke\, ON K8A 6W5.\, Pembroke\, Ontario\, K8A 6W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Enterprise Renfrew County":MAILTO:csadler@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
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SUMMARY:Building Business Value: Know Your Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Learning Lab Series with Judith Pineault | Session 1 of 3 \nStrong business decisions begin with understanding your numbers. \nThis session will help business owners identify the financial indicators that deserve their attention and understand how benchmarks can provide a clearer picture of business performance. Participants will explore how their numbers can help identify opportunities\, flag potential risks\, and support stronger decisions for future growth. \nIn this session\, participants will explore how to: \n\nIdentify the financial numbers that matter most\nUse benchmarks to assess business performance\nRecognize potential risks and opportunities earlier\nConnect financial health with future growth and business value
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/building-business-value-know-your-numbers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Building Business Value with Judith Pineault: Know Your Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Today’s Business for Tomorrow’s Opportunities\nA three-part virtual Learning Lab series with Judith Pineault\, CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor). \nStrong business decisions begin with understanding your numbers. \nThis session will help business owners identify the financial indicators that deserve their attention and understand how benchmarks can provide a clearer picture of business performance. Participants will explore how their numbers can help identify opportunities\, flag potential risks\, and support stronger decisions for future growth. \nIn this session\, participants will explore how to: \n\nIdentify the financial numbers that matter most\nUse benchmarks to assess business performance\nRecognize potential risks and opportunities earlier\nConnect financial health with future growth and business value
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/building-business-value-with-judith-pineault-know-your-numbers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,Growth,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Webinars
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