| Business Brainstorming |
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Want to launch a new business or
revitalize an old one? Let us help you
brainstorm. Business Brainstorming gives you a chance to bounce ideas
off an instructor who's been where you are, and can help you find
shortcuts to success instead of doing it the hard way. Just tell us
what you want to work on!
We can help with:
- business startup ideas
- identifying small business resources
- helping you decide on a business name and image
- discussing your existing business strategies
and procedures
- finding new ways to increase productivity
- improving customer and employee relations
- improving marketing materials and techniques
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| Starting
a Business |
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Starting a business can be a daunting
proposition. Let us help you
identify resources and understand the basics of sole proprietorships,
partnerships, trade names and incorporation, record-keeping and
liability.
Note:
This course is
not intended to offer legal or financial advice. If you have
specific questions about the legal or financial implications of
business ownership, you are advised to consult a lawyer or
tax/accounting professional.
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| The Personal Information Privacy
Act (PIPA) for Alberta Businesses |
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Since January 1, 2004, all businesses,
including small businesses and
sole proprietors, must comply with legislation governing the
collection, use, retention and disclosure of personal information. The
Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA) applies to all businesses doing
transactions within Alberta.
Don't just keep going and hope for the best - learn what you need to do
in this common-sense seminar.
More
information about the PIPA seminar
Also available
on CD!
Note: This seminar is not intended
to offer legal advice. Please note that the
information in this seminar is accurate as of March,
2008. Legislation and its interpretation frequently changes. If
you have questions about the application of PIPA to specific
situations
in your business, you are advised to consult a lawyer who specializes
in Privacy Act legislation.
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| Business Relations |
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What's the
best kind of business? Repeat and referral business from
happy customers! Learn about:
- Different personality and decision-making types
- How to deal most effectively with each type
- How to build and maintain your customers' trust
and loyalty.
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| Employee
Relations |
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Good
employee relations help you get and keep great staff!
Learn new ways to keep employees happy and productive without spending
any more money on benefits. Learn about the dangers of the
"toxic workplace" and how to avoid them.
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| Working
with your Computer Consultant |
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If men are
from Mars and women are from Venus, some computer
consultants must be from Pluto! Get the most out of your computer
consultant with the lowest cost and least frustration by learning basic
skills that will help you communicate your needs, report problems and
understand the answers.
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| Workstation
Ergonomics |
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Learn how
to configure your workspace and computer station to maximize
efficiency and comfort while helping to avoid repetitive strain
injuries. Learn basic techniques for stretching and mobilizing the most
vulnerable muscles.
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