Business Workshops
ISANS has business workshops and seminars to help newcomers start and grow a successful business.
To attend business training workshops, you must first:
- be a recent citizen, permanent resident or approved to immigrate
- register as an ISANS client
- meet with an ISANS business counsellor
- have a minimum CLB 5
Classes and workshops takes place on-site at ISANS or online through our Online Learning website.
For more information on workshops or to register please contact: business@isans.ca.
On-site Business Training
Most workshops are 2-hours (6:00-8:00pm) and are facilitated by a subject matter expert from the community or an ISANS Business Trainer.
Workshop topics can include:
- accounting
- cash flow management
- networking
- business communication (letters, emails, phone)
- e-commerce
- sales and marketing
- business growth
- exporting strategies
- business insurance and risk management
- franchising (buying/creating)
- succession planning
- financing options
- business set-up and operations
- Human Resources and labour laws
- Canadian business culture
- management and leadership
- social media
- starting a farm
- business plan development
- website development
Upcoming On-site Workshops
Online Business Development Training Statistics Canada – Data and Surveys for Business
Details
- Date:
- October 26
- Time:
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Event Categories:
- Business Development Workshops, Do Business
Venue
Statistics Canada is the national statistical office. The office ensures Canadians have key information on Canada’s economy, society, and environment to be effective citizens and decision-makers. For this training session, Patricia Griffith from Statistics Canada will help you learn how to navigate the Statistics Canada website. She’ll also explain how … Read more
Online Business Development Training: Atlantic Resources Partnership (ARP)
Details
- Date:
- November 4
- Time:
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Event Categories:
- Business Development Workshops, Do Business
Venue
Is your business new to exporting, and are you looking to test out your products in a new market? Or, are you already exporting and are now ready to invest in a full branding and promotional campaign? Join this session to learn how your business can utilize the Atlantic Resources … Read more
Online Business Development Training: Digital Marketing Strategy for Businesses, Part 5
Details
- Date:
- November 9
- Time:
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Event Categories:
- Business Development Workshops, Do Business
Venue
Through a workshop every month, discover what you can do for your business with digital marketing! Join Priyanka Kakkar, a digital marketing consultant and founder of DigiAccel with 11+ years of experience, to learn how to build a foundation of integrated digital marketing for small businesses. As a modern online marketer, … Read more
Online Business Training
Talk to your Business Counsellor about online business training.
Introduction to Business in Nova Scotia
This introductory course will give you an overview of what you need to know to start a business in Nova Scotia. The workshop is self-directed - you work at your own pace and convenience. You will learn about: business plans, Canadian business culture, networking, business structures, business registration and zoning, licenses and permits, bookkeeping, banking and credit, funding considerations, taxation, business insurance and employee regulations.
Evaluating Your Business Idea - Currently Unavailable
As a new immigrant to Nova Scotia, you may want to open your own business. You may already have a business idea but need to figure out if it will work. This workshop will help you build the skills needed to effectively evaluate your business idea to discover if it is a money making opportunity.
Business Plan Creation - Currently Unavailable
You have evaluated your business idea and your research has shown that you, your idea and the target market may be a match. It is now time for you to bring all your research together and build a business plan. This workshop will help you develop the skills needed to create a business plan. You will learn about: business plan creation, presentation design and development, and funding considerations.