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The Importance of Strategic Planning for Organizational Success
Strategic planning is the process that empowers organizations to define their future, allocate resources effectively, and stay competitive.
Oct 30, 20243 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Lunch & Learn: Managing Your Business Finance
No matter how well your business is performing, strong financial management is essential for positioning yourself to grow.
May 10, 20232 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Lunch & Learn: Hiring the Right People
This course is for business owners, hiring managers, HR professionals, and anyone interested in improving their company's hiring practices.
May 10, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Design By Platform #2
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you design and posting strategies for Tiktok, Twitter, and Google.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Design By Platform #1
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you design and posting strategies for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Canva
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you how to use Canva. Design smarter, not harder.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Marketing Lunch & Learn: Calendly
In this Marketing Lunch & Learn series, we will teach you how to use Calendly. Inbound sales are an area all businesses can improve upon wit
Feb 23, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Social Media Content Creation
Presented by Chana Trudel from Truly Creative Marketing In this Lunch & Learn Digital Marketing series, we will teach you that your...
Jan 20, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Social Media Foundations
Presented by Chana Trudel from Truly Creative Marketing In this Lunch & Learn Digital Marketing series, we will teach you the basics of...
Jan 20, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Expand Your Digital Footprint
Presented by Ryan Corry from Local Shops In this lunch & learn Digital Marketing series, we will teach you to learn how to leverage...
Jan 20, 20231 min read
FREE WEBINAR - Reach More With Google Business
Presented by Divine Kitchen from Community Futures In this lunch & learn Digital Marketing series, we will teach you to learn the basics...
Jan 20, 20231 min read
The Digital Economy Program (DEP)
The Digital Economy Program (DEP) is designed to help eligible Alberta small businesses with FREE digital marketing and a website.
May 6, 20221 min read
Becoming Self Employed as an Independent Contractor
Are you interested in being self-employed as a contractor? We'll show you how to start your own independent contracting business.
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Business Model Canvas: Master Your Business Model
Learn how to master your business model canvas and use it to your advantage in streamlining a new business offer or idea...
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Does My Business Need A GST number?
Have you been asking yourself if your business needs a GST number? If you are a sole proprietor, contractor, consultant, a small ...
Jan 18, 20222 min read
How To Start A Business - A Checklist
Do you have that entrepreneurial spirit but have no idea where to start? We've created a step-by-step checklist of how to start a business..
Jan 4, 20223 min read
How Do I Incorporate My Business In Alberta?
One of the most common questions that our Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region's Business Analyst is asked is "How Do I Incorporate...
Dec 7, 20213 min read
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