During these uncertain times, organizations are contending with constant change. Your business today might not look like it did a few months ago. Your goals for 2020 may have had to change. Discussions around the boardroom table, or more likely – discussions over a video platform with kids and pets in the background – may […]
Read moreAugust 18, 2020 OTTAWA, O.N. ー The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC) have partnered to create 200 new work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities with small businesses in the Kitchener Waterloo region, by expanding the Access Student Talent program. “Canada’s continued prosperity depends on young Canadians having […]
Read moreThe Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce’s (GKWCC) Access Student Talent program helps connect small businesses with post-secondary student talent for work-integrated learning opportunities. When small businesses engage in work-integrated learning they can connect with future talent, increase their productivity, raise awareness about their organization and industry, and tap into the creative and innovative ideas […]
Read moreAre you overwhelmed with the thought of getting your business out there? It can take a toll on small business owners to constantly think of new ways to promote their products and services. Sometimes when we focus so much on the day-to-day tasks of owning a business, promotion and marketing efforts can be pushed to […]
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If you have no idea what LinkedIn is, it’s time you learned. As of January 1st, 2020, LinkedIn officially has over 575 million users worldwide, and about 40% of those users are engaging and interacting on the platform daily! Over the past few years, the platform has expanded and grown drastically, and as of 2020 […]
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Virtual networking events are rising in popularity and like any networking event, it’s important to be prepared to enhance your experience. There are plenty of varieties of virtual events you may be asked to participate in, including webinars, virtual networking and Zoom calls – which can seem overwhelming! Having this small list of tips will […]
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Photo by Explore Waterloo Region There’s a lot of talk surrounding shopping local right now. If you don’t own a local business, you may not fully understand the benefits that come with customers choosing to shop local. With Kitchener-Waterloo being a hub for many businesses, there is ample opportunity to choose to support a locally […]
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04/21/20 We hope that you are keeping warm on this cold Spring day. Today, the Prime Minister announced updates to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), including that the CEWS application portal will open on Monday April 27, 2020. For more on this announcement as well as other updates, please see below. Region of Waterloo […]
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With more businesses operating remotely it’s important to consider how we can take day-to-day wellness practices from the workplace into the home. Now more than ever it is important to consider the different ways staff can be supported through continuing to foster positive workplace relationships, mental health support and keeping in mind staff’s personal well […]
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With COVID-19 causing businesses to shut down or alter daily operations, it is becoming apparent that an online presence is essential in being able to reach your customers in an accessible way. From e-commerce, to sharing relevant content and moving towards buying online through curbside pick up or delivery, it’s more important than ever to […]
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