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Webinar Finding Labour Market Information to Help Address Skills and Human Resource Needs

Attracting and retaining skilled workers in a tightening labour market is a major concern for many employers. Labour market information (LMI) can help them address that concern.  For businesses looking to expand or adjust to market changes, LMI is valuable to making business and location decisions.

Employers are especially interested in the labour market information for their community and want to understand the availability of workers, the current market conditions and where to find workers with specific skills. LMI can support all those needs and assist with human resource planning. Unfortunately, many employers have difficulties finding the LMI they need to support their decision-making.

This webinar will address these challenges and needs and will help you access data that will allow you to find the skilled workers your business needs. Experts from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada will take you on a step-by-step tour of the LMI resources available on WorkingInCanada.gc.ca and JobBank.gc.ca. Presenters will give you an overview of what data exists and where it comes from, known gaps and work currently underway to improve LMI and its dissemination. They will also show you how to use the tools available online and answer any questions you may have.

We hope you will join us for this informative session.

Register here

Presenters
•    Jean-François Bussières, Senior Policy Strategist
•    Annie Champagne, Senior Project Analyst

Working in Canada and Job Bank Division
Skills and Employment Branch
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Contact
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Skills webinars
Last year as part of the Canadian Chamber’s skills agenda, they presented four webinars on various aspects of skills. These webinars are archived and for a few more weeks, they are still available for your viewing.

Here are the four webinar topics and the expiry dates; don’t miss this opportunity to view these free webinars:
Connecting education and employment (exp. May 30)
Aboriginal workforce development (exp. June 27)


Small Business BC offers information packed seminars and workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs across BC.

With experienced industry experts delivering on over 50 seminar subjects, Small Business BC offers quality education on a wide range of topics, including: business planning, marketing, legal and import/export. You’ll find everything you need to start, grow and exit your business.

Small Business BC has extended the delivery of these seminars to over 40 videoconference sites to ensure that all BC business owners have access to business education.

Small Business BC is excited to announce that all seminars are now being offered by enhanced live webinar! You can now receive our same great education from the comfort of your home or office.

SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:00am – 10:30am
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:00pm – 2:30pm
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

PROFIT WITH A PURPOSE: BLENDING SOCIAL & FINANCIAL VALUES
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday, July 19, 2013 10:00am – 12:00pm
WEBINAR FREE

PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Thursday, May 15, 2013 1:00pm - 3:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

MARKET RESEARCH 2 – SURVEYS, FOCUS GROUPS AND MORE
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Monday, August 20, 2013 1:00 – 3:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

STARTING A CONSULTING BUSINESS
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday, June 14, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday, July 12, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

INCORPORATION: LEGAL AND TAX TIPS
Friday, May 22, 2013
Monday, June 26, 2013
Wednesday, August 9, 2013
WEBINAR $99 PLUS TAX

GETTING INCORPORATED – ESSENTIAL STEPS AND LEGAL TIPS
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday, August 9, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

MOVING FROM A PROPRIETORSHIP TO A CORPORATION – TAX CONCERNS
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm
Friday, August 9, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

BUYING A BUSINESS
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm
WEBINAR
$59 PLUS TAX

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS
Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:30am - 12.30pm
Thursday, June 27, 2013 1:00pm – 3:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

BUYING A BUSINESS
Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

FINANCIAL VIABILITY – ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING
Friday, May 24, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, June 24, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $99 PLUS TAX

BUSINESS VIABILITY 1 – THE BREAK EVEN ANALYSIS
Friday, May 24, 2013 9:00am – 12:00pm
Monday, June 24, 2013 9:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:00am – 12:00pm
WEBINAR $79 PLUS TAX

BUSINESS VIABILITY 2 – THE CASH FLOW FORECAST
Friday, May 24, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday, June 24, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $79 PLUS TAX

LEASING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Thursday, May 30, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

NEGOTIATING AND UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS CONTRACTS
Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:30am-12:00pm
Friday, July 26, 2013 10:30am-12:00pm
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

MY FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS – A FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Friday, May 31, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday, July 8, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 1:00pm to 4:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

POWERFUL MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Friday, May 31, 2013 9:00am – 12:00pm
Monday, June 17 2013 9:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

RETAIL DISTRIBUTION – MOVE YOUR PRODUCT TO A RETAIL MARKET
Monday, June 3, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:00am – 12:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

IMPROVE YOUR WEBSITE CONVERSION RATE
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday, August 16, 2013 1:00pm - 3:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

WEBSITE OPTIMIZATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

UNDERSTANDING WEBSITE ANALYTICS AND SEO
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friday, August 16, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

START SMART SERIES
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE MARKETING TACTICS
Friday, June 7, 2013 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Monday, July 8, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday, August 22, 2013 1:00pm – 3:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

GETTING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE: A WEBSITE
Friday, June 7, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Monday, July 15, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

TAX TIPS FROM AN ACCOUNTANT
Monday, June 10, 2013 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm
WEBINAR $79 PLUS TAX

BASICS OF BUSINESS
Monday, June 10, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
(6 week programs)
WEBINAR $349 PLUS TAX

ARE YOU THINKING OF EXPORTING?
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday, August 8, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

MARKET RESEARCH 1 – USING EXISTING DATA TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 10:00 - 12:00pm
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

MARKET RESEARCH FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

SELLING A BUSINESS
Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:30am - 12:00pm
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

ATTRACTING AND HIRING TOP TALENT
Friday, June 14, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Monday, July 22, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:00pm - 3:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

WHAT’S YOUR BUSINESS WORTH? BUSINESS VALUATION
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE
Thursday, June 20, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

ARE YOU THINKING OF IMPORTING?
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday, August 26, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

GROWING YOUR CONSULTING BUSINESS
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:00am – 12:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR USA, MARKETING
AND TRADE INITIATIVES

Friday, July 12, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

OPERATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Monday, July 15, 2013 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:00am – 12:00pm
WEBINAR $45 PLUS TAX

BUSINESS FINANCE PACKAGE
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $99 PLUS TAX

BUSINESS FINANCE 1 – UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm
WEBINAR $79 PLUS TAX

BUSINESS FINANCE 2 – FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WEBINAR $79 PLUS TAX

PRICING AND COSTING YOUR PRODUCT
Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:00pm – 4:00pm
WEBINAR $69 PLUS TAX

BUYING AND SELLING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Friday, July 19, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm
WEBINAR $59 PLUS TAX

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