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Co-Working Space Closure
Co-Working Space Closure
January 7, 2022 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Volta, 1505 Barrington St Unit 100, Halifax, NS B3J 3K5, Canada
Due to the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, and in consideration of the safety of our staff and Network community, Volta’s Co-Working Space will be closed starting at 9am on Friday, January 7. We will re-visit this decision in advance of January 17.
We will continue to keep our members and the community updated with any changes.
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Co-Working Space Closure
Co-Working Space Closure
January 10, 2022 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Volta, 1505 Barrington St Unit 100, Halifax, NS B3J 3K5, Canada
Due to the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, and in consideration of the safety of our staff and Network community, Volta’s Co-Working Space will be closed starting at 9am on Friday, January 7. We will re-visit this decision in advance of January 17.
We will continue to keep our members and the community updated with any changes.
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Co-Working Space Closure
Co-Working Space Closure
January 11, 2022 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Volta, 1505 Barrington St Unit 100, Halifax, NS B3J 3K5, Canada
Due to the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, and in consideration of the safety of our staff and Network community, Volta’s Co-Working Space will be closed starting at 9am on Friday, January 7. We will re-visit this decision in advance of January 17.
We will continue to keep our members and the community updated with any changes.
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Co-Working Space Closure
Co-Working Space Closure
January 12, 2022 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Volta, 1505 Barrington St Unit 100, Halifax, NS B3J 3K5, Canada
Due to the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, and in consideration of the safety of our staff and Network community, Volta’s Co-Working Space will be closed starting at 9am on Friday, January 7. We will re-visit this decision in advance of January 17.
We will continue to keep our members and the community updated with any changes.
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Media Relations for Startups
Media Relations for Startups
January 12, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
REGISTER HERE
When: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 12pm to1pm AST
Where: Virtual via Zoom
(You will receive the log in details at 9am on Wednesday, January 12, 2022)
Description:
Dealing with the media can be daunting and confusing – but ultimately rewarding for startups. This seminar will teach you how to write a press release and identify which publications to target for your news and updates.
We’ll also discuss how to build relationships with journalists and publications to help promote your startup, and we’ll look at some common mistakes Founders make and tips on avoiding them to help elevate your startup.
REGISTER HERE
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Co-Working Space Closure
Co-Working Space Closure
January 13, 2022 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Volta, 1505 Barrington St Unit 100, Halifax, NS B3J 3K5, Canada
Due to the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, and in consideration of the safety of our staff and Network community, Volta’s Co-Working Space will be closed starting at 9am on Friday, January 7. We will re-visit this decision in advance of January 17.
We will continue to keep our members and the community updated with any changes.
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Co-Working Space Closure
Co-Working Space Closure
January 14, 2022 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Volta, 1505 Barrington St Unit 100, Halifax, NS B3J 3K5, Canada
Due to the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, and in consideration of the safety of our staff and Network community, Volta’s Co-Working Space will be closed starting at 9am on Friday, January 7. We will re-visit this decision in advance of January 17.
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Communitech Virtual Hub – AMA: Making Your First PreSales Hire as an Early-Stage Startup
Communitech Virtual Hub – AMA: Making Your First PreSales Hire as an Early-Stage Startup
January 18, 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Virtual
REGISTER HERE
When: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Where: Virtual
Description:
As an early stage software startup company, one of the biggest challenges that founders will face is making their first PreSales hire. Should they be more technical, or more functional? Should they be able to code? Should they be early and ambitious or an industry veteran? Answering these questions are critical because this hire will dictate how successfully an organization can navigate the competitive landscape and achieve hyper-growth over the next 1– 2 years.
In this AMA, Ali Alizadeh, James Kaikis, and Rod Foster will discuss best practices when it comes to early-stage companies making their first PreSales hire, a role that will serve as the backbone of success for closing deals and scaling the business.
Speakers:
Ali Alizadeh
Ali Alizadeh started his career as a chef and did this for 10 years before joining the world of technology recruitment in 2014. For the past 5 years, he has built a career in human resource strategy with a focus on PreSales Engineering and Senior Leadership hires as a Director of Executive Search and Technical Sales at Sales Talent Agency. His expertise is helping business leaders and talent acquisition professionals find, attract, choose, and equip elite presales professionals to develop highly effective revenue growth teams. In his spare time, he enjoys new cuisines from all over the world and is an avid hiker!
Today, Ali runs a team of 3 to help organizations from Series A to publicly traded companies find Sales Engineering talent, both at an individual level and leadership!
Yuji Higashi
Yuji is a passionate presales leader who thrives in fast-paced, innovative environments where people dream big, get things done and have fun. Today, he’s based in Seattle working on building PreSales Collective and PreSales Academy. He’s on a mission to help people succeed in a career that they love. In the past, Yuji contributed to the rapid growth of two successful startups (Apptio and Outreach) through helping build their professional services and presales functions. Prior to startup-land, he started his career in management consulting at Deloitte Consulting.
Rod Foster
Rod has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry and has held senior level positions in software sales, marketing and operations. He was most recently the CEO of Covarity and led its growth throughout North America. He also held senior level positions at Ironside Technologies in San Francisco, Bay Networks, Crowntek and GE Canada. Rod is an alumnus of Wilfrid Laurier University, loves skiing, golfing and walking.
REGISTER HERE
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WTWT Workshop: Employee Engagement + Career Development
WTWT Workshop: Employee Engagement + Career Development
January 18, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
REGISTER HERE
When: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 4pm – 5:30pm AST
Where: Virtual via Zoom (a link will be sent to you at 9am on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 via Eventbrite)
Description:
Organizations want engaged employees. Engaged employees are adaptable to change, deliver exceptional customer service, miss less time and produce higher quality work. All of these behaviours lead to better results and more profitable organizations. Engagement is a two-way street, and Managers have a lot of influence over their team’s level of engagement.
The expectations of today’s workforce have changed. Employees want to work for employers who invest in their growth and development and the current labour market demands that employers meet these expectations in order to attract and retain employees.
Join us to learn:
• Key factors that impact Employee Engagement
• Employee expectations around career development
• Best practices to develop and retain top talent
REGISTER HERE
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Sales Deconstructed: What You Need to Know to Close
Sales Deconstructed: What You Need to Know to Close
January 20, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Virtual
REGISTER HERE
When: Thursday, January 20, 2022 + Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Where: Virtual
Description:
Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC), is pleased to offer Sales Deconstructed: What You Need to Know to Close.
This workshop consists of two half-day sessions focused on providing your business with a step-by-step guide to sales and lead generation. Sessions will include small group work, discussions, assignments and reading on the following topics:
- What it takes to create a healthy sales funnel and the metrics that matter to enable you to track these over time
- Understanding the building blocks that need to be in place for a solid sales plan
- Overview of how sales process evolves from a start-up to a growth-oriented company
- Building a repeatable sales process to ensure proper onboarding and faster ramp times that you can scale across a growing team
- Closing the deal – how often to reach out and what to say
This course will run from 1 pm to 4:30 pm for 2 days:
Day One – Thursday, January 20, 2022:
- Sales trends 2022
- Running your business by the numbers – the KPIs that matter
- Know your buyer and how to generate meetings at scale
Day Two – Thursday, January 27, 2022:
- Building a repeatable sales process – Science of the Close
- Modern sales roles and scaling your business
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Brand Strategy
Brand Strategy
January 25, 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Virtual
REGISTER HERE
When: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 10:00am – 11:00am AST
Where: Virtual
Description:
Brand Strategy is 80% of the marketing battle, and is the foundation for all your marketing initiatives. It encompasses your company and audience persona, and your non-negotiable values. Join Brian Geddes, Owner of Direct Ad Factory as we build from the founder’s vision and frame a Brand Story designed to invoke loyalty and advocates.
After this webinar you will understand;
- The power of your unique Brand Story and why it is your most powerful marketing weapon and differentiator.
- The humanization of your Brand. What does your Brand look like as a person? What is the tone of voice, the personality? This is what people will respond to long-term.
- You do not control your Brand, your clients do. As Marty Neumeier says, “Brand is the gut-feeling your clients have about your brand.” You can’t control their feelings, you can only hope to help shape their perceptions.
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Sales Deconstructed: What You Need to Know to Close
Sales Deconstructed: What You Need to Know to Close
January 27, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Virtual
REGISTER HERE
When: Thursday, January 20, 2022 + Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Where: Virtual
Description:
Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC), is pleased to offer Sales Deconstructed: What You Need to Know to Close.
This workshop consists of two half-day sessions focused on providing your business with a step-by-step guide to sales and lead generation. Sessions will include small group work, discussions, assignments and reading on the following topics:
- What it takes to create a healthy sales funnel and the metrics that matter to enable you to track these over time
- Understanding the building blocks that need to be in place for a solid sales plan
- Overview of how sales process evolves from a start-up to a growth-oriented company
- Building a repeatable sales process to ensure proper onboarding and faster ramp times that you can scale across a growing team
- Closing the deal – how often to reach out and what to say
This course will run from 1 pm to 4:30 pm for 2 days:
Day One – Thursday, January 20, 2022:
- Sales trends 2022
- Running your business by the numbers – the KPIs that matter
- Know your buyer and how to generate meetings at scale
Day Two – Thursday, January 27, 2022:
- Building a repeatable sales process – Science of the Close
- Modern sales roles and scaling your business
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