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Will Your Business Survive All of the New Competition Coming To Manitoba?
In almost every market and industry you're going to come up against significant competitors. Let's face it, demand in any market is being met by something or someone. Some of your competitors may have a better product or service, may be better-funded and may have stronger brand value. In fact, they may have all of these things and going up against them directly could break you. Win market share by taking a strategic, tightly focused, agile approach. Learn how to be competitive in an increasingly competitive world AND how to keep your business profitable in any economy at the MTEC Conference on October 19th, 2011.
Christine Dubyts, President Dubyts Communications
Christine Dubyts will be the first presenter at the Turning Training into Success, Keeping Your Business Profitable in Any Economy Conference and her session is entitled, "Competitive Marketing-Prepare Your Business to Survive Increasing Competition."
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MTEC and SAFE Hospitality Conference & Exhibition
MTEC & SAFE Hospitality are pleased to present a one day conference & exhibition, Turning Training Into Success: Keeping Your Business Profitable in Any Economy
This conference is tailored to you, if you are a business owner, manager or supervisor. It will provide valuable information that can greatly improve the success and longevity of your business. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your products and services.
When: Wednesday October 19th, 2011
Where: Greenwood Inn & Suites
Times:
8:30am Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00am Opening Address for Conference
12:00pm Lunch & Network with Exhibitors
1:00pm Conference Resumes
4:00pm Door Prize Draw
Cost:
$75.00 + GST per person
$25.00 + GST per booth
Sessions will include:
Competitive Marketing - Prepare Your Business to Survive Increasing Competition
Succession Planning - Why Companies Don't Sell & What You Can Do To Ensure Yours Does
Financing Your Business - What Lenders Look For When Approving Loans
Building The Business Case For Safety and Health & The Dramatic Impact It Can Have On Your Bottom Line
The New Legislation Regarding Violence & Harassment In The Workplace
Service... The Most Essential Amenity
Registrants will be entered to win great door prizes (including an iPad2 16GB with Wi-Fi).
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Human Resource Training
Today it is getting more and more difficult to find, hire and manage employee performance. We can help! MTEC is pleased to announce that we will be delivering a one day workshop on the fundamentals of being a good HR manager.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
This comprehensive, one day workshop will cover everything from recruiting & hiring employees to how to manage employee performance, maintain personnel files and will provide many helpful tools, including a sample Job Description, Application Form template, generic Interview Guide and much more.
This curriculum has been developed from the emerit Supervisor Training Program; Human Resource Management and based on national occupational standards. The emerit workbook, which retails for $85.00, will be included with this workshop.
Date: Tuesday November 8th, 2011
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Special Rate!: 1/3 off - $99.00 + GST
Contact Luanne Christensen, Training Services Coordinator for more information or to register at 204-957-7437 or email lchristensen@mtec.mb.ca.
October Training
Keep Your Business Profitable - Invest Your Time In Training!
*We are offering 15 complimentary seats for many of the following sessions. Sign up now!
*Blogging for Business
October 12 | 9:00am-12:00pm |
*MANITOBA BEST - Retail Customer Service Excellence
October 13 | 9:00am-12:00pm |
*Personal Selling for Front Line Employees
October 17 | 8:30am-11:30am |
Day 1 - Introduction, Overview and Administrative Skills
October 20 | 9:00am-4:00pm |
COST: $350.00 + GST or $950.00 + GST all three
*Motivating & Giving Positive Feedback
October 21 | 9:00am-12:00pm |
*Time Management
October 24 | 9:00am-12:00pm |
Day 2 - Event Coordination & Marketing
October 27 | 9:00am-4:00pm |
COST: $350.00 + GST or $950.00 + GST all three
*Handling Difficult Situations
October 28 | 9:00am-12:00pm |
Serving it Safe; Responsible Service & Safety Program
October 31 | 9:00am-4:00pm |
COST: $40.00 + GST + Shipping
*Build a TEAM - Teambuilding & Conflict Resolution
November 2| 9:00am-12:00pm |
Day 3 - Risk Management & Human Resources
November 3| 9:00am-4:00pm |
COST: $350.00 + GST or $950.00 + GST all three
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
November 8 | 9:00am-4:00pm |
COST: Special Rate! 1/3 off - $99.00 + GST + Shipping
Essential Etiquette for Email
November 9 | 9:00am-12:00pm |
COST: Special Rate! 1/3 off - $66.00 + GST + Shipping
Contact MTEC at 204-957-7437 or email register@mtec.mb.ca.
All courses will be held at the MTEC Learning Centre, Suite 100 - 1534 Gamble Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba
In partnership with Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Economic Development Winnipeg Invites you to Join a select group of leaders in business, education, labour and government to a Roundtable Discussion on:
Promising Practices
Developing "made in Manitoba" responses
Panel Discussion
Networking
Date: Thursday October 20, 2011
Place: 958 Ferry Road Western Canada Aviation Museum
RSVP by: October 7, 2011
E-mail: cindy@amsc.mb.ca
Phone: (204) 272-4592
Supporting Skills Training in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Manitoba
Study: Why don't small and medium-sized enterprises invest more in training?
(Excerpt from Social Research and Demonstration Corporation Newsletter - September, 2011) OTTAWA -- Investments in skills development can have a positive impact on various indicators of firms' performance. Why then don't small and medium-size enterprises ( SMEs ) invest more if the available evidence points to positive outcomes? The costs associated with training, including the opportunity cost of releasing staff from their regular work duties, can be quite high for smaller firms.
Categories: Education and Training, HR Development, Labour Market Information, Links and Resources
Tell us about your Good Practices
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP!
Are you ready for an emergency at your workplace?
Employers who want to establish a safe and healthy working environment, need to be aware of the many hazards posed to workers. Employee injuries or fatalities, even in extreme situations such as infectious disease, fire, severe weather or acts of workplace violence, can be greatly minimized or prevented by being prepared. For any business, big or small, being prepared for an emergency can mean the difference between survival and failure.
The Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act W210 legislation requires businesses that have over 20 employees's to have a written Safety and Health Program. Your S&H program must identify internal and external resources, such as personnel and equipment that may be required to respond in an emergency situation. Biological and chemical hazards must also be assessed and considered when developing and implementing an emergency action plan (EAP).
On December 6th, 2011, SAFE Hospitality will be hosting a NEW Emergency Preparedness Workshop. This course is geared towards owners, managers/supervisors, safety committee members/representatives, fire marshals, emergency coordinators, or anyone who is directly involved in development or execution of an emergency plan. To register please call 694-SAFE or email at info@safehospitality.com.
Upcoming Safety Training
Machinery & Equipment Safety Basics
October 18 | 1:00pm-4:30pm |
Supervisor/Manager Safety Roles & Responsibilities
October 18 | 8:30am-12:00pm |
First Aid/CPR with Level 1 AED
October 25 | 8:30am-4:30pm |
Food Handler Certification
November 10 | 8:30am-4:30pm |
For additional information, or to register for upcoming workshops, please contact Alexa at alexa@safehospitality.com or by calling 204-957-7437.
There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.
~Sam Walton