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SUMMARY:NEW! Navigating Today’s Dynamic Retail Landscape: Strategies for Success
DESCRIPTION:  \n🌟 Uncover Retail Success Strategies! 🌟\nAre you grappling with pivotal questions like “Is retail right for me?” or “How do I tackle rising costs?” Join us for an exclusive event tailored for entrepreneurs navigating today’s retail landscape. \nIn a world of technological advancements and evolving consumer trends\, staying ahead is crucial. That’s why we’re bringing together top retail marketing experts to share actionable insights and success stories. \n\nGET YOUR TICKET\n\nUnlock insights on:\n👉Choosing the right retail path\,\n👉Embracing omnichannel marketing\,\n👉Overcoming rising costs\,\n👉Setting your brand apart. \nOur expert panel\, featuring retail mavens with diverse expertise\, will dive into the nuances of the modern retail experience. \nDiscover strategies to:\n➡️ Turning returns and bad reviews into loyal customers\,\n➡️ Leveraging e-commerce for retail success\,\n➡️ Fostering community-centric marketing that resonates with your unique audience. \nMake sure to share the event with friends and colleagues who could benefit from the conversation and the learning opportunity. This event is not to be missed! \nJoin us on June 6th at Desjardins – Montréal Centre-ville\, 1101 Saint-Catherine St West. Tickets are only $30.00 and registration starts at 5:30 PM. \n\nRESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW\n\n\n👇 Click on the images below to learn more about our moderator and guest panelists 👇\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAs a special bonus\, we’ll be serving up a delicious spread of savory and sweet bites\, along with a selection of beverages for you to enjoy while expanding your network and discovering new strategies for success. A Desjardins Financial Advisor will also be available for consultations throughout the event. Register now to secure your spot and embark upon your retail journey/venture! \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle\, learn\, and indulge! \nSchedule of events: \n5:30PM-6:00PM: Welcome & Registrations\n6:00PM-7:00PM: Panel Discussion\n7:00PM-7:30PM: Q&A\n7:30PM-8:30PM: Networking \nPre-registration is required.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/new-navigating-todays-dynamic-retail-landscape-strategies-for-success/
LOCATION:Desjardins – Montréal Centre-ville\, 1101 Saint-Catherine St W\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3B 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Evening,Networking
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SUMMARY:NEW! Beyond Basics: Elevate Your Etsy Game
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to open an ETSY Store or hoping to expand your online shop? Before you take the plunge\, there are some things to consider.\nJoin us for a hands-on virtual workshop where we’ll dive into the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tailored specifically for Etsy sellers. \nLearn the art of crafting compelling product titles\, descriptions\, and tags that not only captivate your audience but also elevate your listings in Etsy’s search rankings. \nReserve Your Spot!\nDiscover insider tips and tricks to optimize your shop for maximum visibility and skyrocket your sales. Whether you’re a seasoned seller or just starting\, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to navigate the Etsy marketplace and stand out from the crowd. \nDon’t miss this golden opportunity to transform your Etsy shop into a thriving business! \nSpeaker: Owen McLean | Owner at Ghoul RIP Inc. and Another World Project LLC. Etsy seller since 2020 \nAbout the speaker\nOwen McLean is a lifelong entrepreneur currently working under the dropshipping model with his company Ghoul RIP. His journey started in childhood with lemonade stands in his grandma’s driveway and selling photocopies of his hand-drawn cartoons at his uncle’s art supply store\, eventually leading him to pursue an education in business at McGill University.  \nWhile working towards a marketing major\, Owen continued to explore entrepreneurship – selling screen-printed t-shirts and hoodies to his friends in what would eventually become Ghoul RIP. As Owen began to take this venture more seriously\, he sought the help of YES Montreal and was connected with advisor Derek MacNeil. Through this relationship\, Owen explored further opportunities in print-on-demand production\, the Etsy ecommerce platform\, and the dropshipping business model. The combination of these opportunities brought success\, with his Etsy shop achieving six-figure revenue and a spot amongst the top 0.1% of sellers – all while still a student.  \nNow a graduate of McGill and faced with the need to expand beyond Etsy\, Owen remains a driven entrepreneur\, hungry for further achievement\, with the added benefit of real-world experience under his belt.  \nSecure your spot today and unlock a wealth of invaluable insights and resources for only $20.00* \nPre-registration is required \nRegister Now!\nThis workshop is available online. \nOnce you have registered for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/new-beyond-basics-elevate-your-etsy-game/
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CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Evening,Networking,Virtual
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SUMMARY:NEW! Level Up Your LinkedIn Outreach: Learn to Leverage the World's Most Powerful B2B Platform
DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Sabapathy\, of Bane Consulting Services\, for an insightful session on leveraging LinkedIn\, the world’s most powerful B2B network\, for business growth. \nUnlock the potential of LinkedIn with these key takeaways: \n1. Profile Optimization: Learn to create engaging LinkedIn profiles for your company and personal brand\, targeting your ideal prospects and personas. \n2. Lead Generation Techniques: Discover strategies for building a strong lead list using LinkedIn’s Sales Navigator\, as well as with free LinkedIn tools. \n3. Networking Strategies: Understand how to find and connect with target profiles and personas\, and how to effectively grow your network. \n4. Content Creation for Engagement: Master the art of creating LinkedIn content that resonates with your audience and establishes you as a thought leader in your field. \nReserve Your Spot!\nThis session is an invaluable opportunity to enhance your LinkedIn skills for both personal branding and business development. With over 15 years of expertise in sales and marketing\, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge in creating and implementing effective sales strategies. \nDon’t miss out on this workshop! Peter will share his insights on leveraging AI to create compelling marketing content and strategies that resonate in today’s competitive digital world. His practical\, results-oriented approach will provide attendees with valuable skills and strategies to enhance their online presence and marketing effectiveness. \nSecure your spot now and gain a competitive edge in the world of B2B networking and business growth! \nSpeaker: Peter Sabapathy\, Senior Consultant- Cloud- Productivity- Application Development – Security Growth Hacker \nAbout the speaker\nPeter Sabapathy has extensive experience in selling Cloud-based and SaaS software\, as well as managing software distribution networks and understanding the reseller ecosystem from both the Partner side and Supplier side.  \nHe has worked as a Country Manager for an International Software Development Firm where he managed Sales\, Marketing\, Development and Service teams to successfully launch the Canadian Branch of the company.  \nHe has spent time on the Partner team and the Azure team at Microsoft where he has worked with hundreds of partners and software developers assisting them with their strategies for growth and go to market.  \nPeter has spent the past 8 years running his own consulting business which focuses primarily on helping other business’s including Microsoft Partners\, leverage new technology to expand sales and marketing and develop business strategy.  \n He has a passion for helping startups and small business’s grow their companies and believes strongly in supporting local Canadian Business.  \nSecure your spot today and unlock a wealth of invaluable insights and resources for only $20.00* \nPre-registration is required \nRegister Now!\nThis workshop is available online. \nOnce you have registered for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop. \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.
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