Immigrant Business Development Services
ISIS Business Services works to build a diverse business community. This team provides services and support to immigrants at all stages of business start-up and development through individual information sessions and referrals as well as training and networking opportunities. Business Services also creates links with the business community at large and promotes contributions of immigrants, while addressing the challenges which they encounter.
Our services for immigrant entrepreneurs include:
- One-on-one business counselling
- Visits to your business to provide support and address your issues or challenges
- Workshops and seminars
- Networking events, often with a showcase component
- On-line Immigrant Business Directory - a promotional tool for your business
- IBDS E-News, an electronic newsletter
- English Language Support for IBDS Clients
Information and Referral
Our staff will meet with you individually and help you decide what you need to start your business. Staff will discuss your business idea with you and can suggest resources available in the community.
Staff can provide you with business information, answer questions, outline our programs and register you for business workshops or seminars, as well as to refer you to other business centres or service providers that are suited to your individual needs.
NEW! Step 1: Introduction to Business Start-up Online
ISIS is pleased to offer the Step 1: Introduction to Business Start-up Online Workshop each month for immigrants who want to start a business in Nova Scotia.
Cost: $10.00
Date: The Step 1 workshop starts the 1st day of each month but you can register for the workshop any time during the month.
You will have 2 weeks to complete this workshop, from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month. For example, if you register for the Step 1 workshop on May 15th, you would start the online workshop on June 1st and complete it by June 14th.
For more information please contact businessonline@isisns.ca
or call Flavia at 423-3607 ext 8615.
For more information: click here
To register click here
When registration form is complete, please: Pay by PayPal
Please note when paying with paypal please put "Step 1:Online" under payment description.
ISIS provides training for immigrants in business start-up stage and business owners.
3 Steps to Small Business
Our three step workshop series takes those interested in starting a business from an overview of what it takes to be an entrepreneur to industry professionals providing information about establishing your own business.
Step 1: Introduction to Business Start Up
Are you an Entrepreneur? This 2 hour workshop gives you an overview of the things you need to know and consider when starting a business. Next workshop dates: Feb 6, 2009. For more information please click here: Business Start-Up Workshop
Step 2: Evaluating your Business Idea
The second workshop in our three set series helps you analyze, evaluate and develop your business idea. Next Workshop: January 2010. For more information, please click here: Step 2 Evaluating your Business Idea
Step 3: Doing Business in Nova Scotia
Learn from industry professionals, what you need to know to establish your business. Make contacts & ask questions. Next Workshop dates: February 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2010 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. For more information, please click here: Step 3 Doing Business in Nova Scotia
Pre-register and Pre-pay for Step1, Step 2 and Step 3 training together
and pay only $99.00 for all Sessions
Business Plan Made Easy
Enroll in the “Business Plan Made Easy” workshop with ISIS and receive step by step instruction and guidance to develop your business plan in a practical way. The sessions are 3 hours a week for six weeks and at the end of the seminar you will have worked your way through a completed business plan. Workshop dates are: March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6 & 13, 2010.
If you already own a business, we provide skills training through specialized Business Owners Workshops Series
Immigrant Business Workshop Series
This series of seminars focuses on how to send a message to your customers.
If you are interested in import/export, we offer Going Global Workshops, which provide information on international trade for immigrants who want to start a business as well as business owners.
Developing your Public Speaking Skills
Join Brenda Saunders Todd, Toastmaster’s Governor of the Year in 2008, professional public speaker and Certified Speakers Training Camp Instructor as she teaches the key things you need to do when communicating to your customer with a presentation. Topics include organizing a presentation quickly and effectively, creating an interesting presentation, using visual aids to enhance your message, speaking slowly for maximum clarity and dealing with nervousness.
Connections - Business Start-Up Guide
Connections, an immigrant's guide to starting a business in Nova Scotia can help you understand the Nova Scotia business culture and walk you through the process of starting a business here.
On-line Immigrant Business Directory
ISIS welcomes you to join or visit our On-line Immigrant Business Directory located at directory.misa.ns.ca. Use this directory to search for products or services offered by immigrant-owned businesses in Nova Scotia. It is free to join for immigrant entrepreneurs.
One-on-one language clinics for clients starting a new business
What can the ESL instructor help me with?
This depends on your needs. The instructor can help you edit the English in your business plan, write letters to clients or suppliers, or prepare you for meetings, negotiations or telephone discussions. You will also learn about ESL resources in your community and on the Internet.
When can I make an appointment?
You can schedule a 1-hour appointment on Wednesday afternoons or Thursday mornings.
To register, contact:
Carol Derby Tel: (902) 443-2937 ext. 8644 Email: cderby@isisns.ca |
English Language Workshops for IBDS clients
These workshops are designed to help clients who are attending ISIS Business Workshops and Seminars improve their English ability. Workshops focus on communication skills and strategies for improving comprehension.
Contact:
Carol Derby
Tel: (902)443-2937 ext. 8644
Email: cderby@isisns.ca
