Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this cost?

This program is being offered at no cost to the participant.

How will the program benefit my new or existing business?

1. You will learn how the Internet can potentially impact your business. There are several models that have been proven to positively affect your business and we explore each of these models with you.
2. We will provide an eBusiness Audit of your new or existing business. This will determine where you are now and where the Internet can take you in the future.
3. The eBusiness Audit will help us identify the training (group, individual, or on-line) required to increase your awareness and understanding of Internet principles and techniques.
4. We will assist you in developing an eBusiness Strategy for your new or existing business. This will include technological requirements, marketing, and financial requirements. In essence, at no cost to you, you will receive a blueprint on how the Internet can add value to your business.

How do I qualify to be a participant?

1. Inform us of your interest. Contact Us (click here).
2. You must live in Richmond County and you must operate your business in Richmond County.
3. You must either operate an existing business (Registered with Joint Registry of Stocks in Nova Scotia) or have plans for a new business idea.

What information will most likely be taught in the training sessions?

• Introduction to Web Sites: Buying a domain, hosting, website design, content management
• Web 2.0 strategies: Blogging, social interaction, video, podcasting
• eMarketing: strategies, techniques, and budgets
• eCommerce: Shopping cart systems, payment gateways, merchant accounts
• Business software: backend systems that includes topics such as inventory management, customer relationship management systems, database management
• Search Engine Optimization and the Google Page Rank
• Business 2.0: The principle and best practices of doing business online; pitfalls and how to avoid them.
• Case Studies: Use examples of small businesses in rural areas that are successful.