E-business Basic Training

Student Connections (SC) offers a series of services aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) better understand how e-business and e-commerce can benefit their daily business activities. From planning, promoting, and updating a Web site, to incorporating electronic payment processes into on-line activities, SMEs can learn the elements of a successful and marketable e-presence. E-business provides practical, cost-effective e-commerce training designed to meet the specific needs of each business client.

Eligibility Criteria

E-business training is aimed at small and medium enterprises.

Summary

All E-business services are presented in a user-friendly manner by trained and certified Student Business Advisors who will visit a business client's office and conduct a one-on-one information session on a specific topic of interest. Services available include:

• The E-Business Blueprint - general overview of e-commerce capabilities;
• Web Site Planning - how to build an effective Web site;
• Web Site Evaluation - recommendations for better results;
• On-Line Promotion - tips on increasing Web site traffic;
• Selling on the Internet - the electronic payment process;
• Internet Security - in-depth look at viruses, browser settings, cookies and encryption/decryption;  
• Distributing E-Newsletters - how to create and distribute this highly effective marketing tool;
• On-Line Research for Business - strategies and tools for effective Internet research.

All e-business services also include a written report, workbook or action plan that can be used as a reference tool by the business owners.
       
E-business training is delivered through SC's Administrative Centres across the country. College and university students, primarily from business and technology programs, are trained, tested and certified to deliver these valuable services. Since 1996 SC has employed more than 6 400 Student Business Advisors who have provided valuable IT training to more than 200 000 clients across Canada.

Customized Training and Presentations

SC delivers on-site customized services including comprehensive presentations on e-business, Web marketing and safe Web surfing. Services are tailor made to meet the specific needs of your business.

Quebec Contact(s):
Student Connections
Toll-free (information): 1-888-807-7777

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National Contact(s):
Ms. Deanna Mikolich
Communications
Student Connections
Industry Canada
235 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0H5
Telephone: 613-952-7218
Fax: 613-954-5463
Toll-free (information): 1-888-807-7777
E-mail: mikolich.deanna@ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.studentconnections.ca/en/index.asp