E-Commerce Sales Solutions, Moving Your Business Forward

The St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce and the Elgin Business Resource Centre join to present a full-day seminar designed to improve your business' bottom line!

We will welcome expert presenter/trainer Syd Bolton as our leader for the day in an information packed agenda covering topics such as:

• Creating the right e-commerce website to meet your unique business needs
  
• Payment Solutions - Understanding your options for electronic payment
  
• Leveraging Social Media for Business
  
• Tips for Search Engine Optimization 
  

Reserved seating only and advance registration is required.  $25 per person (lunch included) + HST.  The program runs Thursday January 30, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas Seniors Recreation Centre, 225 Chestnut Street.

 To register, use link: http://ecommercesalessolutions.eventbrite.ca  or contact Sharen Symondson at the Elgin Business Resource Centre by calling 519-633-7597 Extension 324 or email her directly at ssymondson@elgincfdc.ca

 Event Agenda:

 09:00-09:30 Registration

 09:30-10:00-Introductions
10:00-11:00  E-Commerce 101 - Building an e-commerce website vs. using an existing one, finding the right solution for the size of your business
11:00-11:15  Break
11:15-12:00  Payment Solutions - Understanding your options for electronic payment, cost vs. risk, benefits for your business
12:00-01:00  Lunch
01:00-02:00  Leveraging Social Media for Business: Understanding electronic coupons, QR codes, and promotional ideas
02:00-02:15  Break
02:15-03:00  Tips for Search Engine Optimization - Once you've built it, make sure they can find you
3:00  - 3:30  Wrap up

3:30 –4:00  Networking