Apr
6
2010
Where do you turn for small business training, Calgary?
Author: Stuart R. CrawfordThe other day I was having coffee with my good friend and trusted small business partner, Dr. Leslie Roberts. Leslie is a brainchild behind Calgary small business training organization, GoForth Institute.
Our conversations usually cover many topics ranging from hockey to business when we grab our Starbucks and catch up. On this day we focused on the importance of small business training, education and what the average business owner needs to do to keep their skills sharp, we were really focused from a couple of entrepreneurs. One question that came up in our coffee chat was, what is a suitable investment for the average small business to make in continuous learning and team development?
I know when I was running IT Matters with Rob Hay and Tony Mah, we invested up to $5000 each year per employee in training our staff. It was a very critical part of our employee retention program and important to ensure every member of our team had the skills they needed to do their job. If you read all the books or listen to all the CDs from the world’s renowned authors such as Jeffrey Gitomer, Harv Eker and others. These authors are always speaking on the importance of continuous learning and education. We understood this at IT Matters.
Now, in my new career as a Calgary Search Engine Optimization and Online Marketing professional I have to continuously invest in my own learning and always sharpening my own saw. Leslie confirmed this during our conversation about the importance of small business training in Canada and especially here at home in Calgary.
I have to give kudos to Leslie and her amazing team at GoForth. They ensure the Canadian Entrepreneur has the right tools in their business toolbox so they can become successful. Give them a call at 403 242 2546 to learn more.
