All decisions entail a minimum risk. Therefore, a decision to identify the future of your firm will be taken after analysis of uncontrollable factors, such as, the competition, the laws and regulations, the technology, the economic situations, the cultural and social customs, the political context and the environment. Launching a new product can be risky and also have consequences, the same risk goes when modifying prices, packaging, taking on advertising campaigns, investments and compromising with distributors.

In order to provide you with the necessary information to reduce uncertainties and increase your chances in making the right decisions, Okana-Solutions Marketing can assist you with your marketing research.

In a changing market, firms that succeed are those who adapt and respond to there client’s needs. Strategic planning is a process that develops and keeps a strategic correspondence between the firm and what constitutes an opportunity in marketing. Essentially, it defines the mission of the firm, develops objectives, establishes a growing strategy and results in an increase in the sale of products or services.

In your research for local, national and international market growth, Okana-Solutions Marketing will help you identify the opportunities where you will gain the differential advantages over your competitors. We will help you develop long term objectives which will increase your sales, strengthen your benefits to your clients and employees and help you obtain the general objectives of your firm.

In Canada, approximately 300,000 new businesses are created each year. These business builders are, in general, admired, impersonated and considered models of society. Unfortunately, the small business enterprise specialists emphasize that approximately 19 out of 20 enterprises close their doors before their first 10 years of existence. In the United States, the Bureau of Small Business Administration mentions that 55% of new businesses fail each year. With these statistics, we should not forget that 90% of these business builders lack knowledge in management skills. As you can see, these statistics are not very reassuring and we don?t want new entrepreneurs to become part of this loosing battle.

Are you looking to create a new business or looking to expand? Okana-Solutions Marketing will help you develop your business plan. We will not only help you start your own enterprise, but will also help you plan for the future. In developing a successful business plan, we will introduce tools you will need to increase your revenue, identify your expenses and maximize your profits for a sound growth projection. We will give a detailed account of your products/services and help you establish a sound clientele, a market for your products and help you evaluate the competition. We will complete our service to your company by evaluating the benefits of your complete operation and assist you in establishing financial support when funding is required.

Hard work will keep your compagny profitable. It will be a pleasure for Okana-Solutions Marketing to work with you, because your success is ultimately our success.

The context in which we do business is changing quickly because, of globalisation of the economy and culture, regionalization of the production units, extension of the new markets, competition on a world level, progress of the technology, etc. These forces push organizations either to adapt to these new realities or to risk failure. In this changing environment, the leaders of tomorrow will be those who will be able to attract, recruit, integrate, retain and motive qualified employees and those from diverse origins.

Our training focuses on developing competencies to manage cultural diversity in the workplace. For example, we highlight:

• Intercultural communication among business partners from Asia, the Americas, Africa, Europe and Oceania.
• Candidate recruitment processes.
• Selection of candidates.
• Candidate interviews.
• Integration of new employees into the organization.

In the hospital environment, for instance, we examine various cultural norms, mores, and customs concerning food, visits, births, spiritual beliefs, the process of death and mourning, and the use of interpreters.

Public speaking skills are of utmost importance for a career in the business or political world. They are abilities expected of anyone in a position of leadership, or of one who holds a management position within a private or a public company and in politics. We admire all those who can stand in front of a crowd and speak with confidence to inform participants, to inspire action and to persuade them to agree with his/her point of view.

In this challenging environment, we see that, more than ever, the world seeks out motivational communicators and leaders who are able to make us dream of the ideal future, to see the invisible and to achieve extraordinary things.

What is holding you back from acquiring these sought after skills? Through our training and by following our insightful tips, you will pass from fear of failure to self-control and success as a public speaker.

To help you to become one of the best public speakers, here are the highlights of our workshop topics where you will gain more in depth knowledge on how to:

1. Be aware of questions to ask before accepting the invitation to speak
2. Analyze the audience and be attentive to the attitudes of today?s audiences
3. Write the content of your speech in your own words
4. Deliver your speech with effective style, voice, and body language
5. Overcome stage fright and improve your confidence while presenting
6. Introduce a speaker, or present or accept an award
7. Recognize the value of the time limit given to you to speak
8. Handle the questions and answers period
9. Effectively use equipment such as a lectern, a podium, and a microphone.

We provide training sessions for individuals and small groups of six participants from the general public, organizations, and employees. This group size will allow us to spend quality time with each member and to address their personal goals and unique needs.

We would be most pleased to work with you. If you have any questions about this workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us.