Whether or not you do business internationally, there is no doubt that global trends have an impact on your business. Being aware of these helps you make strategic decisions. The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Peter Hall, one of Canada’s most prominent economists, for an in-person presentation in Sidney, BC on May 17th. Peter will present as part of his national tour on Canada’s Economic Check-up. Since this is Peter’s first time to Vancouver Island we want to share some of his popular commentaries on the world economy and international trade. These tid-bits can help your business gain insights to macro-economic trends that inform your long-term plans.
Here some some recent examples of Peter’s weekly commentary. View the video clips or just read the transcription below the video:
- Peter Hall explains how Canada’s ageing workforce will require a different “outsource” model for many businesses by 2016: Click here
- Peter Hall explains how technology enables exporting in ways that haven’t been possible in the past: Click here.
- Peter Hall explains that despite Consumer Pessimism in the USA, there are signs that they are ready for growth! What does this mean to your business? Click here.
Want to attend Peter’s presentation on May 17th? Click here. It’s $20. A worthwhile investment to learn from one of Canada’s leading experts on the economy. If you just can’t make it, why not send one of your staff? Having them up-to-speed on global trends can never hurt. Who knows, it might help them understand some of the decisions that you make as their employer.
You can also subscribe to Peter Hall’s weekly commentary here. Or better yet, follow the Chamber on Twitter, we often send links to various economic trends that we think are important.
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