Garrett Wasny Publications | Database Archive of Articles on Internet Search, International Trade and Corporate Relocation

Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 3,620 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: October, 2008
Synopsis: Garrett reviews Shipgooder.com, Zilpy.com, "Best Performing Cities 2008" study, Deloitte's "Made in North America" survey, and the Canada/Atlantic International Business Agreement.


Title: Social Networking Trends from Coast to Coast | 2 pages, 116 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: NBC News Chicago
Publication Date: October, 2008
Synopsis: Reveals which American states and cities lead the nation in Google searching for Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media brands and information.
* Reprint of Mashable article published in August, 2008.

Title: Google Insights promises to be a valuable market research tool | 2 pages, 777 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Business in Vancouver
Publication Date: October, 2008
Synopsis: Reviews Google Insights research tool and how it can be used to forecast consumer behaviour and business investment.


Title: Social Networking Trends from Coast to Coast | 7 pages, 369 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Mashable
Publication Date: August, 2008
Synopsis: Reveals which American states and cities lead the nation in Google searching for Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media brands and information.


Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 3,920 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: April, 2008
Synopsis: Reviews Deloitte's Loop Before You Leap study, the online Economic Census, Canadian franchising opportunities, and legal liability climates in U.S. states.


Title: What Google Might Do to Be Really Evil/Good Blog Posting | 3 pages, 74 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Google Blogoscoped
Publication Date: January, 2007
Synopsis: Discusses how Google, despite their best intentions, could be unknowingly compromised or corrupted by "evil" forces.


Title: New terms: Googlephant and Google Tax | 1 pages, 213 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Urban Dictionary
Publication Date: January, 2007
Synopsis: Garrett proposes two new terms for the English language: Googlephant and Google Tax.


Title: Get the Most from Google | 1 page, 473 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Business in Vancouver
Publication Date: October, 2006
Synopsis: Explains how to search for digital objects, not just webpages, to save time and receive richer business results.


Title: 15 Ways to Manage Your Google Identity | 3 pages, 164 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Long Beach Magazine
Publication Date: April, 2007
Synopsis: Reveals how to shape your Google identity and take charge of your personal brand in cyberspace.
* Reprint of Vancouver View article published in April, 2007.

Title: 15 Ways to Manage Your Google Identity | 3 pages, 1,080 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Backbone
Publication Date: April, 2007
Synopsis: Reveals how to shape your Google identity and take charge of your personal brand in cyberspace.


Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 2 pages, 777 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: July, 2004
Synopsis: Reviews the Manufacters' Agents National Association, Virtual IT Mission, global relocation trends, Export USA Calendar, and Realtor.com.


Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 1,020 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: April, 2004
Synopsis: Reviews the Enhanced Representation Initiative, California trade opportunities, Vancouver 2010 Olympic procurement, America's most and least stressful cities, and relocation internal communications.


Title: The Google Guide: What You Don't Know About the World's Favorite Search Engine | 3 pages, 898 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Backbone
Publication Date: March, 2004
Synopsis: Peers behind the simple Google.com interface and explores dozens of lesser-known and underrated Google search applications.


Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 1,030 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: January, 2003
Synopsis: Reviews B2GMarket, the U.S. metro relocation survey, leading online international trade degree programs, Export Check, and home inspection procedures.


Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 2 pages, 782 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: July, 1998
Synopsis: Reviews the American Community Network, Site Selection Worksheet, Virtual Customs Office, and Trade Data Online.


Title: NAFTA North: Opportunities for U.S. Firms in Canada's Apparel Industry | 5 pages, 1,530 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: March, 1998
Synopsis: Garrett reveals the fastest growing apparel market north of the border, and what Canuck apparel manufacturers desperately need.


Title: Canada's Shipbuilding Industry: Setting Sail in a Sea of Competition | 5 pages, 1,220 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: February, 1998
Synopsis: Garrett reviews the leading opportunities for US exporters in the Canadian ocean vessel market including coastal ferry systems, icebreakers, log ships and bulk carriers.


Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 2 pages, 734 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: January, 1998
Synopsis: Garrett reviews MoversNet, Expat Exchange, Relocation Article Library, BizTravel and Global Information Network.


Title: Opportunities for US Firms in Canada's Engineering Sector | 4 pages, 825 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: January, 1998
Synopsis: Garrett reviews trade and alliance opportunities for American companies in the Canadian engineering sector.


Title: Train Load of Opportunities: Canada's Rail Sector is on Right Track for Growth | 6 pages, 1,260 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: December, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett reviews leading export and investment opportunities for US companies in the Canadian rail industry.


Title: Canada's Lightweight Moldable Market | 6 pages, 1,800 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: October, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett highlights the leading opportunities for US exporters in the Canadian plastics market.


Title: Commercial Education and Training is an A+ Export Market | 6 pages, 1,310 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: September, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett reviews the Canadian education services industry, and which types of training are in greatest demand north of the border.


Title: NAFTA North: Opportunities for U.S. Firms in Canadian Biotechnology | 7 pages, 1,640 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: August, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett spotlights the leading biotechnology opportunities in Canada for U.S. firms including bioedibles, DNA modification, biomedical and forest cloning.


Title: Opportunities for US Firms in Canada's Energy Sector | 7 pages, 1,700 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: July, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett unearths the best export opportunities for US firms in the Canadian energy sector including oil, natural gas, coal and hydroelectric power.


Title: Heart of Gold: Buried Treasures in Canada's Mining Sector | 5 pages, 1,360 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: June, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett highlights the leading opportunities for US exporters in the Canadian mining sector.


Title: Fore!: The Canadian Golf Industry is Above Par | 4 pages, 1,200 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: May, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett reveals how US exporters can hit the green in the Canadian golf equipment and services market.


Title: They're Really Biting: The Canadian Angling Market is No Fish Story | 4 pages, 921 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: April, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett reels in opportunities for US exporters in Canada's $7 billion annual recreational fishing equipment and services market.


Title: Knock on Wood: Canada's Forestry Sector Offers Surprising Opportunities | 4 pages, 1,460 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: March, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett profiles the leading export opportunities for US operations in the Canadian forest industry.


Title: A New Road for Canadian Truckers | 4 pages, 1,130 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: February, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett examines the top exporting and investment opportunities for US operations in the Canadian trucking industry.


Title: Green Acres: Opportunities Abound in Canada's Agri-Food Sector | 4 pages, 1,020 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: January, 1997
Synopsis: Garrett spotlights leading export opportunities for US firms in the Canadian agri-food sector including food packaging equipment, agri-research services and niche food products.


Title: International Trade and Corporate Relocation Tips and Trends | 3 pages, 831 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: January, 1997
Synopsis: Reviews rental truck self-moving, The Gap corporate moving policies, relocation storage and weight limits, the County and City Data Book, U.S. and Canadian compensation and benefit programs, and the U.S. Industrial Outlook.


Title: Grime Pays: Opportunities for US Firms in Canada's Environmental Sector | 4 pages, 921 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: November, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett provides six tips for US exporters targeting the $11 billion+ annual market for Canadian environmental products and services.


Title: NAFTA North: Opportunities for U.S. Firms in Canada's Aerospace Industry | 4 pages, 1,170 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: October, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett highlights six leading opportunities for American firms in the Canadian aerospace industry including commuter planes, avionics and space systems.


Title: How to Tap Canada's Government Procurement Market | 4 pages, 1,100 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: September, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett explains how to access government procurement opportunities in Canada including the 120,000 + contracts tendered annually by Public Works and Government Services Canada.


Title: Tapping into a Mother Lode of Trade Info: Canada's International Business Strategy | 4 pages, 1,700 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: August, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett explains the Canadian International Business Strategy, and how US companies can use it to boost exports to Canada.


Title: Strategis: The Online Gateway to Canadian Business Opportunities | 4 pages, 965 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: July, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett profiles Strategis, a Government of Canada virtual library on Canadian business.


Title: How US Firms Can Tap and Leverage DFAIT | 4 pages, 1,009 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: June, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett discusses how US firms can best leverage Canadian government resources and contacts at DFAIT (Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade).


Title: Multiple Choice: Canada is Hip to Multimedia as a Tool for Traders | 4 pages, 999 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: May, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett reviews the best opportunities and contacts for US exporters in the exploding Canadian new media industry.


Title: A Venture Capital Idea from Canada | 4 pages, 1,250 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: April, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett profiles the leading investment and alliance opportunities for US operations in the Canadian venture capital industry.


Title: MBA Eh? Graduate Business Education North of the Border | 4 pages, 1,550 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: March, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett highlights the many advantages and benefits to American business students of doing an MBA north of the border.


Title: Research and Development Opportunities in Canada | 5 pages, 1,580 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: February, 1996
Synopsis: Garrett spotlights the leading research and development incentives and contacts in Canada for US exporters and investors.


Title: Canada's Health Care Market | 4 pages, 1,500 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: December, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles the leading opportunities for American medical suppliers in the Canadian health care market.


Title: A New and Improved Look at Advertising in Canada | 2 pages, 902 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: November, 1995
Synopsis: Overview of advertising markets for Canadian newspapers, television, radio, magazines, billboards and other media.


Title: Mail Bonding: Canada's Mail Order Market | 2 pages, 901 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: October, 1995
Synopsis: Spotlights how to tap the $2.5 billion ($U.S.) annual mail-order market in Canada.


Title: Northern Underexposure: Opportunities in Canada's Northwest Territories | 2 pages, 866 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: September, 1995
Synopsis: Highlights under-the-radar business opportunities for U.S. companies in Canada's Northwest Territories.


Title: Draw the Line: How Americans and Canadians Differ | 3 pages, 1,460 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: August, 1995
Synopsis: Highlights subtle but still distinct differences between Canadians and Americans in 30 areas including their eating habits, lifestyle and patriotism.


Title: Big Appetites II: More Canadian Software Firms Seeking U.S. Partners | 4 pages, 3,420 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: July, 1995
Synopsis: More profiles of leading Canadian software companies seeking U.S. partners and alliances.


Title: Big Appetites I: Canadian Software Firms Seeking U.S. Partners | 3 pages, 2,560 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: June, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles of leading Canadian software companies seeking U.S. partners and alliances.


Title: Faxback Trade Facts | 3 pages, 1,130 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: June, 1995
Synopsis: How to use a fax machine to gather international trade intelligence.


Title: Doing Business in Western Canada | 2 pages, 844 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: May, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles of leading cities in Western Canada and the best sales prospects for U.S. business in the region.


Title: Doing Business in Ontario | 2 pages, 844 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: April, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles of leading cities in Ontario and the best sales prospects for U.S. business in the province.


Title: California Comeback | 1 page, 430 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: April, 1995
Synopsis: How the state of California recovered from the early 1990s economic downturn.


Title: Good Vibrations: 10 California Business Locations for Canadian Companies | 2 pages, 795 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: April, 1995
Synopsis: Snapshots of relocation opportunities in Anaheim, Fresno, Los Angeles, Oakland and other California cities for Canadian operations.


Title: Doing Business in Atlantic Canada and Quebec | 2 pages, 882 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: March, 1995
Synopsis: Profiles of leading cities in Atlantic Canada and Quebec and the best sales prospects for U.S. business in the region.


Title: Check Your Cheque: Eight Tips for Americans Who Want to Sell to Canadians | 2 pages, 746 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: February, 1995
Synopsis: What every U.S. salesperson should know when doing business north of the border, and eight cultural traits that set Canadians apart from Americans.


Title: U.S. Canada Trade Almanac: The Hottest Business Prospects and Trade Events | 2 pages, 766 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: December, 1994
Synopsis: Highlights Canadian trade opportunities in furniture, automotive and forestry equipment.


Title: Mission Possible | 5 pages, 1,943 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade Magazine
Publication Date: November, 1994
Synopsis: Global survey of manufacturing performance including regional and country trends.


Title: Global Manufacturing Survey | 4 pages, 1,190 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: November, 1994
Synopsis: Comparisons and rankings of value added, output, wages and productivity in more than 40 countries.


Title: U.S. Canada Trade Almanac: The Hottest Business Prospects and Trade Events | 4 pages, 1,407 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: November, 1994
Synopsis: Profiles upcoming trade events in Canada, and explores why Americans underestimate business opportunities north of the border.


Title: How to be a NAFTA Champion | 3 pages, 963 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: October, 1994
Synopsis: 32 ways Canadian firms can take advantage of NAFTA.


Title: 33 Lessons from Thriving North American Companies | 4 pages, 1,300 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Trade and Commerce
Publication Date: July, 1994
Synopsis: Highlights success strategies of North American companies in their strategic mindset, marketplace tactics and information gathering.


Title: Manufacturing in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico | 1 page, 373 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Trade and Commerce
Publication Date: July, 1994
Synopsis: Compares manufacturing productivity and profitability in Canada, the United States and Mexico.


Title: NAFTA and Selkirk: The challenges of North American free trade | 18 pages, 6,380 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Selkirk Journal
Publication Date: March, 1994
Synopsis: Highlights an economic development strategy for the City of Selkirk, Manitoba under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).


Title: Como Responder al Desafio | 2 pages, 708 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Oportunidad Canada-Mexico
Publication Date: March, 1994
Synopsis: How Mexican companies can respond to the North American Free Trade Agreement (written in Spanish).


Title: Hojas de Arce en el Menu | 5 pages, 1,580 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Oportunidad Canada-Mexico
Publication Date: March, 1994
Synopsis: Leading Canadian business opportunities for Mexican agri-food operations under the North American Free Trade Agreement (written in Spanish).


Title: Panorama de Demanda Mexicana y Oferta Canadiense | 11 pages, 2,510 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Oportunidad Canada-Mexico
Publication Date: March, 1994
Synopsis: Guide to leading Canada-Mexico trade opportunities under NAFTA in 20+ industries (written in Spanish).


Title: Dogging GATT: Global Trade Barriers You'll Face Until the Pact Kicks In 1 page, 411 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: February, 1994
Synopsis: Overview of trade barriers faced by U.S. companies in global markets.


Title: World Trade Report Card 10 pages, 4,380 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: World Trade
Publication Date: February, 1994
Synopsis: Comparisons of trade barriers in eight areas including government standards, subsidies and investment in more than 30 countries.


Title: 20 Best Sources of NAFTA Information | 3 pages, 1,050 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Access Americas
Publication Date: February, 1994
Synopsis: Reviews of the leading fax-back services, government publications and academic reports on the North American Free Trade Agreement.


Title: Central American Productivity Forecasts | 2 pages, 930 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Global Production
Publication Date: November, 1993
Synopsis: Forecasts of manufacturing, productivity and productivity in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.


Title: NAFTA Competitiveness Ranking | 1 page, 420 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Expansion Management
Publication Date: July, 1993
Synopsis: Competitiveness ranking of leading Canadian, American and Mexican industries based on output, value-added and operating surplus.


Title: Productivity Forecasts for North America | 1 page, 448 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Expansion Management
Publication Date: July, 1993
Synopsis: Comparison of productivity in 10 manufacturing industries in Canada, the United States and Mexico.


Title: Canada Looks to Latin America | 3 pages, 1,230 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Global Production
Publication Date: January, 1993
Synopsis: Reviews Canada-Latin America trade trends, Canadian direct investment in Latin America, and the opportunities and challenges ahead for Canada-Latin America commerce.


Title: Productivity Forecasts for North America | 2 pages, 727 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Global Production
Publication Date: January, 1993
Synopsis: Forecasts of Canadian, American and Mexican manufacturing, productivity and productivity in six sectors including agri-business, apparel and textiles.


Title: Accords of the Americas | 4 pages, 1,220 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Global Production
Publication Date: February, 1992
Synopsis: Review of 17 trade liberalization agreements that impact North American manufacturers.


Title: The Canadians are Coming: How American Business Can Profit from the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement | 2 pages, 915 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Tom Peters On Achieving Excellence
Publication Date: November, 1989
Synopsis: Discusses the asymmetry of awareness among Canadian and American businesspeople about North America trade opportunities, and how Americans can respond to the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.


Title: Seven free trade fallacies prove many businessmen are wrong | 1 page, 535 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Financial Post
Publication Date: November, 1989
Synopsis: Common fallacies related to the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and why they need to be reevaluated.
* Garrett won a writing award -- the Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Top Prize -- for this article in September, 1990.

Title: Free Trade and Services | 2 pages, 733 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Greater Winnipeg Business
Publication Date: November, 1989
Synopsis: How the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement impacts the delivery and export of professional services in Canada.


Title: Less Mass, More Information: Why Canadians Firms Need to Work Smarter and Faster | 2 pages, 817 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Small Business Week
Publication Date: October, 1989
Synopsis: Highlights why operations need to continually improve to contend with rising global competition and increasing consumer expectations.


Title: Free Trade and Small Business in Manitoba | 2 pages, 989 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Small Business Week
Publication Date: October, 1989
Synopsis: Reviews the key elements of Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, the anticipated impact on the Manitoba economy, and the ramifications of the FTA on small business.


Title: 1992: The Impact on Canadian Business | 3 pages, 902 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Business and the Law
Publication Date: May, 1989
Synopsis: Background on "1992" - a European Community trade liberalization initiative -- and the key opportunities, challenges and response strategies for Canadian business.
* Garrett won a writing award -- the Price Waterhouse Articles Contest Honourable Mention Prize -- for this article in September, 1989.

Title: How to Prepare for Free Trade: The 10 Key Issues | 3 pages, 1,040 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Business and the Law
Publication Date: May, 1989
Synopsis: Primer on how Canadian small business operations can prepare for the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.


Title: Eliminating Trade Barriers: Some Lessons for Canadian Firms | 1 page, 309 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Greater Winnipeg Business
Publication Date: April, 1989
Synopsis: How European companies have prepared for trade liberalization in the European Union and what Canadian firms can learn from their experience.


Title: Free Trade and Manufacturing in Manitoba | 1 page, 352 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Greater Winnipeg Business
Publication Date: November, 1988
Synopsis: Overview of reports by the Economic Council of Canada and the Canada West Foundation on the impact of Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement on manufacturing in Canada and Manitoba.


Title: This Little Pig Went to Market | 2 pages, 773 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Manitoba Business
Publication Date: October, 1988
Synopsis: How the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement rules of origin impact Manitoba manufacturers.


Title: A Free Trade Check List | 1 page, 358 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Greater Winnipeg Business
Publication Date: September, 1988
Synopsis: Key questions every business should address in determining the impact of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement on their operations.


Title: Canada-U.S. Trade | Looking Ahead: Western Canada's Export Opportunities | 11 pages, 3,730 KB, PDF
Author: Stuart Duncan and Garrett Wasny
Publication: Canada West Foundation Task Force Report
Publication Date: September, 1987
Synopsis: Outlook for new export opportunities for western Canadian firms under the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.


Title: Canada-U.S. Trade | Effects of U.S. Protectionism | 12 pages, 4,380 KB, PDF
Author: Stuart Duncan and Garrett Wasny
Publication: Canada West Foundation Task Force Report
Publication Date: September, 1987
Synopsis: Forecast on how U.S. trade protectionism could impact the Western Canadian energy, minerals, forestry, agriculture and manufacturing sectors.


Title: Canada-U.S. Trade | Geographic Effects on Free Trade | 8 pages, 2,510 KB, PDF
Author: Stuart Duncan and Garrett Wasny
Publication: Canada West Foundation Task Force Report
Publication Date: July, 1987
Synopsis: Forecast on how the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement will impact the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.


Title: Canada-U.S. Trade | Sectoral Effects of Free Trade on the Western Canadian Economy | 12 pages, 4,470 KB, PDF
Author: Stuart Duncan and Garrett Wasny
Publication: Canada West Foundation Task Force Report
Publication Date: June, 1987
Synopsis: Forecast on how the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement will impact Western Canadian agriculture, energy and mining, forestry, manufacturing and services.


Title: Household Water Expenditures in Major Metropolitan Centres Across Canada | 7 pages, 3,180 KB, PDF
Author: Garrett Wasny
Publication: Canadian Water Resources Journal
Publication Date: October, 1986
Synopsis: A comparison of residential water rates and pricing policies in 12 Canadian cities.

How's Does Garrett Rate?: Evaluations of Garrett Wasny Professional Development Presentations to Accounting Institutes, 2006-2008

2008

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: December 10, 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
Number of attendees: 61
Average rating: 4.89 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 2 pages, 48KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: November 27, 2008
Location: Victoria/Sidney, BC
Number of attendees: 12
Average rating: 5.00 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 2 pages, 50KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta
Presentation: Social Media for Accountants
Presentation Date: November 21, 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Average rating: 4.45 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 1 page, 35KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: November 20, 2008
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Number of attendees: 22
Average rating: 4.87 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 2 pages, 85KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta
Presentation: Open Source Business Tools for Accountants
Presentation Date: November 19, 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Number of attendees: 10
Average rating: 4.83 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 1 page, 45KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: November 19, 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Number of attendees: 14
Average rating: 4.77 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 1 page, 45KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Open Source Business Tools for Accountants
Presentation Date: October 23, 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
Number of attendees: 16
Average rating: 4.49 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 6 pages, 90KB, PDF (check page 5 for Garrett's review)

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: June 11, 2008
Location: Victoria/Sidney, BC
Number of attendees: 22
Average rating: 4.59 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 3 pages, 66KB, PDF (check page 3 for Garrett's review)

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: February 15, 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
Number of attendees: 26
Average rating: 1.52 (where excellent=1 and poor=5)
Full evaluation, 2 pages, 45KB, PDF

2007

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Open Source Business Tools for Accountants
Presentation Date: December 6, 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Number of attendees: 35
Average rating: 1.26 (where excellent=1 and poor=5)
Full evaluation, 1 page, 45KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: November 23, 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Number of attendees: 39
Rating: 29 of 30 respondents strongly recommended this seminar to others
Full evaluation, 1 page, 45KB, PDF

Client: Davis LLP
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Lawyers/Accountants
Presentation Date: October 13, 2007
Location: Whistler, BC
Number of attendees: 120
Rating: "Our lawyers were hugely enthusiastic about your session."
Full evaluation, 1 page, 45KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: June 4, 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Number of attendees: 33
Rating: 1.20 (where excellent=1 and poor=5)
Full evaluation, 2 pages, 45KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: February 22, 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Number of attendees: 46
Rating: 1.25 (where excellent=1 and poor=5)
Full evaluation, 2 pages, 45KB, PDF

2006

Client: Certified General Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: November 3, 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Number of attendees: 26
Rating: 4.50 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 2 pages, 45KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: October 18, 2006
Location: Kelowna, BC
Number of attendees: 10
Rating: 10 out of 10 respondents indicated the presentation was useful
Full evaluation, 5 pages, 139KB, PDF

Client: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: June 22, 2006
Location: Kelowna, BC
Number of attendees: 17
Rating: 16 out of 17 respondents indicated the presentation was useful
Full evaluation, 3 pages, 122KB, PDF

Client: Certified General Accountants of British Columbia
Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Presentation Date: January 6, 2006
Location: Kelowna, BC
Number of attendees: 60
Rating: 4.60 (where excellent=5 and poor=1)
Full evaluation, 1 page, 47KB, PDF

Upcoming Garrett Wasny Presentations

September, 2009

Presentation: Social Media Strategies and Tools for Accountants
Date: September 14, 2009
Location: Online webcast
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time; 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit: 4 hours for CPAs
Sponsor: CPE Link

October, 2009

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Engineers
Date: October 5, 2009
Location: Online webcast
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Pacific Time; 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
Sponsor: EPIC Educational Program Innovations Center

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: October 19, 2009
Location: Online webcast
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time; 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit: 4 hours for CPAs
Sponsor: CPE Link


November, 2009

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: November 2, 2009
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia

Presentation: Google Productivity Tools for Accountants
Date: November 5, 2009
Location: Online webcast
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Pacific Time; 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit: 2 hours for CPAs
Sponsor: CPE Link

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: November 16, 2009
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: November 18, 2009
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Social Media Lessons and Strategies for Accountants
Date: November 18, 2009
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Time: PM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: November 19, 2009
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Social Media Lessons and Strategies for Accountants
Date: November 19, 2009
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Time: PM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: November 20, 2009
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba

Presentation: Open Source Business Tools for Accountants
Date: November 20, 2009
Location: Winnipeg, Alberta
Time: PM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba


December, 2009

Presentation: Google Productivity Tools for Accountants
Date: December 4, 2009
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: December 11, 2009
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: December 18, 2009
Location: Online webcast
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time; 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit: 4 hours for CPAs
Sponsor: CPE Link


January, 2010

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: January 20, 2009
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Time: 8:30 am - Noon
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan

Presentation: Online Productivity Tools for Accountants
Date: January 20, 2009
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan




PREVIOUS PRESENTATIONS IN 2009

May, 2009

Presentation: Open Source Business Tools for Accountants
Date: May 27, 2009
Location: Online webcast
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time; 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit: 4 hours for CPAs
Sponsor: CPE Link

June, 2009

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: June 01, 2009
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Open Source Business Tools for Accountants
Date: June 01, 2009
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Time: PM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: June 02, 2009
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Open Source Business Tools for Accountants
Date: June 02, 2009
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Time: PM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Social Media for Accountants
Date: June 18, 2009
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: June 19, 2009
Location: Stoney-Nakoda Resort, AB
Time: AM
Sponsor: Certified General Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Open Source Business Tools for Accountants
Date: June 19, 2009
Location: Stoney-Nakoda Resort, AB
Time: PM
Sponsor: Certified General Accountants of Alberta

Presentation: Social Media for Accountants
Date: June 24, 2009
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: June 26, 2009
Location: Vancouver, BC
Time: AM
Sponsor: Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia

July, 2009

Presentation: Social Media for Accountants
Date: July 1, 2009
Location: Online webcast
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time; 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit: 4 hours for CPAs
Sponsor: CPE Link

August, 2009

Presentation: Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants
Date: August 13, 2009
Location: Online webcast
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time; 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit: 4 hours for CPAs
Sponsor: CPE Link

Presentation: Google Productivity Tools for Accountants
Date: August 25, 2009
Location: Online webcast
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time; 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit: 4 hours for CPAs
Sponsor: CPE Link

Testimonials for Garrett Wasny and Advanced Internet Research Techniques

“Garrett Wasny hosted by far the most interesting and informative Round Table at the Conference. At a table set up for 8, there were 30 delegates crowded around and his session pretty well overwhelmed other activities in the room."

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"I just came back from your Internet show here at the Radisson in Regina, and I enjoyed it immensely."

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"I usually fall asleep at computer sessions held in a dark boardroom, but this was a fascinating and reassuring (for old guys like me who prefer books!) presentation that I thoroughly enjoyed!"

“Thank you for agreeing to coming out for our industry day! I think you added another level of information to the day that was very much appreciated by the participants! Next year will be even bigger and better (and if you are available, we will make sure to have you come back!).”

“I think in all the time that I have been here I have never seen more than one person saying they would give a testimonial for a course. For your seminar in Edmonton (and Edmonton is a tough crowd) there were 3!”

“We would love to have you come back to teach.”

“What you really taught us, without us directly realizing it, is that we can take any subject, no matter how mundane and pedestrian (and let’s be honest, search tools and techniques isn’t really a sexy life-changing topic), and light it on fire by embracing a new message delivery approach."
Canadian Association of Management Consultants

“Garrett is @&%#ing awesome.”

Advanced Internet Research Techniques: The Best Searchers Don't Search

Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP: Biography

Short Bio: Garrett Wasny

Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC (Certified Management Consultant), CITP (Certified International Trade Professional) is an award-winning speaker, professional development consultant, author, columnist, video producer and motion graphics artist in Vancouver, Canada (and former Price Waterhouse management consultant in Winnipeg). He’s authored three books, five e-books, 100+ published articles, and developed and delivered 600+ professional development events to hundreds of organizations in North America and Europe.

His clients include the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba, Certified General Accountants of British Columbia, Certified General Accountants of Alberta, Association of Women in Finance, CPE Link, Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Institute of CPAs, Indiana CPA Society, Public Accountants Association of Kansas, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, Accountants Society of Virginia, and Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Long Bio:

Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC (Certified Management Consultant), CITP (Certified International Trade Professional) is an award-winning speaker, professional development consultant, author, columnist, video producer and motion graphics artist in Vancouver, Canada (and former Price Waterhouse management consultant in Winnipeg). He’s authored three books, five e-books, 100+ published articles, and developed and delivered 600+ professional development events to hundreds of organizations in North America and Europe.

Garrett is the author of two books, World Business Resources.com (published by McGraw-Hill in New York) and How to Conquer the World (published by Government Institutes in Washington, D.C.), and co-author of Using the Web to Compete in a Global Marketplace (published by John Wiley and Sons in New York). He has written five ebooks including How 9/11 Changes Global Business, Cyber-Prospecting: Mining For Business Opportunities on the Internet, Key E-Trade Tools to Succeed in International Business, and Advanced Internet Research Techniques For Management Consultants.

Garrett has published more than 100 articles on Internet topics for scores of media outlets. These include NBC News Chicago, the Financial Post, Business in Vancouver, Backbone, World Trade, Trade and Commerce, Access Americas, Pacific Coast Trade, Global Production, Expansion Management, Knight Ridder Tribune Information, Business and the Law, Tom Peters On Achieving Excellence, San Francisco Examiner, Cincinnati Enquirer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Oportunidad Canada-Mexico, Winnipeg Free Press, Manitoba Business, Canada West Foundation, Vancouver Province, Vancouver View, Long Beach Magazine, and Mashable.

Since 1995, Garrett has developed and delivered more than 600 multimedia seminars on the Internet to hundreds of private and public sector organizations across North America and Europe.

PAST CLIENTS

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba

• Association of Women in Finance

• Certified General Accountants of British Columbia

• Certified General Accountants of Alberta

• CPELink

• Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants

• Florida Institute of CPAs

• Indiana CPA Society

• Public Accountants Association of Kansas

• Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants

• Accountants Society of Virginia

• Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• Canadian Association of Management Consultants

• British Columbia Human Resources Management Association

• Association of UBC Administration and Professional Staff

• Invest Kelowna Economic Development Commission

• Enterprise Fredericton

• Davis LLP

• Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship

• Canadian Association of Independent Schools

• Hawaii Tropical Flower Council

• North American Farmers Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA)

• North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE)

• American Electronics Association

• Center for International Trade

• California-Mexico Trade Association Center

• Los Angeles Trade Tech

• Milwaukee World Trade Association

• Trade Compass

• Internet World New York

• Internet World Chicago

• Internet World Oslo

• Sauder School of Business

• New Brunswick Wood Products Group

• Forum For International Trade Training (FITT)

• Women’s Enterprise Society

• British Columbia Institute of Technology

• Farm Credit Corporation

• Vancouver Board of Trade

• Vancouver Economic Development Commission

• e-Business Commerce Centre

(and hundreds more …)

Garrett’s other interests include real estate development, motion graphics (he develops visuals for Simon Winthrop, a Las Vegas magician), running, cycling and magic.

Social Media Business Tools for Accountants

SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESS TOOLS

Social Networking Lessons and Strategies for Accountants

Level: Intermediate

Course duration: Half day

Overview:

Think Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media websites are just a fad? Think again. At least 500 million people of all ages around the world (including at least 120 million in North America) routinely use social media. Millions more are signing up every week, and everyone from Coco-Cola to Nike, and the Royal Bank to the Department of Homeland Security are adopting social media in a big way. But what does it mean for accountants and the accounting profession? The session cuts through all the hype and delivers a concise and balanced introduction to the good, bad and ugly of social media. You’ll learn about blogs, micro-blogs, video channels, photo-streams, social networks, crowdsourcing, widgets, wikis, podcasts, virtual worlds, mashups and other social media applications and how they’re being used to engage accounting clients in new ways. The session also reveals how accounting firms and single practitioners can develop a social media strategy at virtually no cost and how it can be used to build your business, particularly during these tough economic times.

Topics include:

• The key characteristics, opportunities and drawbacks of social media.
• The different types of social media models and how they’re being used in organizations around the world.
• Social networks: the most popular social media.
• Niche social networks
• Case studies of how accounting organizations are using social media.
• 20+ social media strategies for accountants
• Facebook 101
• Lessons learned from two years Facebook experience.
• How to use Facebook in your personal life.
• How to use (and not use) Facebook in your organization.
• Three key Facebook strategies for every accounting business.

On completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Better understand the popularity and benefits of social media and why a growing number of organizations, big and small, are embracing social media applications.
• Determine if social media is right for their organization.
• Recognize and use the 20+ types of social media models from blogs to micro-blogs to video sharing.
• Develop a low-budget but high impact social media strategy for their accounting practice.
• Track what is being said about themselves and their organizations in the social media space.
• Subscribe to key social media resources.
• Create an RSS feed for their website – a key social media promotion application.
• Share and search for professional documents online.
• Use social media marketplaces such as Craigslist to buy and sell online.
• Develop a Facebook profile for themselves and their organization.
• Create their own private-label social network from scratch at no charge.
• Develop their own branded blogs, micro-blogs, video channels, photo-streams, forums, widgets, wikis, podcasts, virtual worlds, mashups and other social applications for free or nearly free.
• All participants receive a free 60+ page Social Media manual which spotlights hundreds of proven social media resources, tips and strategies.

Who will benefit:

CAs, CPAs, CFOs, Controllers, CEOs, CIOs, senior managers, practitioners and other professionals who are curious about social media, and want to explore how such applications can be used to boost their accounting practice, and better engage and assist clients.

Prerequisite:

You should have a basic understanding of the Internet and know how to navigate and download online. The seminar is non-technical and jargon-free and has been especially designed for experienced accounting professionals (ages 35 years and up).

Comments from past participants:

• “Excellent, entertaining and informative session … really worthwhile attending.”
• “A fascinating and reassuring (for old guys like me who prefer books!) presentation that I thoroughly enjoyed!”
• “A wild cyber ride.”

Accreditations:

The following organizations have accredited the course as part of their professional development programs:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

How to order:

Call 778.898.9059 or e-mail me to order the seminar today for your organization.

Open Source Business Tools for Accountants

OPEN SOURCE BUSINESS TOOLS FOR ACCOUNTANTS

700+ Free or Nearly Free Online Resources to Help Accounting Professionals Cut Costs and Boost Productivity

Level: Intermediate

Course duration: Half day

Overview:

What’s the money-saving secret weapon for more than one million North American companies from Intel to Procter & Gamble during these hard economic times? Answer: open source business tools — free or nearly free web-based applications that replace traditional (and much more expensive) desktop software. Based on industry awards, customer feedback, and interviews with hundreds of accounting and management professionals, the seminar spotlights 700+ “best of the best” open source tools worth more than $100,000. From web-based office suites to Ivy League e-learning to free online call centres, you’ll get a crash course on the most practical and proven cost-cutting e-tools on the Internet today.

Topics include:

• The seismic shift now underway away from desktop applications to open source business tools or “cloud computing.”
• Why more and more organizations are exploring alternatives to Windows and Microsoft Office.
• The “free-conomics” business model (which states free doesn’t mean no money; it just means you don’t charge the customer).
• The challenges and downsides of open source.
• How to boost your online presence using free or nearly free tools ranging from Internet access to web security to online note-taking.
• Blog, brochure and store builders
• Communication enablers from online phones to faxes.
• Productivity boosters from office suites to e-utilities.
• Management e-tools for personal, business and project planning.
• Collaboration software for virtual offices, group websites and social networking.
• Commerce e-applications for buying, selling and financing.
• Training and recruitment resources.
• Market intelligence tools from electronic books to satellite imagery.
• Multimedia tools for music, photos, video and print applications.
• Lifestyle applications that improve your home and personal life.

On completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Access online e-tools for free or nearly free that would normally cost $100,000 or more as desktop applications.
• Use the open source applications to expand their online clout and presence, boost productivity, cut costs, increase revenues, better collaborate with customers and suppliers, test drive new online business models and transform how they work and play on the Internet.
• Access 50+ gigabytes of online storage for free.
• Obtain free technical support 24/7 for most computer and Internet questions.
• Build a blog or website from scratch for free.
• Create an online shopping cart and e-commerce site at no charge or nearly free.
• Use free search engine optimization (SEO) software to boost their search engine rankings.
• Install and use website traffic measurement and analysis software for their website.
• Create free favicons for their website.
• Use online ad networks to earn money from their website.
• Use web widget builders to create their own custom web applications at no charge and with no programming knowledge.
• Make free or nearly free telephone calls from their computer or cellphones.
• Use their mobile phone to create podcasts, send bulk text messages, schedule online reminders, turn cell-phone pictures into pdf’s, track someone’s location using their cell phone, and create their own mobile information service.
• Send free faxes to anywhere in North America.
• Host online conferences for fee or a modest fee.
• Translate text and entire websites in dozens of languages.
• Create their own instant messaging network and live streaming Internet broadcast for free.
• Use more than a dozen free alternatives to Windows Office.
• Create documents using nine online word processors at no charge.
• Develop presentations at no cost using more than a dozen e-presentation tools.
• Use five free or nearly free online spreadsheets that allow real-time collaboration.
• Develop online databases for free or nearly free from among six open source database creators.
• Create diagrams and mind-maps at no charge using free chart creators.
• Develop and email invoices at no cost.
• Add an online booking, appointment scheduling and reservation system to their website at no charge.
• Convert text, presentation, spreadsheet and photo files to pdf format for free.
• Use digital assistants to “outsource” their life at minimal expense.
• Use online calendars, task managers and auto-reminders at no charge.
• Access thousands of videos and tutorials on starting and growing a small business.
• Create legal documents, incorporate a new U.S. company, and manage business contracts online for free or huge discount.
• Use open source customer relationship relationship (CRM) software for sales pipeline management at no charge.
• Coordinate projects and teams online using free project management software.
• Create online timesheets using no-charge employee management e-tools.
• Develop a call centre or live chat support for their webpage at no charge.
• Conduct opinion polls, brand awareness, customer satisfaction and other market research on the web or using mobile phones for free or modest subscription.
• Create a virtual office that allows real-time document, video and image sharing for free or modest subscription.
• Develop a free wiki – a group editable website – at no charge.
• Create a profile on one or more of dozens of free online social networking services.
• Create their own customized social networking website from scratch at no charge.
• Promote their own products or services on an e-marketplace for free or modest fee.
• Post request-for-proposals or hire freelances on e-marketplaces around the world for free or nominal fee.
• Use Do-It-Yourself web services to create an online retail store or manufacture apparel and machinery for a modest fee.
• Use online financial solutions to pay bills and manage personal finances online.
• Lend to or borrow money from peers and family at discount rates.
• Participate in online funding pools to make purchases or raise money.
• Use free calculators to analyze exchange rates, shipping costs and their carbon footprint at no charge.
• Connect with leading online philanthropic organizations.
• Access thousands of course materials from Ivy League universities and hundreds of other educational institutions for free.
• Tap hundreds of leading online job search and employment services at no cost.
• Subscribe to scores of free business magazines that are available to qualified professionals at no charge.
• Download more than 50,000 e-books at no charge.
• Access the latest satellite, aerial and street imagery of the Earth for free.
• Use real estate directories that list leading properties around the world at no charge.
• Self-manage their real estate holdings, compare rental rates, and create property promotional videos online at no charge using web-based tools.
• Use free photo-sharing, desktop publishing, image editors, music sharing, music production, video sharing, video production, virtual broadcasting, graphic design and other resources to create and share creative works.
• Know and use the best travel sites which compare the latest rates and fares at no charge.
• Access the leading online health services including symptom checkers, medical manuals and fitness planners at no cost.
• Know and use the most popular online dating services at no charge.
• Play sponsor-supported online poker at no charge and with zero risk.
• All participants receive a free 80+ page Open Source Business Tools manual (a $200 value) that highlights the 700+ resources and strategies discussed in the seminar.

Who will benefit:

CAs, CPAs, CFOs, Controllers, CEOs, CIOs, senior managers, practitioners and other professionals who advise and assist their clients in improving business operations. The session will be especially beneficial if you’re shopping around for less expensive online alternatives to traditional desktop software, and seeking fresh ideas and examples of how to use the web in your business operations and professional and personal life.

Prerequisite:

You should have a basic understanding of the Internet and know how to use productivity software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and similar desktop applications. The seminar is non-technical and jargon-free and has been especially designed for experienced accounting professionals (ages 35 years and up).

Comments from past participants:

• “Outstanding in content and delivery and a great value for anyone working with the Internet.”
• “Saved my firm thousands of dollars.”
• “After seeing your presentation, my mind is spinning with business possibilities.”

Accreditations:

The following organizations have accredited the course as part of their professional development programs:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

How to order:

Call 778.898.9059 or e-mail me today to order the seminar for your organization.

Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants

ADVANCED INTERNET RESEARCH TECHNIQUES FOR ACCOUNTANTS
How to Increase Your Online Firepower as a Financial Detective

Level: Intermediate

Course duration: Half day

Overview

When you search the Internet, do you type a word or two into Google.com, hit enter and hope for the best?

You don’t know what you’re missing!

Actually, you’re missing 99% of online information since Google.com indexes barely 1% of the web.

Practical and concise, Advanced Internet Research Techniques shows CPAs, CAs, CGAs and other accounting professionals how to dramatically improve their online search skills, instantly increase their web productivity and seriously boost their Internet firepower as financial detectives.

Agenda






6 pages, 695 KB, PDF

Why Attend?

Even if you consider yourself web savvy (and especially if you're not), you are guaranteed to learn new search tips, techniques and tools that will take you to the next level of online intelligence gathering. Considerations:

Searching is harder than it looks. Most believe Internet searching is dead simple ("a chimp in a diaper can do it, right?"). Unfortunately, no it's not! Perhaps more than we care to admit, searching is often difficult, highly frustrating and a huge time suck. According to recent surveys:

• 90% of users experience some degree of “search rage” -- acute feelings of anxiety because they can’t find what they want on the web.
• 66% of web users get distracted or sidetracked online,
• 62% don't know the difference between sponsored and unsponsored results,
• 40% of searches fail,
• 33% of users believe too many results are returned,
• 31% say too many ads are included in search results,
• 25% of the workforce are "Internet dropouts": they've given up completely on search engines because the Internet is not worth the effort in their experience,
• 18% of users leave a search engine without finding the information they wanted,

The seminar reveals how to search more of the web with greater accuracy and focus, and minimize wasted time and online frustrations.

Information volume is exploding. The web already has more than half a billion websites and one trillion distinct URLs. Every 24 hours:

• 183 billion email messages are sent (about two million a second),
• 10 billion text messages are transmitted,
• 3 billion web pages are added to the Internet,
• 30 million new photos are added to Facebook,
• 8.1 million new listings are added to eBay,
• 1 million new blog postings are indexed on Technorati,
• 19,000 hours of new video are uploaded to YouTube.

Scanning this exploding digital universe is like trying to find a needle in a billion haystacks. The seminar shows you how to cut through the cyber-clutter and zero-in with laser precision on the information that's most important to you. You'll learn sure-fire info-tracking techniques that will work no matter how big the Internet gets or how fast it expands.

Your business, career and very life depends on it. In our hyper-connected world, the web has become our new eyes and ears and brain. Every day, decision-makers of all stripes turn to the Internet for guidance on critical professional and life decisions -- from investments to careers to health. This means your business, career and very life may depend on how well you search. The seminar shows you how to become a more serious Internet searcher. You'll learn how to get the most current, complete and correct online information for practically any accounting, business or life decision.

As an accountant, you have new Internet search responsibilities and risks. New e-discovery and “understanding the entity” regulations mean accountants and other professionals must search the web – thoroughly and continually. This is essential to meet new accounting standards and compliance mandates. You also face increased exposure to penalties and even litigation for failing to monitor relevant online data on a client. The seminar shows you how to meet the more rigorous demands of this new reporting era with the highest possible level of accuracy, speed, and competency.

The Internet skills race is heating up and you must "reboot" to keep pace. Now is time for a major overhaul and reboot of your Internet skills. In this new information eco-system, using only a Google.com “hope for the best” search strategy is not just unsustainable, it's unprofessional and risky. It's like peeking at the sky through a straw: you catch only fleeting glimpses of a tiny portion of the online universe. This puts you at a serious disadvantage because you're not seeing the big picture -- literally and figuratively. The seminar shows you how to continuously scan the entire web, not just microscopic fragments of it. You'll learn how to quickly and easily transform your skills at online information gathering -- skills that may now be modest or even a glaring weakness -- into perhaps your greatest strength.

The key to succeeding online is learning one simple yet powerful search secret: the best searchers don’t search, they get the information to come to them. Chasing information only leads to frustration and failure. The seminar shows you how to set up web alerts and feeds that flow the information to you. This puts you in complete control and allows you to tame information overload.

Sharing online information is just as important as finding online information. The seminar will not only improve how you find information online, but also how you share information on the web. Whether your accounting colleague or client is across the hall or around the world, the seminar will show you to collaborate and communicate real-time using shared spreadsheets, documents, presentations, notebooks, web alerts and other means. This will make it easier to share the most up-to-date information, turbo-charge your teamwork, and improve the accuracy and competency of your entire organization.

Improving your search skills is a stimulus package for your professional and personal life. How much time do you spend on the Internet every week at work and home? If you're like most information professionals, you're online dozens of hours at least. If you use a Blackberry or other portable web-connected device, you may be online literally every waking minute of the day. By improving your online research, you’ll learn how to make the most of this online time (which is a huge block of your week and maybe your life). The seminar will amplify and accelerate not only your accounting skills, but ALL your professional knowledge and personal interests. Learning how to search better is like hooking up to a new brain that will help you think, work and live better. No matter where you are on the Internet learning curve, the course will seriously raise your online comfort, confidence and “game.”

Topics

Seminar topics include:

• Why Internet searching is underrated in its importance, not as easy as it appears, and getting even tougher with exploding information volume and multiplying web devices.
• What Google doesn’t want you to know.
• The best Google search tools you’ve never heard of.
• Google is not enough: other search tools from vertical search engines to Q&A forums to information moshpits.
• Search commands that dramatically improve the relevancy of search results.
• Search tagging techniques that cut through the cyber-clutter.
• How to search in your sleep (no joke!).
• How to tame information overload with one simple search tool.
  

On completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Improve their online productivity.
• Work smarter and faster online.
• Gather a greater volume of more relevant information in less time and with minimal effort.
• Better understand the strengths, limitations and costs of Google (which is not as unbiased, accurate or free as many believe).
• Transform their desktop or mobile device into a global surveillance system that automatically tracks any imaginable topic.
• Boost search performance with special browsers, keyword brainstorming tools and free offline magazine subscriptions.
• Open a Google Account using multiple e-mail addresses.
• Tap 100% of Google’s search power (most users barely scratch its surface).
• Set up an online intelligence “dashboard” that automatically delivers the latest and best news alerts and information feeds on any topic(s) they choose.
• Organize their online research and notes more efficiently.
• Deploy a variety of e-tools from online spreadsheets to calendars that allow them to collaborate more effectively online.
• Search the web on their cell phones and other portable devices using a variety of mobile search applications.
• Search the “invisible web” — the 99% of the Internet that Google can’t “see.”
• Improve the relevancy of their search results using phrase, file type, domain, link, cache, view and mashup searching techniques.
• Search for specific file types such as PDFs, Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint presentations and Word documents.
• Boost the accuracy of their search results using geography, time and intention tagging strategies.
• Use “keyboard karate” techniques – such as word order, doubling up, singular and plural, UK and North American spellings, and deliberate misspellings – to uncover online information.
• Research and communicate online in 30+ languages.
• Forecast and spot trends online using search behaviour data.
• Look at the Internet with a fresh perspective and renewed enthusiasm.
• Use the web as “productivity stimulus” in their professional and personal life.
• All participants receive a free 150+ page Advanced Internet Research Techniques manual (a $200 value) that highlights all the search strategies and tools discussed in the seminar.

Who will Benefit

CAs, CPAs, CGAs, CMAs, CFAs, CMCs, CFOs, Controllers, CEOs, CIOs, other senior managers, accounting practitioners and business professionals who use Google and the Internet in their work and home life (and who doesn’t?).

Prerequisite

You should know how to conduct a basic Google search. That's it. The seminar is non-technical and jargon-free and has been especially designed for experienced accounting professionals (ages 35 years and up).

Feedback from Past Participants

"Wow! The course will change how I do everything at work."

“One of the best professional development courses I’ve taken.”

“One of the best workshops I’ve ever attended.”

“Pointed out many things about Google I was not aware of.”

"I had no idea Google can help me so much as an accountant."

In course evaluations, the presentation consistently receives ratings of 4+ out of 5 from professional accountants.

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Accreditations

The following organizations have accredited the course as part of their professional development programs:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba
• Certified General Accountants of British Columbia
• Certified General Accountants of Alberta
• CPE Link
• Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Florida Institute of CPAs
• Indiana CPA Society
• Public Accountants Association of Kansas
• Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants
• Accountants Society of Virginia
• Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Bonus Section: CPA Film Festival

As a session warm-up, the presentation includes THE CPA FILM FESTIVAL -- a brief showcase of YouTube videos from around the world that spotlight accountants. The videos include student recruitment ads, brand awareness commercials, accountant profiles, comedy sketches, music videos and even cartoons. From a pistol-packing CPA in California to a CPA rap group in Hong Kong to a cartoon CPA in Ireland, the videos range from hilarious to heart-warming. A guaranteed ice-breaker at any accounting event, the CPA Film Festival proves professional accountants are not just precision number-crunchers, they're also highly creative producers and artists.

How to Order

Call 778.898.9059 or e-mail me today to order the seminar for your organization.