Economic Factors, Business Challenges, and Opportunities for Small Businesses in US/Canada Trade Relations, specific to applications of tariffs and a possible trade war
This project aims to explore the economic factors, business challenges, and opportunities that small businesses face due to trade relations between the United States and Canada. Our goal is provide insight and analysis of the current trade environment, identify key challenges, and highlight potential opportunities for small businesses. This can include small businesses that import, export or operate only domestically. Objectives: To understand the economic factors influencing US/Canada trade relations. To identify the challenges faced by small businesses in this trade environment. To explore the opportunities available for small businesses. To provide recommendations for small businesses to navigate the trade landscape effectively.
Indigenous Business Coaching Needs Assessment
The Method Effect seeks to understand the specific needs and requirements for business coaching services tailored to Indigenous corporations, both existing and start-up. The project aims to identify key challenges and opportunities faced by these corporations in order to develop effective coaching strategies. Learners will conduct research on the unique cultural, economic, and operational contexts of Indigenous businesses. They will analyze existing literature, conduct interviews with stakeholders, and gather data to provide insights into the demand for business coaching services. The goal is to create a comprehensive report that outlines the current landscape and future potential for business coaching in this sector, enabling The Method Effect to tailor their services effectively. - Research the unique needs of Indigenous corporations for business coaching. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the Indigenous business sector. - Conduct interviews and gather data from stakeholders. - Develop a comprehensive report on findings.
Co-workers, Colleagues, Job Satisfaction and Workplace Teamwork Study
We are interested in understanding what attributes and characteristics are most attractive in co-worker relationships. There has been exhaustive studies on workplace effectiveness, best management practices and how to be an effective team member. We are interested in understanding what co-workers think of each other, and what qualities they find attractive. Opinions abound. A google search will produce a multitude of sentiment, but there is very little hard, unbiased data. What we are proposing is a study that will provide data that is fact based on a set of 10 "ish" key characteristics, demographically indexed (generation or age based, geographic, industry type) and other measurements. This project should include engagement with workers, primarily in commercial or industrial sectors (non-government) along with analysis and opinion from the students. We have produced over 40 studies through this platform and have a strong understanding on how to work with your team, to ensure that they receive a strong learning opportunity.
Understanding Modern Learning Styles. Human Resources.
Historically it has been agreed that there are three key learning styles; kinesthetic (tactile), visual and auditory. However this categorization was first defined decades ago. We would like to present to our clients an updated perspective on this. What we are looking to discover is: a) whether or not there are subgroups within each style, b) if learning styles change as one ages (i.e.: born with one dominant style that changes through life), c) if this there has been a generational shift in this change with the shifts in parenting and/or the industrial age and d) with the proliferation of web based learning programs have learning styles changed?
What is the model for a high performance, high engagement /low turn-over company
The Method Effect provides consultative services to a broad spectrum of businesses, from manufacturing to service-based companies. Specific to manufacturing organizations, we would like to engage a study to determine what unique and common attributes exist, specific to corporate management and direction. We see this as two fold. First, uncovering the general reasons why people stay and work at peak performance such as wages, benefits and workplace comfort. Secondly, we would like to understand if there are unique and often non-apparent reasons why employees remain engaged and performing at a high level such as team events, learning events, workplace conditions, freedom of expression, etc. Add to this discovery the post covid workplace and we would like to understand if there are now state of the art needs that management needs to execute to ensure maximum productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
Market assessment for size and first mover locations
We would like to understand the total market size for our innovative system. Fenoto has developed an electronic paper solution to replace small frame out of home advertising installations. Our target markets are Canada, USA, UK and EU. We would like to understand the entire market size, value, current cost to administer and which countries would represent the best first mover opportunities.
Market Feasibility Study for Home Party Business Strategy
Our Client is interested in understanding the feasibility of a home party-styled business to serve a previously untapped market. With the pandemic winding down, the concept of home parties will be returning in a robust nature. Additionally, society is becoming more engaged in activities that previously had been seen as off-limits or proscribed. Specific to sexually based activities, our client believes that interest in exploring non-conventional pursuits will increase and that there will be greater excitement in these activities, in a broader way. In 2022, Netflix produced a series called "How to Build A Sex Room", further indicating greater society acceptance. The main goal for the project would be to understand what the tolerance level might be for home party business similar to a Tupperware Party, focused on "spicing up" the bedroom, selling Dominatrix products. PLEASE NOTE: This is a market feasibility study only and will be held to high ethic and moral codes.
Low Cost, Non-Social Media Marketing Strategy Research and Development
Social media marketing is the BUZZ word in effective advertising and lead generation, yet when we ask people if they are happy with the social media process, they generally are not. More often the issue is cost and the massive scope required to generate leads. We would like to arrange for a team to discover other non-social media methods of marketing and lead generation that are out there, and that are low - no cost and have high impact. For example, is speaking at public events and engagements still relevant and does it still work well? Is there a means of attending trade shows that can be hyper low cost, yet still impactful? A perfect deliverable for us would be a list of low-no cost options, ranked by overall value in marketing and lead generation based both on research and the students opinion.
Marketing Brand Building and Graphic Design
Fenoto Technologies is looking for a student with a passion for brand building and graphic design to help us create new graphic assets and collateral. This will include: · A full brand redesign including colour choices and branding guides and logo creation. · Development of the skeleton or full website using the new design assets. · Single page marketing materials including info sheets or brochures, business cards and handout materials. · Photographs and videos for social media utilization. Students may be using Adobe Suite, Wix, Wordpress or Squarespace. Due to the scope of this project it may be divided into smaller more management projects to be handled by multiple interns. Thank you!
Electrical Engineer Review of Technology for Start-Up
We are looking for an Electrical Engineering student who can review an established schematic and PCB design for power usage, ideal component selection, and general best practices. The ideal candidate should be at least 2 years into an EE degree, or have equivalent real-world experience. This project will contribute to the launch of a very interesting green technology. You can view our product at www.fenoto.ca.