WESTERN BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
CONSULTING SERVICES
IT | Labour Relations | Communications | Small Business
About Us: Western Business Solutions
Western Business Solutions is a partner for comprehensive consulting services to help your business or non-profit thrive. We specialize in financial advisory management, labour relations, and start-up services.
Our team of consultants, based in Calgary, Edmonton and the Central Alberta region, tap into decades of experience to provide strategic and operational support to help optimize every aspect of your organization for success.
“It’s lonely at the top” is more than a cliché. We can tell you from experience that it is even lonlier as a business owner or non-profit organization when you’re facing challenges.
We're here to help, and your initial consultation is free.
IT Consulting
Consulting, Custom Software, Security or Support Services: We have you covered!
Learn about our revolutionary Ordertrac software platform.
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Whether you're a small business, government agency or multinational corporation our IT professionals can assist you in your project objectives. We specialize in data migration and security upgrades for all sizes of organizations.
Quick Link IT Support
Not a customer yet but don't know where to turn for IT support? Our quick link IT support services can assist. Send us a service request and we will respond within four hours (between 9am and 5pm MST).
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Turning Pitfalls into Pathways to Success
50% of all new business start-ups won't make it five years. With over 20 years of success in small business ownership, let us help you beat the odds.
Business Plan Analysis
Many people don't like basic math, and even more people don't like financial math. If you're one of those people and starting on your entrepreneurial journey, we can assist you with real-world scenarios and the hidden costs that your bank representative, lawyer, or accountant may not have the experience or perspective to offer.
Leasing
Negotiating your first commercial lease can be equivalent of you going one-on-one with Lebron James. We provide initial evaluation services and can guide you in the negotiation process in advance of your final review by your legal team. Pro-tip: At any point, if you hear the word "boilerplate", you should give us a call.
Operations
Chances are you're starting a business to pursue your passion, not to manage costs, logistics, people or technology. Whether it's helping you set up your internal systems, optimizing available technology or assisting in the management of them, we're here to help you pursue that dream of making a living doing what you love. We conduct a thorough analysis of the business's operations to identify opportunities for improvement. By evaluating processes, reducing costs, and optimizing workflows, we help businesses operate more efficiently, enhancing profitability and financial performance. Our goal is to streamline operations and implement cost-saving measures that free up resources for growth initiatives.
Labour Relations
Over sixty years of labour and union management experience.
Union Negotiations and Collective Bargaining
We providing expertise and guidance during negotiations between management and labor unions to reach collective bargaining agreements. This includes analyzing contract proposals, developing negotiation strategies, and representing the organization during bargaining sessions.
Union Avoidance Strategies
Assisting organizations in implementing proactive measures to prevent unionization efforts among their workforce. This may involve conducting vulnerability assessments, training managers on effective communication techniques, and addressing employee concerns to maintain a union-free workplace.
Labor Relations Training
Offering training programs for managers and supervisors on labor laws, union regulations, and effective labor relations practices. This helps ensure that management is equipped to handle union-related issues and maintain positive relationships with unionized employees.
Grievance Handling and Arbitration
Assisting with the resolution of grievances and disputes between management and unionized employees. Our consultants provide guidance on grievance procedures, provide representation during arbitration hearings, and work to resolve conflicts in a fair and timely manner.
Union Campaign Management
Supporting organizations facing union organizing campaigns by providing strategic advice, conducting employee sentiment surveys, and developing communication plans. Our team can help your organization navigate the complexities of union organizing efforts and minimize the risk of unionization.
Strike Preparedness and Management
Helping organizations develop contingency plans and strategies to mitigate the impact of potential labor strikes or work stoppages. Our consultants assist in developing communication plans and work with your legal team in managing legal and regulatory compliance during labor disputes.
Union Awareness Training
Offering educational programs for employees to raise awareness about unionization, their rights and obligations under labor laws, and the potential implications of union representation. Our independent consultants help organizations foster open dialogue and maintain transparency regarding labor relations issues.
ENHANCE YOUR BRAND WITH
BEST IN CLASS COMMUNICATIONS
Western Business Solutions provides a range of communications services for short or long term projects. Our decades of experience with strategic communications for business, non-profit and government relations will ensure your organization acheives your messaging objectives quickly and with the utmost professionalism.
Our depth of talent and years of experience in public speaking, event hosting, voiceover work gives us an added dimension separate from other communications firms. Not only can we prepare your communications material, we can act as spokespeople and content producers including video press releases, media events and crafted interviews with senior management.
Our services include:
Social media strategy | Website content
Strategic communications | Press Releases
Spokesperson | Voiceover
Live Event Hosting | Video Production
Political
From campaign rallies to fundraising galas and everything in between, we specialize in orchestrating seamless and impactful political events that captivate audiences and rally support. Our experienced team can handle every detail with precision, from venue and logistics planning to audiovisual production and emceeing. With our expertise at your disposal, you can focus on your delivering your message while we ensure your event leaves a lasting impression with your constituents.
Award Galas
Roll out the red carpet and celebrate excellence with our award-winning event communications management. Our extensive range of services include agenda creation and timing, executive speech preparation and live hosting, you can pick and choose what services we can assist you with.
With our expertise, your awards show will dazzle attendees and leave a lasting impression on all who attend.
Specialty Content
The art of persuasive storytelling can be tricky to execute. Too long and it loses the audience, too "salesy" and it can turn off potential buyers. We understand how to create a balance between persuasion and entertainment. Our specialty blogging strategies can help increase traffice to your website with the ultimate goal of increasing sales for your products and services.