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E-Commerce Yukon Project

The Department of Economic Development is working with the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) to provide hands-on support to businesses in rural Yukon communities to develop their online presence.

This partnership developed the E-Commerce Yukon Project, which is designed to increase the use of e-commerce in Yukon communities by assisting small businesses to leverage the Internet as a buying and selling platform.

 

The e-Commerce Yukon Project aims to achieve the following:

  1. Increased revenues of businesses in Yukon communities by leveraging ICT to reach larger markets
  2. Build awareness of e-commerce tools and potential
  3. Develop skills in Yukon communities for e-commerce implementation
  4. Be accessible, in terms of both scheduling and suitability for each participant
  5. Provide support for businesses through the implementation process

 

Through the e-Commerce Yukon Project a business advisor is contracted to spend a week at a time in each of the selected Yukon communities and is available to meet with clients during weekdays and weekends, days and evenings. The advisor provides custom-tailored assistance based on each individual client’s objectives, type of business, and level of expertise.

ICT learning is achieved through a one-on-one, hands-on approach.  The advisor sits beside each client to work through the implementation process, providing assistance when necessary.  Whenever possible, clients are challenged to figure out the processes on their own since this approach reinforces learning best.

In 2011, the E-Commerce Yukon Project will continue to assist small businesses, including artists and artisans, to build a sustainable online presence. In addition, the project will conduct surveys to assess the utilization and effectiveness of e-commerce in each community.

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Contact e-Commerce Yukon Project 

Joe Delgado, Senior Advisor

Business and Industry Development Branch
Department of Economic Development

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2703 (F-2)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5633

Physical Address:
Suite 401, 309 Strickland Street (Nuvo Building)
Whitehorse, Yukon

Email: joe.delgado@gov.yk.ca