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The career transition into Business-to-Business tech sales is now possible in the Prairies.

There’s room for you on Canada’s Silicon Prairie

September 12, 2023 No Comments

If you live in the prairie provinces, there’s never been a better time to get started with a career transition to B2B (business-to-business) tech sales. That’s because tech is changing everything on the Canadian prairie. From sophisticated digital and precision applications in the world of agriculture, to innovative start-ups in cities like Lethbridge, Saskatoon and elsewhere, technology is changing lives and creating opportunities.

Living the Dream in BC (British Columbia): Tech Sales, Lifestyle, and Beyond

Living the Dream in BC: Tech Sales, Lifestyle, and Beyond

July 20, 2023 No Comments

If you’ve been wondering how to be a part of BC’s tech revolution, the great news is that there’s a place for you, even if you don’t have a tech background, or a degree in software engineering. One of the most attractive aspects of a technology sales career is the potential for substantial financial rewards.

Vancouver, work-life balance, B2B tech sales in British Columbia

Work-Life Balance in B2B Tech Sales: Five Great Tips for British Columbia Professionals

June 20, 2023 No Comments

From cybersecurity providers and IT consulting, to cloud computing services and data analytics, tech professionals in BC are raising the bar when it comes to managing work and personal life.

Why B2B tech sales is the right career for problem-solvers!

June 12, 2023 No Comments

B2B tech sales is a great career choice for people who love solving problems. Great companies need people who can understand the needs of business, and help them find the right solutions.

Canada's tech sector growth is remarkable even when tech talents are being laid off.

Shifting Compensation in Canada’s Tech Sector

June 7, 2023 No Comments

Given the shift in Canada’s tech sector to a climate of cost cutting and layoffs, companies in growth mode are having an easier time hiring and retaining tech talent. (by TAP Network)

How to build great learning cultures in tech

March 6, 2023 No Comments

As a tech entrepreneur and manager, it’s in your interest to make sure you and your workforce are surrounded by, and are contributing to, a great learning culture. Palette Skills looks at why and tells you how!

What is tech sales really about?

October 13, 2022 No Comments

Tech sales means any sales role that involves selling new technology. It can include selling new processes or new ways of doing things. But don’t think that it’s the same thing as working in a retail sales job, where you are selling to consumers. Tech sales representatives usually work for what are called B2B (business-to-business) companies.

What you need to know to hire a business development representative

August 16, 2022 No Comments

Startups thrive when they can build a great shared culture of values and aspiration. When it comes to a new business development representative for your innovative business, look for someone who shares your vision, and who has the talent to help build it out.

The future of tech careers

August 2, 2022 No Comments

Starting in on a tech career and nervous about the numbers? Before you lose sleep, it’s important to look at trends in the industry here in Canada, because there are lots of reasons to be optimistic. At the same time, it’s good to be prepared, so check out our tips for weathering storms, and taking advantage of opportunities.

Why are people pivoting to the tech industry?

May 2, 2022 No Comments

We decided to find out what motivated people to make the change to tech, and what making that change was all about. Who better to ask than participants in our own tech training programs? The people we interviewed have transitioned from careers in fitness, retail, construction and hospitality, to name a few. Their reasons to make the switch to tech varied from cool perks and remote work, to job security and innovation. Although they come from different backgrounds, there were a few things they all had in common.

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