# Accessible Business Workshops The Staples Learning Centre Offers Great Ways to Increase Efficiency By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-10-12 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-staples-learning-centre References: [staples](http://www.staples.ca/sbdca/en_CA/cre/programs/learning-centre/index.html) & [staples](http://www.staples.ca) When it comes to fine-tuning your interpersonal skills or picking up a new skill, The Staples Learning Centre is looking to make that process a little easier. Offering a wide array of [innovative workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativity-workshop-series) to help make [continuing education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzcarlton-leadership-center) a mainstay, The Staples Learning Centre offers participants a flexible, personal and inexpensive means of becoming a more powerful professional. With workshops available that include everything from mastering [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humor-based-toolkits) Office to learning how to market your small business, The Staples Learning Centre offers two, four or eight hour classes to participants in spaces that are set with a maximum of nine students, which looks to boost interactivity and individualized learning experiences for optimal results. Presently, The Staples Learning Centre is being run by the brand out of a location in Guelph, Ontario. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Continuing Education:** New innovative workshops are making continuing education more accessible and flexible for professionals. - **Interpersonal Skills:** Workshops that focus on improving interpersonal skills are in high demand for professionals looking to be more powerful in their careers. - **Small Business Marketing:** Learning how to effectively market a small business is a growing trend among entrepreneurs and business owners. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** The education industry can tap into the demand for innovative workshops and personalized learning experiences for professionals seeking continuing education. - **Professional Development:** The professional development industry can capitalize on the need for workshops that focus on improving interpersonal skills and overall career growth. - **Small Business Consulting:** The small business consulting industry can provide valuable resources and training for entrepreneurs looking to enhance their marketing strategies and grow their businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Inspired Learning Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-kids-learn-play.md) - [Branded Home Office Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-home-office-upgrade.md) - [Simplicity-Focused Back-To-School Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-shopping.md) - [Christmas Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-gift-centre.md) - [Curated Office Essentials Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-essentials.md) - [Modernized Retailer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-was-easy-campaign.md) - [Branded Small Business Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-my-biz-contest.md) - [Play-Based Learning Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbased-learning.md) - [Teacher-Supporting Back-to-School Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-campaign.md)