Thursday May 16, 2013
Doing Business with the Federal Government
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) offers free seminars to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in selling their goods or services to the federal government. OSME offers these seminars both on its own and in partnership with other organizations.
This half-day seminar provides information on how the Government does its buying, what it buys, how to register your business in supplier registration databases, how to promote yourself and how to find bidding opportunities. Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) representatives will also provide advice and guidance on preparing a proposal, on requirements of a Request for Proposal (RFP) and will explain how bids are evaluated and how businesses should respond to an RFP.
Speaker: A representative from the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises, National Capital Region, Public Works and Government Services Canada
Friday May 17, 2013
QuickBooks: Day to Day
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Take advantage of this once a year free offering of Micheal Di Lauro’s QuickBooks and Cashflow workshops. Note this offer occurs every May and each 3 hour session which normally costs $35.00 is offered for free!
All entrepreneurs need information. Information about their clients, their cashflow and their company’s financial performance. And the easiest way to obtain accurate, up-to date information is with business software like QuickBooks. QuickBooks is the #1 bestselling accounting application in North America, and it is designed, from the ground up, to be easy to install, easy to learn and easy to use.
Invest Ottawa now offers a three-part training series called QuickBooks for the Entrepreneur. These half-day courses are taught by Michael Di Lauro, a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and the author of numerous QuickBooks textbooks and training guides. If you’re interested in having, at your fingertips, crucial financial information that will help you effectively manage your business, you must attend the QuickBooks for theEntrepreneur series of courses which include Getting Started with QuickBooks, QuickBooks: Day-to-Day and QuickBooks Getting it Right!.
Session 2 – QuickBooks Day-to-Day
Building on the first session, this workshop addresses the daily tasks that all entrepreneurs must tackle. After taking this course you’ll understand how to receive customer payments, pay vendor bills and use the banking and credit card features.
Topics include:
- Working with customers
- Working with vendors
- Recording cheques and deposits
- Working with credit cards and bank accounts
Speaker Bio:
Michael Di Lauro is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a strong background in software training, consulting and financial writing. Michael is known for his QuickBooks and AccountEdge training courses, and for his financial coaching with entrepreneurs. Because of this background, Michael was the only accountant in Eastern Ontario contracted by Intuit Canada––the makers of QuickBooks software––to teach QuickBooks in the classroom.
Often called the accountant who writes, Michael helps his clients prepare clear, concise business plans and other business documents. These documents include financial reports, policies & procedures manuals, funding requests, and training guides, textbooks and web content.
Michael’s experience includes work with not-for-profit organizations, charities and commercial organizations in a varied range of capacities. This works includes pure accounting, financial coaching, software installation, and the delivery of live and on-line seminars on financial management and business planning.
To learn how Michael can help your business, visit www.dilauro.ca or contact him at mike@dilauro.ca.
Friday May 17, 2013
OWN THE ROOM: My Network is my Networth!
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Invest Ottawa is pleased to offer this once a month popular networking session!
Your idea is great! Your product is amazing! You are a phenomenal business entrepreneur! Now what?
The importance of being able to share your message through effective networking is first step towards establishing awareness that creates potential clients and REVENUE!
1. Revitalize your passion for networking!
2. Secrets in how to work the room, effectively and with results!
3. A Bullet proof follow-up system.
4. Innovative tips on how to build those relationships in your sleep.
This seminar is dedicated to share key points on how to utilize a variety of networking techniques, identify networking opportunities and how, through collaborations, excel your business.
Taking ACTION is the first step!
Speaker Bio: Carlo Lombard, HIGH IMPACT Presentation Expert – Progressive Shift.
Over the last 10 years, Carlo has been responsible for generating millions of dollars in revenue annually through innovative marketing concepts and strategies for a variety of businesses. With experience as a spokesperson for well-known brands like Tag Heuer, Mont Blanc, Rolex , Cartier etc, he understands the importance of networking and using effective promotions and partnerships to generate awareness. In Canada for just over 1115 days, he has connected with hundreds of business individuals, initiated many effective collaborations and is constantly creating ground breaking solutions in business growth and development.
Tuesday May 21, 2013
Financial Forecasting Workshop
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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No matter your business model, a lack of attention to financial information will hurt your business. This 3 hour workshop will help you understand how to develop sound financial projections and a working cashflow model, as well as interpret related financial statement components.
Speaker Bios:
David Logan, CPA, CA – Partner – A Chartered Accountant since 1983, David’s proactive and courteous approach has rewarded him with a diverse group of clients in a variety of industries, including retail, service sector, high-tech and construction, as well as not-for-profit organizations. David can be trusted to provide his clients with up-to-date expertise with respect to accounting and auditing requirements, personal and corporate tax planning and compliance, and business advisory services. David has provided professional time to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario since 1989 and was a member of the ICAO’s Professional Conduct Committee for 9 years and the Practice Inspection Committee for 3 years. Also on a volunteer basis, David is a frequent speaker for associations and business groups and provides business expertise to businesses through Invest Ottawa.
Trevor Kennedy, CAP, CA – Assurance Services Manager – Trevor began his career in public accounting in 2007 and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2010. Having joined Logan Katz LLP right out of university, Trevor has experience in all areas of public accounting, including assurance, business advisory, corporate and personal taxation, and processing claims for Scientific Research and Development Investment Tax Credits. He has been exposed to a broad range of industries including high tech, not-for-profit, sector councils, hospitality and construction. Trevor consistently provides professional and courteous expertise to his client base. On a volunteer basis, Trevor is a frequent speaker for business groups and provides expertise to businesses through Invest Ottawa. He also has been a professor at Algonquin College since the summer of 2011, teaching various accounting classes.
Tuesday May 21, 2013
Crowdsourcing 101
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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The crowdsourcing phenomenon has rapidly made inroads into just about every industry, for a myriad of purposes. From engaging employees, customers and partners in co-creation and problem solving, to identifying new business opportunities, to communicate with employees, just to name a few. But with this new method come both tremendous opportunities and challenges.
This session will provide a quick overview of the entire crowdsourcing spectrum (i.e. crowd production, crowdfunding, and crowd co-creation, etc) and explain why crowdsourcing is gaining so much momentum.
Speaker Bio:
Eric Collard is the principal of Efficient Coaching and a consultant with the Intersol Group. Eric is a seasoned communications professional, with over 10 years’ experience in government, NGO’s and the private sector. He now specializes in stakeholder relations, online engagement and crowdsourcing. He has also been speaking on these subjects and more at conferences across North America over the past two years.
Wednesday May 22, 2013
QuickBooks: Getting it Right!
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Take advantage of this once a year free offering of Micheal Di Lauro’s QuickBooks and Cashflow workshops. Note this offer occurs every May and each 3 hour session which normally costs $35.00 is offered for free!
All entrepreneurs need information. Information about their clients, their cashflow and their company’s financial performance. And the easiest way to obtain accurate, up-to date information is with business software like QuickBooks. QuickBooks is the #1 bestselling accounting application in North America, and it is designed, from the ground up, to be easy to install, easy to learn and easy to use.
Invest Ottawa now offers a three-part training series called QuickBooks for the Entrepreneur. These half-day courses are taught by Michael Di Lauro, a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and the author of numerous QuickBooks textbooks and training guides. If you’re interested in having, at your fingertips, crucial financial information that will help you effectively manage your business, you must attend the QuickBooks for theEntrepreneur series of courses which include Getting Started with QuickBooks, QuickBooks: Day-to-Day and QuickBooks Getting it Right!.
Session 3 – QuickBooks: Getting it Right
A must for any entrepreneur, this session tackles the crucial tasks that help ensure accuracy and completeness. After taking this course you’ll know how to reconcile a bank or credit card account, view and pay HST balances, and prepare basic reports that outline your company’s financial position.
Topics include:
- Bank reconciliation
- Credit card reconciliation
- GST and HST filing
- Creating and understanding period-end reports
- P&L
- Balance Sheet
- Sales reports
- Reconciliation reports
Speaker Bio:
Michael Di Lauro is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a strong background in software training, consulting and financial writing. Michael is known for his QuickBooks and AccountEdge training courses, and for his financial coaching with entrepreneurs. Because of this background, Michael was the only accountant in Eastern Ontario contracted by Intuit Canada––the makers of QuickBooks software––to teach QuickBooks in the classroom.
Often called the accountant who writes, Michael helps his clients prepare clear, concise business plans and other business documents. These documents include financial reports, policies & procedures manuals, funding requests, and training guides, textbooks and web content.
Michael’s experience includes work with not-for-profit organizations, charities and commercial organizations in a varied range of capacities. This works includes pure accounting, financial coaching, software installation, and the delivery of live and on-line seminars on financial management and business planning.
To learn how Michael can help your business, visit www.dilauro.ca or contact him at mike@dilauro.ca.
Thursday May 23, 2013
Legal Considerations when Starting a Small Business
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
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This 2-hour seminar will cover the liability issues, responsibilities of different roles, share capital, taxation and registration for the business structures of:
- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnerships
- Corporations
Speaker Bio: Michael D’Aloisio
Mike is an associate at Kelly Santini LLP who provides clients with practical and down-to-earth legal advice in the areas of, corporate and commercial law, real estate and estate planning.
In his corporate practice Mike provides proactive advice and solutions to small and medium sized businesses competing in a range of sectors including retail, manufacturing, technology and professional and consumer services. His experience includes advising on commercial contracts, incorporations, shareholders’ agreements, commercial leasing, financing, the acquisitions and sales of businesses, corporate re-organizations and collections. A well known speaker on the legal issues involved when launching a business, Mike advises many entrepreneurs every year on the best business structure for their start-up and other legal considerations.
Each year Mike also helps hundreds of home owners and first time buyers with their residential real estate sales and purchases. Drawing on his years of experience and dedication to client service, Mike does all that he possibly can to help ensure each and every house sale and purchase goes smoothly. He also assists home owners with their refinances and acts extensively for numerous private lenders and borrowers. His commercial real estate work on behalf of property managers and investors includes negotiating leases, the acquisition and sale of commercial property and enforcement proceedings.
Thursday May 23, 2013
Incorporating Your Business and Corporate Structure
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Should you incorporate? Incorporation is not right for everyone. Once you have evaluated the opportunities of incorporation, and have decided to take the plunge to incorporate, what then? There are many possible corporate structures, but which is right for you?
In this session, we will explore the options surrounding incorporation and the various opportunities available when deciding on your corporate structure.
Speaker Bio:
Ron Jande started at GGFL in 1990 and obtained his CA in 1993. Over the past 23 years, he has worked with clients on their financial business affairs with increasing levels of responsibility, from student to Principal.
He has extensive experience in a wide range of industries, including Scientific Research and Experimental Development, medical partnerships, Hospital Practice Plans and real estate. His experience ranges from start-ups to established businesses, to transitioning on the sale or succession of businesses.
On a volunteer basis, Ron teaches empowerment and self-defense to women and children.
To learn more about Ron and his work at GGFL, visit the company website at www.ggfl.ca or send him an email at rsj@ggfl.ca.
Friday May 24, 2013
The Secret of Selling Yourself Short
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 (plus 13% HST)
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In a competitive world filled with many products and services is not just important to seize opportunities, but to create opportunities.
The question is: Are you achieving the results you are looking for in enticing new clients, acquiring clients and retaining those clients or…….
This interactive workshop, will provide you with tips, exercises and thought-provoking concepts that WILL Improve your skills when it comes to selling the most important aspect of your business, YOU.
So, whether it be one-on-one, over the phone, conducting presentations and even on-line through social media and video, it’s time to STOP Selling Yourself Short.
Speaker Bio: Carlo Lombard, HIGH IMPACT Presentation Expert – Progressive Shift.
Over the last 10 years, Carlo has been responsible for generating millions of dollars in revenue annually through innovative marketing concepts and strategies for a variety of businesses. With experience as a spokesperson for well-known brands like Tag Heuer, Mont Blanc, Rolex , Cartier etc, he understands the importance of networking and using effective promotions and partnerships to generate awareness. In Canada for just over 1115 days, he has connected with hundreds of business individuals, initiated many effective collaborations and is constantly creating ground breaking solutions in business growth and development.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a minimum participation requirement of 10 participants to maximize benefits of workshop exercises. If minimum number is not reach by April 22nd at 4:00pm this workshop will be cancelled with full refunds issued. Otherwise standard cancellation policy remains in force.
Cancellation Policy: Only cancellations received in writing by email two (2) business days prior to the event date will be refunded, less 10% administration fee. Substitutions are permitted and notification prior to the event date is appreciated.
Friday May 24, 2013
Social Media: How to show the world you are an expert
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 (plus 13% HST)
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PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR LAPTOPS IF POSSIBLE AS THERE WILL BE HANDS-ON EXERCISES AND WI-FI WILL BE AVAILABLE. ALSO WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT ALREADY.
Have you ever been swamped by trying to figure out what tools will help your business move forward? Maybe you’re not a technology person at all. Well then this is the session for you. We will cover all kinds of tools from presentation tools, to social media tools, to organization and scheduling tools, to all of the up and coming tools that can help your business.
Technology is definitely not something to be scared of and if used properly can really help you save time, save money, and save energy. If my mom can use these tools then I’m sure you can to so come and play with some tools to find out which ones can help you and your business today.
Coming to this session will let you expand your tool box and the best part about this bigger tool box is that all of it is FREE.
Come explore the wonders of twitter coupons, facebook events, hootsuite, prezi, youtube, doodle, jing, camtasia, dropbox, some of the google package, blog schedulers, etc…
Speaker Bio: Shawn MacDonell, CEO and Founder, Creativision Coaching and Consulting
Shawn is best known for his work as a professional coach both in life and in sports. Shawn has dedicated much of his life to helping others define success and then helping them achieve that success. Shawn has a unique ability to have a lot of fun with, to challenge, and to inspire people and companies all over the world who are looking to excel and grow.
Through his consulting role Shawn has had the chance to work all over the world with more than 200 companies from start-up, to small, even to some of the big names; Often helping those companies grow in ways they didn’t even realize that they could grow. Shawn’s creativity and brainstorming workshops have been what have propelled so many to look above and beyond what they are already doing. To learn more about Shawn and the work he does visit www.creativision.ca or send him an email at shawn.macdonell@gmail.com and take him out for a tea!
Monday May 27, 2013
Forecasting and Managing Your Cash Flow
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Take advantage of this once a year free offering of Micheal Di Lauro’s QuickBooks and Cashflow workshops. Note this offer occurs every May and each 3 hour session which normally costs $35.00 is offered for free!
According to Industry Canada, 50% of small businesses fail within 5 years. Why? Because of mismanagement. And that usually means poor cash-flow management.
Don’t become part of that statistic. How? By learning and understanding cash rules!
Attend this half-day workshop to learn tips, tricks and traps of cash management. Attend this session to understand how to raise cash, how to manage it, and how to make sure you don’t run out.
In this workshop you’ll discover:
- The five biggest cash-flow mistakes
- Three words every entrepreneur should understand
- Why profitable businesses have no money
- How to win over your banker
- Money habits and how they impact on entrepreneurs
Speaker Bio:
Michael Di Lauro is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a strong background in software training, consulting and financial writing. Michael is known for his QuickBooks and AccountEdge training courses, and for his financial coaching with entrepreneurs. Because of this background, Michael was the only accountant in Eastern Ontario contracted by Intuit Canada––the makers of QuickBooks software––to teach QuickBooks in the classroom.
Often called the accountant who writes, Michael helps his clients prepare clear, concise business plans and other business documents. These documents include financial reports, policies & procedures manuals, funding requests, and training guides, textbooks and web content.
Michael’s experience includes work with not-for-profit organizations, charities and commercial organizations in a varied range of capacities. This works includes pure accounting, financial coaching, software installation, and the delivery of live and on-line seminars on financial management and business planning.
To learn how Michael can help your business, visit www.dilauro.ca or contact him at mike@dilauro.ca.
La gestion de risque et l’entreprise en démarrage
Date: lundi, le 27 mai 2013
Temps: 12h30 – 15h00
Coût: Gratuit
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L’entreprise en démarrage : Gestion de risque par l’entreprise de la structure, de l’assurance et des modalités contractuelles.
1. Étude générale des différentes formes d’entreprises et analyse du risque pour l’entrepreneur:
a. Sociétés par actions
b. Entreprise personnelle
c. Société en nom collectif
d. Autres formes moins communes
2. Étude générale de l’utilisation de polices d’assurance
a. Responsabilité civile de l’entreprise
b. Assurance de la responsabilité civile professionnelle
3. Étude générale de clauses contractuelles limitant votre responsabilité
a. Contrats entre votre entreprise et vos clients
i. Exclusions de certaines formes de dommages-intérêts
ii. Limite de la valeur totale de l’indemnisation
iii. autres
Biographie du présentateur: LP Denis
Me Denis est co-fondateur du Executive Counsel Group. Sa pratique est concentrée en droit des sociétés, droit commercial, et acquisitions et ventes d’entreprise à partir du bureau d’Ottawa.
Ses mandats sont effectuées auprès d’une vaste clientèle composée de PME et grandes entreprises privées et publiques œuvrant dans plusieurs secteurs de l’économie à l’échelle locale, nationale et internationale. Il a débuté sa carrière au sein du groupe d’entreprises de la famille Irving dans les Maritimes.
Me Denis a aussi été conseiller juridique pour la division énergétique des entreprises Brookfield et a pratiqué au sein du bureau de Montréal de la société Gowlings. Membre du Barreau du Haut-Canada, il a complété son droit civil et Common Law en 1997 et pratique en anglais et en français.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Branding 101
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
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You’re a small business owner, and you’ve been in business a few years. Or maybe you’re just launching your business. Either way, you keep hearing about your “brand management”, your “branding efforts”, your “brand equity.” What does any of this MEAN? And as a business owner, do you need to worry about it? What DO you need to know?
Join us for this 1 hour presentation. We will clarify some of the confusion around “brand image”, brands and branding. We will discuss how your brand image impacts your business, and we will also share the items you need to have in your marketing toolkit for brand image success.
Speaker Bio: Loreto Cheyne
Loreto Cheyne is the principal and owner of Lola Design, an Ottawa-based graphic design studio. Loreto is a graduate of Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Graphic Design program. Her area of expertise is brand image design, and her focus is on creating the visual identities of service professionals in Ottawa. She has previous experience in print technology, print production, project management, as well as customer service.
Loreto is an active member of the Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce, especially as part of the Business Awards Gala Committee. She is also the chair of the Marketing & Communications Committee for Women’s Business Network (WBN).
In her spare time, Loreto is a volunteer at the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, where she volunteers her graphic design expertise.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Marketing 101
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Congratulations, you’ve just started your own small business! It’s officially time to go out and “spread the word.” Yes, it’s time to exercise your marketing muscles. But how exactly do you market your business? What’s involved-and where do you market?
Join us for this one hour presentation, where we will discuss what marketing IS, the role your brand and your brand image play in marketing, as well as some marketing myths to steer clear of.
Speaker Bio: Loreto Cheyne
Loreto Cheyne is the principal and owner of Lola Design, an Ottawa-based graphic design studio. Loreto is a graduate of Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Graphic Design program. Her area of expertise is brand image design, and her focus is on creating the visual identities of service professionals in Ottawa. She has previous experience in print technology, print production, project management, as well as customer service.
Loreto is the chair of the Marketing & Communications Committee for Women’s Business Network (WBN) and she is an active member of the Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce. In her spare time, Loreto is a volunteer at the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, where she volunteers her graphic design expertise.
In her spare time, Loreto is a volunteer at the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, where she volunteers her graphic design expertise.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Taking the Icky and Scary out of Sales
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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You asked the prospect to agree to purchase your product or service and they said no. Now what? In this seminar you will learn exactly what to do and how to do it when the prospect says no. You will have more confidence and more success.
Speaker Bio: Callum Sutherland – Sales Coach at Red Cap Sales Coaching
Callum Sutherland, Red Cap’s representative in Ontario, Canada, brings 16 years of experience in successful sales, sales training and sales management. He has successfully coached new and experienced sales people, sales managers, and teams to levels that exceeded expectations. He and his clients practice, drill and rehearse sales fundamentals, and his coaching is empathetic, direct and results oriented. He and his clients work hard together and have fun along the way. His style is to lead by example and demonstrate that sales doesn’t have to be high pressure and icky. He shows that by delivering excellent customer service before and after the sale, a client will experience sales success. To learn more about the work Callum does, visit Redcapsalescoaching.com or email him at Callum@redcapsalescoaching.com.
Wednesday May 29, 2013
What You Should Know about Patents
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Do you wonder if patents are relevant to your business? Are you curious as to the value of patents, and why they are in the news so much more? Join us as we discuss: what is patentable; the process, timeline and costs involved in applying for a patent; factors to consider if the process is right for you; and introduction to helpful resources. This will be an interactive presentation with a lot of opportunity for questions and answers.
Speaker Bio:
Curtis Behmann, Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, is a professional engineer and registered Canadian and US patent agent. He works with companies and inventors to help protect their R&D investment, providing strategic advice on portfolio management. With over 15 years of experience, including 3 years as a Canadian Patent Examiner, Curtis and drafts and prosecutes patent and industrial design applications in Canada, the United States, and internationally.
Wednesday May 29, 2013
Considering Intellectual Property Issues: It’s never too early
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Participants will be provided with an overview of all forms of intellectual property, including patents, trade-marks, designs, copyright and domain names, with an emphasis on trade-marks and trade-names. There will be a review of what steps should be taken in choosing a trade-mark and trade-name, how to establish and maintain rights in a trade-mark and trade-name, the trade-mark process and some issues to watch for involving third party use. This will be an interactive presentation with a lot of opportunity for questions and answers.
Speaker Bio: Wendy Riel, Partner and Head of the Intellectual Property Law Group, Low Murchison Radnoff LLP
Wendy has assisted local, national and international clients in the selection, clearance, acquisition, prosecution and enforcement of trade-marks in a variety of industries for many years. Prior to entering private practice, Wendy served as a Senior Trade-marks Examiner at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
Thursday May 30, 2013
Cloud vs. Desktop Accounting Software
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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For the first time ever, PC sales are declining. For the first time ever, tablets are projected to surpass sales of all PCs.
The trend today is toward mobility, anytime-access and information-in-the-cloud.
Cloud computing is here now. Cloud computing is the future. But is cloud computing a good idea for your financial information? Is it safe to put your business’s financial information in the cloud? Is PC software a better bet? Are cloud solutions as fully-featured and robust as PC financial software? What should an entrepreneur do? What should an entrepreneur use for invoicing, for paying bills, and for tracking sales and expenses?
In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll discover:
- The software choices currently available to you
- The pros and cons of Cloud VS. PC solutions
- How to choose the right financial software for your business
- How to evaluate your financial software requirements
- Why all of this is important
Speaker Bio:
Michael Di Lauro is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a strong background in software training, consulting and financial writing. Michael is known for his QuickBooks and AccountEdge training courses, and for his financial coaching with entrepreneurs. Because of this background, Michael was the only accountant in Eastern Ontario contracted by Intuit Canada––the makers of QuickBooks software––to teach QuickBooks in the classroom.
Often called the accountant who writes, Michael helps his clients prepare clear, concise business plans and other business documents. These documents include financial reports, policies & procedures manuals, funding requests, and training guides, textbooks and web content.
Michael’s experience includes work with not-for-profit organizations, charities and commercial organizations in a varied range of capacities. This works includes pure accounting, financial coaching, software installation, and the delivery of live and on-line seminars on financial management and business planning.
To learn how Michael can help your business, visit www.dilauro.ca or contact him at mike@dilauro.ca.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Instant Video Celebrity
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 (plus 13% HST)
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Join Carlo, host and creator of the Shotgun Show™ for an engaging, interactive and hands-on workshop that will have you look at the application of video marketing in a whole NEW LIGHT. The Shotgun Show™ has empowered over 130 businesses in just 20 months with an truly innovative approach to the powerful media of of video.
Here is YOUR chance learn KEY tips on
- Breaking through the barrier of creating your first video!
- How to create engaging content that will attract and convert!
- Market and distribute like a Pro! No point in having a video if no one watches it….right?
Be prepared to step outside your comfort zone and experience why Carlo has managed to support companies and experts, like yourself, to embrace the power of video and showcase what makes you unique! You are gonna love it!
Limited Spots available. Please register soon!
Speaker Bio: Carlo Lombard, HIGH IMPACT Presentation Expert – Progressive Shift.
Over the last 10 years, Carlo has been responsible for generating millions of dollars in revenue annually through innovative marketing concepts and strategies for a variety of businesses. With experience as a spokesperson for well-known brands like Tag Heuer, Mont Blanc, Rolex , Cartier etc, he understands the importance of networking and using effective promotions and partnerships to generate awareness. In Canada for just over 1115 days, he has connected with hundreds of business individuals, initiated many effective collaborations and is constantly creating ground breaking solutions in business growth and development.
Cancellation Policy: Please note that a minimum of 10 will be required to run this workshop. Registrations must be made by Monday May 27th at which time a decision may be taken to cancel or reschedule the workshop. You will then have the option for a full refund or a transfer to a rescheduled date.
Only cancellations received in writing by email two (2) business days prior to the event date will be refunded, less 10% administration fee. Substitutions are permitted and notification prior to the event date is appreciated.
Monday, June 3rd, 2013
Introducción a la gestión de los recursos humanos
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
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En esta sesión, se hará una breve introducción a la gestión de los recursos humanos. Además, se revisarán las responsabilidades legales de los empleadores en materia de gestión de personal. De manera específica, se discutirá de:
- Reclutamiento y selección de personal
- Capacitación y desarrollo de competencias
- Administración de la nómina y de las prestaciones sociales
- Contexto legal del empleo
- Evaluación del rendimiento de los empleados
- Relaciones y Conflictos de trabajo
- Desarrollo de las prácticas de gestión
- Salud y Seguridad en el trabajo
Biografía de la presentadora:
Flora Pimentel es una profesional en recursos humanos que posee ocho años de experiencia en Recursos Humanos en Canadá. Ella ha trabajado en los sectores público y privado, de la educación y de la salud de Canadá. Su experiencia en empresas sindicalizadas y no sindicalizadas le permiten tener una excelente comprensión de los desafíos que enfrentan las empresas para encontrar personal calificado y conservarlo.
Sus experiencias variadas han llevado a la Sra. Pimentel a ofrecer servicios de consultoría en gestión de personal para las pequeñas y medianas empresas de la región de Ottawa-Gatineau. Ofrece servicios en inglés, francés y español.
Flora posee una maestría en Recursos Humanos de HEC Montreal (Université de Montréal). En su tiempo libre, ella actualiza sus conocimientos de las legislaciones y mejores prácticas de gestión de recursos humanos.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Take Back Your Time: Time Management Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
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An entrepreneurs mind is a wonderful and scary place. Many entrepreneur’s suffer from S.O.S. (Shiny Object Syndrome) which makes them distracted by every new idea, opportunity, or technoapp-gadgety-thing.
Whether you are a new start-up or a seasoned entrepreneur, your most valuable asset is your time, period. So how can you make the most of it? Why is it that some people can get so much done in a day while others fret and stress about a pile of work on their desk and never seem to get much done? The answer is time management skills.
How would it feel to be in control of your with a clear plan of action? How would it feel to see clear progress in getting things done?
In this 1-hour workshop you will learn:
- A simple, repeatable system to gain control of any project
- Easy-to-implement methods for goal setting and clarifying action items
- Tips and tricks to effectively delegate tasks
- Key phrases to communicate objectives and clarify desired outcomes
Speaker Bio:
Majeed Mogharreban has owned and sold five successful businesses and traveled to 24 countries before he was 21 years old.After early success in business, he now enjoys teaching business concepts using personal stories and a dynamic presentation style that is both humorous and professional to inspire, motivate, and deliver tools for practical application.
Find out more at www.majeedm.com
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
Introduction à la gestion des ressources humaines
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Dans cette session, on vous présentera une introduction de la gestion des ressources humaines. On fera un survol des responsabilités légales des employeurs en matière de gestion de personnel. Pourquoi doit-on se conformer aux exigences légales?
Biographie de la présentatrice:
Flora Pimentel possède plus de huit ans d’expérience en ressources humaines. Elle a travaillé dans les secteurs public, privé, de l’enseignement et de la santé; autant syndiqués que non-syndiqués.
Ses expériences variées ont amené Madame Pimentel à offrir des services de consultation en gestion du personnel aux petits entrepreneurs de la région. Elle dessert ses clients en anglais, français et espagnol.
Flora détient une maîtrise en ressources humaines de HEC Montréal. Dans son temps libre, elle met à jour ses connaissances sur les lois et les pratiques de gestion des ressources humaines.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Accessing Micro Loans for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
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Interested in starting or growing a small business, but having difficulty with financing? A micro loan may be the answer.
You may qualify for our micro financing programs. Join us to learn more about this opportunity for individuals who do not qualify under traditional lending guidelines.
Since 2000, Alterna Savings has provided small business loans of up to $15,000 to individuals with strong business plans who are unable to access traditional financing to start a business.
Since 2009, Rise Asset Development has provided entrepreneurs with mentorship and micro financing up to $25,000 – with average initial financing of $5,000.
During this seminar, participants will learn about micro finance eligibility criteria, the process of accessing financing, technical aspects of loan disbursements, as well as tips and tricks every entrepreneur should know to run a successful small business.
The Alterna Savings Community Micro Finance Program in support of Rise Asset Development and in partnership with the Ottawa Community Loan Fund is designed to provide options and hope for individuals who would not qualify for credit through traditional financial institutions. These are generally small loans provided for working capital with access to potentially larger loans in the future.
Great potential – and more importantly, results – is demonstrated by the entrepreneurs that participate in the micro finance programs. We know that individuals may not have a clean credit history because of previous situations, and we take this into consideration while looking at each entrepreneur individually.
Speaker’s Bios
Danielle Kuczer is the Community Micro Loan Coordinator at Alterna Savings for the National Capital Region. Previously she was a Business Advisor and was the Facilitator of a small business mentoring program. With over 15 years’ experience working with entrepreneurs in various capacities, Danielle draws from her sales, marketing and business development background, as well as her professional experience in the banking, retail and restaurant industries, to provide practical business advice and guidance to entrepreneurs.
Andrew Riddick is working to expand the Rise Asset Development program to the Ottawa region, as an Outreach and Loan Officer. He lends his experience in business and finance from the Sprott School of Business to entrepreneurs in the Rise program.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Business Funding
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
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This 1 hour seminar examines and explains how best to approach the challenge of getting loan funding for your business with the insights gained by an organization which deals with the most commercially unattractive funding prospects, the Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF).
Lenders are businesses like any other, providing funds to customers in return for interest charges. As with all businesses some customers are more attractive than others and some are simply undesirable.
The Ottawa Community Loan Fund is a non profit organization which arranges business loans for people with whom commercial lenders are not prepared to deal but the OCLF still has its own minimum standards.
Whatever your status, therefore, it is important to understand clearly the key factors which any lender will take into account before deciding to offer a loan and the reasons behind them. Most of them also can also be directly linked to your potential to make a success of your business.
Speaker Biography
The seminar will be led by Mark Cawley, the OCLF’s Director of Lending Operations.
Mark Cawley has over thirty years of international business experience including working for himself as well as for leading business consultancies. He has an MBA from the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD) and is a Certified Management Consultant.
Thursday June 6, 2013
Legal Considerations of Hiring Employees and Retaining Contractors
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
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The key to growing any business is adding reliable staff. Many companies look to retaining independent contractors as a way to grow their business while limiting their overhead expenses. However, retaining a truly independent “independent contractor” can be more challenging than most may think. For that reason potential employers should be aware of what the law expects and what the repercussions could be if they get it wrong.
Speaker Bio: Sean Bawden
Sean Bawden is a labour and employer lawyer at Kelly Santini LLP. He acts for both businesses and individuals focusing on wrongful dismissal cases. He teaches part-time at Algonquin College in the School of Business and is the author and publisher of Kelly Santini LLP’s “employment law blog for the suddenly unemployed.”
Friday June 7, 2013
Crowdsourcing 202
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $35.00 (plus 13% HST)
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The crowdsourcing phenomenon has rapidly made inroads into just about every industry, for a myriad of purposes. From engaging employees, customers and partners in co-creation and problem solving, to identifying new business opportunities, to communicate with employees, just to name a few. But with this new method come both tremendous opportunities and challenges.
This workshop will follow the recent information sessions with a more in-depth looking at crowdsourcing, specifically in the sphere of ideation and online engagement. More case studies will be presented to give an overview of the possibilities.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own ideas or current projects as we will take some examples and work through the steps needed to make an engagement reality.
P.S. Please note while crowdfunding will be discussed and most of the principles can be applied from the other spectrums, this workshop will not concentrate on the funding sphere.
Speaker bio: Eric Collard
Eric Collard is the principal of Efficient Coaching and a consultant with the Intersol Group. Eric is a seasoned communications professional, with over 10 years’ experience in government, NGO’s and the private sector. He now specializes in stakeholder relations, online engagement and crowdsourcing. He has also been speaking on these subjects and more at conferences across North America over the past two years.
Cancellation Policy:
Only cancellations received in writing by email two (2) business days prior to the event date will be refunded, less 10% administration fee. Substitutions are permitted and notification prior to the event date is appreciated.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Not-for-Profit Corporations: What You Need to Know
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
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A non-profit corporation is formed to carry on activities for purposes other than the financial gain of its members. Sounds simple, but how do you actually create a not-for-profit (“NFP”) corporation and run it correctly.
This seminar will cover issues such as setting up and maintaining a NFP organization and how to comply with the new federal and provincial legislation. It will also provide basic information essential for any director or member of a NFP organization.
Speaker Bio:
Michael Leaver is a business law lawyer at Kelly Santini LLP. Michael has developed a reputation for his knowledge and understanding of Not-for-profit governance and the new Not-for-Profit legislation. He regularly advises national and local non-profit organizations and charities on a wide variety of not-for-profit issues.
