WEBB
Yesterday morning, I attended a meeting in Kanata for women in business who are looking for opportunities to network with other business women. It’s called WEBB, Women’s Educational Business Breakfast. The speaker talked about the importance of preparing a good bio for yourself- either for use on your website, or on any other information that […]
Where to locate your business in Ottawa
Wondering where to open up your business? Determining the best location for your business takes a lot of research. If you’re entering into a lease at a particular location, and are investing in tenant fit-ups, you want to make sure you’re at the right location for your particular business. One good source of information is […]
Obtaining financial information on a franchise
One of the things that might encourage someone to buy a franchise are expectations about earnings associated with a particular franchise location. It makes sense as a buyer that you would want to see projections for your location based upon the actual performance of other franchise locations (ideally, other stores that are similar to the […]
Where to go for help when you want to sell your business
So, you’ve decided to sell your business. What are the options available to you so that you sell quickly at the best price possible? In Ontario, you’ve got three choices: (1) using a real estate agent (usually one specializing in a commercial real estate); (2) using a business broker that deals exclusively in the buying […]
Where to get information on permits and licenses
For anyone opening up a new business who wants to find out what kinds of licenses or permits are required (municipal, provincial or federal), try the new BizPal feature found on the City of Ottawa website. The site guides you through a series of questions about the category of business you are operating and what […]
