Ottawa Public Library – Winter 2011 Business Programing
Programs & Events
Register for Programs online with your Library Membership Card. Cards are free & available at any branch of Ottawa Public Library. Registration begins on January 5, 2011.
Winter 2011
| Networking 101Learn how to improve your Networking Skills for FREE. This series will teach you what you need to know, & offer class time to practice what you have learned. Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Job Seekers, All Welcome! Registration required. For more information please call 613-580-2424 x41467. | |
| Nepean Centrepointe 101 Centrepointe Dr Room 1b | |
| Wednesday, January 5th 7-830pm | |
| Wednesday, February 2nd 7-830pm | |
| Alta Vista Branch, 2516 Alta Vista Drive | |
| Tuesday, February 15th , 7-830 pm | |
| Market ResearchLearn how to use two essential online Business Resources: Business Source Complete & Reference Canada. This hands-on workshop demonstrates how to find industry profiles, local competition, company reports, business partners & more. Essential for Business Planning! Registration required. | |
| Nepean Centrepointe 101 Centrepointe Dr Room 1bFor more information please call 613-580-2424 x41467. | |
| Friday January 7th 1030 am-12 noon | |
| Saturday February 5th 1030 am-12 noon | |
| Main Library 120 Metcalfe St Computer LabFor more information please call 613-580-2424 x32140. | |
| Wednesday, February 9, 1030 am-12 noon | |
| Wednesday, March 30, 1030 am—12 noon | |
| Procuring Patents for Inventors & EntrepreneursLearn the complex process of procuring a patent. Follow up with a one-on-one consultation you can tailor according to your needs. Presented by Peter Kwa, Patent Agent, Notary Public, Professional Engineer. Registration required. For more information, or to book a consultation, please call 613-580-2424 x32140. | |
| Main Library 120 Metcalfe St Room B125 | |
| Wednesday, January 26th seminar 630-730 pm;consultations 730-830 pm | |
| Wednesday, February 23th seminar 630-730 pm;consultations 730-830 pm | |
| Wednesday, March 23th seminar 630-730 pm;consultations 730-830 pm | |
| Starting a BusinessLearn from a series of two information sessions about what you need to consider and how to plan your business. The Library partners with the Entrepreneurship Centre to offer this series. Registration required. Call 613-580-2424 x32140 for information. | |
| Carlingwood 281 Woodroffe Ave | |
| Part One: Rules and Regulations | Monday, January 31st 630-8 pm |
| Part Two: Business Planning | Monday, February 7th 630-8 pm |
| Tax Information for Small BusinessLearn what you need to know about business taxes from a Certified General Accountant. Sessions on Taxes for Sole Proprietorships, and on Taxes for Corporations. Registration required. | |
| Nepean Centrepointe 101 Centrepointe Dr Meeting Room 1bFor more information please call 613-580-2424 x41467. | |
| Taxes for Sole Proprietorships | Wednesday, February 9th 7-830 pm |
| Taxes for Corporations | Wednesday, February 16th 7-830 pm |
| Main Library 120 Metcalfe St Room B125For more information please call 613-580-2424 x32140. | |
| Taxes for Sole Proprietorships | Tuesday, February 22nd 7-8 pm |
| Doing Business With the Government of CanadaIn this series of three sessions, presented by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME), learn about MERX and other tools, and how to respond to bids for contracts. Registration required. For more information please call 613-580-2424 x32140. | |
| St-Laurent Branch 515 Côté Dr | |
| Part One: Overview | Tuesday, March 1st 630-8 pm |
| Part Two: MERX and Other Tools | Tuesday, March 8th 630-8 pm |
| Part Three: Responding to Bids | Tuesday, March 22nd 630-8 pm |
| How to Start a Home-Based BusinessLearn from a series of two information sessions specific information about what you need to consider and how to plan your. home-based business. The Library partners with the Entrepreneurship Centre to offer this series.Registration required. For more information please call 613-580-2424 x32140. | |
| Sunnyside 1049 Bank St | |
| Part One: Rules and Regulations | Wednesday, March 2nd 630-8 pm |
| Part Two: Business Planning | Wednesday, March 9th 630-8 p.m |
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