Ottawa Business Journal

Ottawa Business Book Club

September 21, 2012

Place : Artissimo coffee shop, 179 George St · Unit 102 (Byward Market)

Time : 19:00

Details :

Ottawa Business Book Club is a monthly event aimed at fostering conversation about business, innovation and creativity for those interested in business and startups. The event is open to everyone independently of their background and experience in business. Join us and bring your friends!

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3951057720/es2?rank=67

Mayor's Breakfast

September 21, 2012

Place : Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West

Time : 07:15

Details :

The Mayor's Breakfast Series is an important forum for issues that are vital to Ottawa's prosperity and quality of life. Focusing on issues such as economic development, transportation and the environment, the breakfast series appeals to business leaders who are looking to network and stay informed.

It includes a buffet breakfast followed by a presentation by Bob Paulson, RCMP Commissioner, in the Andrew Haydon Council Chambers.

http://www.ottawachamber.ca/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=291

Beyond the Bells and Whistles: Web Content that Sells

September 21, 2012

Place : Invest Ottawa 80 Aberdeen St

Time : 09:00

Details :

Maybe you’ve got a new website, and you’re now staring at a screen filled with lorem ipsum characters. Or maybe your current website needs new content. This 2 hour presentation gives you solid ideas on how to organize and write your message so it delivers the results you want. No techy stuff here! Instead, you get ideas on how good, old-fashioned writing and advertising principles can work hard to make your message work hard.

Speaker Bio:

Since 1982, Fred DeRosa has been working as an advertising copywriter and editor. Based in Ottawa, he specializes in writing and editing Web content and advertising materials such as voice-overs, company profiles, articles, and sales letters. Fred has a B.A. from Carleton University (Ottawa), a business diploma from St. Lawrence College (Kingston), and a certificate in editing from Simon Fraser University (Vancouver). He is a member of the Editors’ Association of Canada.

The Secret of Selling Yourself Short

September 21, 2012

Place : Invest Ottawa 80 Aberdeen St

Time : 12:00

Details :

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: 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.