“Hello. Have we met yet?”
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by WBN
2y ago
This is one of the tips Sue B. Zimmerman uses on Instagram. The idea is to create a short introduction so that people visiting your page for the first time will have a pretty good idea of who you are, and why they should (or shouldn’t) follow you. Today I’m borrowing Sue’s idea for a few reasons. There are a lot of WBN members I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet, for one thing. So there’s a big chance we haven’t even had a chance to chat on Zoom. Then the pandemic brought a whole lot of changes to my business, which I realize I still haven’t told people about. So today I wanted to say hi ..read more
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Get Excited About Setting Marketing Goals
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by WBN
2y ago
By Catherine Priestman, CEO, CP Business Solutions Technically, we are almost 2 months into the new year – but didn’t January feel like a blur? I can’t believe it’s almost March! Thanks to Omicron, the first month of 2022 brought a lot of challenges for businesses that were probably not in your original plans and if you live in Ottawa… there are additional business challenges that rolled into town. No matter what your business situation, having a solid plan can make you feel better and help you perform. Here are some creative suggestions to help you get you on track, focus your efforts, and se ..read more
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Catherine Priestman – At Your Service
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by WBN
2y ago
“Instill hope where there is none, inspire dreams where they are absent, and develop opportunities where talent exists.” This is a vision Catherine Priestman developed years ago and she continues to follow it every day. When the pandemic hit, Catherine re-focused time, energy and resources to helping other businesses survive. Because she is in the marketing industry, many clients immediately cut that budget leaving CP Business Solutions with a loss of more than 50% of their clients in just 2 weeks. Because other businesses and potential future clients could no longer afford some marketing serv ..read more
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WANT A PIECE OF THE PIE? Tips for Selling to the Government of Canada
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by WBN
2y ago
According to its Buy and Sell website, the Government of Canada is one of the largest public buyers of goods and services in Canada, purchasing approximately $22 billion worth every year on behalf of federal departments and agencies. Wouldn’t it be nice to get a piece of that pie for your business? Here are some tips to help you get started. Think of “the Government of Canada” as more than one client and more than one door. The department Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is the main buyer of goods and services for the government and plays a key role in helping federal ..read more
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Call for Proposals for Website Redesign for the WBN
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by WBN
2y ago
The WBN is looking for proposals to be submitted by individuals and/or companies interested in redesigning the WBN website. If you are interested in applying, please refer to the complete RFP by clicking here. Submissions close August 31, 2021. If you have any questions please contact Victoria Stewart, VP Operations of the Women’s Business Network: victoria@obj.ca The post Call for Proposals for Website Redesign for the WBN appeared first on Women's Business Network of Ottawa ..read more
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Call for nominations for 2021-2022 Board of Directors
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by WBN
3y ago
The WBN is seeking nominations for a number of positions for its 2021-2022 Board of Directors Open positions (those without a returning incumbent) include: President Vice president of Strategic Initiatives Vice president of Operations Treasurer Chair of the BYA Nominations committee If you are interested in getting involved please contact Victoria Stewart at victoria@obj.ca. The term for each position is 1 year, with a term limit of 3 years. The nominations process will take place according to the WBNs existing bylaws. Interested members should contact Victoria as soon as possible and b ..read more
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Get involved in running this year’s Businesswoman of the Year awards!
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by WBN
3y ago
The WBN is seeking an incoming chair of the BYA Nominations Committee. This is a volunteer position and comprises of two main responsibilities: Nominations chair: Select and set up your committee for the 2021-22 term (typically 2-4 individuals) Managing the committee through the nominations and section process  Solicit and promote nominations in each of professional, entrepreneur and corporate categories Organize nomination acceptance and submission completion Assemble selection committees to introduce the community to the network and to showcase the WBN organization Facilitate the sele ..read more
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Staying in touch during lockdown: Five practical tips
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by Jen Wright
3y ago
It’s been a long year of learning to live in a pandemic. The string of lockdowns has been extremely difficult on small businesses, and mentally tough on a LOT of people. I’m really thankful that I’ve been able to use this time to work on my business. But it’s also been a great opportunity to connect. I can tell you that over the past year I’ve had some fantastic conversations with friends. I’m so out of practice, that my throat now hurts from talking on the phone so much. And I’m glad. Today I want to share a post originally written for LinkedIn. I decided to take a more lighthearted approac ..read more
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The Business Case for Women in Leadership
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by Jen Wright
3y ago
Despite efforts to increase gender parity in the workplace, organizations still face barriers to achieving equity. In Canada, only 36.9% of management positions are held by female employees. Women make up just 19.5% of the board members for Canada’s top 500 companies. While diversity in the workplace is important, research has also shown that women in positions of leadership can result in significant benefits for their companies. Overall, companies with more women in leadership positions: outperform their male-dominated counterparts experience less employee turnover have better workplace cu ..read more
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How to plan for retirement as a small business owner
Women's Business Network of Ottawa
by WBN
3y ago
If you’re a business owner, you’re probably focused on the day-to-day tasks with your business.  You may not be thinking about retirement – even if it’s a few years away. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. More than three quarters of small business owners don’t have retirement plans for themselves or their employees.1Footnote 1 Some working Canadians have company pensions or an employer-matching program to help with retirement. These are benefits a small business owner doesn’t have. It’s up to you to plan your future and decide how to pay for your retirement. Let’s go through some questions to ..read more
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