Category: Advice
Starting and running a business in Ontario, with the Ottawa-specific parts spelled out.
How to start a small business in Ottawa: the step-by-step guide
Registration, HST, permits, and the Ottawa-specific licences the City requires for food, retail and trades.
Where to get free business help in Ottawa
Invest Ottawa, the library, the loan fund, the BIAs and the CRA. Who each one is for, and what to ask them.
How to start a business with no money
Is your bank balance making you second-guess starting a business? Starting a business with very little money usually looks like this: you take one clear skill, pair it…
How to manage inventory for small businesses – A complete inventory management guide
For most small businesses, inventory is one of the biggest make-or-break levers. Manage it well and you protect cash flow, keep customers satisfied, and avoid unnecessary costs. It’s…
What’s the average cost of car detailing in Canada?
Most people ask the wrong question about car detailing.
5 big bets to watch at IAAPA 2025
This year I’m going in with a short list—five big bets shaping the next wave of guest experience—and a map that gets me to the booths and activations that matter.