The Small Business Association provides small business owners a unique platform through which to stabilize and grow through education into the business of business while fostering interactivity amongst members overcoming challenges consistent with small business.
The Small Business Association of Canada is a non-profit association of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and commissioned sales professionals. The Ottawa Chapter is located in Canada's capital, the City of Ottawa, its neighboring communities and l'Otutaouais
In 1996, the non-profit Home Business Association of the National Capital Region was established to bring together home business operators in the Ottawa area. It was later changed to Small Business Association of Canada to embrace a wider range of entrepreneurs and professionals.
SBA members understand the revolution that is occurring in North America. More and more people are making the decision to take charge of their own destiny. As this movement grows stronger every year, so is the need for a forum that will strengthen and support each other.
The nation-wide growth in the number of home based businesses and micro business (now estimated at 2.5 million) is leading governments, policy institutes, the media, and those who provide goods and services to business to pay increasing attention to this sector.
We seek to help our members grow their business through:
- Training
- Education
- Networking Opportunities
- Managing all aspects of a business
- Developing credibility with clients
Members are encouraged to participate in event organization to promote themselves and/or their business. The best way to get to know people and build rapport is to volunteer for a committee or the board of directors.
NOTE:
Industry Canada typically uses a definition based on the number of employees: a firm is considered small if it has fewer than 100 employees, and medium if it has up to 499 employees. A firm with one to four employees is defined as a micro-enterprise.
The term SME (for small and medium-sized enterprise) is used to refer to all businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
Just the facts
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98% of businesses in Canada employ fewer than 100 people.
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* Between 2002 and 2006, 130,000 new small businesses, on average, were created in Canada each year.
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* Small businesses with Fewer than 50 employees account for about 26% of Canada's GDP.
* Source: Industry Canada.
Our Mission:
The Small Business Association of Canada is a non-profit association of home based and micro businesses located in Ottawa and including it's neighbouring communities and l'Outaouais.
The Small Business Association of Canada has been established to:
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Assist the Growth of your Small business
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Organize workshops & Seminars
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Facilitate networking and reduce isolation;
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Facilitate self-education, business development, growth and sustainability;
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Provide services, support and encouragement to our members;
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Become a public voice for self-employed entrepreneurs in our area.
