Workshops
Mandi's workshops are all lovingly curated by real life experiences and are constantly evolving to reflect the needs of today's food entrepreneurs. We respect the different learning styles of each person- as a result there are visual, audio, and practical hands on components in each course. Most workshops are offered in groups of 35 or less, so as a student you will receive plenty of one on one time and will be able to ask any questions you may have. We also have excellent aftercare as well, with a "workshop attendees only" Facebook group moderated by several community leaders, so you can continue to network and get expert advice.
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Let’s talk about how to keep your business safe and on track- be it keeping your recipes confidential, negotiating the best lease, or playing nicely with the CRA. Join This Charming Mandi and her experts for this intensive workshop- it could save your business.
Class fee includes coffee, tea and snacks.
You will need to bring: Business cards and a laptop or tablet.
Schedule:
4-4:15 arrival and networking
4:15 - 5:15 Andrew, Elite Accounting
5:15- 6:15 Ashley of Aventum Law
6:15- 7:15, Erin of Erin Fry Realty
DISCLAIMER: This event is intended to be informational and not to be relied upon as business or legal advice, and that regulations, laws, and business realities are always subject to change.
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For those who are considering selling to third parties large and small. We’ll discuss negotiations, getting noticed, setting up a distribution chain, marketing, packaging, pricing and so much more! This is Mandi’s favourite workshop to teach.
Class fee includes coffee, tea and snacks.
You will need to bring: Business cards and a laptop or tablet.
4- 4:15 arrival and networking
4:15- 5:15 the basics of wholesaling part 1
5:15- 6:15 Talk to a Buyer: What to know going in
6:15-7:15 the basics of wholesaling part 2
7:15- 7:30, wrap up and discussion
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If you're brand new to the Food Business, this is your workshop. Regulations, Distribution, Social Media and more- we'll talk about it all!
Tuesday March 26 10am- 3pm and Wednesday March 27, 10am-3pm
March 26, 10am- 3pm - Day One
10- 10:15- Introductions
10:15 - 11: Thinking like a Food Entrepreneur- Inspiration and Marketing Ideas
11- 12: The City of Ottawa- Setting up your Food Based Business in Ottawa
12 - 12:30: Luncheon and Social Time
1 - 1:30- Writing a Marketing Plan
1:30 - 2:00: Practical Exercise: Demographics
2-3 Lawyer Presentation, Speakers TBA: Intellectual properties and setitng up your business
March 27, 10am- 3pm Day Two
10:00 -11:00- Part 1- Wholesaling for beginners
11:00- 12:00: Let's Talk with a Buyer: What real Ottawa vendors are looking for
12:00- 12:30: luncheon and social
12:30- 1:00: Part 1: Social Media and the small business owner- boundaries and emotional strategy
1:00- 2:00: Foodstyling and Photography for your social media channels with SarahKate
2:00 - 2:30: Part 2: Your Social Media and Strategy
2:30- 3:00: End of course "Happy Half Hour" and question session
Due to the higher price point of this ticket, interest free payment plans are available- email Mandi to arrange at thischarmingmandi@gmail.com