Dreams: Meet Reality
You can envision the logo, your customers, and the dream of being your own boss.
But ask yourself these questions:
- Do you know the legal and tax implications of operating as a sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation?
- Do you know which permits you may need?
- Have you researched the market, its trends, and who your competitors may be?
- Do you know what cash flow is and how to manage it?
- Has someone, other than friends or family, said they will pay for your product or service?
- Are you ready for the entrepreneur life and the sacrifices that come with it?
When people learn the realities of starting a business it can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. That’s why Invest Ottawa is here to help.
Our orientation services cover the 101’s of structuring, building, and validating your business idea. If you have already laid some of the groundwork? Then our boot camps and workshops can help fine tune your business model. And finally, our in-house experts have the “been there, done that” know-how, which can help turn the uncertainty into excitement.
Workshops
Our free seminars are a valuable tool for both amateur and veteran entrepreneurs.
Upcoming Event
Girls in ICT Day
Bayview Yards
7 Bayview Road
Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
April 25, 2019
9:30 AM
Upcoming Event
Women Entrepreneurs in Science
National Research Council of Canada
100 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6
April 26, 2019
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Social Enterprise 101
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
April 26, 2019
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
VO Workshop: WordPress for NPOs
Volunteer Ottawa
850 Industrial Road, Unit 17F
Ottawa ON K1G 4K2
April 26, 2019
12:30 PM
Upcoming Event
Journée mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle : sports et PI – Panel et réseautage
Université d'Ottawa, Pavillion Desmarais, salle 12102, 55, avenue Laurier Est, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5
April 26, 2019
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
World Intellectual Property Day: IP and sports – Panel and networking
University of Ottawa, Desmarais building, room 12102, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5
April 26, 2019
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Branding 101 for Entrepreneurs
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
April 29, 2019
2:00 PM
Upcoming Event
An Insider’s Guide To Getting Free Press Coverage For Your Startup
Shopify
150 Elgin St, 6th floor
Ottawa ON K2P 1L4
April 29, 2019
6:00 PM
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“If it wasn’t for Invest Ottawa, I don’t think I would have gone for it”.
“You have to learn all about [how to run your business] and there’s really no other way than Invest Ottawa.”
“For the past 3 years I have attended numerous Invest Ottawa seminars, entrepreneur meet-ups, advisory meetings, and specialized ‘ioNiche’ industry groups. Invest Ottawa is THE resource for entrepreneurs starting out. I was able to obtain the resources and knowledge to open my store, 100% thanks to Invest Ottawa.”
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Yes, he’s talking about a *free* seminar that was so effective it led to a 3-year partnership with the host, @LoganKatz_LLP. We don’t mess around – when it comes to managing your corporation, neither should you 👉 https://t.co/mPd46o4Oue https://t.co/HFJ1QAmZ8j
