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
Become a Cloud Migration Hacker
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
March 21, 2019
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Opening a food establishment in the City of Ottawa
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
March 21, 2019
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Business for Good: A Workshop Series – Design Thinking & Customer Development
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
March 21, 2019
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
What You Should Know About SEO & Accessibility for Your Website
Ottawa Public Library Emerald Plaza Branch, 1547 Merivale, Ottawa ON K2G 4V3
March 21, 2019
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Business After 5 – Media Mall Marketing
Location:
Media Mall Marketing
2435 Holly Lane
Ottawa, ON
K1V 7P2
March 21, 2019
5:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Starting a Business
Ottawa Public Library Centennial Branch, 3870 Old Richmond, Ottawa ON K2H 5C4
March 21, 2019
6:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Business for Good: A Workshop Series – Social Enterprise 101
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
March 22, 2019
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
African and Canadian Women in STEM – Challenges and Opportunities
March 25, 2019
1:30 PM
Upcoming Event
FUNDamentals: a panel discussion about startup funding
Shopify
150 Elgin Street, ON K2P 1L4
March 25, 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.”
@mooktracks @LoganKatz_LLP That’s what we like to hear 👏
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
