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
GeoIgnite 2021 : Canada’s National Geospatial & Location Technology Conference
Online Event
April 14, 2021
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
eSAX presents: SOS (SAVE OTTAWA SMALLBIZ) FREE virtual networking event
VIRTUAL!
April 14, 2021
3:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Munch N’ Learn – Business-To-Business Sales & Executive Networking (Eastern Ontario)
Online Presently.
Once registered a link to the Zoom Meeting will be provided.
April 15, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Ask Me Anything: Compliance with the Future of Crypto
Online via Zoom
April 15, 2021
2:00 PM
Upcoming Event
AMA: Employment Law Policies and COVID-19
Online via Zoom
April 15, 2021
5:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Getting Started Series: Change Management & Design Thinking
The joining link to the online learning platform will be sent upon registration.
April 19, 2021
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
ProductCamp 2021 : Navigating Pandemic Priorities: Creativity, Innovation & Social Responsibility
Online Via WebEx
April 24, 2021
8:30 AM
Upcoming Event
Design Thinking for the Public Sector (Level 1)
Zoom.
April 26, 2021
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Doing business with the Government of Canada (webinar)
Webinar
April 27, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
MNP Seminar Series: Intro to HST & GST for your business
Webinar
April 14, 2021
11:00 am
Upcoming Event
Google Advertising: The Business Owner’s Starter Guide
April 15, 2021
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
The Future of the Workplace Part 2: Building a Sustainable Workplace
Webinar
April 15, 2021
2:30 pm
Upcoming Event
Techlife: Understanding Your Benefits Options for Growing and Scaling Tech Companies
Webinar
April 20, 2021
1:00 pm
Upcoming Event
IP Strategy from bricks to clicks: Protecting IP Online
Webinar
April 21, 2021
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
Industry Webinar: Ship Electromagnetic Design Framework
April 22, 2021
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
Indigenous Entrepreneurs: How to access funding to scale your business
April 22, 2021
1:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Exporting via e-commerce: Logistics, Customs & Regulations
Webinar
April 26, 2021
1:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Why most Startups fail and what to do about it
Webinar
April 27, 2021
9:00 am
Upcoming Event
Beyond COVID-19: How Vaccines fit into your Workplace Wellness Strategy
Webinar
April 29, 2021
10:00 am
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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.”
Are you a start-up tech company interested in defining a compensation strategy?
📅Join Julie Brisson from @CowanInsurance on April 20 for a one-hour workshop designed to look into the life cycle of start-ups & the possible benefits plan.
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📅The Future of the Workplace Part 2: Building a Sustainable Workplace
Join @OttawaTech_CRE @AvisonYoung @zibiCanada @Dreamultd to learn how a sustainable workplace will enhance your employees experience in a post COVID environment.
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