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
Mythbusting federal government procurement (webinar)
Zoom
February 14, 2023
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Practical Ways Small Business Can Use Automation to Fight Staff Shortage
February 16, 2023
11:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs MeetUp Ottawa
CoWorkly 261 De Montréal Road #310 Ottawa, ON K1L 8C7
February 16, 2023
6:30 PM
Upcoming Event
Psychology for Digital Behavior Change (2023 Spring-Toronto)
7 Hart House Circle Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H3
April 17, 2023
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Emotional Design Psychology (2023 Spring-Toronto)
7 Hart House Circle Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H3
April 20, 2023
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Kanata-Carleton Small Business Fair 2023
Hub350 (on 350 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 0G7)
April 26, 2023
5:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Psychology for Digital Behavior Change (2023 Spring-Vancouver)
580 West Hastings Street
May 1, 2023
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Market Research Techniques and Resources (Virtual)
February 14, 2023
1:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Winning SEO with Google Business Profile (Virtual)
February 21, 2023
2:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Winning SEO with Google Business Profile (In Person)
Bayview Yards
February 21, 2023
2:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Embrace Equity in Black Women’s Health: Help Educate Future Generations
Bayview Yards
February 27, 2023
6:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Validating Your Business Idea (In Person)
Bayview Yards
March 13, 2023
1:00 pm
Upcoming Event
A Conversation with Laura Ipsen, President & CEO of Ellucian
Bayview Yards
March 13, 2023
1:00 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.”
Starter Company Plus is a 4-month cohort-based training program. It’s designed for Ottawa entrepreneurs building businesses that are early-stage and non-tech.
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