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
Ask Me Anything: Equity Compensation For Startups
Webinar
June 23, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Federal supplier registration workshop (webinar)
Webinar
June 24, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Startup Accelerator Programs And Leveraging Networks
webinar
June 29, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Doing business with the Government of Canada (webinar)
Webinar
July 6, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Happy 2nd Anniversary – Legal Checklist for Company Founders
Webinar
June 23, 2021
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
IO Pre-Accelerator Cohort 11 Pitch Finale: Ignite Your Passion
June 24, 2021
12:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Google Advertising: The Business Owner’s Starter Guide
July 7, 2021
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace – What collaboration platform to choose
Webinar
July 15, 2021
11:00 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.”
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