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
Condo Dollars & Sense
Innovation Centre at Bayview Yards
7 Bayview Road
Room L203
October 21, 2017
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
SHOW ME THE MONEY! Cash Flow Planning for Startups
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
October 23, 2017
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Building Your Leadership Influence
205 Catherine Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K2P 1C3
October 24, 2017
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
VO Workshop: Case for Support – Inspire your Donors
Volunteer Ottawa
363 Coventry Road
October 24, 2017
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Understanding Social Media for your Business in 2017
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
October 24, 2017
10:00 AM
Upcoming Event
SEO: How to Drive More Traffic to your Website
HUB Ottawa
123 Slater Street
October 24, 2017
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Creating Content for Social Media
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
October 24, 2017
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
SME Day Ottawa 2017
Shaw Centre
55 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON
October 25, 2017
7:30 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 then 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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