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
Feedback Loop Between Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Virtual event
August 12, 2020
4:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Webinar: How to leverage CUSMA to enter new markets
August 13, 2020
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Recovering from COVID-19 – Restaurant Roundtables
Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration
August 17, 2020
3:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Recovering from COVID-19 – Retail Roundtables
Zoom link will to sent to you upon registration.
August 18, 2020
2:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Optimizing Meal Delivery Services
Zoom link will be sent to you when you register.
August 18, 2020
3:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Intellectual Property Consultations (virtual) – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Virtual
August 19, 2020
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Grow Your Trades Business With Digital Tools
Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.
August 19, 2020
11:00 AM
Upcoming Event
5 energy conservation measures to optimize your data center cooling
Online
August 19, 2020
11:00 AM
Upcoming Event
How to save money by “hiring an AI” instead of a person
This is an online event
August 19, 2020
12:00 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.”
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