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
Babies, Business + Breakfast: Ask + Receive Meetup
Invest Ottawa Bayview Yards
7 Bayview Station Road
Level 2, L204 Training Room
Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
December 9, 2022
10:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Information session 1: Overview of federal procurement for Indigenous businesses
Zoom
December 13, 2022
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Nuking Social Media Writers Block: How Solopreneurs are using brand new AI tools as their free content creators
December 15, 2022
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Register as a supplier for Government of Canada-For Indigenous businesses
Microsoft Teams
December 15, 2022
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Mythbusting federal government procurement (webinar)
Zoom
December 19, 2022
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Doing business with the Government of Canada (Webinar)
Zoom
December 21, 2022
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Bidding on Government of Canada contracts (Webinar)
Zoom
December 29, 2022
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Doing business with the Government of Canada (Webinar)
Zoom
January 5, 2023
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Bidding on Government of Canada contracts (Webinar)
Zoom
January 12, 2023
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
International Women’s Week 2023 – Community Information Session
December 15, 2022
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
Google Advertising: The Business Owner’s Starter Guide (Virtual)
January 16, 2023
12:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Google Advertising: The Business Owner’s Starter Guide (In Person)
Bayview Yards
January 16, 2023
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.”
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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Still deciding if Starter Company Plus is right for you?
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