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
Tech DEN
International Centre
6900 Airport Road
Mississauga, ON
L4V 1E8
June 27, 2017
8:50 AM
Upcoming Event
Understanding Social Media for your Business in 2017
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
June 27, 2017
10:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Creating Content for Social Media
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
June 27, 2017
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Exploring Investment Opportunities with China in the Innovation Sectors
Marshes Club - Buckthorne Room (320 Terry Fox Dr., Kanata)
June 27, 2017
4:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Financing Your Business
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
June 28, 2017
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Ready to start a business? Credit and Loan Do’s and Don’ts
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
June 28, 2017
12:30 PM
Upcoming Event
Market Research 101
PQCHC - Employment Services Office
2525 Carling Ottawa Ontario
June 28, 2017
5:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Business & Employer Learning Forum
Export Development Canada (EDC) 150 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 1K3
June 29, 2017
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Business Launch Solutions Launches Awards for Entrepreneurs over 50
On line application
June 30, 2017
11:59 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 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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