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
SME Day Ottawa
Shaw Centre
55 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
October 17, 2018
7:30 AM
Upcoming Event
VO Workshop: Legal Check-Up – Duties and Liabilities of Directors and Officers of Charities and Not-For-Profits
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
1365 Richmond Road, Room 104
Ottawa, ON K2B 6R7
October 17, 2018
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Social Finance 101
Bayview Yards
7 Bayview Road
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2C5
October 17, 2018
9:30 AM
Upcoming Event
Financial Forecasting Workshop
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
October 17, 2018
9:30 AM
Upcoming Event
Protect Yourself: Contract Basics
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
October 17, 2018
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Ottawa’s Small Business eSAX Networking Fireside Chat
Lansdowne Park – Horticulture Building
1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5J3
October 17, 2018
5:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Is Social Enterprise your Solution? A Board Orientation
150 Montreal Road, Room 309
Ottawa ON K1L 8H2
October 18, 2018
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Shopify Workshop – Invest Ottawa hosts: How to Launch Your Online Store with Shopify
7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
October 18, 2018
9:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Fearless Public Speaking: Tell Your Story
78 George Street, Suite 202
Ottawa, ON
October 18, 2018
6:00 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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