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
Amplify! Volition Live Pitch
Livestreamed on YouTube
January 27, 2021
11:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Containment: Improve DC thermal conditions and maximize IT capacity
Online
January 27, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Brands and Brews
Cafe Cristal
240 Kennevale Drive , Ottawa, ON, Canada (Barrhaven)
January 30, 2021
8:00 AM
Upcoming Event
St. Brigid’s Day Webinar: Women, Leadership, Innovation.
Online Event
February 1, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
International Womxn’s Week (IWW) 2021: Second Community Information Session
January 27, 2021
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
Understanding ‘QuickBooks Online’: Logan Katz Learning Series
February 5, 2021
9:30 am
Upcoming Event
Corporate Taxation & Corporate Structures : Logan Katz
February 9, 2021
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
Pricing Strategy for Product and Service-Based Businesses
February 10, 2021
2:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Uncover Your Website Secrets with Google Analytics
February 11, 2021
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
Seven Deadly Computer Sins – How to make your computer work like it should
February 18, 2021
10:00 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 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.”
No matter which stage your businesses is in, realistic cashflow projections are vital during these difficult times.
📆The next Financial Forecasting: @LoganKatz_LLP Learning Series is happening February 17!
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“When you first start a company it’s a lonely journey. You sit by yourself… and you don’t know where to start…coming to Invest Ottawa we met with so many brilliant people who have really helped connect us in every way.” – @AirShareInc
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