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
Mayor Jim Watson’s International Women’s Day Virtual Celebration
March 8, 2021
8:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Women United Presents: A Conversation with Dr. Vera Etches
March 8, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Her-Spective Speaker Series: An Interview with Farrah Nasser
24 hours prior to the event day, you will receive an email from Zoom with the event registration link.
March 8, 2021
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Panel Discussion : Better and Stronger Men as Allies | Table ronde: Des hommes meilleurs et plus puissants en tant qu’alliés
Online session via Zoom
** Event link will be shared by Email
March 8, 2021
12:55 PM
Upcoming Event
Product Photography for Beginners
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March 8, 2021
1:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Gender diversity is a must for sustainable cybersecurity – Panel Discussion
March 8, 2021
3:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Great Leaders Need Endurance and Equanimity: A Mindful Approach to Leadership
March 8, 2021
3:30 PM
Upcoming Event
Preparing Income Tax Returns for Sole Proprietors
Webinar
March 9, 2021
9:00 am
Upcoming Event
The Evolution of Brands and Digital-First Engagement
March 10, 2021
10:00 am
Upcoming Event
The X-Factor: Workplaces designed to accelerate the human experience by AY
Webinar
March 10, 2021
2:30 pm
Upcoming Event
Playing Hurt: A DMS Workshop for Womxn Main Street Business Owners
March 16, 2021
12:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Breaking Down the Most Negotiated Clauses in Commercial Contracts
Webinar
March 23, 2021
2:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Time-Management Habits for Busy Professionals Working from Home
Webinar
March 25, 2021
11:00 am
Upcoming Event
NAFTA 2.0 (CUSMA): how does it work and what’s new?
Webinar
March 29, 2021
1:00 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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