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
Masterclass: The Art and Business of Filmmaking
7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
December 13, 2019
2:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Awesomepreneurs Ottawa
St Elias Banquet Centre
750 Ridgewood Avenue, Ottawa ON
December 16, 2019
6:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Legal Basics of Business Ownership for Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
incubator13
815 St. Laurent Blvd.
Former Rideau High-School (Room 124)
December 17, 2019
5:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Legal Basics of Business Ownership for Entrepreneurs &Small Business Owners
incubator13
815 St. Laurent Blvd.
Former Rideau High-School (Room 124)
December 17, 2019
5:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Health Tech Holidays Mixer
Royal Oak - Laurier
161 Laurier Ave East
December 18, 2019
6:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Foundation Course in Group Facilitation – 3 days (10545)
300-205 Catherine Street
Ottawa, ON, Canada K2P 1C3
January 8, 2020
8:30 AM
Upcoming Event
The Ottawa Network TON of Demos and AGM
Clocktower Pub, lower level
575 Bank St.
January 9, 2020
6:30 PM
Upcoming Event
Meow Wolf: Origin Story – Presented by Algonquin Students’ Association, Algonquin College, Tech+Art, Makerspace North & more!
Algonquin Commons Theatre
Robert C. Gillett Student Commons, 1385 Woodroffe Ave
Room E 104
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
January 14, 2020
6:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Apply for a 2020 Bootstrap Award! Deadline Jan 15, 2020.
January 15, 2020
12:00 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.”
@mooktracks @LoganKatz_LLP That’s what we like to hear 👏
Yes, he’s talking about a *free* seminar that was so effective it led to a 3-year partnership with the host, @LoganKatz_LLP. We don’t mess around – when it comes to managing your corporation, neither should you 👉 https://t.co/mPd46o4Oue https://t.co/HFJ1QAmZ8j
