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
Supporting your Workforce in the time of COVID-19 – BDO Webinar Series
Webinar
April 7, 2020
2:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Webinar – Social Enterprise 101
7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
April 8, 2020
12:00 PM
Upcoming Event
FREE – #Buildupwomen series: Mental health during isolation.
Online event:
April 8, 2020
1:30 PM
Upcoming Event
Webinar – Google Advertising: The Free & The Paid
7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
April 9, 2020
10:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Webinar: Resilience: The Art of Bouncing Back
Webinar - Registration link will be emailed prior to the event. You must register in advance.
April 9, 2020
11:00 AM
Upcoming Event
Webinar – Small Business During Time of Crisis: Discussion with Experienced Entrepreneurs
Webinar
April 9, 2020
2:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Celebrating Failures! Sharing experiences in Digital Transformation
Royal Oak - Laurier
161 Laurier Ave. East Ottawa · Ottawa, ON
April 15, 2020
6:00 PM
Upcoming Event
Relating and Responding to Mental Health: Manager’s Edition
Bayview Yards
April 21, 2020
9:00 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.”
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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
