Every business in Ontario needs to follow certain steps. In this 2 hour information session, we cover the basic rules and regulations you will be required to follow in order to start your business in the province of Ontario. We also provide you with some resources that help guide you through the process of starting a business in Ottawa, Ontario.
Topics covered include:

• the different forms of business organization, the advantages and disadvantages of each
• acquiring a Business Number with the Canada Revenue Agency – do you need one How to you get one?
• municipal licensing
• resources

Speaker:   Christine Evans, Entrepreneurship Advisory Services, Invest Ottawa

Guest Speakers: Jacqueline Muhorakeye, Business Assistance Program, RGA

The Business Assistance Program offers effective, low-cost solutions helping businesses improve their bilingual customer services by providing:

• reduced cost for translation services
• spoken French workshops, tailored for the service industry
• help recruiting bilingual staff.