{"id":137290,"date":"2026-04-09T15:18:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/eventbrite-event\/starting-a-business-in-ottawa-rules-resources-roadmaps-virtual-5\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:50:33","slug":"starting-a-business-in-ottawa-rules-resources-roadmaps-virtual-5","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/fr\/eventbrite-event\/starting-a-business-in-ottawa-rules-resources-roadmaps-virtual-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting a Business in Ottawa: Rules, Resources &#038; Roadmaps (Virtual)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"event-content--date\">Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm &#8211; 2:30 pm<\/h2>\n<h2>Starting a Business in Ottawa: Rules, Resources &amp; Roadmaps (Virtual)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\">\n<p><strong><strong>About this workshop:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a business idea but aren&rsquo;t sure how to take the first step? This engaging and informative webinar is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of exploring business ownership. Whether you&rsquo;re considering a side hustle, launching a startup, or turning a passion into a full-time venture, this session will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to get started confidently and compliantly.<\/p>\n<p>Led by experts from Invest Ottawa, this beginner-level seminar will introduce you to the key regulatory requirements and business considerations at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels. 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