Validating Your Business Concept: Cash Flow Meets Startup Canvas (Virtual)

Invest Ottawa is dedicated to helping Ottawa entrepreneurs make informed decisions about starting and growing their businesses. We promote Ottawa's economy, through the development of products and services that encourage entrepreneurship and support business growth.Invest Ottawa has a staff of dedicated business professionals, who provide advice and counsel to entrepreneurs on a variety of levels. As well, we provide links to other business organizations, seminars and entrepreneurial events, online training and many other tools and resources to assist the budding entrepreneur.

Invest Ottawa Education Centre

This session is targeted at entrepreneurs who are at the idea stage of starting a business.

Small Business Week

Welcome to Invest Ottawa's Small Business Week 2025, presented by TD.

Featuring expert panels, free hybrid workshops, and networking sessions, spread across five engaging events! [All paid ticketed events include food & drinks]

About this workshop:Do you have a great idea, but aren’t sure if it could become a great business?This interactive 1.5-hour session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to explore whether their idea has the potential to become a successful venture. Whether you're at the very beginning of your entrepreneurial journey or re-evaluating an existing concept, this webinar will help you take a critical first step.What You'll Learn:<ul><li>Assessing Your Business Idea: Learn how to evaluate your idea through key questions that entrepreneurs should ask before launching. We'll discuss factors such as customer needs, value proposition, market fit, and feasibility.</li><li>Introduction to the Lean Startup Canvas: You’ll be introduced to the Lean Startup Canvas - a powerful, one-page tool designed to help you visually map out the key components of your business model. We’ll guide you through each section, helping you start validating your idea right away.</li><li>Understanding Basic Cash Flow: Finances are critical, especially in the early stages of a business. We’ll walk you through a simple cash flow projection tool to help you understand your potential income, expenses, and financial runway. cash flow template will be provided to all attendees for ongoing use.</li></ul>Who Should Attend:<ul><li>Individuals with a new business idea they’d like to explore</li><li>Early-stage entrepreneurs seeking validation tools</li><li>Anyone considering self-employment or launching a small business</li></ul>What You’ll Leave With:<ul><li>A solid understanding of what makes an idea viable</li><li>A draft version of your Lean Startup Canvas</li><li>A cash flow worksheet tailored to small businesses</li><li>Greater confidence in deciding whether to move forward</li></ul>Note: This session does not cover writing a full business plan. All attendees will be receiving a copy of the lean startup canvas &amp; cash flow worksheet (with formulas pre-saved) in their follow-up email. About the speaker:Paula Hopkins is a passionate entrepreneurship advocate. She is the Director of the Entrepreneurship Team, and has worked with Invest Ottawa for over 10 years to help people start and grow their businesses. *Please note that you will receive an email with the link to join this webinar upon registering and before the session. If you do not receive it, please check your junk mailbox.

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