How to start a creative business
Event
Public
Join OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers and the International Students Support Office for a workshop and working session on starting your own business.
11:00am - 2:00pm
Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers
Event
Public
11:00am - 2:00pm
Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers
Event
Public
How to start a creative business
Date/Time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: CEAD, 115 McCaul, 3rd Floor
RSVP: https://bit.ly/StartCreativeBusiness
Join OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers and the International Students Support Office for a workshop and working session on starting your own business. In the workshop portion, we will cover basic information around how to start your own business in Canada. We’ll go over:
- Legal business structures
- Tools to help you plan your business
- Bookkeeping and taxes
Lunch will be an informal working session where you can mingle with peers and work on your business idea.
Format of the event:
- 11 – 12: Workshop
- 12 – 12:30: Q&A
- 12:30 – 2 PM: Lunch and working session
About the International Student Support Office
The opportunity to study in a new country can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but adapting to life in a new environment can also be a challenge. The International Student Support Office aims to ease this period of transition and provide you with access to services, programs and activities that will enhance your studies at OCAD U.
About the RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD)
The CEAD supports the early-career advancement of all students and recent alumni at OCAD U. Our team delivers specialized programs and services that connect individuals to meaningful opportunities, communities of practitioners, skill-building resources and facilitated learning experiences. The work of the CEAD is delivered across our Career Development, Experiential Learning Program, and Creative Entrepreneurship portfolios.
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