Insights and strategies to help businesses succeed in today’s economy


Welcome to Survive and Thrive Ottawa, a comprehensive resource of the practical expert advice and proven wisdom small and medium-sized businesses need to endure and prosper in challenging times.

On this site you will find a host of useful articles by experts on a range of topics, from managing cash flow and negotiating your lease, to managing staff, marketing online and expanding your customer base. We have also sought out the perspectives of veteran business owners and entrepreneurs to share their secrets of success and provide candid pointers on how to run a successful business that is lean, mean and competitive in any environment.

Our goal is to provide you with the answers you need, as well as provocative commentary that may very well lead you to see your business, and yourself, in an entirely new light. But most importantly, we want to hear from you. Tell us what kind of information you would find valuable and what new topics we should pursue. Help us to help your business not only survive, but thrive.

Survive and Thrive Ottawa is an initiative of the OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre and the City of Ottawa