Business Barracks by CollabSpace

Graduate With More Than a Diploma — Graduate With a Real Business.

Launch a Real Business. While You’re Still in School.

At Business Barracks, we do things differently. We don’t just teach entrepreneurship — we build entrepreneurs.

This is a hands-on, action-driven school designed for students who are serious about launching a real, income-generating business by graduation. Whether you’re in high school, post-secondary, or a young adult ready to turn ambition into action — we’ll help you make it happen.

We’re not just teaching entrepreneurship — we’re building the next generation of owners, creators, and CEOs. At Business Barracks, you’ll launch a fully functioning business by the time you graduate — or you get your money back.

What Makes Business Barracks Different?

Real Training From Real Entrepreneurs

Forget outdated textbooks. Our instructors are actual business owners, CEOs, marketers, and creators who do this every day. Each week, you'll learn directly from someone who's built a business from the ground up — and they’ll show you how you can too.

A Curriculum That Builds, Not Just Teaches

From branding and marketing to finances and legal setup, our step-by-step program walks you through every milestone needed to launch a business — and we do it together.

Launch-Ready by Graduation

By the time you graduate, you won’t just have an idea — you’ll have a registered business, a professional brand, a customer base, and a plan for growth.

Meet Your Lead Instructor: The Business Shifu

Emile Salem, co-founder of CollabSpace, is the entrepreneurial powerhouse behind Business Barracks. With 44 businesses founded and over 300 entrepreneurs supported, he brings decades of real-world expertise to the table

“My passion is supporting people to be successful, and what I call success is having a self‑sufficient business.”
— Emile Salem

Recognized locally for building Ottawa’s first true entrepreneurial community, Emile’s proven track record makes him the ideal guide for students aiming to launch their own ventures.

Our Guarantee: Your Business or Your Money Back

We believe in results. That’s why we’re proud to offer the Business Barracks Guarantee: If you complete the program and don’t graduate with a fully functioning business, we’ll give you 100% of your money back. No fine print, no excuses.

Is This for You? Here's What You’ll Walk Away With

Business Barracks is for ambitious students ready to turn ideas into income — whether you’re a future creator, tech founder, or side hustle pro in the making.

If you’ve ever said,

“I have an idea but don’t know where to start,”
this program is for you.

🎯 By graduation, you’ll have:

A real, registered business with branding and a website
A solid business plan and marketing strategy
Paying customers and systems to scale
Confidence to pitch, price, and grow
Financial tools and legal setup to stay legit
You won’t just leave with knowledge — you’ll leave as a business owner.

Testimonials

Real Results from Real Students

“Before this program, I had zero clue how to start a business. Now, I have a brand, an online store, and customers messaging me daily. It still feels surreal!”

“I always thought starting a business was for adults with money. This program broke it down in a way that made it possible now.”

“The best part was learning from people actually running businesses. No fluff — just real advice I could apply instantly. The Business Shifu kept it 100% real.”

“I launched my event planning company in month three. By graduation, I had booked four paid clients. This program changed my life.”

“I’ve always been the creative type, but never knew how to make money from it. Now I have a graphic design business, a portfolio, and actual clients.”

“I never saw myself as a ‘business person’—now I’m confidently running a custom jewelry shop and shipping orders every week. It gave me the tools and the mindset.”