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Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC)
Industry Canada
ABC is an Industry Canada program that promotes the growth of commerce as a means towards self-sufficiency for all Aboriginal People. It provides financial and non-funded support to aboriginal businesses active in every sector of the Canadian economy.
Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC)
Industry Canada
Focuses on sources of information of interest to Aboriginal entrepreneurs such as Aboriginal business directories, professional and industry association listings, information on financing etc.
About Guide to Small Business: Canada
This is an amazing resource of information, and links (which lead to additional resources and additional links). If you're a Canadian running your own small business or thinking of starting one, Small Business: Canada will give you all the business resources, contacts, financial sources, and tools that you need to be a successful entrepreneur.
Business Plan Outline; The Writing A Business Plan Series
Thinking of writing a business plan? Here is a business plan outline, listing the sections of the business plan in the order in which they will appear in your completed business plan with a brief explanation of each section to help you get organized.
Articles and Resources
This section of the website is well worth a visit. There is an extensive collection of articles divided into sections such as Starting a Small Business, Business Info and News etc. Within each collection there are links to additional resources. A Must See!!
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Bennett Gold, Chartered Accountants
Articles for Start-Up Businesses; Industry Guides; Functional Guides; Key Issues
Features “The Top Ten Small Business Mistakes.
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"already in business"
Business Development Bank of Canada
My Project: Starting A Business
The BDC Business plan templates let you prepare a professional business plan - a necessity when seeking financing for your project.
Business Plan Pro Canadian Version
Business software (from PaloAlto) to write your business plan Canadian Edition.
Business Resource Finder
The Business Resource Finder is quick and easy to use. Answer a few questions, and the Business Resource Finder will display a list of sample plans, articles, and other resources that match your business type.
See how other businesses have gotten started with their plan; read answers to common questions for these business types.
Starting Costs Calculator
Calculate the start-up costs of your new business before you get going. This calculator helps you evaluate how much capital you'll need to start your business.
Cash Flow Calculator
This cash calculator shows you how business-to-business sales, carrying inventory, and rapid growth can absorb a business' money.
Business Start-up Assistant
Thinking of starting a business? Let the Business Start-up Assistant help you become a successful entrepreneur. This Web site, organized by topic and province, provides reliable information on market research, business name and structure, preparing a business plan, financing, taxation, hiring employees, doing business on the Internet and much more!
Canada Business Service Centres
Single window access to information on provincial and federal programs & services available for small businesses.
Topics include:
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Aborginal
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Business Start-Up
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Cooperatives
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E-Business
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Employment and Training
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Exporting
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Importing
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Taxation
Canadian Bankers Association
Getting Started in Small Business
This resource will give you an idea of what’s involved in the planning and preparation stage of starting a small business.
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Canadian Business Map
Industry Canada
Industry Canada's pathfinder to national, provincial and municipal information for business that is available on the Internet. Includes sections on Industry Statistics, Associations, and Company Directories, Map Directories, etc
Canada.FranchiseOpportunities.com
Canada Franchise Opportunities provides you with the Canadian Franchise directory. These companies specifically license in Canada. The franchise resources available to you, are listed by industries and there is a search function to utilize. Search by industry category, investment requirement and/or by country. Newsletter.
Networth Calculator
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CanadaOne: a Business Forum
CanadaOne is a free website with business and technology articles, upcoming business events listings, Canadian-specific business resources, a free Canadian business directory, and a free, 5-step workshop on building a press release.
Especially look at the News Release Builder, Search Engine Submitter, Financial Ratio Calculator, as well as the Magazine.
Covers many topics related to Small Business. The links are valuable. Especially note the Financial Debt Calculator.
Your gateway to a network of 268 Community Economic Development offices across Canada. The website is designed specifically for you to select the office nearest to you.
Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) support community economic development by assisting communities to strengthen and diversify their economies by providing planning and development. Through Industry Canada and FedNor, the Federal Government provides funding, advice and support CFDCs that carry out the following services: Access to capital and Business services
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Enterprise Magazine
This Canadian magazine is written for today's small and medium-sized enterprises dedicated to small business. Their web site includes selected articles from their publication as well as some features that are only available on-line.
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ENTERWeb
ENTERWeb is an annotated meta-index and information clearinghouse on enterprise development, business, finance, international trade and the economy. The main focus is on micro, small and medium scale enterprises. The site acts as a single dispatching window of QUALITY information by listing and rating Internet resources. The Knowledge Portal for Small Business features sources of information on small business, finance, international trade, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and the economy.
ExportSource.ca
A comprehensive source of information and practical tools for new or experienced exporters.
Topics include:
Global Focus Consulting Group Home of The Import Export Coach
The Import Export Coach assists entrepreneurs and small business owners to Go Global by providing international business start-up and development tips, tools, links, resources, trade leads, and original articles, written by a Certified International Trade Consultant. FREE Eye on the World Ezine.
Homepreneur Network
Homepreneur Biz Buzz newsletter provides quick and easy advice on running a business. This periodical is significant because the content is specifically targeted to micro businesses and home-based businesses. (click on Biz Buzz in the Homepreneur section of the index)
Human Resources Management- A Site for Small to Medium Sized Business
A one-stop information source for your human resources management needs, including information from government and non-government sources. Topics include: Hiring; Compensation Benefits:Labour Law At A Glance; Training and Development; Health and safety; etc.
ImportSource.ca
ImportSource.ca is your gateway to a comprehensive range of resources designed to help both new and experienced importers with every stage of the import process
Topics include:
Interactive Business Planner
The IBP is the first business planning software product designed specifically to operate on the World Wide Web. The IBP uses the capabilities of the Internet to assist entrepreneurs prepare a 3 year business plan for their new or existing business.
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Managing for Business Success
Industry Canada
Managing for Business Success is the web portal for owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses who need sources of practical information, tools and advice for just-in-time solutions to their management challenges
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Finance
Raising capital, financial reports, bookkeeping ….
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Marketing and sales
Research, customer service, export & import, e-business, advertising….
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Human Resources
Hiring, training, labour relations, health & safety
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Administration
Legal and insurance requirements, regulations, security, taxation…
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Operations Management
Product/service, quality assurance, risk management….
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Strategy
Business plans, growth, alliances and business networks…
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Leadership
Decision making, delegation, team-building….
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Innnovation and Technology
Commercialization, intellectual property, computers and software…
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Advanced Topics
Best practices, measuring against the competition….
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Business support
On-line references, mentoring, business women…
nVision Online
Helpful articles for entrepreneurs looking to start a new business in Canada.
Small business managers have questions they need answered before taking their company online. This page is the answers to critical internet-to-business questions.
These links identify Internet resources that are relevant to business. The list categories include: Internet Service Providers; Email; e-zines and newsgroups; domain name registrations; search engines; and online tools, software & resources.
Designed for businesses looking to purchase business products and services. This directory is a listing of companies online that do business-to-business transactions. Information on listing your business in the directory is available.
Cool Tool, if you create your own webpages, may come in very handy, as it provides a free Analysis of your site and gives you a report card on your site design.
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PROFITguide
Profit Magazine
Includes article, links and quizzes of interest to Canadian entrepreneurs who are starting their own businesses
Royal Bank: Small Business & Entrepreneurs
Topics covered include Start ups, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Developing Networks, Business Plans etc
Starting A Business
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Small Business Centre BC
Includes sections on evaluating you business idea, cash flow forecasting, business plans, marketing basics, financing your business and more!
Small Business Page - Information for Small Business
Canada Border Services Agency a division of
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
This section is tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but is useful for all importers and exporters by providing useful tools and resources that help SMEs comply with the legislation and requirements.
SourceCAN
SourceCAN is an e-marketplace of business opportunities. Register with SourceCAN and receive automatic daily notification of business opportunities from around the world and Canada. Exhibit in the Virtual Trade Show and showcase your company. Through SourceCAN, find partners, perform market analysis and compile competitive intelligence.
$ources of Financing
Industry Canada.
The $ources of Financing site offers a searchable database of financial services to meet your specific business needs. $ources is the new generation financial services tool on Strategis -- offering all the functionality. You will find an extensive directory of Canadian financial providers, a powerful search engine of financial providers, information on different types of financing and financial providers, and tips to help you secure financing.
The website is divided into sections including:
· Search for financing
· Learn More About Financing
· Private Sector Assistance
· Government Assistance
· Micro-Credit
· Add/Update Your Financial Organization
· Small Business Financial Service Charges Calculator
· Lease or Buy Calculator
Steps to Growth Capital
This site is an investment skills development program. It aims to help small businesses become 'investor ready'. There are learning modules, tools, resources, case studies and much more... all helpful to entrepreneurs!
Steps to Growing a Business
This is a guide for entrepreneurs seeking to tap into the large pool of growth capital available in Canada
Are You Ready? Investor Readiness Test
Are you ready to: Meet Investors? Write a winning investment proposal? Negotiate a deal? The test will help you identify what you need to know.
Fast Track to Growth Capital Executive Summary
Take 20 minutes of your time and you will learn how to connect with investors and grow your business.
Your Guide to Government of Canada Services and Support for Small Business
Your guide to Government of Canada Services and Support for Small Business, now in its third edition, contains information on the federal government’s programs and services available to small businesses. It is organized under headings such as “Key Support and Information Services” and “Exporting”, to help you find the information you need as easily as possible.
URL: http://www.gdsourcing.ca/gds6c.htm
REVIEWED: 05/21/2005
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