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Business Supports and Services
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Tools, Resources, and Funding
Ontario Ministry of Labour Employment Standards hub - Ontario Ministry of Labour
Ontario Ministry of Labour Health and Safety hub - Ontario Ministry of Labour
Business Plan Template - BDC Business Development Bank of Canada
Business loan Calculator - BDC Business Development Bank of Canada
Checklists and Guides for Starting Various Business Types in Canada - Business & Industry Canada
Import and Export SME Toolkit - Canada Border Services Agency
Collecting, Filing and Remitting the GST/HST - Canada Revenue Agency
Government of Canada Business Grants and Financing Opportunities - Government of Canada
Government of Ontario Grant Opportunities by Ministry - Government of Ontario
Entrepreneurship Funds and Resources for People Under 30 - Government of Ontario
Business Benefits Finder - Government of Canada
The Business Benefits Finder is a one-stop resource for businesses to access all government services. It offers up to 1,500 supports from all levels of government. Business can find tailored programs and services by answering a few questions.
Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) - Government of Canada
The Canada Digital Adoption Program helps Canadian small-medium sized businesses grow their online presence with the help of a microgrant.
BizPaL - Government of Canada
BizPaL is an online service that benefits Canadian business by helping them identifying which permits and licences they require and how to obtain them. Entrepreneurs simply select the business activities they plan to undertake and BizPaL then automatically generates a list of all required permits and licences from all levels of the government (federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal), along with basic information on each, and links to government sites where the entrepreneur can learn more and, in some cases, apply online.
Business Data Lab - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
This joint initiative provides data insights for businesses to drive innovation and growth. Small business owners can leverage this tool in order to make more informed decisions.
Selling to the Government of Canada - Government of Canada
Provides information, tools and help to complete the tasks related to selling to the Government of Canada, such as understanding how to sell to the Government, registering the business, or finding seminars about the process.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Government of Canada
The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a whole-of government initiative to boost women-own businesses by enhancing their access to finance via a loan fun, networks, and expertise. It offers support and funding through partners like BDC, EDC, and Farm Credit Canada.
Black Entrepreneurship Program - Government of Canada
The Black Entrepreneurship Program is a targeted initiative to assist Black entrepreneurs in Canada with access to capital via a loan fund, business services, and collects data to understand the Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.
Futurpreneur - Government of Canada
Futurpreneur Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring, and business support tools to young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 39.
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program - Government of Canada
The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program supports entrepreneurs with mentorship, advisory services, and networking. It includes a Business Scale Up Program, an Ecosystem Fund, and a Knowledge Hub.
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program - Government of Canada
The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program in Canada offers Indigenous entrepreneurs funding for business ventures, aiming to increase Indigenous-owned businesses through capital access and business opportunities.
Access to Capital
Canada Small Business Financing Program - Government of Canada
The CSBFP assists small businesses in securing financing by sharing risk with lenders. It offers up to $1,000,000 in term loans and $150,000 in credit lines for various expenses.
Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) - Government of Canada
The Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative con-invests with private investors in VC funds to boost the Canadian VC industry.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) - BDC Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC supports Canadian entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, by providing a full spectrum of financial support and non-financial support, including consulting services.
Exporting
Export Development Canada (EDC) - Government of Canada
EDC knows the right resources and tools will help you grow your business internationally. No matter the stage of your journey, we’re here to help your company unlock its potential and discover the export impact.
Trade Commission Service - Government of Canada
The Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian businesses grow by connecting them with funding and support programs, international opportunities, and the Trade Commissioner Service’s network of trade commissioners in over 160 cities worldwide.
Business Trends and Best Practices
A Collection of Articles and Tools for Running your SME - BDC Business Development Bank of Canada