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Online Resources for Small Business
Trendtracking
- http://www.smallbiztrends.com/
Trends affecting small business - http://www.springspotters.com/springspotters/
A vibrant mix of cool hunting, new business ideas and trend spotting - http://trendwatching.com/
Trendwatching.com’s 8,000+ trendspotters scan the globe for emerging trends. - http://www.worldchanging.com/
The tools, models and ideas for building a better future - http://edopter.com/
Discover and share new trends - http://www.trendrr.com/home
Track, compare and share trends
Government Resources
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Business Development Bank of Canada
- Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- Community Economic Development offices across Canada
- Export Development Canada
- Industry Canada
- Small Business Quarterly Newsletter – Strategis Canada
- Industrial Research Assistance Program
- Western Economic Diversification Canada
Entrepreneur Advocates, Blogs and Magazines
- Alberta Venture
- Atlantic Business
- BC Business
- Canadian Entrepreneur: Growth Tips, Tactics and Ideas From Business Writer Rick Spence
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business
- Enterprise
- Evan Carmichael’s Motivation and Strategies for Entrepreneurs
- Evan Carmichael’s Entrepreneur Inspiration Page
- Make It Business – profiles businesses in Southern BC.
- Mompreneur Magazine
a national, free magazine for women balancing motherhood & entrepreneurship. - Profit Magazine
- TiE Ottawa
A not-for-profit organization created for the advancement of entrepreneurship in the Greater Ottawa Area. - TiE Toronto
- TiE Vancouver
- CanadaOne
Entrepreneur Resources for Women
- Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs
- Company of Women, networking and support group in Toronto
- CWBN
A national online network for women to market their businesses. - ENTREWOMAN
Career information, learning opportunities and networking connections related to women entrepreneurs. - Women Business Owners of Manitoba – WBOM
- Women’s Enterprise Centre. Western Economic Diversification Canada
- Womensenterprise.ca
BC resource offering skills development, business loans, free business guidance, business resources, mentoring, networking and events! - Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
- Women Entrepreneurs of Canada
- Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
- Women’s Enterprise Skills Training
- Women in a Home Office
Entrepreneur Resources for Specific Groups
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
- Aboriginal International Development Group
- Afghan Canadian Business Association
- Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs
- Black Business Initiative (BBI)
- The Black Business & Professional Association
- Canada-Arab Business Council
- Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association
- Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council
- Canada-Peru Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Association of Family Enterprise
- Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
- Canadian-Italian Business and Professional Association of Toronto
- Canadian Netherlands Business and Professional Association
- Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals
- German-Canadian Business and Professional Association
- Indo Canadian Business Association
- Maltese-Canadian Professional and Business Association
- Ontario Society of Pakistani Canadian Professionals and Academics
- Montréal Association of Black Business Persons And Professionals
- North American Association of Asian Professionals – Toronto
- National Association of Asian American Professionals Vancouver
- Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Taiwan Entrepreneurs Society Taipei – Toronto
- Ukranian-Canadian Professional and Business Association
Entrepreneur Resources for Youth
Resources for Small Business
I’ve compiled some resources for people wanting to start a business in Canada. British Columbia seems to be leading the way when it comes to small business as they make up 98% of the Business Sector and employ almost 50% of the people who live in the Province. The list below focuses on Business in BC, if your looking for other provinces I suggest you google these words; “Small Business & Economic Deveopment Ontario” (or whatever province your looking for)
Statistics related to small business are available at:
Statistics related to small business
553 Superior St.
Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9V1
Telephone: 250 387-0327
Internet: www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca
Information on provincial government programs and services can be found at:
Ministry of Small Business and Revenue, Small Business Branch
Box 9805 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9W1
Telephone: 250 387-4699
Internet: www.sbr.gov.bc.ca
Information on federal government programs and services can be found at:
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Suite 700 – 333 Seymour St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5G9
Telephone: 604 666-6256
Toll Free: 1 888 338-9378
Internet: www.wd.gc.ca
The Government of Canada’s main site for business information
Canada Business
1 888 576-4444
Online tool to help quickly and easily identify permit and licensing requirements for business activities
BizPaL Business Permits and Licences
bizpal@gov.bc.ca
Business counselling and assistance for new and existing businesses in rural British Columbia.
Community Futures Development Corporation of British Columbia
1 604 685 2332
www.communityfutures.ca/provincial/bc/
e-business information resources for small and medium-sized businesses
eBC eBusiness Connection
1 604 775-7532
Online business registration and change of business address
Online business registration and change of business address
1 877 822-6727
Province-wide access to government services including key government transactions for business
Service BC
1 800 663-7867 (Enquiry BC) to be transferred to the
nearest Service BC Contact Centre
Comprehensive business information and business planning resources for starting and growing a business in British Columbia
Small Business BC
1 800 667-2272
Business information counselling and skills training for women entrepreneurs
Women’s Enterprise Centre
1 800 643-7014
Business ER Hotline
Business BC Launches “Business ER Hotline”:
Economic Climate a Hot Topic for Small Business Sector
Vancouver – Small Business BC (SBBC) has launched the “Business ER (Emergency) Hotline” providing BC’s small businesses with the solutions and business strategies to deal with the current economic conditions.
The Business ER Hotline, 1-800-667-2272, will enable SBBC to quickly address and respond to crisis-related business issues.
In addition to a 1-800 number, clients can ask questions and access information via email, or they can go to the Business ER Hotline website, www.smallbusinessbc.ca/businessER, or visit the SBBC Vancouver office in person, 601 West Cordova Street.
SBBC Consulting CEO, George Hunter, explains the reason for launching the Business ER Hotline: “Our staff has noted a significant increase in questions relating to changes in the economy. For example, people want to know what kind of training programs are available for upgrading skills, or, which sectors are showing promise for new business opportunities, such as BC’s healthcare sector. There are many people newly out of work who are now exploring the idea of starting a business.”
SBBC also reports an increase in questions regarding financing options and business strategies for tougher economic times such as how to cut expenses and build revenue, as well as a significant number of inquiries regarding labour standards.
“The Business ER Hotline offers a direct way to get timely information out to business owners and their employees as well,” says Hunter, “The small business community is important to our economy and SBBC is pleased to be able to provide a link to current information and provide support as small business owners navigate a changing economic landscape.”
Hunter encourages small business owners to contact SBBC via the Business ER Hotline, or go to their website, www.smallbusinessbc.ca, to find out more about the comprehensive services SBBC offers, such as financing options and sources, government acts and regulations, one-on-one business counseling, market research and consultation, business planning services, business seminars, e-business information and an education and resource centre
Grants & Incentives
Some Eco Grants & Incentives for Canadian Businesses
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