Starting a Business

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  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
    ACOA is a federal government agency headquartered in the Atlantic Region. ACOA's goal is to improve the economy of Atlantic Canadian communities through the successful development of business and job opportunities.


  • Business Development Bank of Canada
    Offers a complete range of services, particularly financial, management training and specialized consultation services, to assist small and medium-sized businessess


  • Black Business Initiative
    The Black Business Initiative (BBI) is a Province-wide business development initiative committed to fostering the growth of businesses owned by members of the Nova Scotia Black Community. It also places priority on educating Black business owners in the operation of their business - from marketing to budgeting to securing funding.


  • Canada Business Service Centre
    A network of business information and network.


  • Canada Venture Capital Association
    Promotes Canadian business through the use of venture capital and through networking, research and education


  • Centre for Women in Business
    Provides support and information to women who own, or are considering opening a small business


  • Entrepreneurship Institute of Canada
    Distributes publications, videos, audios, software and CD’s of interest to entrepreneurs.


  • Export Development Corporation
    EDC has over 50 years experience working with Canadian exporters. EDC insurance, which can be put in place over the phone, will cover you for 90% of a loss if a foreign buyer doesn’t pay. It can also prove useful in acquiring operating line financing from your bank. With loans to foreign buyers of Canadian capital goods, EDC pays you directly and then collects from the buyer creating a cash sale for you.


  • ExportSource
    ExportSource.ca is Team Canada Inc's online resource for export information.Team Canada Inc is a network of more than 21 federal government departments and agencies working with provinces and territories and other partners to help Canadian businesses succeed in world markets.


  • Human Resources Development and Skills Canada
    Operates Human Resource Centres across Canada which offer information on a variety of programs and services forsmall business as well as counseling, training and assistance with hiring new employees. Initiatives also available to help the unemployed wanting to start a business. Provides information on The Student Business Loan Program.


  • Idea Café
    Small business gathering place offering serious insights with a fun approach.


  • Nova Scotia Economic Development
    Planning on setting up a business in Nova Scotia? This site is worth visiting.


  • Open For Business
    The open for Business Network has been created by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED). Each OFB site provides a welcoming youth friendly environment that introduces entrepreneurship and helps with the "how tos" and "next steps" for anyone who wants to start, improve or expand a business.


  • Quicken.Com Small Businesses
    Interactive tools and services, news, financial advice, forums, and question and answer sections that touch on many aspects of small business management.


  • Strategis, Industry Canada
    Canada's business and consumer site. Information on how to start your business, Financing, Exporting, and market researching.