RESOURCES

LINKS TO BUSINESS INFORMATION

Strategis - Canada's Business and Consumer Web site, contains a wealth of information about business, finance, export, starting a business, using technology and much more.

Business Development Bank - The Business Development Bank of Canada is a financial institution wholly owned by the government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial and consulting services to Canadian small business, with a particular focus on technology and exporting.

SmallbizXpress - the gateway with all the information you need to start, run or expand a small business in Ontario.

The Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs) - are your gateway to government information for business. The CBSCs provide a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations and are there to answer your questions about starting a new business or improving an existing one.

Statistics Canada - Demographic patterns, population growth, trends, research, spending patterns. A great resource for market research and product development

Small Business Quarterly - Publishes by Industry Canada, this newsletter provides a snapshot of the recent performance of Canada's small business sector and provides an overview of key small business statistics, trends and recent developments.

Enterweb - The Knowledge Portal for Small Business - Sources of information on small business, finance, international trade, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and the economy. (American)

Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Business Owner's Idea Caf� - This is an American web site, but has applicable tools and ideas

Profit - The Magazine for Canadian Entrepreneurs

Canadian Business Magazine

Canada Business Service Centre - 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.

Export Development Canada - EDC provides Canadian exporters with financing, insurance and bonding services as well as foreign market expertise

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

Government of Canada web site for Export Information

Ontario Exports Inc.

GD Sourcing Information and Retrieval - Research and statistics regarding various Canadian industries and sectors. 

BusinessGateway.ca provides a single access point to all the government services and information needed to start, run and grow a business.

Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre - Providing accurate and timely information on programs, services and regulations to Ontario businesses in collaboration with our federal, provincial and non-governmental partners.

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FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

EntreWomen - "Developed by and for women entrepreneurs." - Entrewomen.ca is the Canadian source for business information, learning opportunities and networking connections related to women entrepreneurs.

Read about women in business around the world

The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs - is the national organization in Canada whose primary concern is the education, employment and economic status of employed women.

FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

Money Information for Young People from Canadian Bankers' Association

Royal Bank's Site for Young Entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation

YouthBusiness.com - This web site is a vital business resource for any entrepreneur seeking professional advice, whether it be building a business plan, securing guidance from on-line experts or engaging in discussions with like-minded entrepreneurs.

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Canadian Youth Business Foundation - The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a national non-profit organization that encourages and supports young Canadians, 18 to 34 years of age, who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and contribute to their community by establishing successful businesses.

Centre for Entrepreneurship, Education and Development

Young Entrepreneurs Association

Odyssey - the Canadian Youth Business Foundation's online mentor program - the newest, most accessible resource for Canada's young entrepreneurs.