So, you want to start a small business in Canada, eh?
Well good for you. But just so you know, you are getting yourself into something that takes a lot of effort, time and of course money. It is well worth it in the end and very very rewarding if done right.
You’ve probably been working for somebody else this …Read Full Article
As a small business owner in Canada, starting up or trying to expand your small business is tough work. It’s especially difficult if you’re lacking the funding to get you to the next level. Luckily, as a Canadian there are government grants for Canadian small business owners to take advantage of.
You know, government grants – the money the government …Read Full Article
How do I find investors for my small business?
As a Canadian small business owner looking to startup or to grow your business you most likely need funding.
Funding can come from various sources and in this case we will focus on how you can find investor for your small business.
Private investors are not always the sharks that you …Read Full Article
How do I qualify for a small business grant?
As a small business owner in Canada you’ve likely heard of small business grants being offered to small business owners. But knowing how to qualify for a small business grant is a challenge of it’s own.
Each government funding program is offered by a different funding agency in Canada. Most of …Read Full Article
Are there government loans?
The Canadian government provides small business owners all across Canada with the opportunity to cover their small business startup costs with government loans.
While there are a lot of different government loan programs not all loans are the same.
Available government loan types include:
Low interest government loans
No interest loans
Conditionally repayable loans
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How do you get government funding?
As a Canadian citizen you’ve most likely heard that our government provides funding programs to small business owners. But how do you get funding for your own small business? Who is eligible? How much can you get? Where do I apply?
While the Canadian government website is great and very helpful, the funding information …Read Full Article
What are the most successful small businesses?
When starting a small business in Canada for the very first time, you want to achieve success – obviously. So learning from some of the most successful small businesses is a great way to start your very own business.
However, when starting a small business it’s extremely difficult to say what are the …Read Full Article
How can I raise money to start a business without a loan?
When starting a small business, it’s important to have enough capital to be able to cover the small business startup expenses. Not being able to cover the initial startup costs could results in early demise of the business. Raising money to start a business is critical.
But getting …Read Full Article
How does a government grant work?
As a small business owner in Canada you may have heard of Canadian government grants. The Canadian government supports entrepreneurship and provides government grants across the country to various small business owners. But how does a government grant work? How do you get it? What can it be used for?
These are some of …Read Full Article
What should a business plan include?
When starting a small business in Canada one of the first steps to take is to write your business plan.
A properly developed business plan will act as a blueprint to the success of your business. This is one of the main reasons it’s written – to pre-plan your business.
Business plans are often …Read Full Article