When it comes to starting your own small business in Canada most people don’t know where to begin.
There are hundreds of small business tools and resources available to assist you with the idea generation process, planning stages, funding search, startup and launch of your business. Which is all great, but what do you do with the information provided by those …Read Full Article
Running a business can take one of two paths; it can be reactionary and haphazard, or deliberate and geared to something specific. As a business owner, it is important for you to have a clear understanding of what these two paths entail and mean for the future and performance of the business.
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So, you’ve decided that you are ready to conduct a business presentation in front of actual investors (not just family and friends). We’ll lets get you trained up so you don’t embarrass yourself.
The first thing you should know is that you should have access to the small business startup platform which we provide here at CanadaStartups. To get your …Read Full Article
Starting a new business can be quite exciting; however, without following the right steps, you may end up with a perfectly good business that cannot operate due to legal reasons. Read on to find out some of the important steps to follow in starting anew business.
Business idea
To start a business you need a business idea in the first …Read Full Article
Before you decide to start moonlighting to start and run your very own business, it is recommended that you begin by assessing your current employment contract. Some employers usually include a non-compete clause in the employment contract which might influence the type of business you can actually run legally on the side.
Control Your Schedule
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A business plan is a useful tool for entrepreneurs. They are not only useful when it comes to applying for funding but also help chart out you plan on achieving your goals. A business plan captures important details of performance estimates and goals. Entrepreneurs can use them to keep track of performance and make changes as time moves and things …Read Full Article
As an entrepreneur, you have to come up with a viable business idea and then demonstrate why other people (investors) should put their money in it. This is usually easier said than done.
Follow the tips below to prepare a winning pitch to potential investors.
Pick Investors
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Owning your own business is an appealing prospect to many employees. It is quite common for employees to have thoughts of moving from employment to running their own business. However, it is vital that you know when exactly to do this. Read on to find out how you can know when you are ready to leave your job and get …Read Full Article
Access to funding can be quite challenging as far as a new business is concerned. With traditional lenders mostly declining funding applications from start ups, government funding becomes a real option for entrepreneurs.
Most entrepreneurs overlook government funding due to the fact that it is said to be very hard to secure with the highly restrictive qualification and application requirements. …Read Full Article
If you are interested in starting a new business, you will have to ensure that you focus on the right steps to get it operational. Take the time to consider the factors highlighted below to ensure that you have everything in place to make the journey to opening your doors to customers easier.
The Business Idea
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