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Understanding Government Business Grants

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Understanding government grants will give you an advantage when applying.
Canadian government funding programs are available to help small business owners such as you, obtain funding to start-up or expand their business. Government funding is handed out in various forms by various funding agencies and may support your business with amounts from $1,000 to well over $10 million depending on …Read Full Article

Top 5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make with Start-up Funding

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I have a great business idea, but I just can’t tell anyone.
Just the other day I spoke to a colleague of mine who I haven’t seen for a few years, and we got to talking about what we do (for a living). He mentioned to me that he is an entrepreneur…well about to become one  – with his new …Read Full Article

Signs that your Small Business needs Government Assistance

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The fact that you are on a government grants and loans research website tells you one thing. Your small business needs government funding assistance.
Aside from the obvious, what are the in-depth signs that your small business may need government help?
Whether your business is a start-up, or an established business – government assistance may come in a variety …Read Full Article

Business Grants And Finding the Golden Egg

Common Misconceptions about Business Grants

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As a small business owner or entrepreneur in Canada you may have at one point given some thought to the idea of applying for a business grant or loan. But if you are still “giving thought”, something must have stopped you from moving forward with obtaining funding.
Grants and loans are a perfect way to give your business the financial …Read Full Article

Government Grants Versus Bank Loans for your Small Business

Government Grants Versus Bank Loans for your Small Business

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When you are in need of a capital infusion into your small business, you don’t really care if the money you obtain is from a credit card, a bank loan, a government grant or from family or friends. But should you care where it comes from? Is there a difference between one type of funding versus another?
The simple answer …Read Full Article

5 Small Business Financing Tips for Canadians

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Once your business plan is ready, the next step is to obtain the funding you need to get your organization to achieve success.
A business plan is the most important and critical tool you can have when trying to obtain funding for your small business. Whether this funding is coming from friends or family, banks, investors or from the Canadian …Read Full Article

Steps to Get Funded

Steps to take to get your Small Business Funded

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Business capital is what the majority of small business owner lack whether in the start-up or expansion stage of their business cycle. The unanswered question still remains, what does it take to get your small business funded?
Some business experts will tell you a business plan should be your first step towards obtaining funding for your small business, are they …Read Full Article

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