Does the government offer any assistance with starting a small business in Canada?

There is assistance for starting a small business in Canada available from the Canadian government. There are national, provincial and local offers in the form of loans and grants that can help cover the initial start up costs, and help small business owners get off on the right foot. If you are considering applying for financial assistance, decide how much money you need and what you will use it for before beginning your search, as this will make things easier. If you do find Canadian government assistance offers you can use, consult their prerequisite conditions to be certain you are able to apply.

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You can also take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at launching your business. It takes just a minute and will also tell you if there may be any funding programs available.