Should I look at government loans before looking at private business funding?

You most certainly should look at government loans before looking at private funding for your small business. The Canadian government has many grants and loans in place to assist small businesses with their financial needs. The advantage of obtaining a loan or grant from the Canadian government grants and loans programs for small business funding is that in many cases the interest rate is much lower than what you would find in a private funding sector.

Take advantage of our Funding Database with over 1,500 funding programs including grants, loans and private investor options. Don’t hesitate to get your business funded. Start your funding search right away by registering as a member.

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.