One of the best aspects of being a Canadian citizen is the positive encouragement by our government and by our fellow Canadians to give back to our society. With the rise of CBC’s hit show Dragon’s Den there has been an ongoing resurgence of Canadians wanting to become small business owners. A few years ago, fresh out of my post-secondary …Read Full Article
If you are a Canadian entrepreneur who is just starting out let me tell you the honest truth: you are going to make mistakes. There is no denying it. If you look at the most wealthy Canadian business men and women, I assure you each and every one of them made huge business mistakes throughout their careers. It is just …Read Full Article
Are you ready to start your small business?
If you are reading this, you most likely made up your mind and are ready to start your small business. So what does it take to start your small business up?
The first thing that you have to know is that business ownership is not for everybody. As much as you’d love to …Read Full Article
You’re business savvy. You work hard and you’ve made the decision to start your own business. You know you’ve got what it takes. Successful people who have gone before you would be able to give you some really good advice. Here are some questions you might want to pose to successful entrepreneurs prior to getting started.
Should I incorporate? (if …Read Full Article
A Sole Proprietorship is under the classification of setting up a business known as Master Business Licences. The Sole Proprietorship specifically is designed for the single business owner. This establishes a small business with 1 individual as the business owner and operator.
Details about registering a Sole Proprietorship
Owned by 1 individual
Registration exists for 5 years and is …Read Full Article
When you think of a great business idea the excitement is what drives you to want to do everything immediately. But, before you can start your small business there are a number of steps that you need to take to ensure proper startup. The process of starting a small business is not an over-night thing, and it does take a …Read Full Article
Entrepreneurs looking to start a new business, or secure funding to grow a small business usually find it challenging to find a lender willing to work with them. Lenders usually shy away from these entities as they are considered to be highly risky. To put things into perspective, more than half of new businesses fail in the first five years …Read Full Article
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
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
To start a new …Read Full Article
Thinking of getting into a small business, but want to manage it from the comfort of your own home? Whether this is your million dollar idea, or just a small job to get extra income on the side, you could consider these top 10 small business ideas to do from home:
Blogging
If you are good at expressing your views …Read Full Article