What are the steps to starting a small business in Ontario?

Different businesses may require different steps in starting out, but business owners in Ontario and elsewhere would be wise to start out by making a budget and business plan to guide their decisions and actions in the next steps. These documents also will help business owners obtain funds from investors or from government grants or loans. Provincial funding offers in Ontario for new business owners are available, and may be worth looking in to for covering some costs.

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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.