Starting a Business
A Blueprint for Success
Starting a business takes vision, passion, perseverance—and a plan. Here we provide you the tools and resources you need to create a blueprint for your business’s success.
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Your Business Plan: From Concept to Reality
Your business plan is a valuable guide as you launch and grow your business. Find the information you'll need to get started on your plan. -
Your Import Business: Bringing Commercial Goods into Canada
You want to import commercial goods into Canada, but where you do begin? Find information on the regulations, resources, and planning involved in importing. -
Your Export Business: Entering New International Markets
You want to sell your products or services to international markets, but are you ready to export? Find the information you'll need to be prepared. -
Market Research: Backing up Your Plan With Data
Your market research will help you determine whether your business idea will be viable. Find guidelines and resources to help you do your homework. -
Your Marketing Plan: Reaching Your Target Markets
Marketing starts with your customers. Find out how to reach your customers and communicate the benefits of your products or services to them. -
Your Online Business: Creating a Web Presence
Having a website these days is almost a necessity to doing business. Find some helpful advice for taking your business online. -
Start-up Financing: Making Your Dream a Reality
If you’re planning on starting a business, chances are you’ll need capital. Find information to help you obtain the funding you need. -
Industry Regulations: Starting off Right
There are a number of regulations that you’ll need to understand and comply with in order to operate your business. Here's a list of resources to guide you. -
Legal Requirements: Checklist for Starting Your Business
You want to start your business off on the right legal footing. Here's a checklist of the basic legal requirements to start your small business. -
Taxes: Knowing What's Required for Your Start-Up
Even the newest, smallest, and home-based businesses have tax obligations. Here are the basic guidelines to ensure you collect and remit the required taxes. -
Operations Management: Creating a Blueprint for Your Start-Up
Your operations plan is a blueprint for running your business, and helps you plan for contingencies. Here are the key components you need to consider. -
Your First Employee: Managing HR for Your Start-Up
You might find that you simply cannot do everything by yourself. Find out how to assess your human resources needs, and recruit the right employees.
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