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Local Business & Networking Groups
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Resource Library
We have current books, brochures, guides, video's, how-to's and resource information covering many topics:
- creative decision making
- market research and advertising
- career guides and job shifting
- resume and cover letter writing
- creative self-employment
- referral information for similarly related agencies
- financial planning for small businesses
- importing and exporting
- government regulations information
- access to many related internet sites
Links
You wouldn't bake a cake without a recipe or build a house without blueprints ... so why would you start a business without a plan? A business plan is the most critical component when starting or expanding a small business.
Starting a small business can be one of the most challenging tasks that an individual will face. Planning your small business start-up is a crucial element to the success of your business.
The number one question for any aspiring entrepreneur is "Where can I get a grant?"
The truth is that very few business grants exist. Those that do, have a very specific focus or target certain sectors ... find out more about 'The Truth About Grants' here.
Additional Resources
Alberta Advantage - www.alberta-canada.com
Information regarding the benefits on living in the Province of Alberta, including: Alberta Advantage (facts, figures, & immigration); Department (minister, information & contacts); Industries (sector profiles), Trade & Investment Opportunities; Resources (publications and links); Tourism Industry; and links to the Alberta Government and The Business Link.
Alberta Business Advantage - www.albertafirst.com
Provincial, municipal and industry Partnership created to provide valuable information to businesses and individuals interested in starting a business or locating to Alberta.
Alberta E-Future Centre - www.e-future.ca/alberta
Your first stop for e-business information in Alberta and a service initiative of The Business Link.
Alberta Finance & Enterprise - www.finance.gov.ab.ca
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development - www.agric.gov.ab.ca
Provides information regarding Alberta Agriculture programs and services, including: livestock, rural development, pests & diseases, and markets, news, & weather.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs - www.awebusiness.com
Offers interactive events and workshops, business advising and loans for women entrepreneurs.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) - www.bdc.ca
Delivers timely and relevant financial and management services, including venture capital and consulting services. BDC also offers information on starting a business, including product services and local information.
Government Services for Entrepreneurs - canadabusiness.gc.ca
Provides information on human resource management, business start-up, financing, exporting, importing, and regulations.
The Business Link is a not-for-profit organization supported by the Government of Canada (through Western Economic Diversification) and the Government of Alberta (through Alberta Economic Development ), and member of the Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC) network. Their goal is to provide business people in every part of Alberta with access to accurate, timely and relevant information and referrals. The Business Link reduces the complexity of dealing with various levels of government by serving as a central resource for business information.
Business Start-Up Assistance - http://bsa.canadabusiness.ca/gol/bsa/site.nsf/en/index.html
Provides reliable information on market research, business names and structure, preparing a business plan, financing, taxation, hiring employees, and doing business on the Internet.
Canada Revenue Agency - www.cra-arc.gc.ca/
Provides access to most of Revenue’s Canada’s public information, including guides, brochures and forms. Sections include the Family Benefits Page, the Small Business Page, Forms, and General Information.
Canadian Women’s Business Network - www.cdnbizwomen.com
A site for all women to learn, to share knowledge and to help build alliances for business development. Information provided is to help assist in building business connections and referrals, including a Resource Library, a Biz Links Directory, Business Ideas, and Articles.
Managing for Business Success - http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/mfbs-gprea.nsf/en/home
The Web portal for owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses who need sources of practical information, tools and advice for just-in-time solutions to their management challenges.
Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities - http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/audiences/disabilities/index.shtml
Information on how people with disabilities can participate successfully in the labour market.
GD Sourcing - www.gdsourcing.ca
An Internet based research and retrieval company that specializes in helping researchers access statistics collected by the Canadian Federal government.
SEDAR - www.sedar.com
This web site provides a listing of filings that became publicly accessible in the SEDAR database as of the most recently completed business day.
Industry Canada - www.strategis.ic.gc.ca
Makes information concerning businesses and Industry Canada available to the public, such as Business Information by Sector, International Business Opportunities Trade & Investments, Business Support and Services, and Small Business Connections.
Steps to Growth Capital - http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/stgc-evcc.nsf/en/h_00001e.html
A skills development program designed to help entrepreneurs access growth capital by making them investor ready.
Western Economic Diversification Canada - www.wd.gc.ca/
Committed to helping Western Canadian small and medium sized businesses grow and create jobs.
WORKink Alberta - http://ab.workink.com
Dedicated to individuals with disabilities, offering services to employers, entrepreneurs, work seekers, and professionals.
