Business Resources

 

Business Resources

We have gathered an extensive collection of online resources to share with you on a wide range of topics to help sources all relevant information when planning and financing a business. Contact us today to learn more by emailing noreenc@pace-cf.on.ca

 

Business Benefits Finder-Ontario

Find the right programs and services, whether you're starting out or scaling up your business.

Canada.ca - Business Benefits Finder

 

Mentor Works

Canadian Business Startup Resources

https://www.mentorworks.ca/startup-resources/

 

Mentor Works - Develope and Submit Funding Applications

Learn your options to develope and submit funding applications for business owners.

https://web.mentorworks.ca/funding-process?utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=246542762&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--5jYRtJox2Dw-ImSxpZt4Xdt7NFxUVBC9KaEDDuBWrzp4iFZbReLKmPtgkdGX4KYt0p5yDGgugQM23_-ol-jj0436Yyg&utm_content=246542762&utm_source=hs_email

 

Innovation Canada - Government of Canada

Business advice, driving new collaborations, and funding these programs and services are designed to help businesses create new jobs, innovate, and grow Canada's economy.

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovation-canada/en

 

BizPal-Permits & Licences

Bizpal streamlines which permits and licencing you will need to start a small business in Canada, and make sure you get it right the first time.

https://www.bizpal.ca/

 

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program

The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program supports project proposals that contribute to Indigenous-led climate action, to economic development, to pollution reduction, and to job creation. This program has received an additional $300 million in funding until 2027. Applicants must be Canadian and a First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, governments, or development corporations or organizations.

https://www.mentorworks.ca/government-funding/capital-investment/clean-energy-for-rural-and-remote-communities-program/

 

IRAP Youth Employment Program (YEP)

Receive up to $30,000 per Graduate in Grant Funding. The IRAP Youth Employment Program (YEP) was designed to assist funding of hiring young Canadian post-secondary graduates. Graduate can be applied to most areas from business development to technical to customer service/administration.

https://www.mentorworks.ca/government-funding/human-resources-and-training/youth-employment-program/

 

Government Of Ontario-Rural and North 

Information about Northern Ontario, agriculture and local food. Learn about funding programs that support rural, northern and indigenous communities.

Rural and north | Ontario.ca

 

Small Business Centres Ontario

SBCO have E-learning, Events, Webinars, and Services for small businesses. No matter what stage you are in with your business, they are here to help.

Ontario Small Business - SBC Ontario

 

Fednor - Northern Ontario Development Program

Open to municipalities and Indigenous Communities in NWO

Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario (CIINO) (canada.ca)

 

Ontario Trillium Foundation Grants

https://otf.ca/resources

Resilient Communities Fund Resources

Community Investment Grants

Youth Opportunities Fund

Community Building Fund

Third-Party  and Other Funders

 

Small Business Center Ontario - Web Events

https://www.sbcontario.ca/events/

 

Funding and Assistance in new programs
Next Level Program with NWO Innovation Centre
nwoinnovation.ca/next-level

 

New Business and Business Plans
Steps to starting a business and how to create a business plan
canada.ca/en/services/business/start.html

sbs-spe.feddevontario.canada.ca/business-plan-guide

 

Trailblazer program from Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
The Trail Blazer program is a program for early-stage startups. The program is designed to take you through the necessary steps to identify your market and validate your idea.
nwoinnovation.ca/trailblazer

 

BDC - Steps to Starting a Business or Buying a Business

https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/start-buy-business/start-business

https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/start-buy-business/buy-business

 

Business Plan Essentials – Start Up Planning

https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/resources/start-up-business-planning



PARO & GoForth Institute Online Education
https://paro.ca/events/

https://www.goforthinstitute.com/training

 

Money & Finance Resources:
Finance Resources from BDC
bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/money-finance

 

Small & Medium Enterprises
NOW Program - for small to medium enterprises
https://lambac.org/now/

 

Small Business/Entrepreneurial Resources from BDC
https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/business-strategy-planning

 

Business Toolkit & Assessment
https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/business-assessments

 

Financial survival techniques for entrepreneurs
cpacanada.ca/the-cpa-profession/financial-literacy

 

Innovator Membership Program
nwoinnovation.ca/innovator-member

 

Tips for Entrepreneurs - How to thrive in tough times
https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/business-strategy-planning/define-strategy/how-to-thrive-in-tough-times

 

Business Women and Young Entrepreneurs:
Enterprising Indigenous Women
paro.ca/enterprising-indigenous-women

 

Business to Business (B2B) Vendor Database - PARO
paro.ca/b2b-vendor-database

 

Resources from BDC for young entrepreneurs
bdc.ca/i-am/young-entrepreneur

 

Youth Entrepreneurship Program
http://sbs-spe.feddevontario.canada.ca/youth-entrepreneurship-guide


Technology:
Soft Landing: Scale From Home program
nwoinnovation.ca/soft-landing-from-home

 

Digital Main Street - Future Proof
Digital Main Street - Transforming Bricks-and-Mortar | Digital Main Street