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
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
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
Government of Canada's Business Benefits Finder
canada.ca/business-benefits-finder
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
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