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
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
bdc.ca/start-buy-business/start-business
bdc.ca/start-buy-business/buy-business
Business Plan Essentials – Future Entrepreneurs
futurpreneur.ca/business-plan-essentials
Government of Canada's Business Benefits Finder
canada.ca/business-benefits-finder
PARO & GoForth Institute Online Education
airtable.com/shr6DdzsXDa0eqBMS
Money & Finance Resources:
Finance Resources from BDC
bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/money-finance
Small & Medium Enterprises
NOW Program - for small to medium enterprises
lambac.org/now/
Small Business/Entrepreneurial Resources from BDC
bdc.ca/entre/covid19-cash-flow-assessment
bdc.ca/ent/business-assessments/cash-flow
Business Techniques & Surviving in Tough Times:
Entrepreneurial Potential Self Assessment
bdc.ca/self-assessment-test-your
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
bdc.ca/defin/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
Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Limited funding – opened April 2021
nadf.org/youth-entrepreneurs
Technology:
Soft Landing: Scale From Home program
A new tech funding program; launched by Canada's Tech Network
Our partners at Canada's Tech Network have launched a new tech funding program; Soft Landing: Scale from Home. It offers qualified, established Canadian startups and scale-ups exposure to business opportunities by offering up to $4,000 CAD in reimbursable business expenses to help generate net-new sales revenue or investment.
nwoinnovation.ca/soft-landing-from-home
Digital Main Street - Future Proof
Digital Main Street - Transforming Bricks-and-Mortar | Digital Main Street