Want to be your own boss? The idea of starting a business is appealing to a lot of people and can be very rewarding. This information will help you plan for a successful start to your entrepreneurship journey.
| HOW TO START A BUSINESS | DESCRIPTION | LINK |
| Before starting your business | Get ready to start a business by doing the research and planning that will help you launch your project. | Click Here |
| Checklists and guides for starting a business | Access guides and checklists for starting different types of businesses. | Click Here |
| Business planning | Find out how to write a business plan and access templates, sample business plans, market research information and statistics | Click Here |
| Financing your new business | Find out about available sources of financing for your start-up business. | Click Here |
| Naming your business | Choose the right name for your business. Your business name should be unique and easy to remember, and should describe the products and services you provide. | Click Here |
| Registering your business | Learn about the requirements for registering your business with different levels of government. | Click Here |
| Permits, licenses, and regulations | Learn about permits, licences and regulations that apply to your business. | Click Here |
| Employees, payroll, and taxes | Explore some of the resources that can help you with hiring and managing employees as well as paying a variety of taxes. | Click Here |
| Choosing and Setting Up a Location | Trying to decide where to locate your business and how to arrange it once you get there? Consider your options. | Click Here |
| Start and grow a social enterprise | Are you ready to turn your social mission into a social enterprise? Find resources to help you start, manage and grow your organization. | Click Here |