The following links are organized into categories for Small Businesses, Associations and Federal Government. If you know of any additional links that would be informative and beneficial for others please email Ellen Brown. (Please Note: Links will open in a new browser window.)
Canadian Chamber of Commerce National association which delivers programs and services (such as training and networking opportunities) to its members to help them improve their market performance.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business National association that offers information and support to its members.
Canadian Venture Capital Association Promotes Canadian business through the use of venture capital and through networking, research and education.
Canadian Youth Business Foundation A non-profit, private sector initiative designed to provide mentoring, business support and lending to young Canadian entrepreneurs.
Centre for Women in Business Provides support and information to women who own, or are considering opening a small business.
Entrepreneur.com This website provides interesting articles for entrepreneurs as well as for people starting a business, small business and how-to’s.
Fast Company Is a magazine that is published monthly. Their website features the current issue of Fast Company, archived issues, are other articles that are helpful for entrepreneurs.
Inc.com Is a magazine on business-management issues providing strategies for starting, growing and running your own business more effectively and successfully.
Profit Magazine This website offers resources to Canadian entrepreneurs focusing on a “how to” approach to growth strategies including marketing and finance, making technology work, developing export markets, innovation and motivation.
TechAlliance Is an umbrella organization formed with five key technology groups in London Ontario including the boards of the London High Technology Association, Biotech London Council, IT London Council and London Venture Groups.
The Ontario Business Service Centre Provides links to several useful financing resources.
The Wall Street Journal (subscription needed for full stories) See also www.startupjournal.com which does not require a subscription.
Business Development Bank of Canada Offers a complete range of services, particularly financial, management training and specialized consultation services, to assist small and medium-sized businesses.
Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs) CBSCs are a collaborative effort between federal, provincial and private-sector organizations which provide information on government services, programs and regulations. Centres distribute videos, publications and offer seminars. A CBSC is in a major urban centre in each province – check your telephone directory, contact your nearest Industry Canada office or visit the web site.
Canadian Commercial Corporation As an export facilitator, the CCC provides Canadian companies with access to market opportunities and a wide range of export contracting services.
Export Development Canada Provides a full range of trade finance services that helps exporters and investors do business in up to 200 countries, including higher-risk and emerging markets.
Industry Canada Offers a wealth of information, programs and services. Refer to its web site or publication Guide to Government of Canada Services and Support for Small Business for contact points and details on everything from getting started to accessing new markets. Also operates Strategies, Canada’s largest business information web site.
Statistics Canada Collects and disseminates data on social and economic issues. Its Small Business and Special Survey Division provides information such as small business profiles, up-to-date details about financial expense and operating ratios, balance sheet information and provincial data for most industries. Regional offices listed in telephone directories.
The NewVenture Website is the academic version of the award winning expert assessment tools The NewVenture Template and the NewVenture Profile. These online tools can help anyone involved with starting a venture, anyone involved in improving an on-going business and any corporation evaluating new business opportunities.