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The following weblinks are sites that offer valuable information and tools for students and new entrepreneurs. Many of these sites offer their own links to additional sites.
THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA
http://www.bdc.ca/
The BDC, owned by the federal government, lends money to and invests in small- and medium-size firms. It also provides information and management services for small businesses. Visiting the website or a BDC branch is a must for every new entrepreneur.
THE BUSINESS GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
http://www.businessguide.net/
This is a paid service describing federal and provincial government programs. Much of the same information can be accessed through a good library, but the site offers online convenience. (Access fees start at around $90.)
CANADA BUSINESS SERVICE CENTRES
http://www.cbsc.org/
This is an excellent site supported by numerous federal and provincial government agencies. It also has an email question and answer service.
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
http://www.cfib.ca/
The CFIB is Canada's national small business lobby group. Their website provides information on taxes, business regulation, small business research, and current political issues.
CANADAONE
http://www.canadaone.com/
CanadaOne is a free online magazine for small and new businesses. The website has good selection of links and a search facility.
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
http://www.entrepreneurmag.com/
This online magazine includes many links and articles that have value for Canadian entrepreneurs.
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA (EDC)
http://www.edc.ca/
This is an important site for Canadian entrepreneurs who are interested in exporting. The site provides information on EDC assistance in the areas of finance, insurance, and regulatory information.
FINANCIAL POST (NATIONAL POST)
http://www.nationalpost.com/financialpost/
Although the emphasis is on larger businesses, this part of the National Post gives in-depth coverage to current small business issues. The website also offers excellent background economic analysis, a valuable tool for business start-ups.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL REPORT ON BUSINESS
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/business
This site is for the business section from the daily edition of the Globe and Mail. There is also has a link for the excellent Report on Business Magazine.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CANADA FOR EMPLOYERS AND ENTREPRENEURS
http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/common/employr.shtml
This site offers valuable links to various HRDC programs and services, including those for students, entrepreneurs, and people displaced from the workforce.
IDEA CAFÉ
http://www.ideacafe.com/
Even though the emphasis is on selling business planning software and books, this entertaining U.S. website offers lots of useful advice for small businesses in Canada.
PROFIT MAGAZINE
http://www.profitguide.com/
The website for Profit Magazine has links to other rated Canadian sites as well as interesting Canadian stories about successful entrepreneurs.
SMALL BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT NATIONAL CENTER
http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/
This site hosted by the University of Central Arkansas offers information, including an online textbook for small businesses. Even though it is U.S.-based, the information and links on this website are excellent.
SMALL BUSINESS ONLINE
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/
This is the site for the United States Small Business Administration. The programs it describes are specific to American regulations, but the training information is of high quality and of value to Canadian entrepreneurs.
SOHO BUSINESS GROUP
http://www.soho.ca/
Focusing on the small/home office, this is the site for a Canadian provider of small business services including training, consulting, benefits, insurance, and newsletters.
STATISTICS CANADA
http://www.statcan.ca/
The Statistics Canada website is the first place to look for Canadian secondary marketing research information. Some of the reports have to be paid for (and can be ordered online), but there is also plenty of free data.
STRATEGIS: INDUSTRY CANADA ONLINE
http://www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/
This is arguably the most valuable source of information for Canadian small business owners and consumers. The Strategis website is sponsored by Industry Canada and covers a great deal of business regulatory information.
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