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Aboriginal Business Service Network (ABSN)

Tailored to the unique requirements of Aboriginal entrepreneurs – whether located in urban, rural or remote settings – ABSN information and advisors facilitate access to business programs, services and regulations. Find the Aboriginal Resource Guide here as well as an interactive business planner with several tips on how to write a successful business plan.
www.cbsc.org/absn                   
Phone: 877-699-5559             TTY: 800-457-8466

Aboriginal Canada Portal
Provide Economic and Business Development Information and connects Aboriginal peoples from across Canada as well as on an international basis. It provides information about different Aboriginal organizations that may be useful to your business needs.
www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en-frames/index.html

About.com
"Small businesses have their own special challenges, but if you start smart, you can negotiate the potential pitfalls with ease. Find out everything you need to know about planning, financing and running your small business."
www.about.com/business

A Library of Links for Entrepreneurs
The following link is of interest to both new and established Canadian business owners. The sites and documents listed provide information on establishing and operating a successful small business.
http://www.gdsourcing.ca/gds6.htm

British Columbia One Stop Business Registry
Plan Your Business, Choose Your Business Name, Register A Web Address, Register a Proprietorship or Partnership or Incorporate Your Company, Register with Other Public Agencies, Change Your Business Address, Find More Business Information.
www.bcbusinessregistry.ca

Bplans
This website has sample business plans as well as marketing and advertising plans to view along with other useful information to apply to your business.
http://www.bplans.com/sp/

Business Gateway
This is the main Government of Canada Web portal for Canadian business, where you will find extensive and helpful material.
www.BusinessGateway.ca               
Phone: 888-576-4444             TTY: 800-457-8466

Canadian Business Services Centres
The CBSCs are your gateway to government information for businesses. The CBSCs provide a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations and are there to answer your questions about starting a new business or improving an existing one.
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/od/businessservicecentres/

Canadian Executive Services Network (CESO) Aboriginal Services
A non-profit organization that provides Business Support Services, Administration and Organizational Development, Community Economic Development Planning, and Leadership Workshops.
www.ceso-saco.com

Corporations Canada
When starting a small business you may want to consider incorporating, rather than operating as a sole proprietorship or partnership. Corporations Canada can help with this decision by explaining the benefits of federal incorporation, from the protection this provides for one of your company’s most valuable assets-its name-to the ease of e-filing.
www.corporationscanada.ic.gc.ca 
Tel: 866-333-5556      

First Business.ca
Sample Business plans, resource guide, workshops and lots of great business start-up and expansion tips as well as Financing information.
www.firstbusiness.ca

Human Resources Development Canada 
Information on how to write a business plan, resources for funding and partnership initiatives and other useful information for your business.
www.hrdc.gc.ca

Journey to Success: Aboriginal Women
This step-by-step guide to entrepreneurship is specifically designed for Aboriginal women who are considering going into business or who have general questions about how to access business opportunities.
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/ecd/js/journ_e.html

Power Home Biz
Business resource for any entrepreneur seeking professional advice.
http://www.powerhomebiz.com/

Profit Guide 
Serves Canada's entrepreneurial business community with practical business strategies for all areas of your business.
http://www.profitguide.com/

Royal Bank of Canada
Provides tips on how to write a business plan (with a business planning guide) and links to approved business plans from clients. 
www.royalbank.com/aboriginal

Small Business BC
Small Business BC is British Columbia's key resource centre for business information and services including, business seminars and workshops, business planning, marketing and all other areas pertaining to your business.
http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/index.php

Strategis
Strategis is a secure, online resource that provides planning support and includes benchmarking tools and cost calculators that can be customized. Many Industry Canada services, such a filing for a patent, can be completed online through Strategis.
www.strategis.gc.ca  

The Wall Street Journal
(centre for entrepreneurs)
Rich site with information to build your business and business plan.
http://www.startupjournal.com/

VPSpro.com
Analyze the feasibility of your project with the VPSpro.com™ online financial projection software.
http://www.vpspro.com/

Canada's entrepreneurial business community with practical business strategies- Information on how to write a business plan. – Ongoing work-shops and research services.

 

 

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