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25 August

What type of government funding is available for Canadians?

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It is possible to obtain government funding through a large variety of sources and departments within the Canadian government. There are a large number of …Read Full Answer

22 August

5 Tricks To Getting Your Business Funded

  • Written by Ian Meyn
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When it comes to the success of your startup business, funding play’s  a very important role.
Do you have enough funding? How much funding do you need? Where do you get funding?
Well here are a 5 tricks to getting your business funded:
Trick #1: Funding From Family and Friends
Even though in business it is often not recommended to “borrow” …Read Full Article

Government Funding
16 August

Beginners Guide: Finding Government Funding For Your Business Startup

  • Written by Ian Meyn
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As a small business owner or startup entrepreneur, your first though when you hear the word financing, funding or need for money is to think of banks and bank loans.
Unless somebody tells you about it, you forget the fact that the government of Canada invests billions of dollars each year to helping small business owners startup and expand their …Read Full Article

How to Pitch Your Idea to a Government Agency
10 June

How to Pitch Your Idea to a Government Agency

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If you are looking to get assistance from the government in the form of funding or any other type of support for your startup, you will need to make a successful pitch. This tends to be quite a challenge to most entrepreneurs due to the bureaucratic nature of government agencies.
Below you will find a list of tips to help …Read Full Article

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16 May

Who Can Apply for Government Funding

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Government funding sources provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the opportunity to secure financing to establish, or grow their operations. However, it is worth noting that this type of funding is not available to just about anyone. Applicants must satisfy the specific eligibility criteria.
Each government funding program is designed to cater to the needs of the targeted applicants. …Read Full Article

15 May

Am I Guaranteed Government Funding If I Apply?

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As a small business owner or entrepreneur looking to get their operation off the ground, securing government funding can be exactly what you need to succeed. The government funding application process can be quite strenuous; as a busy business owner you want to know that each minute you spend on this endeavor will pay off with an accepted application at …Read Full Article

13 May

How Crucial is Government Funding to the Success of your Business

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The government offers a variety of funding options for small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners, both have the opportunity to realize their business goals by seeking this funding avenue. In a world where private lenders tend to shy away from funding small businesses, government funding has become a vital source of financing for them.
It is important to note …Read Full Article

10 May

Using Government Funding Towards your Small Business Startup

  • Written by Ian Meyn
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Getting your new business off the ground can be quite challenging. In most cases, entrepreneurs lack the necessary capital or qualifications to seek capital from established private sources such as banks and venture capitalists. However, it is worth noting that you can still get the necessary funding to start a business by taking advantage of government funding programs.
In a …Read Full Article

Crowd Funding as a Funding Option for Businesses
13 April

What is Crowd Funding and Does It Work?

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As a small business owner or startup entrepreneur, at one point in your business life cycle you will wonder about funding your small business. When you start looking at all of the options on how to fund your startup venture, or how to grow your existing business the obvious funding choices are there: friends, family. personal savings, credit cards, bank …Read Full Article

18 January

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Government Funding

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When it comes to people, anything that may be tough to do, confusing or time consuming we tend to back away or delay it. It is no different to government funding and small business owners. Maybe even more so, entrepreneurs cringe at the idea of having to apply for government funding and fill out those long, confusing applications.
But what …Read Full Article

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