What do I need to start a small business in Canada?

To start a small business in Canada you will need several key things, possibly including a business plan, a vision of what you want to do, and most likely funding assistance. One of the more difficult aspects of government funding to help start a new business is all the research that is usually involved with hunting down likely Canadian programs you will be eligible to apply for. There is also the effort of going through the following approval process, considering how spread out most small business funding programs are.

Get your small business funded through government grants, loans and private investor programs. To get access to our Funding Database which has over 1,500 funding programs, become a member today.

You can also take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at launching your business. It takes just a minute and will also tell you if there may be any funding programs available.