Whether you are still in school, unemployed, fed up after another year in corporate Canada, or bitten by a big idea - you've decided to open your own small business. There are lots of Canadian small business resources on the Net to help you on your way.
Starting Your Own Business
Start with Canada Business Services for Entrepreneurs. A government information service for businesses, this site leads to information on a wide range of federal and provincial government regulations and services in Canada. The Business Start-Up Assistant tells you where to find essential business start-up information from both government and private sources. Don't miss the small business workshop, which includes information on marketing, financing, business planning, regulations and e-business.
Taxes for Small Businesses in Canada
Next is Tax Information for Business, from the Canada Revenue Agency. You can get fact sheets on a variety of tax-related topics, like GST and business account registration. Be sure to check under Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships for relevant tax information.
Managing a Small Business in Canada
Now you have the basics out of the way, it's time to drop by Managing for Business Success at Industry Canada. You will find links to everything from software tools to support organizations in Canada, and information on all aspects of Canadian management.
For detailed information on managing your own small business in Canada, explore About.com Small Business: Canada from Susan Ward. Pay special attention to her free business courses to help you start and build a successful small business in Canada.
For more background reading on a specific area, check the Self-Counsel Press catalogue of trade paperbacks. These books include practical do-it-yourself guides to many aspects of setting up and running a small business in Canada. It's easy to order these books online or you can pick them up at your local bookstore. Canadian office supply stores like Grand & Toy often carry the series too.
