Find a Job – Starting Your Own Business
You want to be your own boss? You’ve always been a little later “entrepreneur”? If you think about starting your own business, you want to take a look at the following online resources. The Ontario government is committed to helping small businesses succeed and has worked hard to create the ideal climate for growth, innovation and success.
* Decide whether to start a small business is a good idea for you
* Your Guide to Small Business
* Information and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs
* BizPal – a one stop shop for information required for permits and licenses, often for all levels of government
* Service Center Canada-Ontario Business – Information on programs, services and regulations on starting and operating a business in Ontario
* Development Bank of Canada – Information on corporate finance and expert advice.
* Industry Canada – Canada as a site for businesses and consumers
* Information on health and safety at work
* More resources and information services to businesses in Ontario
* Information and assistance for inventors and innovative companies (English only)
The Small Business Center provides information and advice to individuals starting or operating a business. For more information, please follow the following links:
* Information Centers Small Business Enterprise
* Locations – Small Business Center
Start your own business – women
The information we have collected includes various specific online resources to help women start their own business.
* Resources for women entrepreneurs and links to several organizations for women
Start your own business – Information for Youth
We have gathered a collection of various information to assist those planning to start their own business.
* Strategy for Young Entrepreneurs – offers young people the tools to start their own business
* The Canadian Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs provides funding, mentoring and online support
* Junior Achievement of Canada – an organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people about business and economics.
Start your own business – for the benefit of unemployment insurance
The Assistance Program self Human Resources and Social Development Canada provides financial support, planning assistance and sponsorship for those unemployed who are eligible for unemployment insurance benefits and are planning to launch their business. For more information, please contact your local office of Human Resources and Social Development Canada.