Resources
Business Planning
A business plan is what lenders, such as banks and other financial institutions use when deciding to lend you money. It's the main company document that is used to gauge your company's success and to make strategic decisions.
If you're starting a home-based business on a shoestring, some of these suggestions probably aren't necessary, but you still should create a plan that outlines your goals, expected costs, marketing plan, and exit strategy. A business plan is your road map for how you expect to succeed and how you'll measure success. To develop a good plan, you need to write down the answers to quite a few questions.
- Points to consider when starting your own business [Français]
- Do you have a unique business idea or invention? [Français]
- Thinking of acquiring a franchise? [Français]
- Growing Your Business [Français]
- Business Plan Guide [Français]
- Start-Up Info-Guide for New Canadians [Français]
- Windsor Essex Region Data
Financing
- Arts and Artists [Français]
- Financing for Established Businesses [Français]
- Financing for Starting a Business [Français]
- Grants, Subsidies and Contributions [Français]
- Technology and Innovation [Français]
- Can You Make Money With Your Idea or Invention? [Français]
Importing and Exporting
- Exporting - Entering World Markets [Français]
- Exporting to the United States [Français]
- Importing Information Guide [Français]
Industry Specific How-To Guides
- How to Start a Bed and Breakfast in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start a Construction Business in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start a Consulting Business in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start a Convenience Store in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start a Personal Care Home for Seniors in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start a Pet Business in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start a Restaurant in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start a Spa or Salon in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start an Alternative and Complementary Healthcare Business in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start an Artisan and Craft Business in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start an Early Childhood Centre in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start an Eco-Tourism Business in Ontario [Français]
- How to Start an Event Planning Business in Ontario [Français]
Marketing and Advertising
E-Commerce
Green Information
Human Resources
- Employment and Training Assistance Programs [Français]
- Employment Regulations Information Guide [Français]
- Local Workforce
