We offer one-stop convenience for a wide variety of support resources including:

Free Consultations

• One-on-one consultations on all aspects of starting a small business in Windsor-Essex.
  
• Guidance on licenses, permits, registration, regulations and other forms and documents required to start and build a business.
  
• Advice and support on preparing a business plan, loan application, cash flow forecast, government rules and regulations and government financial assistance.
  
• Research and support in finding suppliers for the equipment and inventory you need to start your business.

Free Computer Access

• Internet and computer access for business research and planning.
• Prepare promotional items, including business cards, letterhead, brochures, and business forms using our easy-to-use software.
• Develop a professional business plan using our business planning software tools.
• Prepare draft legal documents.   ( Tip:   Having a draft prepared ahead of time will help keep costs down when visiting a lawyer for their advice.)
• Online tools and resources at your fingertips.

Free On-Site Business Resource Centre

• Hundreds of business books and business plans.
• Current demographic and market research sources.
• Up-to-date, leading-edge information that's yours for the taking - booklets, pamphlets, brochures, and articles - all geared to the needs of the entrepreneur.
• Access to current resource materials, including Canadian and American Directories and Trade Indexes.
• Import and export information.
• Information on patents copyrights and trademarks.
• Business Magazines for your interest and research.
• A Listing of Business Shows and Exhibitions.
• And much, much more.