Canadian Government Funding and Small Business Grants Calculator

Funding Calculator: Determine Your Funding Potential

Small business owners and executives must ensure they have reliable project management in place before investing in new initiatives. Being prepared with a strategic plan, as well as the managerial resources to execute the project, is integral to the success of any business activity. Especially in an increasingly globalized market, businesses must invest, innovate, and…

Strategic Planning Considerations When Upgrading Business Information Technology

Selecting Technology: 5 Key Factors When Upgrading Your Business’ Tech

Selecting a piece of technology to incorporate into your business can be a daunting task. If you don’t keep up with technology, you can easily be left behind in a world of capabilities you know nothing about. I recently went through this process when purchasing a new printer for our office, and thought I would…

Advancing Water Technologies Research Grants Ontario

Qualify for Ontario Government Funding – Advancing Water Technologies

Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) is a collaborative research and development program that supports post-secondary institution partnerships. Through the program, industry partners may receive up to 50% of project expenses to a maximum $100,000 to complete an R&D project with a college or university member of the Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC). By participating in Advancing…

Ontaio farmers' markets help Ontarians increase their consumption of local food

Ontario Farmers’ Markets: 4 Tips to Increase Local Food Consumption

One of my favourite Saturday morning routines is shopping at my local farmers’ market. Although all markets have their own schedules, my local market is open year-round and provides the ability to stock up on local produce, cheese, meat, and other fresh agricultural goodies. I try to attend the farmers’ market as often as I…

OCE TalentEdge Research Grants Ontario Government Funding

How to Qualify for Research Project Hiring Grants

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) is a government funded agency that supports the development of Ontario’s economy by creating jobs and enabling breakthrough research. Through its R&D Project Hiring Grants program, OCE supports a vibrant, sustainable research and innovation advantage for businesses in Ontario. Through the program, businesses can hire an academic researcher for up…

Canadian Small Business Events and Government Funding Webinars

Register for an April 2016 Small Business Event or Funding Webinar

Canadian business owners and executives have several opportunities to learn and grow their company this month. In addition to Mentor Works’ ongoing small business funding webinars, members of our team will also be attending small business events across southern Ontario. Join us at any of the following events to discover small business grants, loans, and…

Canadian government funding provisions in Canadian federal budget 2016

Federal Budget 2016: A Shift in Government Funding Priorities

As previously explored by a fellow Mentor Works team member, Alex Barlow, the Liberal Government presented their first budget, and with it has come significant reflection on the election campaign and the direction this government will take the country. Throughout the campaign and early days of his government, Prime Minister Trudeau made it clear that…

Canadian Tooling and Machining Association Apprentice Bursary Sponsorships

CTMA’s Apprentice Bursary Awards Reduce Manufacturing Labour Gap

The Canadian economy’s success is heavily dependent on the contributions made from the manufacturing industry. Creating high-value, high-paying jobs in manufacturing (especially advanced manufacturing jobs) will ensure that Canada is able to remain competitive with other nations in coming years. However, before Canada reaches this vision, it must ensure that there is enough skilled labour…

Build in Canada Innovation Program BCIP First Procurement Program for Canadian Businesses

How to Qualify for the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP)

The Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) is a first-procurement program developed and supported by the Government of Canada. Through BCIP, the Canadian government will evaluate applicants’ innovations for the opportunity to have first access to new technologies and other innovative products/services from Canadian sources. Likewise, businesses across Canada will have the ability to test…

Marketing and Branding Strategy for Small Business

Create a World-Class Logo with these 6 Branding Principles

Branding plays an important role in our capitalistic society. It takes a product or service and transcends it beyond its features and specifications into something that consumers form an emotional bond over. This bond leads to consumer loyalty, defending and endorsing brands, and a willingness to pay more solely for the brand. Apple has evolved…