Loan and Grant Programs for Business Cash Flow During COVID-19
Mentor Works has put together a list of Canadian government funding programs related to COVID-19, as well as other ongoing loan/grant programs for business cash flow.
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Canada’s Initial Economic Response to COVID-19
The Canadian government released a $27 Billion economic support response plan against COVID-19. Mentor Works breaks down what this means for your business.
Use Your Brains: Neurodiversity at Work
Businesses looking for dedicated employees should consider how neurodiversity in the workplace can bring a competitive advantage.
Canada’s Foreign Policy: What Does it Mean for Your Business?
Key points from Canadian Global Affairs Institute’s report on Trudeau’s policies. What Canadians have seen and may see in the government funding landscape.
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES): Helping Women Grow Their Businesses
While there is greater gender equality in the workforce than ever before, there is still a gender divide amongst top leaders and entrepreneurs. Less than 16% of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are women-owned, yet the full and equal involvement of women in the economy is essential to Canada’s competitiveness. Only 10% of high growth…
Budget 2018 Streamlines Funding Programs for Business Innovation
The Canadian Federal Budget 2018 was released last week to much interest from business leaders and industry analysts. This year, innovation was again a top priority of the federal government, highlighted by the increase in funding support for several research and development funds. Unlike the previous two Liberal budgets, however, there will be considerable changes…
Trillium Manufacturing Network Releases Interactive Business Directory
The Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing (also referred to as the Trillium Manufacturing Network) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ontario’s manufacturing industry. Funded through the Canadian federal and provincial governments, the Trillium Manufacturing Network is uniquely focused on helping Ontario manufacturers grow through mentorship and collaborative research opportunities. Recently, the organization was awarded…
Event: Accelerating the Growth of Canadian Food Processors – April 25
Food and beverage processing is Canada’s second largest manufacturing sector, accounting for 17% of the country’s annual manufacturing shipments. With more than 190 countries serving as export destinations for these products, Canadian firms are well positioned for international growth. With foreign demand continuing to increase, businesses should take advantage of new opportunities becoming available. Fortunately…
Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Toronto Export Workshop: Mar 21-22
Toronto-based businesses have a phenomenal opportunity when it comes to exporting products internationally. There are government funding programs and other resources available to companies of all sizes and industries; the key is knowing how to access them. Many of the hurdles businesses must face to export their products globally can be minimized through the development…
How to Start and Grow a Canadian Small Business
Mentor Works gets several calls a day from entrepreneurs and aspiring small business owners on how to get started. Their questions vary, but each one is looking to orient themselves in this space and find out what sort of government backed programs exist to support them. I have had the pleasure of working in this space…