A third of business owners are bothered by government regulations to the point that they insist they would sooner have not gone into business in the first place. This is according to a survey performed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), according to the organization’s Executive Vice President, Laura Jones. Canadian Federation of Independent Business…
The state of Canada-Europe trade is undergoing a significant change and Canadian SMEs looking to or currently exporting within Europe should take notice. The Government of Canada recently announced an Agreement-in-Principle of the completed text of the trade pact, which pushes the Agreement forward into the next phase – translation and final legal review. The…
In 2012, $1.13 trillion Canadian goods and services were traded. It is clear that exporting is a key component to our economic foundation. Whether companies are exporting or expanding into new markets domestically, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) can provide funding to help businesses with their market expansion activities. The program is called…
In order to stay competitive in the modern business economy, companies must invest in R&D activities and adopt new technologies. Most companies incorporated in Canada have the opportunity to receive financing for these activities via the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)’s Working Capital Loan. This long-term financing option complements businesses’ existing line of credit…
IBGP stands for Investing in Business Growth and Productivity. The program has two streams of funding available. One for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) and one for not-for-profits(NFPs). This article provides additional information on the Ontario government grants program for SME’s. What is the Purpose of IBGP Ontario government grants and loans? The funding…
The Western Diversification Program (WDP) is an available program through which Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) makes strategic investments in initiatives that enhance and strengthen the economy of Western Canada. The underlying objective of the WDP is to create a stronger West and a stronger Canada. WD’s current priorities are Trade and Investment, Business Productivity…
The Record reports that 2 well-known players in the technology sector will soon unveil a $200 million venture capital fund that will focus on Waterloo Region Startups. Outgoing Accelerator Centre CEO & Bay Street Financier Responsible for Startup Funding Tim Ellis, the former Chief Executive Officer of Waterloo’s Accelerator Centre has been brought on Michael…
A growing number of local firms in Eastern Ontario are receiving funding (small businesses in Ottawa, Kingston and Belleville just to name a few). These small businesses are accessing programs like The Eastern Ontario Development Fund to help create jobs and successfully grow their businesses. The approximately $2 million investment will help these local businesses create…
The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre assists local entrepreneurs develop new or existing businesses by offering a number of services including: Business registration assistance One-on-One business consultation and advice Market research assistance Seminars, events and networking opportunities, and more. Free & Inexpensive Small Business Workshops on Business Plan Writing & Startup Financing Spring represents a…
Pitch at Our Next Ontario’s Follow-On Investment Forum Network of Angel Organizations – Ontario (NAO-Ontario) is now accepting applications from small businesses and start-ups that have received previous rounds of investment for an opportunity to pitch at Ontario’s Follow-On Investment Forum on Monday, May 26th in Toronto. Companies selected through the application process will have…