Well, whether we’re thrilled about it or not, we’ve officially put 2019 behind us and have welcomed 2020! As Canadians prepare for the year ahead, many businesses plan to undergo a similar jumpstart. Companies and governments operate on cycles that change throughout the year. These organizations tend to prepare and/or focus on annual budgets while…
Managing a new project for your business can be headache-inducing. Whether the project involves installing new equipment, hiring several co-op students, completing research and development for a new process or product, or attending international tradeshows, you need multiple resources—time, people, money—to come together for you to reach your end goals. Often what happens in the…
Many of the businesses that Mentor Works meets have at least a general idea of the projects that they would like to complete over the next year or two—these businesses might be planning to attend a few trade shows, further develop software, or implement new production equipment, for example. Despite their careful planning, however, many…
Entering an election period always brings about change in the funding landscape as the incumbent government looks to continue to push their main economic development approach and a potential new government looks to establish their economic development priorities. Nearing the end of 2019, it’s time to reflect on the trajectory of government funding for small…
There are over 200 unique funding programs available to Canadian businesses. Mentor Works has been supporting Canadian businesses in accessing and securing funding for growth for over 10 years and has, to-date, secured more than $1B in total funding for our clients. Our experience and expertise has helped our clients grow, create new jobs, and…
Disclaimer: This article does not endorse a specific political party or Prime Minister nominee. The Canadian Federal Election is scheduled for Fall 2019. Incumbent Prime Minister Trudeau will be going up against the Conservative Party’s Andrew Sheer, New Democrat Jagmeet Singh, and the Green Party’s Elizabeth May representing the main candidates. The election will be…
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Canadian manufacturers can access a broad spectrum of government grants and loans to offset strategic growth project costs. In fact, Canadian government funding for manufacturers tends to be more widely available than for any other industry segment, making industrial companies well-aligned to access financial incentives. Because of this, Canada’s vast supply of manufacturers should explore…
Former U.S. President Barack Obama got it exactly right: “The World Needs More Canada.” In the context of my role as a Business Funding Analyst at Mentor Works, I am reminded every day of our nation’s agricultural, technological, and manufacturing strengths as I assist Canadian SMEs in preparing their government funding application packages. Their growth…
Alberta business grants and loans are an ideal way to support your organization’s upcoming strategic projects. Funded through the provincial and federal governments, there are a wide range of incentives that companies can use to offset costs and improve growth potential. It’s beneficial for businesses to create a plan of what to apply to and…
Canadian automotive manufacturers can accelerate growth by integrating their strategic activities with government funding, but how exactly does it work? How do other automotive manufacturers use government grants and loans to enhance investments and drive organizational success? It can be difficult to visualize the impact of developing and executing a multi-program government funding plan, especially…