Business Guides

This page offers links to services and information related to business guides.

• Operating a Business
  A collection of information about operating a business in Ontario.
• Starting a Business
  A collection of information about starting a business in Ontario.
• Business Information by Industry
  A collection of information about key business sectors in Ontario.
• Start a Construction Business
  This information will help you to start a construction business.
• E-Business Info-Guide
  The information you need for conducting business over electronic networks such as the Internet.
• Auto Body Repair Compliance Information Centre
  The Auto Body Repair Compliance Information Centre provides one-stop access to information that is useful for small to medium businesses achieving compliance with legislated standards.
• Compliance Information Centre for Manufacturers of Plastic Products
  The Compliance Information Centre for Manufacturers of Plastic Products provides a single window access to information that is useful for small to medium businesses in achieving compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Minimally Processed Fruit and Vegetables
  This is your gateway to information on the minimally processed fruit and vegetable industry in Ontario.
• Cheesemaking Information
  The Cheesemaking Information Bundle serves as a one-stop guide to starting a cheesemaking business.
• Meat Processing Information
  The Meat Processing Information Bundle provides you with the information you will need to start and sustain your meat processing business.
• Business Start-up Assistant
  Thinking of starting a business? Let the Business Start-up Assistant help you become a successful entrepreneur. This Web site provides reliable information on market research, business name, business plan, financing, taxation, hiring employees and much more!
• Importing into Canada
  Canada Business links to import information, services and on-line tools for entrepreneurs.
• Business Planning
  Sample business plans and business plan templates can help you to develop a professional business plan. Here you will find business plan samples and templates.
• Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  Almost every workplace in Ontario is covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations. This guide to the Act explains what every worker, supervisor, employer, constructor and workplace owner needs to know about the Act.
• Guide to the Employment Standards Act
  This guide provides information about the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and regulations. It uses examples to help provide a better understanding of wages, hours of work, vacations and holidays, leaves of absence, equal pay for equal work, termination of employment and severance pay.