Looking for a Job - Starting Your Own Business
Want to be your own boss? Have an entrepreneurial streak? If you are thinking about starting your own business, you might want to take a look at the following online resources. The Ontario government is committed to helping small businesses thrive and has worked hard to build a climate for growth, innovation and success.
- Deciding if starting a business is right for you
- Your Guide to Small Business
- Information and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
- ServiceOntario – ONe-Source for Business - Provides businesses with one-stop access to services and information from all levels of government.
- Canada Business - Information about government programs, services and regulations on starting and operating a business in Ontario
- Business Development Bank of Canada - Information on Business Financing and Consulting
- Industry Canada - Canada's business and consumer site
- Some basic information about occupational health and safety
- More resources and information on business services in Ontario
- Information and assistance for inventors and innovative companies
Ontario's Small Business Enterprise Centres offer information and advice to persons starting or managing a business. For more information simply view the following sites:
Starting your own Business - Women
The information we have gathered focuses on the many specific online resources to help women start their own business.
Starting your own Business - Information for Young People
We have gathered a collection of useful resources to help young people who are planning on starting a business.
- Young entrepreneurs programs provide young people with the tools needed to start their own business
- The Canadian Youth Business Foundation provides financing, mentoring and online support to young entrepreneurs
- Junior Achievement of Canada - An organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young people about business and economics
Starting your own Business - for Employment Insurance Recipients
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's Employment Program offers financial support, planning assistance and mentoring to unemployed individuals who are eligible for Employment Insurance benefits and are planning on starting a business. For more information contact your Service Canada Centre.
