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Financial Resources

Nationwide Business Finance Resource Guide:

From start-up costs to permits and bookkeeping, these resources will help you crunch the numbers so that your ideas can take flight

 

Nationwide Finance Resources

Sources About Links
Canada Business – Government Services for Canadian Entrepreneurs This site offers resources related to starting a new business, exporting and importing, and general financing for all businesses http://www.canadabusiness.ca/
Business Development Bank of Canada Financial solutions for your long-term success, including links to the location nearest you, entrepreneur awards, student business loans, e-business initiatives, etc http://www.bdc.ca/
Canada Business Boasts an extensive directory of Canadian financial providers, a search engine of financial providers, information on different types of financing and financial providers, and tips to help you secure financing http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/
Canada Business Services for Entrepreneurs Offers tips on dealing with your banker or lender, as well as a list of government programs and financial services http://www.canadabusiness.ca/
Industry Canada Information for small and medium-sized enterprises to find sources of funding and financial assistance, as well as helpful tools and guides to manage financing http://www.ic.gc.ca/
Canadian Venture Capital Association The CVCA represents the majority of private equity companies in Canada, with more than 1,500 members. The CVCA is a leading source for advocacy, networking, information and professional development for venture capital and private equity professionals http://www.cvca.ca/
Canadian Youth Business Foundation A national charity providing start-up mentoring, financing and business resources for young Canadians, age 18-34 http://www.cybf.ca/
Aboriginal Business Canada ABC provides support to Aboriginal entrepreneurs for a range of activities including business planning, start-up, expansion and marketing http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/
First Nations Bank of Canada A federally chartered bank serving Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people throughout Canada http://www.firstnationsbank.com/
BusinessTown.com Lists the pros and cons of financing alternatives for small businesses http://www.businesstown.com/
Enterweb Finance and Banking Site Rates Internet resources related to financial matters and provides financial information, including real-time financial news, information on banks and financial institutions, financial analysis software, small business financing, investment, stock exchanges and market information http://www.enterweb.org/
Western Economic Diversification Canada WEDC works to strengthen western innovation, entrepreneurship and community economic development http://www.wd.gc.ca/
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency ACOA works with partners to help entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada access the capital they need to start or expand a business http://www.acoa.ca/
Charity Village This organization bills itself as Canada’s “supersite for the non-profit sector” and includes links to online databases and directories of funding agencies and foundations of interest to Canadian individuals and organizations http://www.charityvillage.com/
Muslims Link Guide to shariah complaint financial and investment options and advisors who know about halal and shariah compliant investments can be found in the Financial Services section of Muslim Link’s Directory https://muslimlink.ca/islamic-finance
Wealth Simple Invest according to your values, Build wealth with a smart portfolio that complies with Islamic law https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/feature/halal-investing/
IANA Financial Organizations for financial support and intrest free loans http://ianafinancial.org/apply/
Aya Financial Solutions for businesses & individuals Provide alternative property financing and investment options to businesses & individuals http://ayafinancial.com/
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Microfinancing and Women Empowerment-It is committed to providing leadership in the empowerment of lives, the creation of meaningful opportunities, and strengthening the bonds that link all of humanity http://icnareliefcanada.ca/

 

 

Region-wise Business Finance Resource Guide:

 

Region-wise Finance Resources

Alberta

Sources About Links
Business Link An Alberta government website, and member of the Canada Business network, that provides information on financing options and sources http://www.canadabusiness.ca/
Alberta First This organization offers online guides addressing issues in a variety of sectors, including retail, wholesale, manufacturing, service and home-based businesses. Aspiring entrepreneurs can access online information about starting a business in Alberta, tackling the first year of business, marketing, online business options and financing http://www.albertafirst.com/

 

 

British Columbia

Sources About Links
Small Business B.C. A website dedicated to explaining the differences between financing options http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/
Canada Business – B.C. Provides information and resources on financing your business in B.C. http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

 

Manitoba

Sources About Links
Canada Business – Manitoba Provides information and resources on financing your business in Manitoba, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre: Small Business Development Branch The website offers information on permits, licences, financing, planning, legal issues and how to get started. On-site locations offer programs for new entrepreneurs on loans, finances, marketing and business counseling, as well as information for Aborginal entrepreneurs. There are 24 locations throughout the province, including the head office in Winnipeg http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/labbrd/

 

 

Nova Scotia

Sources About Links
Canada Business – Nova Scotia Provides information and resources on financing your business in Nova Scotia, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

 

New Brunswick

Sources About Links
New Brunswick Business Financial assistance programs to assist businesses in establishing, maintaining, growing and improving their productivity and export efforts http://www.gnb.ca/
Canada Business – New Brunswick Provides information and resources on financing your business in New Brunswick, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

 

Newfoundland and Labrador

Sources About Links
Canada Business – Newfoundland & Labrador Provides information and resources on financing your business in Newfoundland and Labrador, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

 

Nunavut

Sources About Links
Canada Business – Nunavut Provides information and resources on financing your business in Nunavut, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

 

Northwest Territories

Sources About Links
Canada Business – Northwest Territories Provides information and resources on financing your business in the Northwest Territories, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

 

Ontario

Sources About Links
Canada-Ontario Business Service Center An Ontario government resource designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the federal and provincial government programs available to individuals starting a business in Ontario http://www.canadabusiness.ca/
Community Futures Development Corporations CFDCs are community-based, not-for-profit organizations that are run by a board of local volunteers. They are staffed by professionals who encourage entrepreneurship and the pursuit of economic opportunities http://www.ontcfdc.com/
Canada Business – Ontario Provides information and resources on financing your business in Ontario, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) The OCC is a non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 1911, whose primary role is to provide a voice to businesses throughout the province. Its website includes links to lending institutions http://www.occ.on.ca/
Trillium Foundation The Ontario Trillium Foundation is the province’s leading charitable grant-making foundation, with an annual budget of $100-million. Grants are awarded to fund capital, operating and/or specific project costs in support of arts and culture, environment, human and social services and sports and recreation https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/small-business-resource-guide/article1372268/www.trilliumfoundation.org
Beneficent Interest-Free Loans http://beneficent.cc/

 

 

Prince Edward Island

Sources About Links
P.E.I. Business Development A provincial government resource that includes a portfolio of financial-assistance programs and loan-application forms for small businesses in all sectors http://www.peibusinessdevelopment.com/
Canada Business – P.E.I. Provides information and resources on financing your business in P.E.I., including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

 

Quebec

Sources About Links
Canada Business – Quebec Provides information and resources on financing your business in Quebec, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

 

Saskatchewan

Sources About Links
Canada Business – Saskatchewan Provides information and resources on financing your business in Saskatchewan, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

 

Yukon

Sources About Links
Canada Business – Yukon Provides information and resources on financing your business in the Yukon, including guides on different forms of financing and sources of funding http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/

 

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