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/ |