Canadian Business: Small Business & Retail

Retail industry overviews for Canada and the U.S.

Works with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support employment growth and career opportunities in retail.

Site includes retail industry profiles, statistics, human resources, electronic business, and industry profiles.

Covers retail locations in Canada, by trade group and by province/territory.

List of organizations that provide funding opportunities for Alberta businesses in various fields and stages of development.

Small business loans.

Information on how to start a business and business solutions.

Resources for entrepreneurs including starting a business, buying a business, managing finances, marketing, management, tools, & research.

How to write a business plan.

Promotes entrepreneurship and innovation, and provides assistance through an organized network of service centres.

The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) seeks to increase the availability of loans for establishing, expanding, modernizing and improving small businesses.

CAFE is a national organization with 14 chapters across Canada with the mandate to promote the success of families in business.

Small business services.

News, new rulings, research reports, and items of interest to entrepreneurs within Canada.

Small business development centre.

Reports analyze all types of financing (debt, leasing, risk capital) by sector, size of business, region and stage of business development.

Resources for small to medium size businesses.

Definitive Guides for Small Business

Online learning modules, which provide a comprehensive overview of the entrepreneurial process.

Business planning resources. University of British Columbia.

Financial data to help small and medium size businesses build a business plan.