Resources

Explore our free resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Capital Region.

Tools:

• Loan Application

• Loan Application Checklist

• Sample Business Plan

• Small Business Simple Cash Flow Excel Worksheet

Useful Links:

General Business

• SME Direct - Gain access to a wealth of small business information available through Industry Canada.

• Bplans.com Small Business Planning Centre - In-depth site of how to start a business.

• ENTERWeb - Quality source of information on small business, finance, community development, international trade, entrepreneurship, enterprise development, and the economy.

• GoForth Institute - If you're looking to bolster your understanding of how to start, run or grow a successful and profitable business, learn GoForth Institute's 100 Essential Small Business Skills™ in only 10 hours conveniently delivered to your computer through streaming video and an option 400+ page resource curriculum book.

• EDP - Connect with resources specifically for Entrepreneurs With Disabilities.

 Alberta Employment

• Alberta Works - offers employment and career resources, training supports, Alberta job & career fairs, income support, and health benefits

• Alberta/Canada Job Grant - Train the workers you need. The Alberta-Canada job grant can help fund training for your new or current employees

• Citizenship and Immigration Canada - Express Entry Information for Employers - You can fill labour market shortages permanently with skilled foreign nationals.

Youth Entrepreneurship

• BDC Entrepreneurs First - Business Development Bank of Canada's entrepreneurship opportunities.

• Futurpreneur - Assisting young entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground, Youth Business offers programs and services that allow them to achieve economic independence, develop self-confidence, and fulfill their goals of self-employment.

• The Youth Entrepreneur's Network - An online community that supports the needs of young entrepreneurs from around the world as they attempt to build and thrive in their own businesses

Indigenous Resources

• Aboriginal Youth Business Council

• Business Link Indigenous Services

• BDC Indigenous Entrepreneur

• Indigenous Services Canada

Regional Links

• Stony Plain Chamber of Commerce

• Leduc Chamber of Commerce

• Beaumont Business Association

• Leduc Nisku Economic Development Authority

• Acheson Business Association

• http://www.beaumontbiz.com/

Starting a business in a city (Calgary/Edmonton)

Business Link operates walk-in centres in Edmonton and Calgary. They offer information and advice about everything from start-up, regulations, financing and loan programs to marketing, product sourcing, e-business and government programs and services. They can also be reached via a toll-free business information line: 1-800-272-9675.