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Info-Guide – Starting your business

Want to be your own boss? This Info-Guide will help you plan for a successful start to your entrepreneurship journey.

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Info-Guide – Write your business plan

Know what elements are considered essential in any business plan and the key points that should be included in each section of your plan.

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Business support – Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

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Business support – Bas-Saint-Laurent

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Bas-Saint-Laurent.

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Business support – Capitale-Nationale

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in the Capitale-Nationale region.

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Business support – Centre-du-Québec

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Centre-du-Québec.

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Business support – Chaudière-Appalaches

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Chaudière-Appalaches.

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Business support – Côte-Nord

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in the Côte-Nord region.

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Business support – Estrie

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Estrie.

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Business support – Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

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Business support – Lanaudière

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Lanaudière.

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Business support – Laurentides

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Laurentides.

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Business support – Laval

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Laval.

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Business support – Mauricie

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Mauricie.

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Business support – Montréal

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Montréal.

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Business support – Montérégie

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Montérégie.

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Business support – Nord-du-Québec

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Nord-du-Québec.

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Business support – Outaouais

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Outaouais.

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Business support – Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Take advantage of the services offered by business support organizations in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.

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Directory – Québec Chambers of Commerce

Discover the services offered by the chambers of commerce across the province.

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Directory – Support programs and services

You could benefit from non-financial resources to succeed in your business venture.

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Business Support - Organizations serving all regions

The activities of some organizations are not restricted to a specific region. Consult this directory in addition to the one for your region.

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Directory – Accelerators and incubators

Incubators and accelerators offer various forms of support that can contribute to the success of your business start-up or growth project.

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Directory – Coworking spaces

Coworking spaces offer a variety of resources and services to rent by the hour, day or month: equipped offices, production spaces, boardrooms, etc.

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Permits and licences (BizPal)

Use this tool to find federal, provincial/territorial and municipal permits and licences that you may need to start your business.

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Assess your options for growth

Learn how to choose the appropriate strategy for your business, when to implement it and which financial choices are suitable.

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BDC business plan templates

You can create your own professional business plan with the help of the BDC sample plan and business plan template.

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Branding – the basics

Find out how to create and manage a brand, and set a budget to promote it.

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Budgeting and business planning

Learn how establishing a budget can help you manage your financial position more efficiently and ensure the feasibility of your projects.

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Business Plan — CBDC

You can use this fillable business planning tool to prepare your business plan.

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Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs

Is your business prepared to handle any situation? Find out how to create and implement your emergency preparedness plan.

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CANSIM

Browse or search this key socio-economic database from Statistics Canada, and create custom data outputs.

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Canadian Industry Statistics

Get industry data and analysis on a number of economic indicators such as employment, manufacturing and gross domestic product.

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Census profiles

Get information from the 2016 Census of Population on the age, occupation, level of education and income of Canadians across the country.

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Country and market info

Get cultural, demographic, and political information on countries with whom you would like to conduct business.

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Country information — Export Development Canada

Find profiles of foreign countries, as well as information on EDC resources available for each country.

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Create your marketing strategy

Identify clients to concentrate on and your key objectives for reaching them, and learn what to include in your marketing strategy.

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Data products : Your guide to statistical information from the census

Browse statistical information about the population, households, dwellings and families as measured in the latest census in Canada.

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Databank of official statistics on Quebec

Consult statistics compiled by a number of Quebec departments and agencies on the various facets of the province's society.

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Financial Performance Data

Find out how your business measures up to others in your industry with this benchmarking tool.

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Forecast and plan your sales

Learn how to develop sales forecasts and plans.

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Futurpreneur Canada Business Plan Writer

Are you ready to start your business? You can use this online tool to develop, write, and download your business plan.

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Group your customers into market segments

Learn how to group your customers into market segments to better understand what they really want, and how to gain valuable customers.

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Importance of knowledge to a growing business

Discover available information sources, the best way to use the information, and learn how to create a knowledge strategy for your business.

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Introduction to market research

Learn how to get accurate and specific information about your customers and competitors.

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Know your strategic alliance options

Alliances can help you expand your market. Learn about the different alliance strategies, and how to avoid risks and choose the right partners.

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La capitalisation des entreprises de l'économie sociale

Learn how to improve the capitalization of your business to achieve financial independence and stability.

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Manage risk

Identify the risks your business may face and learn to set up an effective risk management program to maximize your chances of success.

Marketing plan outline

Learn what to include in your marketing plan.

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Measure performance and set targets

Learn about the benefits of performance measurement and setting targets for your business, and how to choose key performance indicators to measure.

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