General Business
Canadian Industry Statistics - Link to gain access to a wealth of small business information available through Industry Canada.
Bplans- A complete guide to business planning.
Bplans.com Small Business Planning Centre
Enterweb - Quality sources of information on small business, finance, international trade, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and the economy.
Entrepreneurship.org - A resource to help Entrepreneurs grow great ideas.
Business Link - a great resource that will connect you with the most relevant Alberta small business support and resources to help you succeed
Alberta Small Business Resources is a directory of business resources for new and established entrepreneurs. Learn about strategies and initiatives underway to drive small business in Alberta.
Youth Entrepreneurship
Young Entrepreneur - you have what it takes to make it in business: passion, drive, energy, and creativity. At BDC, we also understand the common challenges that you face. That’s why we’re there to help you succeed with your entrepreneurial ventures.
Futurpreneur Canada has been fuelling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for nearly two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financeing; mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39
Young Entrepreneurs 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.
The Young Entrepreneur's Network
The Entrepreneurs Organization - Helps entrepreneurs build upon their successes through an array of educational and networking opportunities.
Services for Youth - offers Canadian youth information about planning your career, learning new skills and finding a job.
Aboriginal Sites
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) - is committed to providing greater opportunities for Aboriginal entrepreneurs and to helping Aboriginal business owners to succeed in their business goals.
Aboriginal Youth Business Council (AYBC) - is an attempt to meet the needs of Aboriginal youth in Canada.
Aboriginal Youth Business Council
Aboriginal Business Development Services - We offer specialized support to Aboriginal communities and entrepreneurs across Alberta.
Aboriginal Business Development Services
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Canada's most powerful online career development AND employment portal for Canadians with disabilities.
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program - Helping entrepreneurs with disabilities build their business future
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
Service Canada - Starting a Business For People with Disabilities
Business Service Centres across Western Canada
"The Business Link" - Alberta Business Service Centre
Canada Business Service Centre
Starting a business in a city (Calgary/Edmonton)
The 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.
