Resources
Explore our free resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Tawatinaw region.
Resources:
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.
Workink - An online career development AND employment portal for Canadians 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
Youth Café - Government of Canada website for youth seeking employment opportunities.
Indigenous Resources
Steps to Starting a Business as an Indigenous Entrepreneur - Educational Video
Starting your Indigenous small business is exciting and rewarding, but the start-up process can be overwhelming. This video will walk you through the steps to starting a business as an Indigenous entrepreneur to help you get your new business venture up and running!
Finding Contract Opportunities as an Indigenous Business - Educational Video
When a company, organization, or government needs a specific job to be competed, they’ll often post an RFP (Request for Proposal) online. These are great opportunities for your Indigenous small business! Learn what an RFP is, how to write a winning proposal, and how to find opportunities from Governments and other organizations.
Government of Alberta
Government of Canada
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Francophone Economic Development Organization
Business Education & Other Resources
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.
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