The following are resources we believe may be helpful to you as you operate, finance and market your business. If you are aware of any resources not listed below, please contact our office.
Government Resources
Canada’s Economic Action Plan introduced by the federal government to ensure a quick recovery from the recent recession and long-term economic growth.
www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/index.asp
AlbertaFirst.com strives to provide information to assist new and existing Alberta Businesses.
www.albertafirst.com/businfo
Information on the H-Link system assists physicians and other health professionals to conduct business with Alberta Health and Wellness electronically.
www.health.alberta.ca/professionals/H-link.html
Energy Resources Conservation Board | Alberta Utilities Commission. In partnership with Alberta’s universities, businesses and industry.
www.energy.gov.ab.ca/OurBusiness.asp
Employment and Immigration Alberta. Labour regulations, occupational standards, workforce information, special programs, business awards.
employment.alberta.ca
Canada Business: Government Services for Entrepreneurs. A government resource for starting and growing a business, tax information, copyright and intellectual property information, business planning, grants, regulations, licenses, permits and more.
www.canadabusiness.ca/eng
Industry Canada. Company directories, consumer information, economic and market research/statistics, e-commerce, innovation, research, science and technology, regional and rural development, not-for-profit organizations and more.
www.ic.gc.ca
Financial and Human Resources
The Small Business Finance Centre provides a number of resources for the Alberta business community. Researchers are constantly conducting searches for new grants available for a wide variety of industry sectors.
www.grants-loans.org/alberta-loans.php
The Business Development Bank of Canada offers financing, business loans, consulting and venture capital to businesses (SME).
www.bdc.ca/en/Pages/home.aspx
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs is a not-for-profit organization through which women entrepreneurs have access to business advising, business skills development, financing up to $150,000 as well as networking opportunities.
www.awebusiness.com
The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan® is Canada’s largest group benefit program for small business, currently serving over 29,000 firms. Chambers Plan is guaranteed non-cancellable due to the claims experience of your firm. Chambers Plan was introduced over 40 years ago to specifically address the needs of small-to-medium sized firms, and now provides coverage to over 29,000 firms just like yours. Provide your firm with a comprehensive group benefits plan – even if you’re the only employee.
www.chamberplan.ca
Other Resources
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is powered by entrepreneurs. CFIB lobbies government for better taxes, laws and regulations for your business, and provides advice to help you manage your small business.
www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/index.html
Resources for Canadian Business Owners. Nuans name searches, bankruptcy searches, business registrations and legal entities, tax information, and other business and personal property registration information.
https://www.canadianbusinessresources.ca
The CanadaOne website includes an online magazine, a Canadian business directory, Canadian specific business resources, a technology centre, and several other promotional tools designed to help Canadians grow their businesses.
www.canadaone.com
Local:First is a community driven marketing initiative that allows any business to download the logo and branding elements online, and free of charge to join us in saying “We support our local community First!” Local:First represents the goals and philosophy of community development and economic prosperity within every business, industry, and sector of the community.
www.mylocalfirst.ca
