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Business Excellence Centre

Thinking about starting a new business or maintaining/expanding your existing business?

We provide services and resources to businesses located in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Township of Essa, Town of Innisfil and Town of New Tecumseth.

Our resources include:

• Access to resource materials from our Business Library
• Business consultants
• Computer workstations to research or register a business
• Support for financial sourcing
• Knowledgeable staff who provide counseling and support

You can contact a Business Development Officer to explore these resources through telephone, email or by dropping into the office. Contact Us

The following are online resources that were specifically highlighted as essential tools for business.

Entrepreneurial Self Assessment

http://www.bdc.ca/en/business_tools/entrepreneurial_self-Assessment/selfassessment.htm?iNoC=1

Market Research Approaches

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2126/

Business Plans – Templates and Samples

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2089/

Permits and Licenses

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/search/pl1/

Name Registration - OBC Integrated Business Service Applications

https://www.ibsa.serviceontario.ca/ibsa/servlet/com.visionmax.servlet.CommandServlet?command=screenflownoscript&screenid=26

Forms of Business Structure

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/1366/

Business Standards (ie. Employment Standards)

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/126/159/

Regulations for Specific Business Activities

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/126/156/

Franchising

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2014/

Financing your Business (Government loans, grants and private sector)

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/125/142/

Step by Step Guide to Starting a Business

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/guide/2550/

Employment Insurance for the Self Employed

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/blog/entry/3202

Copyright and Intellectual Property

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/91/

Taxes and GST

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/83/