The Business Excellence Resource Centres are located at the following locations:
233 Church St. South in Alliston, 7896 Yonge Street in Stroud, and 95 Holland Steet West in Bradford.
The Centres provide access to tools, services and resources for entrepreneurs and businesses in the "South Simcoe" area.
Entrepreneurs and business people can access a number of services and resources at the Centres including:
- government information and forms;
- reference and informational books;
- access to professional Business Consultants;
- access to the Ontario Business Connects Workstation;
- support for financial sourcing, and
- knowledgeable staff and resource people.
Providing support to local entrepreneurs and businesses is vital to increasing the chances of their success. If you are interested in further information on the services, resources and programs the Centre provides please call your nearest Centre at 705-435-1540 (Alliston), 705-431-1586 (Stroud), or 905-775-9119 (Bradford) or visit the Centres Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Business Support ProgramThe Business Support Program is an innovative program which provides opportunities for existing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with start-up, at no cost. The program is designed to meet the specific needs of each client and focuses on the marketing, operations, finance, market research and administrative components of business development. This program offers access to Professional Consultants and excellent services and resources that will greatly improve the chances of success for a new business and growth to an existing business.
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Small Business Excellence Resource CentreThe following services and resources are available through the Business Excellence Resource Centre:
- On-line business registration/renewal computer workstation
- On-line business name search through the computer workstation
- Human resources information
- Agricultural business information
- Financial/lending institution information
- Chamber membership information and applications
- Human Resources Development Canada information
- Statisical/demographic information
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- Women in business information
- Better business association information
- Workplace safety and insurance board information
- Business Consulting program
- Revenue Canada publications
- Marketing information
- Business consultants
- Import/export information
- Industry Canada/Strategis
- Business planning guides
- Incorporation information
- Networking information
- Franchise information
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Business Financing
Business loans up to a maximum of $150,000 are available to local businesses for start up, stabilization, or expansion plans. The loans are available to support the creation of new jobs, or to maintain existing jobs in our community. They are designed to meet the needs of area businesses that have not been successful in obtaining conventional financing.
While not competing with established financial institutions in South Simcoe, this loan fund can provide an opportunity to promising business ventures that may not meet traditional loan criteria.
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Business Networking Opportunities Women In Networking Growing Strong (W.I.N.G.S.)
Monthly lunch meetings are held at the Village Pizza, Queen Street South in Tottenham.
For information contact (705) 424-7762 or email.
Alliston and District Chamber of Commerce
For further information contact the ADCC at (705) 435-7921 or visit www.adcc.ca.
Tottenham and District Chamber of Commerce
For further information contact the chamber at (905) 936-4100 or visit www.tottenhamchamber.on.ca.
The Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce
For further information contact the chamber at (705) 431-1586 or visit www.innisfilchamber.com.
South Simcoe Business Week - October 23rd to October 27th, 2006
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Business Resource Links
Government Sites Providing General Information for Small Business
Strategis
www.ic.gc.ca
An excellent place to do industry and market research, find Canadiancompanies, and use the various online tools that Industry Canada has created.
SME Direct
http://ic.gc.ca/epic/site/dir-ect.nsf/en/Home
Small Business Big Ideas
Statistics Canada
www.statcan.ca/english/services
Publications, products & services
U.S. Business Advisor
www.business.gov
A one-stop electronic link to all the information and services the U.S. government provides for the business community.
InfoEntrepreneurs
www.infoentrepreneurs.org
An excellent Canada Business Service - Quebec site for business startup information.
Industry Canada's Canada Business: Government Services for Entrepreneurs
www.canadabusiness.gc.ca
Canada Business Service Centre
www.cbsc.org
Provides information related to running a business in Canada and has links to government websites providing additional information for businesses.
Ontario Business Service Centre
www.cbsc.org/ontario/
Offers information on federal and provincial government services for businessesin Ontario.
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Regulatory amendments effective June 2, 2007 - Guides
Patent ; Copyright; Intregrated Circuit Topographies; Industrial Designs; Trade-Marks
Choose Small Business for a change
www.cfib.ca/legis/ontario/pdf/on0264.pdf
To Change Business Information Application
www.cbs.gov.on.ca/obc/english/5GWMMK.htm
Most Significant Business Law Reforms In 50 Years Set To Come Into Force
http://www.gov.on.ca/MGS/en/News/117194.html
Spending Patterns in Canada
http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/62-202-XIE/62-202-XIE2004000.htm
Key Small Business Statistics
http://ic.gc.ca/epic/site/sbrp-rppe.nsf/en/rd00760e.html
Network for Women Entrepreneurs
www.cbsc.org/ontario/nwe
Province of Ontario
www.gov.on.ca
Index to services including Ontario Facts, access to all government Ministriesand Agencies, and Publications Ontario.
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca
Information from Revenue Canada, providing specific information for small businesses.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business seminars
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/events/on/menu-e.html
Helping Small Businesses by Reducing the Compliance Burden
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/newsroom/factsheets/2007/april/fs070411-e.html
What Entrepreneurs really need
www.canadabusiness.gc.ca
Canadian Consumer Handbook
www.consumer.ic.gc.ca/handbook
Guide on textile symbols
www.consumer.ic.gc.ca/textile
Moving Guidelines
www.consumer.ic.gc.ca/moving
E-Commerce Code
www.cmcweb.ca/ecommerce
Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/acquisitions/text/sme/business-e.html
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Starting a Small Business - A Career Choice?
Community Futures Development Institute
http://cfdlearn.ca/nott
Discover our new online learning
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Start-Up InformationSelf Employment Assistance
www.cbsc.org
The Self Employment Assistance (SEA) program provides income support, training, and technical assistance to individuals to enable them to become self-employed. Eligible applicants must be qualified Unemployment InsuranceClaimants.
McDonald & Co. Accountants
www.rmcdonald.com/sbfaq1a.html
Small Business Startup Help
CanadaOne
www.canadaone.com
A destination site for Canadian business owners with articles and workshops, afree Canadian business directory, and a Canadian business resources searchengine.
ENTERWeb
www.enterweb.org
An excellent site for research information.
E-incorp
Canada's on-line corporate service provides services to incorporate your business, and is continuing to add new and updated information on maintaining and developing your business.
www.e-incorp.ca
Business Start-Up Assistant - Canadian Business Service Centre
http://bsa.cbsc.org/gol/bsa/interface.nsf/engdoc/0.html
Multilingual Business Documents
"Resources For: New Canadians"
www.canadabusiness.ca/ontario
Managing For Business Success
www.strategis.gc.ca/sme-management
The Globe & Mail Small Business
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/smallbusiness
York South Simcoe - Training & Adjsutment Board
Employer Information Cards
http://www.ysstab.on.ca/english/publications/pdfs/employer_guide-07.pdf
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For Aboriginals Aboriginal Business Canada
www.abc-eac.ic.gc.ca
Excellent site that has a mandate to promote Aboriginal Business. Also information on financial support to aboriginalentrepreneurs seeking to start or purchase their own businesses or to improve existing ones by giving them access to financing and information that will help them enhance their management skills.
Aboriginal Youth
www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca
Information on Aboriginal Youth Programs through Aboriginal BusinessCanada.
Aboriginal Export and Trade Directory
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/menu-en.asp
A national directory of Canadian Aboriginal firms active in export and trade.
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For Women
Canadian Women's Foundation
www.cdnwomen.org
Entre Women
www.entrewomen.ca
Research on Women-Owned Enterprises
www.womensbusinessresearch.org
My Biz for Women
www.firststepfund.org
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For YouthCanadian Youth Business Foundation
www.cybf.ca
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation is a non-profit, private-sectorinitiative designed to provide mentoring, business support and lending to youngCanadian entrepreneurs who are creating new businesses.
Stats Canada - Educational Resources
www.statcan.ca/english/edu/index.htm
This section of Stats Canada's web site provides useful information and resources for students and teachers for understanding statistics and their use. May be useful for school projects and assignments, as well as for young business people when developing Business Plans.
HRDC Youth Initiatives
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/corporate/az/index.shtml
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Business Plan Development
Business Planner
www.cbsc.org/ibp/
Interactive business planner hosted by Canada Business Service Centres. Useful for preparing 3 year business plans for new or existing businesses.
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Incorporating a Business Information
Small Business Guide (Click on 'Small Business Tax Help')
http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/english/index.html
Deductions
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/menu-e.html
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Marketing Information
E-Commerce
www.e-com.ic.gc.ca/english/
In 1998, the Electronic Commerce Task Force was created to serve as a focal point and catalyst for the development of a comprehensive policy, regulatory, and legal framework, and to promote the growth and use of electronic commerce in Canada. This site provides information on Canada's Electronic Commerce Strategy, outlining the various initiatives which are helping make Canada a world leader in the adoption and use of electronic commerce. Return to Business Resource Links list
Financing Small Business Loans Program
http://ic.gc.ca
Assistance in obtaining term loans of up to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to help finance fixed asset needs. The loans are made directly by approved lenders to all businesses and professional enterprises (exceptfarming) operating for gain or profit.
Business Development Bank of Canada
www.bdc.ca
- Working Capital for Growth
- Micro Business Program
- Venture Loansİ
- Patient Capitalİ
- Venture Capital
- Strategic Alliance Between CIBC and BDC to support Aboriginal-owned small and medium-sized businesses
- The Cultural Industries Development Fund Department of Canadian Heritage
- Term Loans
Sterling Equipment Lease and Finance
www.sterlinglease.com
An equipment lease and finance company for virtually any equipment.
Sources of Financing
www.strategis.gc.ca/sources
Performance Plus
www.sme.ic.gc.ca
Steps to Capital Growth
www.growth.ic.gc.ca
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HiringEmployment Standards Act Information
http://www.gov.on.ca/
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Business ResearchCanadaOne
www.canadaone.com
A destination site for Canadian business owners with articles andworkshops, a free Canadian business directory, and a Canadian businessresources search engine.
EnterWeb
www.enterweb.org
An excellent site for research information.
Industry Profile Survey
www.sctb.on.ca/hrcc/EXEC_SUM.html
Human Resource Centre of Canada (HRCC Barrie) has completed this comprehensiveemployer study of Barrie/New Tecumseth and adjacent communities. This Profile will be ofgreat benefit to a wide array of users--economic development agencies, municipalities,existing and potential area business, people seeking employment and many others.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
www.cfib.ca
CFIB Quarterly Business Barometer, 2007
http://www.cfib.ca/research/reports/rr3030.pdf
Building Business Success: A Survey of SMEs on Productivity
http://www.cfib.ca/research/reports/rr3031.pdf
Small Business Quarterly
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/sbrp-rppe.nsf/en/rd02172e.html
Inc. On Line Business Magazine
www.inc.com
Canadian Company Capabilities Information
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_coinf/ccc/engdoc/homepage.html
Computerized databank that profiles over 25,000 Canadian companies. Canadian companies may register online so that others may easily find them. This database can be used to locate Canadian suppliers and distribution channels, to determine competition, to form partnerships and to uncover export ventures.
COBSC - Closing or Selling Your Business - A Sucession Plan Info Guide
http://www.cbsc.org/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=CBSC_ON%2Fdisplay&lang=en&cid=1121180832029&c=GuideInfoGuide
Statistics Canada
www.statcan.ca
Provides Canadian statistical information as well as details for communities from the 1996 Census.
Province of Ontario
www.gov.on.ca/MBS/english/
Index to services including Ontario Facts, Access to all governmentMinistries and Agencies, and Publications Ontario
Small Business Quarterly
www.strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/insbrp-rppe.nsf/en/rd00913e.html
United Nations Development Business
http://www.devbusiness.com/
Ministry of Tourism - Tourism Stats
http://www.tourism.gov.on.ca/english/research/index.html
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Exporting
Export Source
www.exportsource.gc.ca
Federal Links to assist business in exporting goods and services. Complete workbook on exporting - 20 Chapters
U.S. Federal Government Business Opportunities
www.gsa.gov
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AgricultureMinistry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, Ontario Government
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/index.html
Index to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
www.agr.ca/progser/indexe.html
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
www.milk.org
Holstein Association of Canada
www.holstein.ca/English/index.asp
Centre for the Genetic Improvement of Livestock
www.aps.uoguelph.ca
Temperature and Forecasts for Your Area
http://weather.ec.gc.ca/index.html
Market Information
www.agcanada.com
Up to date news and market information including Futures, Cash Prices,and Production Reports
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
www.ofa.on.ca
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
www.cfa-fca.ca
FarmCentre.com
www.farmcanada.com
An extensive resouce and information site for the rural community.
Farm Credit Canada AgriSpirit Fund
http://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/AboutUs/Responsibility/agrispiritfund_e.asp
AgriSeek.com
http://www.agriseek.com/
EliteFarmer.com
http://www.elitefarmer.com
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