Getting Started

This guide is an excellent place to start for prospective entrepreneurs and breaks down the process of starting a business into 14 steps.

Get tools and information on what to consider before starting a business, and to help you identify opportunities to grow your business. Learn about programs and services available in your region to help your business succeed.

Provides links to information about starting a business in Canada, organized by topic and province or territory.

Do you want to start a new business in BC? Learn where you can get all the info on how to create a new business, register it, finance it and meet local licensing requirements.

Aimed at non-Canadian companies and entrepreneurs who want general information starting and operating a business in BC.

Starting a new business, entering new markets, government programs and services. Check under "Resources" to access free checklists to help you plan for all parts of setting up a small business.

Site from UBC provides information on starting a wide variety of businesses.

Are you the entrepreneurial type? Here is a tool to help better measure your entrepreneurial potential. This questionnaire includes 50 statements and will take about 15 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers. Your honesty is what counts in giving you a clearer picture of your potential and suitability.

This article provides some important factors that one should consider when trying to assess when is the right time to start a business.

If you're thinking of starting a business, but are not sure what type of business to start, Entrepreneur magazine regularly adds articles on new trends in business start-ups and unusual business success stories.

Great site to help you get ideas for your business. Current trends for all industries.

Lists international consumer trends. If you are seeking ideas for a small business, check this site out.