• Associations and Networking
  A local listing of associations and networking groups.

• Business Leaders Program (specifically, see the "Growing a Business" topic)
  

• Contracts Canada
  This government branch facilitates access to federal government purchasing information.
  

• entreprenews
  The Entrepreneurshp Centre's quarterly newsletter on business growth issues.
  

• Funding Sources: Ottawa Capital Network
  This section of the Ottawa Capital Network web site will provide information on funding sources; i.e. Debt, Equity, Government and Other Financing options available.
  
  
• MERX
  Canada's largest Business-to-Business portal provides access to billions of dollars in potential business from both the public and private sectors.
  
  
• Market Research for Small Business
  Ottawa Public Library resources for market research.
  
  
• Études de Marché pour petite enterprise
  Ressources de bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa pour la recherche de marché
  
  

  Online Tutorials:

• Profitability through your Financial Statements - Make the Most of Your Financial Statements - Part 1
  In this module, a Chartered Accountant from Welch & Company LLP will walk you through the fundamentals of financial statements with an emphasis on making educated business decisions by understanding what they mean.
  
• Profitability through your Financial Statements - Financial Tune-up - Part 2
  In this module, our guests from Welch & Company LLP and RBC Royal Bank will walk you through a more thorough analysis of financial statements and will help you to understand what makes up your "financial health".
  
• Export Tutorial
  Introduction to Exporting - this online tutorial provides you with an overview of questions you need answered in determining your export readiness.
  
  
  

• Legal Consultation for Technology Entrepreneurs

• Accounting Consultation
  

• Legal Consultation
  

• Technology start-up consultations

• Financing Handbook
  
  
• eBusiness Handbook
  
  

There are a number of publications available for reference on a walk-in basis in our Resource Centre (110 Laurier Street W.) which can provide you with valuable information and guidance at this stage of your business development.

• Hi-Tech Entrepreneurs Association
  This association helps Canadian hi-tech start-ups develop and grow their hi-tech venture, promoting entrepreneurship through education, information, and awareness programs.
• Trade Data Online - generate custom reports on trade
  Trade Data Online provides the ability to generate customized reports on Canada`s and U.S. trade with over 200 countries.
• Contracts Canada
  Are you a supplier wanting to do business with the federal government?
• Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the Export and Import Permits Act.
• Michael J. Hughes
  Michael is an experienced and enthusiastic business coach and management consultant, trainer, author and keynote speaker.
• Export Development Canada
  EDC is a Canadian financial institution devoted exclusively to providing trade finance services to support Canadian exporters and investors in some 200 markets, 130 of which are in developing markets.
• MERX`s online tender service
  Created and powered by Cebra Inc, a Bank of Montreal company, MERX is Canada`s largest Business-to-Business portal.
• Export Source
  Team Canada Inc.`s comprehensive online resource centre for export information
• Strategic Intelligence Organizer
  An organizer designed to help you focus on intelligence activities that directly benefit your business
• Speeding Up by Slowing Down
  A look at some major causes of delay and increased costs in business
• COBSC
  The information gateway for Ontario business to access federal and provincial programs and services for business
• University of Ottawa School of Management`s Career Navigator
  A state-of-the-art, employer-friendly career placement system
• Expanding Exports Helpdesk
  Although this Web site is intended for developing countries, its EU tariff data and trade statistics may be of help to Canadian exporters.
• CRA
  Canada`s Taxation Authority ... a large resource for accounting and business information
• CRA - Payroll Deductions
  Information and forms related to payroll deductions
• RBC Royal Bank`s Expanding a Business
  An RBC Royal Bank information page for entrepreneurs thinking of expanding or growing their businesses.
• CBSA`s Importing a Step-by-Step Guide
  Canada Border Services Agency`s step-by-step guide for small and medium sized businesses on importing goods into Canada.
• Take a world view...export your services
  Take a World View... Export Your Services is a comprehensive information site for service exporters, aimed at enhancing their chances for success in foreign markets.
• Employment Standards Act
  This website provides information on employment standards entitlements arising after September 4, 2001.
• RBC Royal Bank Definitive Guides
  RBC Royal Bank`s Definitive Guide series offers concise, practical information for all stages of your business and covers a wide-range of topics relevant for small business management.
• OCRI Events
  Addressing everything from the hottest marketing issues and emerging technology trends to legal issues affecting technology companies
• Ontario Ministry of Labour
  Ontario Ministry`s Homepage on Labour related information
• Profit by Your Wholesaler’s Services
  This fact sheet explains how some wholesalers’ services extend to advice and help for recordkeeping, financing, administrative practices, location, insurance, and personnel.
• Your Guide to Small Business
  Published by the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, this book is designed to give entrepreneurs like you the tools you need to succeed. It’s not a “how to” book; it’s an information resource that will help you identify the things you need to do before, during and after launching your own business.