Off the Ground Blog
Small Business Financing Blog
Covers key concepts and definitions of important financing terms.
A Guide for Small Businesses: Navigating Canada's Public Procurement Opportunities
This blog explains how public procurement works in Canada and how SMEs can participate in this transparent and competitive process.
Best Practices for Recordkeeping
Using a standardized method of organizing files is especially important when records are managed and accessed by several employees.
Retention Schedules
A retention schedule is a document that provides a timeline and plan for the maintenance and disposal of business records.
Records Management Obligations
Businesses owners must satisfy certain federal and provincial regulations when owning and operating a business.
Introduction to Records Management
Businesses produce many different kinds of records that hold important information and fulfill legal obligations.
Event Planning Industry Overview
This overview will outline current industry opportunities and challenges for Canadian event-planning small business owners.
Auto Dealership Industry Overview
For those looking to start an auto dealership in Canada, this Overvew will provide important information on auto dealership trends and challenges.
Dry Cleaning/Laundromat Industry Overview
For those looking to start a dry cleaning/laundromat business in Canada, this Overview will provide important information on trends and challenges.
Business Ethics for Entrepreneurs
Image by freepik The following article provides a general overview of business ethics and links relevant resources, including open access books and articles. It also provides information on how to develop a code of ethics.