Off the Ground Blog
Get to Know the Canada Small Business Financing Act
You might have come across the term 'government guaranteed loan' in passing while researching your business financing options, but what does it actually mean? To simplify, think of the first time you applied for a car loan. Was someone (perhaps a parent) willing to co-sign for you? For a business in need of financial support, however, your parents probably aren't the strongest candidates to support your needs.
Financing Your Business
What good is a million dollar idea without a few thousand dollars of working capital? Finding a source of financing for your new small business shouldn't be such a challenge, but for many potential entrepreneurs, the difficulty of obtaining the financial support to transform dreams into realities can be a source of frustration and angst.
Researching Library Resources From Home
Most people don’t realise that if you have a public library card you can access lots of web (aka electronic) resources and that you can actually do a bunch of research right from your home computer. So, here comes the first tip I will offer – get a public library card!
Tips for Using Google for Market Research
As a business librarian I am regularly asked what my favourite free market research tool is and the answer can be surprising, but yet it always remains the same - good old Google. Yes, it is more than just a search engine! Firstly you'll need to familiarize yourself with the Google "Advanced Features".
The State of Entrepreneurship in Canada
Are you are interested in learning more about the characteristics of Canadian entrepreneurs including those that are self employed, managing micro businesses (1-4 employees) or small businesses (5-100 employees)? If so, check a report published by Industry Canada titled "The State of Entrepreneurship in Canada" (February 2010) because it details how business ownership is changing among Canadians.