Starting a new business in Halifax?
Many of the small business grants, loans and financing programs listed on this website are available to small and medium enterprises, some specifically target small business such as:
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Many topics included in the online Business Planning and Start-Up Portal directly address the planning and start-up needs of small businesses. This convenient guide, maintained by the Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre, includes planning models for small enterprises in specific sectors such as retail, construction, manufacturing, and services. It also addresses home-based business, franchising, and other relevant small-business issues.
The Management Portal, maintained by the Canada/Nova Scotia Business Service Centre, provides additional information on a range of important issues for small business operators.
Other resources:
Blue Water Community Business Development Corporation
CBDC Blue Water is one of over 40 Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) serving Atlantic Canada. Being a CBDC, we promote economic development in rural areas by providing financial assistance, training and counselling to small businesses
Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED)
An innovation centre that assists governments, organizations, and communities in helping people achieve their potential through entrepreneurship. CEED nurtures entrepreneurship in people by acting as a catalyst in the areas of entrepreneurship education, research and program design, professional development, and community entrepreneurship.
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