Info entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurship - Manage and grow your business - Marketing and sales

Info-Guide – Write your business plan

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:47:12 -0500

Know what elements are considered essential in any business plan and the key points that should be included in each section of your plan.

Directory – Contests and grants

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:22:31 -0500

Enter contests to finance and promote your project, grow your business, meet experts and mentors, network, and more.

Finance your marketing

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:22:32 -0500

Review the list of the main financing programs available to market your products and services.

Finance your sales growth in Canada

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:18:57 -0500

Explore the financial resources available to help you increase your sales in Canada.

7 low-cost marketing strategies to implement now

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:01:00 -0500

Learn how to get the most impact from your marketing dollars and how to promote your business on a small budget.

Advertising tips

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:44:22 -0500

Consult this list of helpful tips to keep in mind when you are developing an advertising campaign for your business.

Branding – the basics

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:51:00 -0400

Find out how to create and manage a brand, and set a budget to promote it.

Bénévolat de compétences Montréal

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:57:00 -0400

Close and follow up the sale

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:51:00 -0400

Find out about all the steps involved in closing and following up on a sale.

Create your marketing strategy

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:51:00 -0400

Identify clients to concentrate on and your key objectives for reaching them, and learn what to include in your marketing strategy.

Customer relationship management

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:51:00 -0400

Find out about the pros and potential cons of customer relationship management and how to implement it in your business.

Developing a company brochure

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:45:44 -0500

Learn how to work with printing or graphic design suppliers.

Entreprises Québec

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:07:00 -0400

Fairtrade certification and labelling

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:18:00 -0500

You can get a licence to use the Fairtrade label on the products you sell or find Fairtrade suppliers for your own business needs.

Forecast and plan your sales

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Learn how to develop sales forecasts and plans.

Fédération québécoise des coopératives en milieu scolaire

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:59:00 -0400

GS1 Canada

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:55:22 -0500

Group your customers into market segments

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Learn how to group your customers into market segments to better understand what they really want, and how to gain valuable customers.

Identify and sell more to your most valuable customers

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Identify your most valuable customers and get tips on selling more and attracting new higher-value ones.

Increase sales

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:43:05 -0500

Find out about the different options available to you to increase your sales.

Marketing plan outline

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:38:56 -0500

Learn what to include in your marketing plan.

Plan to sell

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Learn how to set up your sales processes and get tips on generating sales leads and turning them into meetings.

Price lists, estimates, quotations and tenders

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Learn how to draw up a price list, prepare proposals and estimates, price a contract bid and present your prices to your customers.

Price your product or service

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Find out how to set a pricing strategy and how to study your costs and pricing to ensure that your business is profitable.

Recruit and manage salespeople

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Learn where to find salespeople, the importance of the recruitment interview and how to institute a commission structure to encourage high sales.

SADC de Papineau-Collines

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:54:00 -0400

Target the right people in an organisation

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Learn how to identify and contact key decision makers who may buy your products or services.

Use design in your business

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Find out how design can benefit your business, from product to business strategy development, and how to manage the process and measure its success.

Ways to promote your product or service

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:46:55 -0500

Explore the various print and electronic promotional media to choose those that best suit your business.

What's in a name? Using trademarks as a business tool

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:52:00 -0500

A trademark helps identify your company and your products. Find out how to use a trademark to protect your business name.

Write a marketing plan

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:52:00 -0400

Find out what key areas you should consider and what to include in an effective marketing plan.

Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:14:41 -0400

Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Get a non-refundable contribution of up to $1 million for businesses owned by a First Nation, the Native Alliance of Quebec, or by one of their members. Funds can be used for business start-up or expansion, marketing, project management, professional advisory services, and development of a business plan, marketing plan or feasibility studies.

Accélérer la relance des entrepreneures

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:18:10 -0400

Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
Get coaching in the form of workshops, access to a call for tenders platform and training to accelerate your growth, your revenues and the profitability of your business owned by at least 25% by women.

Agoralliance

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:52:33 -0500

AgriMarketing Program — National Industry Associations

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 22:31:16 -0400

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Your association in the agriculture, agri-food, or agri-based products sector, including fish and seafood, could get a contribution of matching funds, up to $2 million/year, for projects that break down trade barriers and build market success.

Apollo13 startup support program

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:34:48 -0500

Apollo 13
Do you have an entrepreneurial idea to put into action or a desire to grow your business? The Apollo13 support program may be right for you.

Association des restaurateurs de rue du Québec (ARRQ)

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:01:29 -0500

BDC Advisory Services

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:14:14 -0400

Business Development Bank of Canada
Connect with highly experienced specialists who can help you better manage your business, increase revenues and optimize operations.

BDC Advisory Services — E-commerce

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:52:51 -0400

Business Development Bank of Canada
Get guidance to help launch or optimize your digital presence through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.

BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:24:22 -0400

Business Development Bank of Canada
Get advice on action oriented approaches focused on developing and implementing a strategy plan to increase your sales through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.

BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:32:21 -0400

Business Development Bank of Canada
Get repayable financial support of up to $35 millions to increase your working capital to fund your R&D, product and market development projects.

BDC Capital — Growth Equity Partner

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:33:56 -0400

Business Development Bank of Canada
Get financing and advice from growth equity partners to help grow your business in Canada and internationally. This support will be provided through partnerships, funding and access to potential growth capital.

Bourses LOJIQ en entrepreneuriat

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:12:47 -0500

Do you want to attend a business event abroad, spend some time away prospecting, or take part in a trade mission? You may be able to obtain a LOJIQ grant to help you do so.
Registration deadline: Ongoing selection process while grants last

COlab

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:17:50 -0500

Canada Brand

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:43:46 -0400

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
If you’re an export-ready Canadian agriculture, food, or seafood company you can get access to government-approved and recognized national branding consisting of a new logo, modernized graphics, and branded taglines as well as access to a revamped marketing toolkit to help with promotional opportunities in international markets.

Canada Council for the Arts

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:08:06 -0400

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Boost your business technology

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:51:40 -0400

Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Get financial support for your SME to adopt new technologies. Support for your businesse will be in the form of grants to offset the cost of retaining Digital Advisors who will develop digital adoption plans tailored to the business. The grant will cover 90% of the cost to develop the digital plan, up to $15,000. To support the implementation of the plan, your SME will be able to apply for a zero-interest loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) (up to $100,000) as well as a wage subsidy up to $7,300 for a youth placement.

Canada's anti-spam legislation

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:22:55 -0400

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Get information on Canada's new Anti-Spam Law and how it affects your business

Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:53:00 -0500

Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:48:49 -0500

Centrale Agricole

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:41:47 -0500

Centre d'affaires RezoMont

Mon, 01 May 2023 11:16:47 -0400

Competition Bureau Canada

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:25:32 -0500

Consortium de ressources et d'expertises coopératives

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:23:10 -0400

Contract Services

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:51:58 -0400

Department of Highways and Public Works
You can access information on Government of Yukon's contracting process and find out about current and anticipated tenders.

DAIR Cloud Program

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:59:23 -0400

CANARIE
Tech entrepreneurs can get one year of free cloud-based resources for development, testing and trials.

Destination Canada Resources

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:37:01 -0400

Destination Canada
Get valuable insights on Canadian branding, developing content and working with the media to promote your Canadian tourism products.

Directory – Business resources for Indigenous Peoples

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:37:13 -0400

Consult this directory to discover the main business resources developed specifically for Aboriginal Peoples.

Directory – Key marketing and sales resources

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:50:49 -0500

In this directory, you will find key resources for building an effective marketing and sales strategy to ensure the success and growth of your business.

Directory – Resources for entrepreneurial diversity

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:38:45 -0400

Consult this directory to discover the main resources developed specifically to ensure a diversified and inclusive economy.

Diversify your economy

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:37:25 -0400

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Support for SMEs and NPOs to attract international organizations to the regions, draw tourists from outside Quebec or acquire community economic facilities.

Détail Formation

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:15:11 -0500

Edo Capital

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:37:18 -0500

Environmental technology verification

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:38:04 -0400

ETV CanadaI
Find out how you can get your new environmental technology accepted, both nationally and internationally.

Fast-Track to Financing Program

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:52:18 -0400

Natural Products Canada
If you're a Canadian incorporated SME, start-up company, or academic research institute, you can get a contribution of up to $25,000 for the cost of an external consultant or other service provider that will help develop a business or commercialization plan.

First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC)

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:56:33 -0400

IP for Business

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:31:36 -0400

Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Access a selection of free online and in-person seminars, tools and resource materials or speak with an expert to help you protect your intellectual property and use it as a strategic asset for your business.

Incubateur en économie sociale de l'Outaouais (IES07)

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:08:03 -0400

Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:47:37 -0400

Indigenous business at EDC

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:43:38 -0400

Export Development Canada
Get support for building a global brand and removing barriers to access for your Indigenous business, whether you’re exporting products, services or experiences.

Lanaudière Économique

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:09:48 -0500

Le français, c’est payant!

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:36:02 -0400

Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Does your company have 50 employees or less? Le français, ça compte! program offers practical tools and relevant references to help you successfully make the digital shift to French.

MERX — Canadian Public Tenders

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:42:50 -0400

Public Services and Procurement Canada
Find opportunities to sell your products or services to provincial governments and other organizations using the MERX system.

Managing my business

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:39:25 -0400

Entrepreneuriat Québec
Leverage this training and develop your skills in finance, marketing, sales, time management and human resources.

My online business

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:29:11 -0500

Association québécoise des technologies et École des entrepreneurs du Québec
Take advantage of a personalized diagnosis, expert support and customized training to accelerate the digital transformation of your company.

Métiers d'art du Québec

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:41:40 -0500

NUANS Corporate name search

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:41:40 -0500

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Compare your proposed business name to the names of existing businesses to see if it is unique.

Organisme de Certification Québec-Vrai

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:34:14 -0400

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 1

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:56:46 -0400

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 70% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changing consumer demands, retroactive to March 19, 2019.

Poultry and Egg On-Farm Investment Program — Stream 2

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:56:27 -0400

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
If you were 35 years old or younger on January 1, 2021, get a non-repayable contribution to cover up to 85% of the costs of on-farm investments in modernizing operations, increasing efficiency, biosecurity, environmental sustainability, and meeting changing consumer demands, retroactive to March 19, 2019.

Programme de soutien à l'économie sociale - volet 4: Approvisionnement auprès des entreprises d'économie sociale

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:22:23 -0500

Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Get financial support for promotional and outreach activities that allow your company to access government, municipal and private markets.

Programme de soutien à la diversité commerciale du Sud-Ouest

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:08:57 -0400

PME MTL
Get a grant of up to $20,000 for the establishment of your business in the South West Island of Montreal.

Pôle des entreprises d'économie sociale de la Capitale-Nationale

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:36:52 -0400

Recyc-Québec — Support for R&D in recycling

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:05:36 -0500

RECYC-QUÉBEC
Get funding of up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of costs related to R&D and commercial activities to diversify outcomes for unused tires or increase value for existing products.

Selling products on consignment

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:24:08 -0500

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using consignment selling to conquer new markets or increase your market share.

Solunov

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:59:53 -0400

Fonds de solidarité FTQ
If you would like to implement an innovative solution into your business, you could benefit from coaching assistance as well as funding.

Solutions for Small Business — Direct Mail Savings

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:42:36 -0400

Canada Post
Response rates to direct mail are 30X greater than email. Save up to 15% and get your promotional materials quickly and easily into the mailboxes of Canadians.

Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:37:07 -0400

Canada Post
Save up to 34% on business shipping expenses and get next-day delivery on domestic and international shipping.

Startup Café

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:41:52 -0500

Stratégie MP

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:48:05 -0500

Tax credit for design in Quebec

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:45:49 -0400

Revenu Québec
Tax credit of 12% to 24% on the cost of in-house design activities. The maximum eligible salary for a year is $60,000 for a designer and $40,000 for a pattern maker.

Telefilm Canada — Marketing program

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:01:59 -0400

Telefilm Canada
Get a repayable advance of up to $75,000 to cover up to 75% of the costs of marketing or distributing a feature-length Canadian film on multi-viewing platforms that include TV, VOD and other forms of digital distribution.