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Boussole entrepreneuriale (in French only)

Start an initial reflection on the business model that best suits your values and your projects.

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Branché au travail

Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles

You could get financial assistance to install electric vehicle charging stations for your employee's use.

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Branding – the basics

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

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Bridge Financing Program

Business Development Bank of Canada

Do you own a high-potential company that has been backed by a venture capital investor syndicate? You may be eligible for this BDC financing program.

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Brightspark Ventures

416 488-1999

Services offered: Software business financing - Equity investments

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British-Québec Business Coalition

514 586-3302

Services offered: Networking

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Bromont Scientific Park

450 919-1328

Services offered: Business coaching for microelectronic and advanced manufacturing startups - Workspaces rental - Facilities and lands search

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Budgeting and business planning

Learn how establishing a budget can help you manage your financial position more efficiently and ensure the feasibility of your projects.

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Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ)

1 800 386-5114, 514 383-1550

Services offered: Standards Development - Certification - Laboratory assessment

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BuroLoft

438 788-3805

Services offered: Fully equipped offices rental - Coworking space

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Business assistance – Temporary support for working capital – COVID-19

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

Do you own a Quebec company that operates in one of SODEC’s areas of activity and whose future is uncertain due to the COVID-19 pandemic? You could receive financial assistance to weather these difficult times.

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Business Assistance — Immigrant Investor Program

Investissement Québec

You could get up to $250,000 in financing for your growth project from interest earned on investments from immigrant investors.

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Business continuity plan and templates for entrepreneurs

Is your business prepared to handle any situation? Find out how to create and implement your emergency preparedness plan.

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Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)

Government of Canada

Do you have a business with a viable commercial model? You could receive a loan to help you weather the COVID-19 crisis.

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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

1-877-232-2269

Services offered: Loans and cash advances - Equity investments - Consulting services

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Business Number (BN)

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Your Business Number is your single account number for dealing with the government regarding GST/HST, payroll, import/export and other activities.

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Business opportunities in development and humanitarian aid markets

Global Affairs Canada

Learn about export opportunities in international development and humanitarian aid markets.

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Business Plan — CBDC

You can use this fillable business planning tool to prepare your business plan.

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Business registration online

Register for a business number, GST/HST, corporation income tax, payroll and import/export accounts in one convenient online location.

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Business structure: which one is right for you?

Examine the four types of business structures in order to choose the one that best suits your needs.

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Business succession

Fonds de solidarité FTQ

If you plan to sell or purchase a financially viable business, this fund may be able to help.

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Business Volunteers

514-842-3351, poste #234

Services offered: Volunteers' twinning between businesses and non-profit organizations

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Business Women in International Trade

Find key contacts, trade events, market opportunities and export advice from experienced businesswomen.

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Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence

National Research Council Canada

If you create a network of skilled partners in industry and academia to address real-world challenges, you could receive funding for research costs.

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Buy a business or start your own

Compare the benefits and challenges related to starting a business and buying an existing business.

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Buyer Financing

Export Development Canada

EDC can help give your business a competitive advantage by providing your international buyers with flexible payment options.

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Buying a business

Find out how to buy the right type of business and pay a fair price for it.

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CAE Beauce-Chaudière Inc.

418 222-5830

Services offered: Coaching - Consulting services - Financing

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CAE Capital

514 656-5650

Services offered: Loans and cash advances - R&D tax credit financing

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CAE LaPrade Trois-Rivières inc.

819 378-6000

Services offered: Coaching - Consulting services - Financing

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CAE Montmagny-L'Islet

418 248-4815

Services offered: Coaching - Consulting services - Financing

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CAE Rive-Sud

450 446-8279, 1 855 500-8279

Services offered: Coaching - Financing - Training

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Cafa Corporate Finance

514 989-5508

Services offered: Equity investments

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Café Parvis

514 764-3589

Services offered: Growth - Start-up - Equipped offices - Collaborative workspace

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Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

514 842-3261, 1 866 330-3936

Services offered: Loans and cash advances - Equity investments - Networking

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Calgary Region Inland Port — Foreign Trade Zone (Calgary)

Do you move or trade goods internationally? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

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Call for proposals for NPOs that can provide technical support to businesses

Are you a non-profit organization that can offer technical support to Montréal businesses? Take advantage of this municipal aid from the Ville de Montréal.

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CALQ emergency aid for artists and organizations

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) has put in place emergency aid for artists and organizations affected by COVID-19. You could be eligible.

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Campus des technologies de la santé

514 274-1001

Services offered: Accelerator program for medical technology business

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Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Canadian Heritage

Does your organization present arts festivals or performing arts series, or offer support to arts presenters? Find funding to help with your expenses.

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Canada Book Fund

Canadian Heritage

You could receive financial assistance for your Canadian book publishing business.

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Canada Border Services Agency - CBSA

1 800 461-9999

Services offered: Import - Export

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Canada Brand

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

If you produce, package or market Canadian agri-food, agriculture products, fish, or seafood, you can make your goods stand out by adopting this branding strategy.

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Canada Council for the Arts — Funding

Canada Council for the Arts

Are you an artist? You may be eligible for various grants and prizes through the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Canadian Heritage

Funding to create or upgrade cultural spaces

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Canada Emergency Business Account

Ministère des Finances

Do you have a small business or a non-profit that is feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? You could receive an interest-free loan of up to $40,000.

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Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - CMHC

Are you a landlord and have small business tenants that are having difficulty paying their rent because of the pandemic? You may be eligible for the CECRA.

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Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

Government of Canada

Are you unable to work because of COVID-19? You could be eligible for government aid of $2000 per month.

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Canada emergency wage subsidy

Government of Canada

Do you own a business whose operations have been disrupted by COVID-19? You can receive a 75% wage subsidy.

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Canada Feature Film Fund

Telefilm Canada

If you are an incorporated Canadian film producer, you could receive money to develop, produce and market your movies in English or French.

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