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Hiring Employees [Canada Business Network, CBN]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Know your obligations and opportunities when it comes to hiring employees — from recruitment to payroll to tax returns — and familiarize yourself with current labour market conditions.

Promoting and Advertising your Business [Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Learn how to use advertising and other promotional techniques effectively.

Incorporate a Business Corporation [Government du Québec]

Publisher: 
Government du Québec
Year of publication: 
2012

A business corporation is an entity that has, subject to the conditions stipulated by law, a juridical personality and possesses specific rights and obligations. The liability of the shareholders is limited to their investment.

Building Code [Prince Edward Island Provincial Government]

Publisher: 
Department of Environment, Labour and Justice
Year of publication: 
2012

The Provincial Building Code Act empowers the Province and municipalities to enact regulations concerning building development. The building bylaw may deal with such issues as occupancy of the building, adopt in part or all of the National Building Code, prescribe methods of construction, demolition, issuance of permits, standards for inspectors, forms and fees.

Importing [Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

An import is a good, product or service brought into a country from another country.

The person or company bringing the product into the country is the importer. The person or company shipping the product from abroad is the exporter. Tariffs are often charged on imported products. These are fees imposed by customs agencies.

In Canada, moving goods from one province to another is not considered importing or exporting.

Exporting [Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Am I ready to export?

There are plenty of opportunities for your business to grow beyond the borders of Canada; the rewards can be great, but exporting is not without risks.

In today's global marketplace, exporting and other international trade opportunities are important success factors for a growing number of companies. But entrepreneurs are often intimidated by the prospect of doing international business. After all, exporting brings a whole new set of challenges.

Permits, Licences and Regulations [Canada Business Network, CBN]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2012

Learn about permits, licences and regulations that apply to your business.

Franchising [Canada Business Network, CBN]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Starting your own business from scratch can sometimes be overwhelming for first-time entrepreneurs. Instead, investing in an already successful franchise concept may be a great choice for your new business venture.

Sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or co-operative? [Canada Business Network, CBN]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Now that you have decided to start your own business, you will have to determine what business structure or form of organization suits your needs. The structure of your business will depend on whether you want to run your business yourself or with a partner or associates. There are four types of business structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and cooperatives.

Buy a Business or Start Your Own? [Business Development Bank of Canada, BDC]

Publisher: 
Government of Canada
Year of publication: 
2020

Starting a business from scratch can be overwhelming for first time entrepreneurs. If you have a great business idea and are ready to work hard to build it from the ground up, then you may wish to start your own business. But if you want to hit the ground running and avoid some of the common start-up pitfalls, then buying an existing business or a successful franchise may be a better option for you.

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