Whether you’re looking to grow your existing company or start a new business, it’s important to understand the variety of funding options available to support your growth. Business Link, Alberta’s small business hub, provides a detailed explanation of potential sources of funding, including loans, love money, crowdfunding and angel investors, and."

The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is a partnership between the Government of Canada, Black-led business organizations, and several financial institutions. Training The Canada-Ontario Job Grant from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development provides direct financial support businesses of all sizes with a plan to deliv... Through."

There are plenty of ways to access capital depending on what you need, the size of your business, the industry you’re in and where you are in your growth and export cycle. Entrepreneurs can raise money through venture capital or private equity in institutional investors, investment banks and other financial institutions. Other sources of funding."

To learn about additional funding or financing solutions available in your region, or if you want one-on-one guidance to grow your business, contact the organizations below. Services range from small business consulting to accelerator programs and alternate types of financing solutions. Canada-wide Regional development agencies across Canada."

To learn about additional funding or financing solutions available in your region, or if you want one-on-one guidance to grow your business, contact the organizations below. Services range from small business consulting to accelerator programs and alternate types of financing solutions. Canada-wide Regional development agencies across Canada."

Check out the following resources: The Business scale-up and productivity program offered by each of Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDA) aims to help businesses develop into new global markets, be more productive and grow through innovation. It provides both repayable and non-repayable contributions, generally covering up to 50% or 90% of."

To learn about additional funding or financing solutions available in your region, or if you want one-on-one guidance to grow your business, contact the organizations below. Services range from small business consulting to accelerator programs and alternate types of financing solutions. Canada-wide Regional development agencies across Canada."

Export Development Canada (EDC) provides insurance and financing to help Canadian companies of all sizes and sectors sell their products and services around the world. The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) offers small business loans (up to $100,000) within five business days for companies in business for a minimum of 24 months.."

Check off the basics Make sure you’re ready to launch your online store with this free eBook, Succeed with e-com... Improve sales and operations with digital solutions Digital solutions can help you sell more easily, improve your online visibility, automate functions and ship your products. Explore your options in BDC’s free and low-cost."

On the other han... In either case, you’ll need strong financial and management expertise to successfully manage and grow the business. Additional resources Beyond Exporting: Building or Buying International Operations | EDC 3 tips to expand or acquire internationally | EDC Your acquisition roadmap: 4 key steps in buying a business | BDC The steps."

Funding is available to support your efforts Federal, provincial and territorial governments offer incentives to organizations looking to make their businesses more energy efficient. Increases consumer loyalty A 2021 Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) survey of more than 1,000 Canadians found that 34% of consumers consider the environmental."

Learn about our $5 billion Trade Impact Program. EDC fuels global growth with financial solutions and market insights that help Canadian exporters succeed worldwide. Access export resources Find out how EDC can support your business From your first international sale to expanding into new... Direct lending Scale your global operations and."

To successfully scale your business, entrepreneurs must consider two critical components: Access to new market opportunities; and Capital to facilitate growth. In our on-demand webinar, How women-led companies can access new markets & capital, the expert panel discusses what steps you can consider as you strategically plan how to overcome."

If you want to increase your profits, it’s important to learn how to attract customers and drive online sales. Find customers Shopify has several articles about how to sell online, including&nb... You can also find useful information in the Free guide: Attracting and selling online by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).."

Here are some helpful resources to help you navigate this challenging time: Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (CPA Canada) is one of the largest national accounting organizations in the world. See their to... The Royal Bank of Canada also developed a cash flow tool to help analyze your current cash flow and get advice on how to help."

Outsourcing sales can: Shorten the sales cycle Provide existing relationships with potential prospects Reduce startup payroll costs (although sales commissions will be higher) Market intelligence can help speed the path to entry. Investing in market intelligence can help you understand factors, like mar... For more information about market."

Get started Is Select Credit Insurance right for your business. Select Credit Insurance offers short-term coverage designed for businesses that export occasionally, such as new exporters, companies with a small number of international clients, and seasonal exporters. The benefits don’t end with protecting your business’s accounts receivable: Stay."

Cash flow calculator A cash flow calculator (also called a cash flow planner) is a simple spreadsheet that lists all the money coming into your business over the next weeks or next months, then compares it to the money going out. ... Or read BDC’s cash flow guide to learn how to take control of your cash flow with better management."

While selling to fellow Canadians is a wonderful way to build your business, the size of the Canadian market can limit your company’s growth. ...ask yourself when entering a new market, but as we say at Export Development Canada (EDC): “Risk, reward, repeat!”Additional resources Understanding Incoterms | EDC Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting |."