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Here is a tool to help better measure your entrepreneurial potential. This questionnaire includes 50 statements, and will take about 15 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers. Your honest rating is what counts.Click here for infoSmall Business Enterprise Centres – Ontario A list of the Small Business Enterprise Centres across Ontario. Click here for infoHome-Based Business: Is It For You? Are you running your business out of your home? This article provides excellent point to consider if you are thinking of operating a business from your home. Click here for infoSetting Up a Home Office Inc.com provides information for entrepreneurs. This section of their website is devoted to setting up a home office; it offers articles on how to start, what points to consider and office design. Click here for infoOrganizing Your Office 12 steps you should follow when you are organizing your office. These steps will help with functionality and will make your office a more comfortable environment to work out of. Click here for info FedDev Ontario - Small Business ServicesSmall Business Services (SBS) is part of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). They help Ontario entrepreneurs access government business information and services. They offer business information in 13 languages Click here for more infoHow to Start an Artisan and Craft Business in Ontario This guide has been designed to help you navigate through the different government programs, services and regulations and identify those of interest to potential entrepreneurs wishing to start an artisan or crafts business. Click here for infoHow to Start an Alternative and Complementary Healthcare Business in Ontario This guide offers general information for potential entrepreneurs wishing to start an alternative and complementary health care business. Click here for infoHow to Start a Bed and Breakfast in OntarioGeneral information for potential entrepreneurs wishing to start a Bed and Breakfast. Click here for info How to Start a Consulting Business in OntarioThe How to Start a Consulting Business in Ontario guide is designed to provide an understanding of potential license, permit or registration requirements when considering the establishment of a consulting business in Ontario. Click here for infoHow to Start a Construction Business in OntarioThis guide provides general information for potential entrepreneurs wishing to start a construction business in Ontario. It also contains various useful Web links. Click here for infoHow to Start a Convenience Store in Ontario This guide is designed to help you navigate through federal and provincial government programs, services and regulations that apply to starting a convenience store in Ontario. Click here for infoHow to Start a Restaurant or Catering Business in Ontario This guide offers general information for potential entrepreneurs wishing to start a restaurant or catering business. Click here for infoHow to Start a Daycare in OntarioGeneral information for potential entrepreneurs wishing to start a daycare in Ontario. Click here for infoHow to Start a Pet Care Business in Ontario General information for potential entrepreneurs wishing to start a pet care business in Ontario. Click here for infoHow to Start a Seniors' Care Business in OntarioThis guide is designed to help you navigate through federal and provincial government programs, services and regulations that apply to starting a Personal Care Home for Seniors in Ontario. Click here for info How to Start a Spa or Salon in Ontario This How-to guide provides information on license, permit or registration requirements when considering the establishment of a Spa or Salon Business in Ontario. Click here for info How to Start a Technology or Innovation Business in OntarioWhether you are interested in new technologies, product innovation or research and development, this guide will help you learn what is needed to start your business. Click here for infoCredits, Benefits and IncentivesA number of tax credits are available to businesses in Ontario to help lower costs, hire/train workers, compete in the marketplace and support various sectors. Click here for info
