Have you researched available grants for your business in your province or territory?
You may qualify for government grants that could help push your business forward.
Here are links to two grants that are available if you live in Ontario;
Female Founders Program:
The Starter Company Female Founders Program is aimed at helping women led businesses with training to assist them further with operations and marketing their business.
The program also provides an opportunity to apply for a grant of $5,000 towards growing small/medium businesses within the City of Toronto.
The Starter Company Plus Program which supports Ontarians who are engaged in running their own business:
What you get Through Starter Company Plus, you can:get one-on-one guidance from a Small Business Enterprise Centre advisor
participate in business workshops, seminars or networking events topics range from writing a business plan to budgeting to marketing campaigns
talk to a mentor with experience in starting, expanding or buying a small business You can also apply for a grant of up to $5,000.