Business Information

Comité sectoriel de main-d'oeuvre du commerce de détail
Carries out and publishes studies on the socio-economic profiles of the retail sector. It organizes and conducts human-resources development activities.

Winning Retail
This practical self-assessment workbook for independent retailers and small chains can be a useful resource tool for decision-makers to help them refine their retail business. The workbook includes a practical case study that allows you to get a better understanding of an independent retailer and its business development.

SourceCan
SourceCAN is an e-based marketplace of business opportunities. It enables Canadian companies to find business opportunities electronically, in Canada and in the international marketplace.

ebiz.enable
Ebiz.enable is an e-business portal designed specifically to guide commercial organizations through the issues and options encountered in implementing e-business strategies.

Steps to Competitiveness
Provides a step-by-step approach for small and medium-sized service sector businesses in Canada to assess and improve their level of competitiveness within the marketplace.

Starting a Business
Information on starting a business in Canada.

Key Performance Measures for Retail Businesses
Document designed to help retailers develop their own measurement program. Once integrated into regular management routine, a consistent performance measurement program will provide critical information with which to identify potential areas of improvement and plan future strategy.