About Us
OUR MISSION:
To reduce the complexity of dealing with various levels of government by consolidating business information in one convenient service.
To improve the start up survival and growth rates of small and medium sized businesses by giving business people in every part of Manitoba access to accurate, timely, and relevant information and referrals, enabling them to make well informed business decisions in a global economy.
To encourage business success through sound business planning, market research, and the use of strategic business information.
The Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre is a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba (see the mandate of the Small Business Development Branch ). We deliver services in Manitoba on behalf of 38 federal government departments and organizations, 13 provincial government departments and five private sector partners.
We offer:
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a Telecentre staffed by Business Information Officers who can immediately provide free information on hundreds of government programs, services and regulations
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a walk-in information service for clients who are in the area and want to drop in to quickly pick up business and trade information
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a Business Startup Service for clients who come by and want to talk to someone about starting their business
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an extensive business and trade reference library staffed with professional librarians and technicians who can help you find the information you need
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free publications on a variety of business and trade topics
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client workstations connected to the Internet and other searchable online databases
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Information Specialists who can help you with your business planning and who deliver specific funding programs on-site
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a Guest Advisor Program that offers Manitoba entrepreneurs the opportunity to speak with lawyers, accountants and banking professionals who volunteer their time and share their expertise.
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our Export Services include assisting new and existing exporters with international business plans, market intelligence, research and market access
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seminars on business and trade development topics such as business planning, exporting, financial management, business startup, e-business, intellectual properties, and more
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32 regional access sites throughout Manitoba to help entrepreneurs wherever they may live and work
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the Aboriginal Business Service Network dedicated to helping new and existing Aboriginal entrepreneurs
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E-Future services to help clients understand e-business and its role in their organization
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