Business Guides Available at the COBSC
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre - COBSC
Last Verified:
2006-02-22
Access our Business Guides through one of the COBSC's three channels of service:
CLICK - Business Guides on the COBSC Web site
The Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) has created the following business guides to help you navigate through federal and provincial government programs, services, and regulations on a variety of business subjects and industries:
Starting a Business
Business Start-Up Info-Guide
Aboriginal Business Info-Guide
Women in Business Info-Guide
Start Up Info-Guide for New Canadians *New*
Co-operatives Info-Guide
Not-for-Profit Info-Guide
Government Procurement Info-Guide *New*
Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Info-Guide
How to Start an Alternative and Complementary Healthcare Business in Ontario
How to Start a Bed and Breakfast in Ontario
How to Start a Consulting Business in Ontario
How to Start a Construction Business in Ontario
How to Start a Convenience Store in Ontario
How to Start an Early Childhood Centre in Ontario
How to Start a Personal Care Home for Seniors in Ontario
How to Start a Restaurant or Catering Business in Ontario
How to Start a Spa or Salon in Ontario *New*
Tourism Business Info-Guide
Sources of Financing
Financing for Established Businesses Info-Guide
Financing for Starting a Business Info-Guide
Taxes
Taxation Info-Guide
Regulations and Licensing
Employment Regulations Info-Guide
Your Business and the Environment Info-Guide
Business Planning
Business Start-Up Info-Guide
Operating a Business
Market Research for Your Business *New*
Closing or Selling Your Business - A Succession Plan Info-Guide
Taxation Info-Guide
Emergency Preparedness for Your Business *New*
Sales and Marketing
Retail Business Info-Guide
Market Research
Exporting - Preparing for World Markets Info-Guide
Exporting - Entering World Markets Info-Guide
Intellectual Property
Technology and Innovation Info-Guide
Innovation and Research Centres in Ontario
Technology
Technology and Innovation Info-Guide
Innovation and Research Centres in Ontario
Employing People
Employment and Training Assistance Programs Info-Guide
Employment Regulations Info-Guide
Exporting
Exporting - Preparing for World Markets Info-Guide
Exporting - Entering World Markets Info-Guide
Exporting to the United States Info-Guide
Importing
Importing Info-Guide
E-Business
E-Business Info-Guide
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COBSC Business Information Line
Contact the COBSC Business Information Line to speak to an Information Officer. They can respond to your business-related enquiries, in both official languages, and can provide you copies of any of our Business Guides as well as many other business-related publications.
COBSC General Business Information Line
Toll-Free: 1-800-567-2345 (in Ontario)
Local: 416-954-8597
TTY: 1-800-457-8466
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-6:00pm
Services available in English and French
Team Canada Inc
The objective of the 1-888-811-1119
Team Canada Inc 1-888 Export Information Service is to connect Team Canada Inc clients to the full range of government export programs, services and expertise.
Export Information Services
Toll-Free: 1-888-811-1119
Aboriginal Business Service Network (ABSN)
Access general business information, pathfinding, and business tools for Aboriginal business by calling the Aboriginal Business Service Network (ABSN) phone service:
ABSN
Toll Free: 1-877-699-5559
TTY: 1-800-457-8466
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-6:00pm
Services available in English and French
Network for Women Entrepreneurs (NWE)
Access business information and learning opportunities through the
Network for Women Entrepreneurs :
Toll Free: 1-888-300-9308
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-6:00pm
Services available in English and French
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Through the Regional Access Program, the COBSC works in partnership with local business organizations to give you access to the business information you need, including library resources and Internet access.
Regional Access Program offices can provide you with copies of our various Business Guides and provide you with information related to most subjects these guides cover.
To locate the Regional Access Program office near you, check our
Regional Access Program Location Index or call the COBSC at 1-800-567-2345.
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