Performance Plus

Industry Canada (IC)

Last Verified: 2006-10-10

This tool is designed for small business and for people preparing business plans. It enables them to benchmark their businesses against their peers and plan their operations objectively. The tool provides over 30 performance measurement ratios such as expense information, financial ratios, balance sheet info, employee data, profitability statements, etc. Once measured, businesses can see where they're strong and where they need improvement.

Summary

Performance Plus provides detailed financial and employment data on small businesses by industry for Canada, the provinces and territories. The Profiles have been produced every two years since 1985, with 1997 being the last reference year using the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code. For the year 2002, the Profiles are now using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. The data provide performance benchmarks for the financial planning of start-up and established small and medium enterprises. Performance Plus uses the "Small Business Profiles" data from Statistics Canada.

Nova Scotia Contact(s):
See National Contact.

National Contact(s):
Small Business Policy Branch (SBPB)
Industry Canada
Room 912A
235 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5
Fax: (613) 954-1035
E-mail: img-esbo@ic.gc.ca

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Last Modified: 2006-10-10

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