Financing Your Business

Planning

• Business Plan Guide
• Getting Started in Small Business - The Money You'll Need (Source: Canadian Bankers' Association)
• Financing Your Business (Projecting - Acquiring and Managing Your Finances)

Government Financing Programs

• Business Start Program (BSP) : The Business Start Program offers training and loan guarantees for those starting a new business in Manitoba. This link contains a description of the program, terms and conditions, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
• Small Business Info-Guide - Financial Assistance Programs - provides a complete listing of all funding programs offered by the federal and provincial governments together with a brief description of each and links to detailed information.
• Government Grants

Online Tools

• Financial Service Charges Calculator  - this calculator will help you compare the monthly cost of most business accounts offered by the major financial institutions in Canada.
• Interactive Business Planner
• Lease or Buy Calculator  is a tool designed to help in deciding whether to lease or buy business equipment.

Banks and Other Lenders

• Dealing With Your Banker & Other Lenders
• Banks with small business information:
  • BMO Bank of Montreal
  • CIBC
  • HSBC
  • National Bank of Canada
  • RBC Royal Bank
  • ScotiaBank
  • TD Canada Trust
• Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
• Factoring and the Financing of Receivables
• Sources of Financing  - this site offers an extensive directory of Canadian financial providers,  information on different types of financing and financial providers, and tips to help you secure financing.