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Small Business Development
The Small Business Development Branch plays a key role in providing business services in Manitoba.
The Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre is our department’s best resource to ensure that businesses and entrepreneurs in every part of Manitoba have access to government information that is accurate, timely and relevant.Quick Links: |
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Services for Small Business
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Manitoba Film Loan Guarantee Program (The Province will provide a guarantee to a maximum of 20 percent of the loan amount)
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If you need financial assistance to start your business or guidance on where to begin, check out the Manitoba Business Start Program.
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Do you need help with marketing your business but don't have the funds to hire someone? Contact the Manitoba Marketing Network and hook up with business owners who will share their marketing experiences.
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The Effective Marketing for Entrepreneurs Workshop is presented free of charge by consultants from Manitoba Industry, Economic Development and Mines (Small Business Development) and the e-Business Service Centre. Topics include:
- What is marketing?
- What customers want and what you are offering
- e-Business
- The buying steps
- How prices are established
- Promotion and advertising
The branch produces a number of publications for entrepreneurs on various aspects of starting a business. These are in PDF format.
- The Ota-Miska is an Aboriginal resource manual listing federal and provincial government departments as well as non-government organizations who provide programs and services for Aboriginal peoples.
Services Delivered in Partnership through the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
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If you live outside of Winnipeg, the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre has 24 regional offices throughout Manitoba to serve you. Whether you are just starting up, expanding an existing business or researching information, our regional staff can help you find the information you need. Locate the office near you.
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Ready to take your business online? Visit the e-Future Centre.
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Visit the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre's reference library and view the collection online.
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Keep up with the latest business conferences and events in Manitoba.
Contact Information
Small Business Development Branch
Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade
c/o Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
P.O. Box 2609, 250 - 240 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4B3
Phone: (204) 984-2272 or toll free 1-800-665-2019
Fax: (204) 983-3852
TTY: 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: manitoba@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
In Brandon:
Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade Western Regional Office
Room 131, 340 - 9th Street
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2
Phone: (204) 726-6250
Fax: (204) 726-6403
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