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What is the Aboriginal Business Service Network?
Aboriginal entrepreneurs need information and resources to improve their access to capital and to establish or develop their businesses. The Aboriginal Business Service Network (ABSN) is being established, using information and Internet technologies, where possible, to provide a range of business products and services.
The ABSN builds on the structure of existing Canada Business service centres located across the country which provide free-of-charge access to government information on business programs, services and regulations. These resources are tailored to meet unique requirements of Aboriginal clients. For more information on or locations of the Canada Business service centres please visit the Web site at http://canadabusiness.gc.ca.
How are the services delivered?
The Canada Business service centres deliver services through four different modes:
Telephone: Call our toll-free telecentres and speak to a business information officer who will direct you to the best sources of information or refer you to programs and services relevant to your business situation. Some Centres have optional recorded answers to frequently asked questions to speed up service.
The Web: (http://canadabusiness.gc.ca) The Canada Business Web site contains information on programs, services and selected regulations of participating federal and provincial agencies. The Web site is continually updated with new material and useful links to other Web sites.
E-mail: You can also send us your questions via e-mail from the Web site.
In Person: The Canada Business service centres offer an extensive collection of business-related publications, directories, leading-edge business products (e.g., videos, CD-ROMs) and access to external databases. Business clients can use these materials on their own or with the help of a business information officer. The Canada Business service centres have arrangements with existing business service organizations in commununities across Canada to provide Canada Business information. Contact the Canada Business service centre in your region for the location nearest you.
The ABSN is one element of the Aboriginal Business Development Initiative.
What is the Aboriginal Business Development Initiative?
The Aboriginal Business Development Initiative is a partnership among Aboriginal financial and business organizations (including Aboriginal Capital Corporations, Aboriginal Community Futures Development Corporations, and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association), and federal organizations including: Industry Canada through Aboriginal Business Canada, Canada Business, FedNor, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Canada Economic Development - Quebec, Western Economic Diversification Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. The Aboriginal Business Development Initiative with its three tier approach will improve access to capital, create an Aboriginal Business Service Network and enhance the delivery of existing business support programs to Aboriginal entrepreneurs and organizations.
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