How to keep your business running smoothly.
You’ve started your own business. Now, you’re looking for help to keep it running efficiently. We have the advice you’re looking for. Whether you want to add staff, renew licences, or sell to government, the information you need to succeed in Nova Scotia is right here.
Renewing Licences & Permits
Ensure your permits and licences are up to date.
Now that you have your business licences and permits in place, you’ll need to keep them up to date. The details you need to know on how and when to renew your licences and permits are available through the following resources.
Employing People
Hiring employees.
Thinking about expanding your staff to offer new products and services, or deliver enhanced customer service? Or has your business grown to the point where you need to start hiring to keep pace with demand? Here is a guide you can use to successfully recruit and keep talented employees, and to meet your obligations as an employer.
Planning
Keep your business on track.
Changes in your company often mean changes in your business goals. And that may mean you need to revise your business plans - even forge a new one. You'll find expert advice on how to create, review and revise your plans to suit your evolving business priorities and objectives through the following resource.
Selling to Government
Open the door to new business opportunities.
Each year, Canada's federal, provincial and municipal governments buy billions of dollars of goods and services from companies like yours. You can tap into this potentially lucrative market if you know how to navigate the often-complex requirements involved in selling to government. These tools will help to simplify the process for you, opening the door to new business opportunities.
Contract Opportunities
Selling goods and services to government.
Did you know that new government tenders are issued every day? These are invitations for you to bid and sell your products and services to departments and agencies across Nova Scotia and Canada. You can access all of the latest contracts 24/7 from any computer using the resources below. You can even search for recent government tenders open to your region and industry.
Growing & Expanding
Support to help you achieve your goals.
Ready to take your company to the next level by expanding production or moving into new markets? The support and guidance you need to do it are all within your reach. Here are just a few of the many organizations, programs and services ready to assist you in expanding your business and achieving your growth targets.
Selling/Closing
Essential advice to meet your obligations.
Preparing to sell your business, or to close it down? Maybe you're looking to file for bankruptcy, but wondering how to do it. Use these tools to access the advice and paperwork you need to meet your requirements in winding down or restructuring your business.
Laws & Regulations
Provincial government laws that may affect your business.
Every business operating in Nova Scotia must follow specific laws and regulations on when and how they operate. In fact, many factors such as your size, location, structure and industry will determine which laws apply to you. For more details on provincial regulations and how they may affect your business, please review the resources below.
