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1. Register your business
2. Prepare a business plan
3. Calculate whether to lease or buy business equipment
4. Compare the monthly costs of business accounts

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1. Business Start-Up Assistant
2. Canada Business
3. Sources of Financing
4. Canada Revenue Agency: Business
5. Virtual Trade Commissioner

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Starting a Business

For All Canadians:

• Business Development Program
• Co-Vision: Start-up Financing Program
• Francophone Economic Development Organizations
• Micro Loans for Small Businesses
• Seed Capital Program
• Self Employment
• Women in Business Initiative
• Women's Enterprise Initiative Centres 

For Aboriginal Peoples:

• Aboriginal Banking Unit
• Growth Capital for Aboriginal Business  

For People with Disabilities:

• Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program
• Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
• Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities 

For Youth and Students:

• Young Entrepreneur Development Initiative

Life Events

1. Starting a Business

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