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If you're just starting out, the Online Small Business Workshop from the Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC) is a one-stop introduction to starting a business.
Self assessment
Are you the entrepreneur type? Try these online quizzes from BDC or the Government of Canada.
Will it be profitable?
You may have great ideas and talent, but you should do a quick check of how much it will cost to set up your business and when you can expect it to make a profit (your breakeven point). This start-up costs calculator can help.
- At this point, it's fine to estimate your expenses. For inspiration, check out these example business plans (See Step 2 to find out more about business plans).
Explore ideas
- The guide to Government of Canada services and support for small business offers the tools entrepreneurs need to prosper in the new economy.
- Find out how you could look for windows of opportunity, consult BDC's article Turning your idea into a succesful business.
- Is your idea original? Search over 1,400,000 patents from the last 75 years in the Canadian Patents Database.
- These online business magazines have articles that are particularly useful for start-ups:
 Next step: Your business plan
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