Finance

Performance Plus
An interactive on-line financial performance tool to help new and established firms determine how their business measures up to the competition.

Financing
Here SMEs can gain access to information on finding sources of funding and financial assistance, as well as helpful tools and guides to manage financing.

Lease or Buy Calculator
This tool is designed to help in deciding whether to lease or buy business equipment by displaying the comparative costs of both options while taking into consideration the tax implications and the time value of money.

Small Business Financial Service Charges Calculator
This calculator will help SMEs compare the monthly cost of most business accounts offered by the major financial institutions in Canada.

Sources of Financing
Take a look at Sources of Financing to find out how it can help you locate traditional or alternative sources of financing for your small business.

Canada Small Business Financing Program
This site offers information on The Canada Small Business Financing Program that seeks to increase the availability of loans and capital leases for establishing, expanding, modernizing and improving small businesses.

Pan Canadian Community Futures Group
Your gateway to an extensive network of Community Economic Development offices across Canada, offering funding for rural SMEs.