Online Tools

Interactive Business Planner
The Interactive Business Planner (IBP) is a computer software program that uses the capabilities of the Internet to assist you in preparing a 3-year business plan for a new or existing business.

Online Small Business Workshop
The Online Small Business Workshop (OSBW) is a Web-based workshop designed to provide you with techniques for developing your business idea, starting a new venture and improving your existing small business.

Business Start-Up Assistant
The Business Start-Up Assistant (BSA) is your Web gateway to all the information you need to start a business in Canada.

Financing

Sources of Financing
Sources of Financing is an Internet resource for locating traditional and alternative sources of small business financing.

Lease or Buy Calculator
The Lease or Buy Calculator is a tool designed to help in deciding whether to lease or buy business equipment.

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

Taxes

Canada Revenue Agency - E-services for businesses
Information on the electronic services CRA offers to businesses.

Ministry of Revenue - Online Services
Connect to a number of online services available to businesses.

Market Research

Business Start-Up Assistant
The Business Start-Up Assistant (BSA) is your Web gateway to all the information you need to start a business in Canada.

Exporting

Export Diagnostic
The Export Diagnostic will help to evaluate your export readiness and will provide useful feedback on areas for potential improvement.