Starting a business

The Business Development Bank of Canada's (BDC) experienced business consultants can help you plan your business venture. From in-depth business and financial planning to management coaching, BDC's support can help your business move forward confidently. BDC's customized financing solution is offered to new businesses demonstrating long-term viability.

Eligibility Criteria

Entrepreneurs who are in the start-up or early growth phase.

Eligible Activities

Financing possibilities include:

• working capital;
• purchase equipment or commercial real estate;
• marketing and start-up fees;
• buying a franchise.

Summary

BDC's start-up financing provides a total solution for small businesses. Depending on your situation, a BDC loan may be able to offer:

• progressive or seasonal repayment options tailored to your business' cash flow;
• possibility of deferred capital payment;
• guaranteed term: financing cannot be recalled without due cause;
• your choice of floating or fixed interest rates;
• consulting services.

Starting a business often includes financing and BDC has customized solutions. Advice from an experienced business advisor may be one of your best investments. From in-depth business planning to management coaching, BDC's support can help your business move forward confidently.

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
Head Office
Business Development Bank of Canada
Suite 400
5 Place Ville Marie
Montréal, Quebec  H3B 5E7
Fax: 1-877-329-9232
Toll-free (information): 1-877-BDC-BANX (1-877-232-2269)
E-mail: info@bdc.ca
Web site: http://www.bdc.ca/en/home.htm