For the answer, consult Registering Your Business Name In Ontario (Ministry of Government and Consumer Services).
For the answer, consult the document that's appropriate for your business:
For the answer, consult Vendor Permits and the Retail Sales Tax.
You can conduct research on suppliers/manufacturers through:
For the answer, consult the following:
For an overview on the subject, please consult the document on Bonding.
For some places to start looking for financing, consult our Financing section.
For the answer, consult the document for the Business Self-Help Offices and Small Business Enterprise Centres for your area:
Try Consumer Connection, an Industry Canada website designed to help consumers protect their own interests and save money in the marketplace.
For a list of points to consider when choosing your business name, consult Naming Your Business.
There are different kinds of protection for different kinds of intellectual property. Please consult the following documents:
For some tips, consult Selecting Professional Services.
Try the section on Operating a Business, which has links to overviews of subjects like planning your business, managing employees, managing sales, etc.