Following is a list of fact sheets available from the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre. Click on the links below for more information or call toll-free 1-800-567-2345 for copies of the fact sheets.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Getting Started
2. Planning
3. E-Commerce
4. Retail
5. Home-Based Business
6. Developing New Products
7. Managing Money
8. Advertising and Marketing
9. Business Development and Maintenance
10. Co-operatives
11. Running a Business
Buying a Business
describes the pros and cons of buying a business and gives a list of questions to help you make an informed decision.
Business Licences
provides general business licensing information for a number of specific industries and is best used as a starting point when researching regulations.
Checklists for Franchisees
offers a checklist of questions to assist you in making a decision about acquiring a franchise.
Checklists for Going Into Business
offers some questions to help you think through what you need to know and do before you go into business.
Feasibility Checklist for Starting a Small Business
checklist for the owner-manager of a small business enterprise or for one contemplating going into business for the first time.
Forms of Business Organization
provides a brief description of the four types of businesses and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Legal Issues in Starting a Business
deals with legal issues in starting a business
Naming Your Business
gives a list of items to consider when naming your business.
Points to Consider When Starting Your Own Business
provides general information and points to consider when starting your own business.
Standard Outline for a Partnership or Shareholder Agreement
describes a standard outline for a partnership or shareholder agreement.
Departmentalizing and Inventory Management in a Retail Store
provides general information and the basic steps that could be followed in organizing a retail store by departments