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SMALL BUSINESS Forum on Small Food Manufacturing Businesses The object of this site is to have a dialogue and a resource file on how to build a small food manufacturing company. You will find helpful hints to related sites on the Web, a humour section, discussion topics, and tips on using the Internet. You can also submit your own small food business story. Canadian Youth Business Foundation The Canadian Youth Business Foundation provides mentoring, business support, and loans to young Canadian entrepreneurs who have good business ideas but are unable to obtain funding from other sources. Find out more about CYBF's programs and upcoming events at this Web site. Young Entrepreneurs Association This is a place where young entrepreneurs can share ideas, make contacts, and encourage and support each other. The goal of the association is to create a national network of entrepreneurs served locally by chapters that understand the needs of members in their specific communities. Go Solo Thinking of going into business alone? Read through the material at this site before you start out. You will find information on where to get bank or government financing, start-up kits for 15 different businesses, where to get your business registered, and many other tools for small or new business. PROFIT Guide Find out which are Canada's fastest growing 100 companies according to Profit magazine. Read through current and previous articles or take the Entrepreneur Test to see if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Canada One A tool kit, a directory and an online magazine for small business. A very useful resource for an entrepreneur, with timely information. Alberta First Why should your business locate in Alberta? Well, there are lots of good reasons, and you can read them all at this site, where Alberta sells itself as a great place to do business. BUSINESS RESOURCES Insurance Bureau of Canada Need to purchase home, auto or businesss insurance in the near future? This is the Web Site of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the association that represents the companies that insure the homes, cars, and businesses of Canadians. At this site, learn abou the insurance industry in Canada, get a review of basic insurance principles,learn tips on staying safe, and make sure you read the sections on home, auto, and business insurance before you buy. Cross Border Tax and Transactions If you do business internationally , you need to monitor business, legal and tax developments. This site provides information that you need whether you are interested in opportunities in Canada, the US, or elsewhere in the world. Maclean Hunter's Bizlink This site contains links to Maclean Hunter's 30 business publications for current and archived content, discussion forums related to each publication's market, hot news, events, subscription information and much more. Bankruptcy Information by E. Sands and Associates Are you worried that your company or your persoanl portforlio is going to become isolvent in the near future? This site, created by a Vancouver firm of trustees in bankruptcy, provides a potpourri of information, from Credit Bureaus (what they are and how they work)to Revenue Canada. Provincial Business Service Centers These business service sites have information for businesses located in (or thinking of locating in)each province. They give market research related to that province, provincial and federal government programs, services, financing programs, regulations and laws and more.
Each is a great resource for any business person seeking to know more about the market in a specific province. Canada Business Service Center Canada Business Service Centres were established to help businesses access information about federal and provincial government programs, services and regulations. A Canada Business Service Centre is located in every province. This site provides information about the program, including descriptions of products and services and contact addresses for each province. 
Alberta British Columbia Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario New Brunswick Newfoundland Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador Business Directory This Web site resembles online yellow pages. You can search for a business directly, or else choose the category and city for a list of possible businesses. It's simple and fast. Canada Business Map Industry Canada developed this Web site to serve as a comprehensive directory of business information sources, and to provide material on relevant laws and regulations, as well as to showcase the lastest in business research and developement. Though it might appear daunting at first, accessing all of this information is extremely easy, because you can explore the site by region or topic. Canadian Womens Business Network The Canadian Women's Business Network provides a wide range of services for Canadian businesswomen, including advice on developing your business, Internet marketing, financial information, links to important business Web sites and subscription information for various electronic mailing lists. You can also register your business in a women owned business directory at this site. STOCKS, TRADES AND INVESTMENTS Stockhouse Online Journal Looking for that hot tip to make your money grow faster? StockHouse provides up to the minute information to speculators and investors on high-growth venture and small cap stocks, including lots of details on Canadian stock exchanges and NASDAQ. Canadian Financial Network The Canadian Financial Network is a free, Internet based service that provides access to Canadian and international investment information and resources. You can search the database or browse through the 27 categories they have set up. You can specify if you want to view only Canadian sites. Each site listed is summarized so you can choose only the ones that really interest you.
Security APL Quote Server This free service allos you to retrieve stock quote prices for Candian and American stock exchanges. Investing Canada The Mining Co. site is renowned fro smart indexing of Internet information, which makes this one of the best spots for Canadian investment tips, quotes, and information on all aspects of investing and researching your investments. A great site! Carlson Online Services Looking for more information on a company you're thinking of investing in? This site is designed to provide fast access to any Canadian public company or bond-issuing Crown corporation that has a Web site. Make use of their powerful search tool to access their database and get what you need. Canada Wealthnet Canada Wealthnet is an index of Internet sites related to Canadian investment news. You'll find links for stocks and commodities, mutual funds, investment real estatae, financial news,and management & financial advisors. Benefits Canada This magazine considers employee benefits, pension investments, and managed health care. At it's Web site find the online edition of the magazine, learn about industry trends, investment aritcles, and news, or link to related sites. Alberta Stock Exchange Winnipeg Stock Exchange Vancouver Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange Montreal Exchange FINANCE Money Brought to you by the Canadian Online Explorer (CANOE), this site is intended for Canadians who are looking for ways to take advantage of investment opportunities and keep more of their income, instead of giving it up to the government. Find out the latest interest rates being offered by all the banks, and trust companies in Canada for everything from GIC's to mortgage rates. RetireWeb RetireWeb is packed with financial planning information for Canadians at all stages of retirement, and covers topics such as saving for retirement, options at retirement, and options after retirement. Specially designed financial calculators are online so you can plan your financial requirements. Gordon Pape's Building Wealth on the Net Gordon Pape is a well-known author and broadcaster who specializes in personal finance and investing. This site contains information about the financial marketplace in Canada. With subjects ranging from mutual funds and taxes to automobiles and cross-border shopping. You can also order one of Pape's books or newsletters online. Fund Library Get the latest information on mutual fund companies and what they have to offer or learn about performance and planning tools to make your money grow. Take a look at the day's closing fund prices without having to wait for the next morning's paper. | 
