Resources

• News Release: Government Support for Canadian Businesses:
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• St. Catharines Tariff Resources:
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• Tariff Resources and Updates:
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• Supporting Canadian Exporters:
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• Ontario Made: Championing Local Products:
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• Supporting Your Business Through Trade Uncertainty:
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• Preparing Your Business for Tariffs: A Checklist for Exporters:
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• Canada Tariff Finder: Find Tariff Information Quickly and Easily:
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• Helping You Navigate the Changing Political and Economic Climate Between Canada and the U.S:
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• Trade Commissioner Service:
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• Diversifying trade for Canada:
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• 3 Questions You Should Ask When Validating a Start-Up Idea:
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• Introduction to Market Research: 
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• How to Conduct a Market Analysis for Your Business: 
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• A Practical Guide to Market Research: 
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• SWOT Analysis: How To Do One [With Template & Examples]:
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• Conducting Market Research: 
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• How to Do a Competitive Analysis: 
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• Market Research: Uncovering Your Best Customer:
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Access Our Small Business Starter Kit

• 10 Steps to Start a Business in Ontario:
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• 3 Tips for Starting a Business as an Immigrant to Canada: 
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• How to Choose the Right Structure for Your Business:
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• Starting a Business Checklist: The Entrepreneur’s Launchpad: 
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• How to Start a Business in Ontario: The 12-Step Checklist: 
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• 5 Things to Know When Starting a Business in Ontario:
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• How to Incorporate a Business: 
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• 9 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a New Business: 
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• How to Start a Business with No Money in 2024 (8 Easy Steps): 
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• Government of Ontario: Business Guides and Resources:
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• Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) Program
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• 10 Key Steps to Getting a Small Business Loan:
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• Canada Small Business Financing Program:
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• Business Benefits Finder: Search for Funding Programs:
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• Meridian's QuickStart Program: 
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• Venture Niagara:
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• Futurpreneur: Business Support for Entrepreneurs 18-39:
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• Business Development Bank of Canada:
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• Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund: 
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• OWNR: Small Business Grants in Ontario: 
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• Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund:
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• Mentor Works: Ontario Grants and Funding Directory:
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• Visa She’s Next Grant Program: 
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• Ontario Trillium Foundation: 
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• Canada-Ontario Job Grant Program:
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• Funding for Southern Ontario: 
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• Niagara Economic Development: Incentives and Programs:
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• What Type of Business Should I Buy?: 
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• Buying a Business: Key Considerations for Purchasers: 
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• The Entrepreneurs’ Guide to Buying a Business: 
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• Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making an Acquisition: 
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• Guide to Buying an Existing Business: 
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• The 4 Ps of Marketing: 
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• 5 Important Marketing Concepts You Need to Know as a Start-Up Founder: 
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• What Are Marketing Channels? Types and Examples to Decide on Yours: 
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• How to Develop a Start-Up Marketing Strategy: 
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• How To Create a Mobile Marketing Plan That Reaches Customers Anytime, Anywhere: 
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• 7 Low-Cost Marketing Strategies to Implement Now: 
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• Beginner’s Guide to Building a Social Media Strategy: 
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• 4 of the Fastest Ways to Lose Loyal Customers: 
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• How to Build a Great Website: 
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• Digital Main Street Tools: 
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• Digital Marketing Trends We’re Watching in 2024: 
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• What is the Average Marketing Budget for a Small Business?: 
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• 30 Free SEO Tools: Boost Your Optimization Efforts:
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• The Making of a Brand: A Guide to Defining and Building a Powerful Brand: 
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• 37 Creative Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses (2024): 
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• Your Safety Board Essentials: 
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• Health & Safety Training and Orientation: 
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• Emergency Preparedness for Small Business: 
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• Navigating Health & Safety in Ontario: System Partners: 
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• Reporting Injuries and Illnesses: 
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• Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation:
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