Business Start-Up Assistant
One-stop site for information on starting a business in Canada. It covers topics such as market assessment, financing, taxation, and writing a business plan.
http://bsa.cbsc.org/
Canada Business
Canada Business is a collaborative arrangement among federal business departments, provincial, territorial governments and not-for-profit organizations that helps Canadian entrepreneurs get the information, advice and support they need to build their businesses.
http://canadabusiness.gc.ca/gol/cbec/site.nsf
Contracts Canada
Information about doing business with the Canadian government.
http://contractscanada.gc.ca/
Doing Business with Canada
Government portal on importing, exporting, partnering, investing, and establishing a business in Canada.
http://investincanada.gc.ca/
MERX
Internet-based, national electronic tendering service designed to increase competition and provide a level playing field for businesses competing for procurement opportunities within the public sector.
http://www.merx.com/
Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search
NUANS is a computerized search system that compares a proposed corporate name or trademark with databases of existing corporate bodies and trademarks.
http://www.nuans.com/
Public Works and Government Services
Provides common services for acquiring goods and services on behalf of the departments and agencies of the Government of Canada.
http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/text/index-e.html
Steps to Growth Capital
Industry Canada program to help small businesses become investor ready. Includes learning modules, tools and resources.
http://strategis.gc.ca/sc_mangb/stepstogrowth/engdoc/homepage.php