Getting Business Supports…
As a business owner, you might be seeking ways to enhance your operations, expand your customer base, and ensure the long-term success of your company. We know it can be difficult to find support to solve these business challenges, which is why we invite you to explore the diverse tools and resources available from the Government of Canada on our Supports for Business page.
Perhaps you are looking for financing to grow your business or purchase equipment, or you need help to hire or train employees. Use our Business Benefits Finder search tool to browse the programs and services available to you.
We also offer hundreds of programs that can help you with things like launching a new business, digitalizing your operations, or hiring a summer student.
Take advantage of these resources to help streamline your business operations, reduce costs, and explore new growth opportunities. To stay informed about government initiatives that could directly impact your business, subscribe to the GC Business Insights newsletter.
Visit Canada.ca/supports-business and explore the various tools and resources available from the Government of Canada – all in one place!
Patricia is the Business Mentor and owner of Grow Vantage and a Past President of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. She applies over 30 years of business experience (from start-up to corporate) to mentor entrepreneurs. Since 2011, she has held over 6,500 coaching and training sessions in-person and online. Through Ask For Directions Training, her entrepreneurial training program (and parent company Grow Vantage), and as a business coach, she works with start-ups who are new (or who have lost traction) to design, launch and grow their businesses. Along with 20 other expert instructors she teaches strategies in marketing, sales, communications, and finance, as well as practical techniques to increase productivity, and manage their businesses. In other words, everything entrepreneurs need to learn to grow and run their businesses successfully, and avoid the costly mistakes they can't even see coming - that lead to delays in growth and getting stuck.
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