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I am an Entrepreneur (CF Saskatchewan)
I Am an Entrepreneur If you are interested in seeing if you have an entrepreneurial spirit - download our I am an Entrepreneur self test workbook
I Don't Flip Burgers!! - Youth entrepreneur site
Welcome to I Don't Flip Burgers!!, the entrepreneurial success website for students. Ever wanted to be your own boss rather than work for someone else? Or maybe you want a better way to pay for college than that dull minimum wage job? Then start now from our site! We want to give you the know-how, the useful resources and tools to help you get off the ground and be on your way to starting and running your own business.
Idea Cafe - Business Magazine
The small business gathering place. A fun approach to serious business. A online business magazine for entrepreneurs.
Inc.com - business magazine
Inc.com - where to start and grow your business.
Increase Your Website Traffic
At But You Don't Look Sick, product Reviews are an excellent way to get the word out about a unique product or business. They work much like a testimonial, which we all know is a great promotional tool, but product reviews can actually be considered a "step up" from testimonials, since they go into more detail and are by far more personal.
Indian Business Corporation
Established in 1987, the Indian Business Corporation (IBC) provides financing for Alberta's First Nations peoples.
Industry Canada's Information Site
Through Industry Canada programs and services, the department is helping to build a dynamic and innovative economy where all Canadians have the opportunity to benefit from more and better-paying jobs, stronger business growth, and a marketplace that is fair, efficient and competitive.
Industry Standards - Financial ratios
There are many established sources listing the industry standards for financial ratios. You can use these to compare your business's operating results with those of competitors, and to identify your business's strengths and weaknesses relative to its industry. While many of these sources are U.S.-based, all provide valuable insight into how well your business is favouring in comparison to industry standards.
Industry Training Authority - Apprenticeships
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is the provincial government agency with responsibility for apprenticeships and industry training programs in B.C. The ITA is working to support existing apprenticeship options, and to identify new training approaches.
Infobel - International Telephone Directories
This is the Internet's original and most complete index of online phone books, with over 400 links to Yellow Pages, White Pages, Business Directories, Email Addresses and Fax listings from over 170 countries all around the world.
InfoTech Trends - Reports and statistics
InfoTech Trends - Reports and statistics on the information technology industry. Click on "free data" for free reports.
Innovation and Development Corporation (IDC)
The Innovation and Development Corporation (IDC) is the technology transfer office for the University of Victoria. IDC offers an entry point to the exciting world of UVic research by providing management expertise in the areas of contract negotiation, intellectual property management, and commercial enterprise development.
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) is a national association comprised of over 1,700 members from Canada and abroad. IPIC is the only professional association in Canada to which nearly all patent agents, trade-mark agents and lawyers specializing in intellectual property belong.
Intellectual Property Toolkit
The toolkit is based on the top questions that entrepreneurs ask about Intellectual Property (IP) including patents, trade-marks, copyrights and industrial designs. The toolkit provides an information component as well as a how to section.
Interactive Business Planner - Canada Business
The Interactive Business Planner (IBP) uses the capabilities of the Internet to assist entrepreneurs with preparing a 3 year business plan for their new or existing business.
International Data Corporation - Research
International Data Corporation - Research and reports on eBusiness and information technology industry. Some free information in "Hot new research" and "free research" section of "Research Store".
International Market Access Inc. (IMA)
International Market Access Inc. (IMA) exists to help Canadian companies market and distribute profitably in the United States. Our objective is to help you overcome the "border barrier" by providing a low-cost, fully equipped, fully staffed extension of your Canadian office in the nearby United States. We can help you establish a foothold, then work with you as you "roll out" your product or service.
International Market Research Reports (IMRR)
International Market Research Reports is a collection of market intelligence documents. The U.S. Department of Commerce (STAT-USA/Internet) collects information from various agencies of the U.S. Federal Government to produce this comprehensive collection of over 40,000 documents related to international trade. These reports can provide valuable information for Canadian firms looking for market insights and potential business opportunities in export markets.
International Trade Centres
In partnership with the Regional Trade Networks, Industry Canada's ITCs can help direct you to the existing products and services that relate to your particular exporting needs.
Inventive Woman
Inventive Women! Get practical advice to help you develop your idea or business.
Invest BC
Profiles of BC communities. Select a community to view detailed investment information on a wide range of topics including demographics, workforce, transportation infrastructure, payroll costs, taxation rates, and much more.
Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC
The Investment Agriculture Foundation of British Columbia is a non-profit organization that invests federal and provincial funds to help the agri-food industry adapt to change. The Foundation is industry-led; comprised of member organizations from across the agri-food industry.
Ipsos Canada
We are one of the world's leading survey-based marketing research firms. We live and work in the largest markets and do business anywhere we're called Most reports are fee-based, but some free reports and free information available in report summary downloads.
Ipsos The Canadian Internet Fact Guide
The 2007 edition of the Canadian Internet Fact Guide contains findings from our 2007 study and features the latest trended data on Canadians' access to the Internet; usage by Canadians aged 55 and older and how they differ from younger Canadians; a summary of the most popular online activities; insight into the online shopping habits of Canadians; as well as attitudes and opinions related to email overload and email marketing.