This site is designed to help Canadian entrepreneurs with limited research budgets locate free and low cost Canadian data for their small business market research.
Use the navigation buttons above the main screen to find the data you need.
(URL for this site: http://www.gdsourcing.com/)
A global source for trade shows and exhibitions.
(URL for this site: http://tradeshow.globalsources.com/TRADESHOW/TRADESHOW.HTM)
Funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI B grant, globalEDGE delivers a comprehensive research tool for academics, students and businesspeople. Connect with over 47,000 people using the gE Network while tapping into a directory of over 5000 quality resources. globalEDGE provides tools and resources to efficiently research nearly any international business question you may have.
(URL for this site: http://globaledge.msu.edu/)
Global Opportunities for Associations (GOA), formerly the Program for Export Market Development - Associations (PEMD-A), provides contribution funding to support national associations undertaking new or expanded international business development activities, in strategic markets and sectors, for the benefit of an entire industry (member and non-member firms).
(URL for this site: http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/global-opportunities-asso...)
Government of British Columbia.
(URL for this site: http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/global-opportunities-asso...)
Government Small Business Reports, publications, Small Business Profiles, Solutions for Small Business books, Business Start-up Kits, etc. for downloading.
(URL for this site: http://www.sbed.gov.bc.ca/ProgramsAndServices/BusinessServices/Business_...)
This page provides an alphabetical listing of links to Government of Canada Departments, Agencies, Crown Corporations, Special Operating Agencies, and various affiliated organizations.
(URL for this site: http://canada.gc.ca/depts/major/depind-eng.html/major/depind_e.html)
Government of Canada Young Entrepreneurs site.
(URL for this site: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1099483437937&pag...)
Asset Investment Recovery
Providing services to BC Government ministries, the federal government, and the broader public sector. Also providing surplus assets for sale to the general public.
(URL for this site: http://pss.gov.bc.ca/air/)
General tips on putting together effective grant applications.
(URL for this site: http://www.dailywritingtips.com/grant-writing-tips/)
This guide will explain some of the major considerations in growing your business.
(URL for this site: http://www.growingyourbusiness.bc.ca/grow-your-business.php)
The comprehensive, self-proclaimed site for all things Guerrilla.
(URL for this site: http://www.gmarketing.com/)
This resource guide has been developed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a tourism business in British Columbia. Inside you will find a wealth of useful information, including: an overview of British Columbia's tourism industry, key markets and growth sectors; basic steps to starting, developing and growing a tourism business; unique registration and licensing requirements related to each tourism sector; human resources issues such as staffing and training; tips on tourism product development, marketing, sales and distribution.
(URL for this site: http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/pdf/Small%20Business%20Guide%20-%20English...)
A guide to food labeling in Canada.
(URL for this site: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/guide/toce.shtml)
A complete guide with links to patent information in Canada.
(URL for this site: http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr...)
This guide is intended primarily to help employers when they interview and hire staff — whether they are choosing a new employee or promoting one from within the organization.
(URL for this site: http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/publications/screening_employment-eng.aspx)
This guide provides an outline to the packaging and labelling requirements for prepackaged non-food consumer products subject to the federal Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations.
(URL for this site: http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/01248.html)