Get Information Vital To Operating Your Business

I thought it might be helpful for you to have a ready link to other websites that may pertain to your business.  I have made mention of only some of the information you can access at each site.  You should visit each site to see for yourself how much information and support are available.  Just click on the link of choice.  (Ideas for new links are welcomed.)

Where You Can Get Information Vital To Operating Your Business

Revenue Canada This site is chiefly about taxes: sales, income, and payroll taxes.  Learn which ones apply to your business and how to register for them (online, if you wish) together with key filing dates, forms, publications and tax tables—even a place to calculate payroll taxes online.

Canada Business Learn about starting a business, grants and finances, regulations, licences & permits, market research, business planning, and selling to government.

Industry Canada You can find information about federal incorporation and small business financing programs, as well as records and databases regarding patents & copyrights, industry statistics, bankruptcy & insolvency. 

Small Business BC Here you can learn about business name registration, taxes that pertain to your business, plus market research, business planning, and changing from sole proprietorship status to a corporation.  Also posted are up-coming free seminars on these topics.

Business Victoria Also known as the Greater Victoria Economic Development Commission, you can find knowledgeable people to assist you to start up and develop your business, including registering your business name.  They sponsor entrepreneurial training programs and have publications you can use for research.