Be Your Own Boss

Resources

Business Development Organizations

You will find a number of sites that have financial and consulting services to Canadian small business and assist business development.

Business Operations

Valuable websites to assist you in the operations of your business.

Business Planning

Websites that contain an incredible amount of information about free business plan information, advice, articles, links and resources.

Business Tools

Websites that offer a number of different business tools, such as acronym finder, translation sites, financial calculators, etc.

Computers & Technology

Computer and other technology-based websites to assist in all of your technology needs.

Funding & Finances

Various websites that will assist you in all of your funding and financing needs.

Government

Government websites that will assist entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Legal

Websites that pertain to the legal aspect of small businesses, such as intellectual property, trademarks, patents, copywrite and contracts.

Market Research

Websites that will assist you in collecting statistical data for the market research section of your business plan.

Networking Organizations

Networking websites that are specifically geared to entrepreneurs and small business.

News/Magazines/Periodicals

Online news, magazine and periodical websites for entrepreneurs.

Online Directories

Websites of different online directories that you can register your business with or look for services/products of other businesses that you need.

Organizations

Various organizations that may be of interest to entrepreneurs.

Sales & Marketing

Websites to assist entrepreneurs in the sales and marketing aspects of their business.

Other

Other websites that may be of interest to small business entrepreneurs.



News Magazines

  • Beginner's Guide to Ecommerce -This article explains the basics of ecommerce. People interested in selling online but needing to learn the basics will find it here.
  • Business In Vancouver - you can apply online for a free trial subscription too.
  • Business Investor Magazine - a guide to business investing and opportunities in Atlantic Canada.
  • CanadaOne - a free small business magazine, a Canadian business directory, 700+ resources, a suite of free tools, and 600+ archived articles.
  • Canadian Business Magazine - Search current and back issue articles and get the latest news on Canadian business.
  • CareerClick.com -Ok so it's not about self-employment. But this impressive site lists job postings from major newspapers across Canada and is worth a look see.
  • CEDworks - Community economic development (CED) puts local people in charge of their ways of life and work.
  • CBC news - Stay in touch with latest news about Canadian economy.
  • destinationSOHO.com - useful information for technology-reliant small businesses and home offices.
  • Enterprise Magazine - focuses on issues and topics with the everyday operation of small businesses in mind.
  • Georgia Straight - Established as the lifestyle and entertainment weekly in Vancouver for over 30 years.
  • Guerilla Marketing Online -You've seen the book, now see the site! Thrills, chills, adventure, and shameless self-promotion.
  • HomeBizNews - is another ezine for entrepreneurs. Now you can search all the past editions for tips, resources and more.
  • Home Business Report - Quarterly magazine for home business owners. Includes trends, relevant regulations, business profiles and regional Canadian issues.
  • HomeOfficeMag.com - Entrepreneur's monthly magazine for home-based businesses.
  • Marketing Magazine - Marketing Magazine is Canada's national weekly publication dedicated to the businesses of marketing, advertising and media.
  • Profit Magazine - magazine for and of business decision-makers and managers / owners / professionals.
  • Small Business Canada Magazine - provides small and medium-sized business with good, solid advise.
  • SOHO Business Report Magazine - articles, resources, media, templates and contacts needed by entrepreneurs.
  • The Startup Journal -The Wall Street Journal's Centre for Entrepreneurs.
  • The Vancouver Sun - daily Vancouver newspaper.
  • Vancouver Women dot com -Resources, happenings, business directory, weather and more for Vancouver working women.
  • YoungandSuccessful.com - an online network that supports the needs of young people from around the world as they attempt to build and thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
  • Your Office - Monthly small business magazine covering issues such as marketing, management, technology and financing.
  • Working Solo - information for independent entrepreneurs and companies serving the SOHO market.