Business Resources: Stage Two
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Essential Resources
Export guides and statistics
Government of Canada
Use these guides to help plan and diversify your international business footprint.
Evaluation of Your Potential for Foreign Expansion
BDC
International business development advisory services
Learn to Export
Government of Ontario
What you need to know about doing business in other markets.
Jargon Buster
DHL
Struggling to tell the difference between your Ad Valorem and your Phytosanitary Certificate? You’re not alone. Commerce and industry use their own specialized language. Otherwise known as jargon.
Take Your Business Global
Government of Ontario
Selling your products and services outside of Canada is an excellent way to grow your business. Learn how.
IP Academy
Government of Canada
Learning resources, seminars, and training about intellectual property such as patents, trademarks, and copyright.
Grow Your Business Through Exporting
Government of Ontario
Resources for experienced exporters looking for help to expand into new markets.
Trade & Investment Agreements
Government of Canada
Discover new opportunities to expand your international footprint.
Harmonized System
World Customs Organization
Harmonized Commodity Description & Coding System
Funding and Finance
Active Funders in Canada
Hockeystick Startup Network
Canadian startups need funding now more than ever, so we created this resource. If you an active funder, please add yourself.
Business Support
Government of Canada
A resource that provides finance, guidance, mentoring and training to early-stage entrepreneurs based in Ontario.
Government Funding
Mentor Works
Assists SMEs discover, evaluate, and leverage grants to accelerate their growth plan.
Strategic Innovation Fund
Government of Canada
Allocates repayable and non-repayable financing to Canadian firms across all industrial and technology sectors.
Money and Finance
BDC
A plan that lays out how you will manage your cash flow, secure loans to finance upcoming projects and prepare for longer-term investments to fuel growth.
Funding and Grants for Exporters
Government of Canada
Financial support and resources for exporters. Includes programs such as: Early Stage Exporters Fund, Export Market Access Program, Ontario Exporters Fund, etc.
Can Export
Government of Canada
Financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises development of new export opportunities.
Find Funding
Fundica
A platform that matches entrepreneurs with private investors, public finance and advisors.
Countries and Markets
ASEAN
Brunei
Egypt
India
New Zealand
UAE
Australia
Canada
European Union
Japan
Nigeria
USA
Bangladesh
Chile
France
Malaysia
Peru
Vietnam
Brazil
China
Germany
Mexico
Singapore
Network
Global bid opportunity finder
GBOF
- Largest source of opportunities exclusively for Canadian companies. Single sign-on to access bid opportunities from 30+ sources, covering 200+ countries, and 5,000+ new opportunities daily
Growing Your Tech Business
Venture Lab
Technology hub that supports companies in Digital Media and ICT, Digital Health and Devices, Advanced Manufacturing, FinTech.
Business Connection Platform
Export Development Canada
Connect with global companies and accelerate your international growth
Support for Startups
Communitech
The Start & Scale Team is here to help you understand your business, commercialize your product and get you where you want to go.
Learning Resources
Thrive Podcast
StartUp Canada
The THRIVE Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs is all about supporting YOU to start and build a thriving business.
IP for Business
Government of Canada
A suite of seminars, training and information resources on the subject of intellectual property (IP) tailored for businesses and innovators, like you!
Daily Cup
The Daily Grind
Dedicated to inspiring the next great entrepreneur
Visual Content
Visual Capatalist
New way to discover business opportunities and learn about investment trends.
Webinar
BDC
Packed with real-life examples, these webinars will help you make better business decisions and achieve your business goals.
IP Hub
Government of Canada
An ever-growing digital platform for the intellectual property (IP) community to exchange the most useful and helpful tools and resources.
Podcast
The Art of Fail
Un-edited conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators
Grow Your Business
Government of Canada
Get your questions about intellectual property answered by CIPO at events held across the country.
Stories
Canada Foundation for Innovation
The mission is to build our nation’s capacity to undertake world-class research and technology development to benefit Canadians.