Small Business Planning

At the Library

Books about:

• financing [1]
• getting started [2]
• marketing [3]

In My Community

London Chamber of Commerce [4]
The Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business of London and works to enhance the economic prosperity and quality of life of the city.

London Economic Development Corporation [5]
Works to improve the economic well-being of Londoners through the growth and expansion of local businesses and the attraction of new businesses to London.

London Small Business Centre [6]
Offers counselling services, resource materials and training. A very valuable, government-sponsored centre for local entrepreneurs.

TechAlliance [7]
An association of technology companies in the London area.

Websites

Bplans.com [8]
Sample business, marketing and advertising plans for a wide range of businesses.

Canada Business : Government services for entrepreneurs [9]
Information for entrepreneurs about government programs, services and regulations on starting and operating a business. Site also has an Interactive Business Planner to assist entrepreneurs prepare a business plan for their new or existing business.

Entrepreneur.com [10]
Maintained by Engtrepreneur Magazien to suport new business ideas and growing companies. Exceptionally strong in franchising and home-based business information. Includes ready made downloadable forms and a choice of e-newsletters.

Federal Corporations Data On-line [11]
Use this database to see if the company name you have selected for your company has already been used by a federally incorporated company. Note that provincially incorporated companies are not included in this database, so this is an incomplete name search.

Rocket Fuel
[12]An Alberta-based website designed to guide you in a step-by-step format through the process of setting up a small business.  Although developed for Alberta residents, the information is relevant for those starting a small business anywhere in Canada.  Work through eight modules for developing your business, including Strategic Planning, Structuring a Business, Finance, The E-Environment and more.

SME Benchmarking Tool (Industry Canada) [13]
Provides benchmarks (business ratio figures) for the financial planning of start-up and established small and medium-sized businesses.