STAGE 3: GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

Stage 3 Business Resources
Writing a business plan and getting the right resources to launch your business require the right tools. Here are some additional resources to help you during this start-up stage.

Resources For:  Stage 3: Growing  |  All Stages

LEGEND:     CYBF Developed Resource

CYBF

Federal or Provincial Government Links

Federal or Provincial Governments

Valuable Tools Developed by Other Organizations

Other Organizations

STAGE 3: GROWING YOUR BUSINESS


 

Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada is interested in assisting CYBF clients whose businesses focus on exporting or importing with managing your receivables, accessing more working capital, growing your international sales, and more! If you are interested in learning about how Export Development Canada can help you, please email us at and CYBF will put you in touch with the EDC program.

 

CYBF Article: Financial Analysis and the Effective Operation of Your Company

This “How To” article created by CYBF addresses the implications of rapid sales growth for your business. While increased sales are every entrepreneur’s dream, this article explores some of the challenges rapid growth can pose and ways to ensure sustainability for the long term health of your business.

 

Canadian Business (Profit Magazine)

Canadian Business Magazine online will help you stay informed about what is happening in the Canadian and international business scene.

 

Progress

Progress online focuses on business and entrepreneurship specifically in Atlantic Canada.

VALUABLE RESOURCES TO EXPLORE, AT ANY STAGE


 

Business Development Bank of Canada

BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) provides Canadian businesses with flexible financing, affordable consulting services and venture capital.

 

CYBF Alberta Skilled Trades Start-Up Guide

CYBF created this step-by-step guide to help entrepreneurs in Alberta who are starting a business in the Skilled Trades. This document provides a count down from 10 to 1, listing in chronological order the things that will require your attention first and the approximate time frame you may need to complete each step.

 

CYBF British Columbia Skilled Trades Start-Up Guide

CYBF created this step-by-step guide to help entrepreneurs in British Columbia who are starting a business in the Skilled Trades. This document provides a count down from 10 to 1, listing in chronological order the things that will require your attention first and the approximate time frame you may need to complete each step.

 

CYBF Ontario Skilled Trades Start-Up Guide

CYBF created this step-by-step guide to help entrepreneurs in Ontario who are starting a business in the Skilled Trades. This document provides a count down from 10 to 1, listing in chronological order the things that will require your attention first and the approximate time frame you may need to complete each step.

 

Canada Business

Canada Business is a Canadian government web site that provides entrepreneurs with a variety of information to help them plan and build their businesses. There are also Canada Business offices across Canada that you can visit for in-person assistance.

 

Aboriginal Youth Mean Business!

AYMB is a web site that has been created to help Aboriginal youth start or expand their businesses in Manitoba, and to connect them to a wide variety of supports and services that exist, including help in meeting role models who can share their experiences.

 

The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises

This iniative has been created to help entrepreneurs who are interested in doing business with the Government of Canada. Businesses that would like to get government contracts can use this web site for information and assistance in navigating the government procurement system.

 

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada is the government of Canada's official source of news and advice on trade, export and investment opportunities around the world. This web site is a great resource for entrepreneurs who want help to access the global marketplace.

 

Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada is Canada's official source for statistical information on Canada and its people. Use this web site to help you with your business plan or for research purposes to help you grow your business.

 

Industry Canada

The Industry Canada web site provides entrepreneurs with a wide range of assistance, from information and research to instructions on how to apply for a patent or trademark.

 

Managing for Business Success

Managing for Business Success is part of the Industry Canada web site. This section of the IC site is worth reviewing because it contains specific information on busines and provides practical advice and information to help you run your business successfully.

 

Manitoba Home Business Advisory Council

The Manitoba Home Business Advisory Council provides education, awareness, advocacy and networking opportunities for people who run a home business in Manitoba. In addition to this web site, home business owners can go to various Regional Access Centres to get in-person assistance.


The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the ‘go to’ place for youth entrepreneurship. As a national charity, we are dedicated to growing our nation’s economy one young entrepreneur at a time. We look at character not collateral, when providing youth, age 18-34, with pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring, to help them launch and sustain a successful entrepreneurial business.

Driving Canada's Business Success By Helping Youth Help Themselves