Helping business grow online
There are many organizations across Nova Scotia that support new and existing business. Many of these offer advice and seminars that can help companies to develop an Internet strategy. Here are some useful links.
Nova Scotia-based organisations
Nova Scotia Business Inc. - resources for business owners that include a business advisory service
Service Nova Scotia, Access to Business - clear and practical information. Deals with every area from starting and running to closing a business. Check out the quizzes to see how ready you are to start a business
Regional Development Authorities - agencies that work with local development groups and undertake activities to develop the regions. Click on the link to find your local RDA
Black Business Initiative (BBI) - an organization that works across the province to help members of the Nova Scotia Black Community start and develop businesses
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) - federal agency that gives financial support to businesses and municipalities in Atlantic Canada. To find out about ACOA programs, click on "Sources of Financing"
ACOA also offers advice on how to grow exports online
ECBC - agency that promotes economic development on Cape Breton island. ECBC has an online client portal that allows client companies to do business with it over the Internet
Canadian organisations
Canadian Consumer Information Gateway - Resources for business site that helps businesses to serve their customers better. Includes information on the law, and how to set up an online business
Canada Business Services for Entrepreneurs - information and tutorials on how to start and run a business in Canada. Includes ideas about working online
Canada Business Network - an article on making your business work online. Make sure you check out the section on appointing an editor
Canada Business - federal agency that offers advice to companies through Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC). Click here for contact details by county
Canada Business E-Business Info-Guide is the Canada Business guide to E-Business
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