Nova Scotia Business Development Program

The Nova Scotia Business Development Program will help small business get started and existing businesses expand. This program will encourage business start-ups and provide help through qualified consultants for business operators to review and assess their practices and develop new approaches to ensure success.

Government assistance for eligible business activity includes: training and recruitment; market research and business plan development; advertising and promotional plans; visual merchandising techniques; and fiscal management tools.

Rebates for approved services for start-ups and existing businesses will be made at 50% of total costs, to a maximum of $10,000. Special rebates of 75% of total service costs, up to a maximum of $12,000 per applicant, will be made available to groups participating in the same activity.

Applications for this program will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis until program funds are fully committed. Approval is based on merit and made upon the recommendation of the Regional Manager of ERD.

For more information, visit your local ERD office.

Program Guide

Nova Scotia Business Development Program Guide


Application

Nova Scotia Business Development Application


Contact

• Community and Rural Development Service Locations